justin_smith8

<p>I want to be able to shoot with high speed sync for outdoor portraits, since I don't like having to drop my aperture down to F/8 or smaller. What I can't seem to find is a good explanation of exactly how to do it.<br> I have (2) Nikon SB-600s and (1) LumoPro LP180. I have Phottix Ares for triggers, and also Pocket Wizards that I don't use anymore. I am shooting with a Nikon D800. Would I be able to get high-speed sync with this gear, and if so, how do I set that up to work? And if not, what do I need?</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses. Yes, specialized bags are what I had in mind. Wow, uh... Lightware and Portabrace are expensive! But they look really good and have a ton of options. I may have to save up for these because they do look like they are really worth it.</p>

<p>I want to find the most efficient way to carry all my gear needed for setting up a portable studio for portrait work. Here is the gear I have or will have soon:<br> <br />Nikon D800<br> 3 strobes (2 SB-600, 1 Lumopro)<br> 3 light stands<br> 3 umbrella swivels<br> 2 white shoot-through umbrellas<br> 50mm f/1.4<br> 85mm f/1.4<br> 135mm f/2.0<br> Phottix Ares Transmitter<br> 3 Phottix Ares Receivers<br> 6 4x packets of AA Sanyo Eneloops<br> 2 Spare batteries for D800<br> Sanyo Eneloop recharger<br> 3 6x9 ft Muslin backdrops (white, black, grey)<br> Backdrop Frame (this has its own bag, so it's not really relevant)<br> 2 C-Stands with boom arms<br> 4 sand bag weights for stands if outside.<br> 2 5-in-1 kits for Reflectors/Diffuser</p> <p>There are some other small miscellaneous things that can fit in anywhere, I don't think there's anything else I'm forgetting. I already have one backpack that can store the camera and 3 lenses, and I've been using it to hold 3 Pocket Wizards (which I'm replacing with the Phottix Ares), 2 SB-600s, and all batteries. But as I'm adding a 3rd strobe, it's not going to work anymore, and I'm thinking I might just want to get a separate bag for strobes and triggers. I also currently have a duffel bag I use to store the two light stands I already have, along with umbrellas and swivels and one huge 10x20 ft muslin (never need something that big for anything I do, I'm getting rid of it for smaller ones and more colors). I think I might want a bag just for the muslins, to keep them from getting creased or damaged from stuff like folded up light stands. Maybe I keep the duffel bag for just the big heavy stands?</p> <p>How would you organize all this? Specific bag names I can pull up on Amazon would be ideal, if possible. Thanks!</p>

<p>I'm picking up a couple diffuser/reflector kits (the 43-inch Neewer 5-in-1 kits). Since I don't have assistants, I need a way to support these. I've found a couple listings on Amazon, Adorama, and B&H for stand+boom kits designed specifically for this purpose, but pretty much all of them have reviews that talk about plastic parts that break easily and can't support weight. I'm looking for suggestions for options that are sturdy. Any suggestions?</p>