Paul Buff White lightning 1200 ultra or Impact VSLCD-400

[archies studio]

So, I have been introduced into of camera lighting and now am at a point where I am thinking of buying my own. I started by looking at BHphotovideo website and found this a kit i was interested in. I have had experience with impact brand lighting and seemed to like their simplicity. the kit I am talking about is the 2 Impact vs-lcd400 strobes with stands, softboxes, remote, and a few minor odds and ends. BH sells this kit for $650.00. Well I was going to buy the kit but decided to look on the local craigslist. here I found a fellow photog selling 2 White lighting 1200 ultras with stands, honeycomb grid, white lightning RC-1 remote, and extra flash tubes. He is selling this kit for $500.00

I which deal should I settle for?

 

[MLeeK]

Well, the white lightnings are 600WS and the Impacts are 400.
If you feel you'll need the extra WS then I'd definitely go with the WL's. I LOVE my WL's.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Rent it. Unless you see yourself using lights more than 10 times out of the year, it's cheaper and you won't be using White Lightening or Impact garbage.

 

[archies studio]

Thank you for your input. I woke up today and had an epiphany along the lines of what Sw1tchFX said. I already have to sb900 strobes so I decided to just invest in more gear like the SU800 the other odds and ends. I thank you all for the wonderful input you had for me.