Buying off-brand Strobes..

[Markw]

Does anyone reccommend this? All I currently have is two continuous monolights and an SB-600. Having 180W_Strobes would help tremendously. I already have two light stands, one shoot-through umbrella, and one reflector umbrella so I wouldnt need them. I would also purchase another shoot-through umbrella and possibly a softbox or two. What are your thoughts on these particular flashes?

Mark

 

[Markw]

Orrr..300ws 300W Studio Flash Strobe Photo Light CE Lighting - eBay (item 220580551774 end time Aug-25-10 23:52:16 PDT)

 

[Derrel]

I thought the lower-priced, 180 watt-second ones at $55 each looked okay for the price.
I'd consider these as sort of disposables; I'd rather own two of the 180 watt-second models than one single 300 watt-second unit...I'd think that buying four or five of the lower-priced, $55 ones would make some sense.

 

[newimage]

For $55 it's probably on the junky side .. but then again it's $55 so who cares. It won't take long to say I got my money worth out of them. So I say it's a good deal .. go for it.

 

[Markw]

I think I will, just to get started. After that, the proceeds made by having them can fund better ones. :thumbsup:

Mark

 

[Village Idiot]

Depends on the brand. Like I would purchase Calumet over generic Ebay stuff as they can use Elinchrom modifiers.

 

[Markw]

What do you think of these...

500W STUDIO LIGHTING FLASH STROBE KIT LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY - eBay (item 310246869313 end time Sep-04-10 13:18:44 PDT)

Mark

 

[Markw]

...I meant to post These

Mark

 

[Markw]

Anyone?

 

[oldmacman]

I ordered one of those 750 Watt kits for my students at school. It was $339 Canadian and came with three stands, two soft boxes, two umbrellas a barn door, grid and some gels. It even includes a wireless flash remote. We have used this tirelessly,including a 300 shot shoot for the prom. My only beef is that my FF camera can only synch to a max of 1/160th. Fast enough for portrait work, but I found out today, not fast enough for other purposes.

I researched them before buying and there didn't seem to be any major issues. They are the 250DI models that you see on ebay. I have noticed lots of others that look similar but have been debranded. The silver models in one of your posts reminds me of the DI models we have.

 

[Markw]

So they work fairly well? How long have you had them and used them, so I know how well theyre holding up for you.

Mark

 

[oldmacman]

So they work fairly well? How long have you had them and used them, so I know how well theyre holding up for you.

Mark

We got them last October and we are still on the original bulbs. During a typical school day, they will get used two to four shoots. We use them for all our formal group yearbook photos (teams, award winners, clubs etc). Plus I used them two hours straight shooting all the couples at this year's prom.

 

[Markw]

Thats impressive for a bay special. I just may have to give this one a go.. Thanks so much. If you have any comments on them, Id love to hear it.

Mark

 

[Sachphotography]

Thats impressive for a bay special. I just may have to give this one a go.. Thanks so much. If you have any comments on them, Id love to hear it.

Mark

What ever you end up with please share info and or a review.

 

[Markw]

I surely will do just that.

Thanks again everyone,
Mark