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<p><img src="http://www.innovatronix.com/images/products/largepicture/Tronix%20Explorer%20Mini.jpg" alt="" width="342" height="228" /><br>

<em><strong>TRONIX EXPLORER MINI</strong></em><br>

<strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong><br>

6lbs<br>

250* shots per full charge<br>

Rugged Build<br>

Pure Sine Wave power that's safe for your strobes<br>

UNDER $1000.00 unlike Elinchrom and Profoto solutions that do the same thing and weight up too 3x's as much<br>

(My test revealed over 300 images per charge at full power with a 320 watt strobe. Typically a photographer wont go past 1/2 power for smaller subjects like people and in turn can get double this amount of images per charge!)</p>

<p>Check out the review here... <br>

<a href="http://davidgriffinphotography.com/blog/?p=250">http://davidgriffinphotography.com/blog/?p=250</a></p>

<p>no issues with mine.... 3months.... fire fire fire! my LUMOPRO LP160 has been just as effective! LP160 has a REAL warranty... but if your broke...YN-560 for sure!!!</p>

<p>he uses 2 setups and shows how he lit it using continuous lights.... cheesy but i think its effective.... you?

<p>Check it out.... this fat guy teaches how to use flourescent lighting for a few shots and setups in this video. Would you say they're possible to use?<br>

 

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<p>I'm not selling it... I reviewed it. I was asking if anyone had any experience with it or other fluorescent light systems comparable</p>

<p>KinoFlo supporters take a look at this option... its low cost, viable and above all... its functional. Here's a review I did of the product.</p>

<p>Here's the full review<br>

http://www.scribd.com/full/48503450?access_key=key-5h7attmbqtsyk4adf76</p>

<p>Lets talk about it!</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback! Good or bad... I appreciate it!</p>

<p>you can actually click the left half of the page and it'll flip the page. sorry.</p>

<p>What did you think of page 24 Matt?</p>

<p>http://www.studiolighting.net/curvatura-issue-1-vol-1/<br>

chime in</p>

<p>dude... go 7d... consensus among the Canonites is that the 7d gives IQ on par. you'll only loose 3mp difference! plus you'll save money. Low light shoot'll be equal! just get over the whole full frame thing and smile... you've got candid camera. plus think of it this way... unless you got a bunch of full frame lens'... you aint loosin out on nothin!</p>

<p>Based on your budget 18-70mm f3.5-f5.6 and a 50mm f1.7 will do you good. the 18-70 will act as 28-105 f3.5 -f5.6 and the 50mm f1.7 will act as a 75mm f1.7 portrait lens!</p>

<p>However if you already have lights... go A700 $1k and then go 18-50 sigma for about 400 and then go 70-210 Beercan lens its a constant F4 its pretty damn good!!</p>

<p>get a a700 for $1000.00<br>

get a sigma or tamron 18-50mm f2.8 lens for $350<br>

get an ebay hotshoe adaptor for $15<br>

get 2 Lumo Pro LP120 manual flash for $140.00<br>

get a paul c buff cyber sync hotshoe flash system with a transciever and 2 receivers for $138.00<br>

get this kit for $100 http://www.lincoinc168.com/15stliwsost.html which is a softbox, 120w/s flash, lightstand, basic 6in reflector and a 24x24 reflector $99</p>

<p>Total = $1792.00 ALL STILL UNDER 2K</p>

<p>This will allow indoor and outdoor work. On location and not! You'll have a GREAT camera system and a good solid lighting system that you can take with you or use in home!</p>

 

<p>look... if money is an factor go with the 50mm f1.7 minolta lens you can find on ebay! on the alpha a700 its a 75mm portrait lens! i got mines used about 7 years ago from Samys camera in los angeles ($49.00)! Its been a beast ever since! if money isnt a factor then go with the carl ziess 24-70mm f2.8. the 70mm range on the lens will frame just as much as a 105mm lens (around 1800 i think)! how do you argue with that? If your money is in the middle go for the 24-70mm sigma lens in sony mount... i have it (damn near permanently strapped to my Alpha A900) and its great at only $439.00!</p>

<p>Your 400 watt lumedyne is more than powerful enough. the PLM is very focused and has a VERY rapid falloff. check out my review here.<br>

http://www.studiolighting.net/paul-buff-plm-review/</p>

<p>yeah... the Paul C. Buff PLM! :)</p>

<p>I have the silver version. the white is softer with less output. I wouldnt use them. Ty Yang... use a barebulb strobe of about 100 watts and see how your f16 looks 6-8 ft away!!! :) I think the 42" is gonna get worked to death!</p>

<p>Nevermind ppl...<br>

Just got the PLM about 5hrs ago - completely informal testing by the way. OH my goodness! I firmly believe that this thing refocuses nearly each beam of light! The 42" silver PLM (without the diffusion material) gave off F16 for ISO 100 at 1/4 power approximately 7ft away from the tip of the umbrella shaft! (Barebulb at that!!!)<br /> <br /> This is not the F20,000 and the likes that people are reporting but when I shoot fashion i was actually considering the Zeus to get F22 to overpower the sun in broad daylight... Why n the F would I do that now? By the way... this was from a B800. Here's the best part... when I metered a between the end of the umbrella and the umbrella shaft I got 2/3rds more output!!! What does this mean? That I didn't even have it perfectly optimally focused! I guess this is where the new Spill Kill reflector will come in handy - as you will clearly see the edges and be able to line the reflector and umbrella edges up for optimal focus.<br /> <br /> Wow... much more to come! Watch my blog for images made with it at</p>

<p>I know that they've been just released but just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the paul c. buff plm parabolic umbrellas?</p>

<p>The cybersyncs dont offer TTL. They offer FAILPROOF TRIGGERING! Awesome service! Killer reliability! MONSTER PRICE at $69 per trigger and $59 per receiver!!!! Warranty!!! AA batteries... man... they have all you need.</p>

<p>ALIENBEES CYBERSYNC</p>

 

<p>People, get in on this workshop! All I can really say is that if my family over at Smash Photo area all over this… YOU SHOULD BE! Hurry! Booking is almost closed! Put it this way… If I wasn’t working on 400 projects at once… I’d be there! ITS GOOD! Here are the details! Best thing… its CHEAP! – The Prince<br>

<strong>Lighting Workshop with Dave Feiling</strong> <br /> STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP<br>

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The Seminar will explore the “CONCEPT” of lighting. Our goal is to teach you the ability to “SEE” light. We will look at the many different approaches to lighting and how they all evolve from a sound understanding of what light is. We will look at the many different lighting and light shaping devices and will explain the features that make each one useful. You will leave with the knowledge of how to achieve a desired lighting effect under varying situations not just a diagram of a “one size fits all” lighting set-up<br>

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* Exposure: Understanding the difference between illumination and “Lighting” a subject. Determining the correct exposure and the factors that affect exposure variations. How to achieve a desired lighting ratios.<br /> * Color Temperature: A basic explanation of Color temperature and considerations to prevent color contamination.<br /> * Type of light: Understanding the concept of the “Quality” of light and how to achieve a desired effect with the use of various light modifiers.<br /> * Studio Equipment overview: Overview of various light modifiers the advantages and disadvantages of different modifiers.<br /> * Lighting Setups: Will demonstrate how a 3 dimensional portrait can be achieved with just one light then build on the basic setup with the addition of lights<br>

<strong>WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY DAVE FEILING</strong><br>

LightWriting.com | OMP<br /> Dave is an advertising photographer specializing in environmental portraits. He has been supplying photography to advertising and corporate clients for over twenty years. A Southern California based photographer, his work encompasses editorial, lifestyle, advertising, annual report, corporate, industrial, executives portraiture, health care and enjoys working with children. His commercial and fine art photography showcases his mastery of light and the ability to work well with people. Dave’s schooling at Brooks Institute and graduate work at Syracuse University has provided him with a solid background in the Visual Arts, Commercial Art, Photography, and Arts & Humanities.</p>

WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH

<p><strong>* Saturday, August 8, 2009, 11AM to 3PM<br /> * Cost for this 4 hour workshop is $100 and is limited to the first 14 attendees.<br /> HURRY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!</strong> <br /> * Smash Photo Studio, 2176 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90806 [click for Google Map]<br /> * Beverages and snacks provided, air conditioned and comfortable photography studio environment<br>

RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION<br>

* Call 310-807-5752 -or -<br /> * Email info [at] smashphotolb [dot] com<br /> * Payment methods: Visa, MC, AMEX, CASH, or Paypal<br /> * WORKSHOP IS RESERVATION ONLY, no walkins on day of workshop.</p>

 

<p>thank you!</p>