Fits around a lens informally, so you do not need to screw away your threads on your lens front or on your filter. Buff einstein with a grid from behind and camera right as an accenthair light. The front of the ring flash has a diffuser, which snaps on. A true genius, paul was highly qualified as an inventor, an engineer, a marketing trendsetter, a philosopher and a staunch defender of his customers and of the golden rule. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Buff, alien bees, elinchrom, profoto, flashpoint duration.
I was looking to buy a ring flash powerful for portraits and i use it sometimes for macro so i dont know if that will be very powerful or i can adjust it to work fine in macro. The ring flash was originally designed for dental use because it provides shadowless lighting and is good for macro closeup photography. Im looking to add new shots to my arsenal and thought the alien bees ring flash may be a good choice for fashionportrait type shots. In fact i had a couple of madeinchina flash units in the corner of the studio, so i figured id compare. The unique halo catch lights created by the ring flash can be a great way to have your. When an alienbees studio flash thinks its a smoke machine. Overview the alienbees ringflash carrying bag is designed to carry 1 alienbees ringflash, with your front cover diffuser and your ring reflector in place. We play everything from beatles to metallica, from johnny cash to ozzy. Paul buff said that the initial production run is supposed to be 200 units. Fashion, portrait and photo booth work sync cord compatibility.
Perhaps in attempt to give photographer rebecca britt more than she paid for, her one monthold alienbees b400 decided it will double as a smoke machine. Alien bees ring flash may 22, 2007 hi all anyone hear used other ring flashes and able to compare it to the abr800 from alien bees. He was always known as a maverick who marched to the beat of a different drummer. I really like fashion photography and the look a ring flash can achieve. The alienbees ringflash unit is a powerful, selfcontained system designed to produce essentially shadowfree lighting, revealing unique catch lights in the. If you are fan of diy projects or are on a budget, this tutorial shows you all the steps for creating a simple yet effective globe light modifier for paul c. Additional accessories they have developed are donutshaped colored gels and grid spots for the ring flash.
But before i get into them, i will preface the post with this. Review of metz mecablitz 15 ms1 macro flash in ringlight shape. In any case, i was wondering if any of you ufo alien buffs know if there wasis some sort of connection to honey bees andor hives. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who dont even own a camera all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Your absolute satisfaction guarantee and factory warranty alienbees. Im curious if anyone is using the flash or has experience with it. Alienbees abr800 operation instructions manual pdf download. All other receiver settings may be left at their defaults. As opposed to many offshore flash units, the bees seem extremely solid.
Early this fall when it came time for me to pull the trigger, i was having a very difficult time deciding between the elinchrom quadras and the profoto acute line. Softboxes are enclosures around a bulb and create even and diffused light by bouncing light off of a second surface to diffuse the light. Hi extreme newby here, i just received my moon unit and an alien b800, when setting up to use am i putting this around the light or pointing my. That was 5 years ago, and they have been serving me well ever since.
This cowboystudio photo softbox is a necessary item in any professional portrait studio and would be a great addition to your studio. If youre shooting digital you will never need the uvcoated flashtubes, as they are only necessary when shooting with certain types of uv sensitive film. Ive seen them sold on ebay for more than they can be purchased new from pcb. Alienbees softboxes in octagonal octabox round shape as well as stripbox strip light softbox plus the old standby shapes square and rectangular. In this video, follow along with our customer service manager, lori, as she assembles and attaches our 30 moon unit accessory to the alienbees ringflash. Fotodiox speedring, for alien bees, alienbees, strobe flash. View online or download buff alienbees b800 instruction manual. Dec 20, 2016 a simple studio shot of model caitlin berry. For those unfamiliar with a ring flash, it is basically a flash unit with bulbs in a ring formation that go around the lens of the camera. If you havent a clue, then do you have any ideas as to why aliens might have an interest in them. Page 1 the alienbees ringflash operation instructions the abr800 is a 320 true wattsecond, selfcontained ringflash for serious photographers.
May 26, 2007 alien bees abr800 for macro in flash and studio lighting. Alien bees can be difficult to find at a good price on the used make. Dec 16, 2015 alienbees are known to be solid and reasonably priced studio flashes, offering great value for your money. For example, if an order is placed on monday by 12. Builtin 10inch reflector providing an 80 beam of light. When the flash is triggered, light explodes around the lens, lighting up the subject somewhat like an oncamera flash. I have no experience with either alien bees or flashpoint units. It does the job in a smooth way, without leaving its own signature. Review rosco litepad loop, compared with small ring flash, led. If you mean high speed sync the way canon uses it their trade name for their system of extendedduration highfrequency flash pulsing, the stock ab wont do it.
Ive discovered that all six of my yn622c work only intermittently with either of two alien bee 800 units, but work fairly reliably with an ab1600 and 100% reliably with flashpoint heads. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. For example, flash diffusers have no light source of their own, but instead mount in. If you only mean going higher than the normal sync speed, then the posts above cover it. If anyone would like to download my document and fill in the blanks.
This 7 standard reflector is designed for standard studio use. Furthermore, paul c buff has added nothing new to the digibee system that wasnt already on, and in most cases, better, their current strobe lineups. The product comes disassembled and packed into a tight little unit. Mar 28, 2015 if you are fan of diy projects or are on a budget, this tutorial shows you all the steps for creating a simple yet effective globe light modifier for paul c. It also makes a good modifier for a ringasfill, too. Alien bee ring flash in my photography studio w video photography studios. I used the digibee db800 and a white umbrella camera left as the main light and a paul c. The lp801 alien bees white lightning speedring is made of high grade metal and built to hold tight to your monolight. The first thing you notice when using the alienbees unit is the build quality. Buff maker of alien bees white lightning heads for over 25 years. Set the ac9 flash dropdown to ab1600 under the hypersync tab. Moon unit assemble and attach it to our alienbees ringflash. Apr 12, 2018 in this video, follow along with our customer service manager, lori, as she assembles and attaches our 30 moon unit accessory to the alienbees ringflash.
Discount alienbees softbox traditional design plus new ez foldable softboxes compatible see chart below with alien bees and white lightning square, rectangular, octagonal, hair light, strip light, and gridded softbox in many sizes optional speedlight bracket available that also fits our beauty dishes. Aug 12, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Overview the alienbees ringflash unit is a powerful, selfcontained system designed to produce essentially shadowfree lighting, revealing unique catch lights in the eyes of subjects. Featuring additional room to carry your universal camera mounting bracket, sync cord, and power cord. Discussion in lighting equipment started by vital1, apr 17, 2007. The alienbees b800 is a powerful, selfcontained studio flash unit thats powered by household ac current. Buy photo studio softboxes for alien bees and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The alien bees were my second set of studio lights, and the first real set chosen for the excellent featureprice balance for someone just starting out in studio photography.
They will also have a octoboxlike attachment for the ring flash that paul called a moon light to give the ring flash a softbox. Camera photography tips, nikon dslr photography tips and tricks pdf. Fotodiox pro octagon softbox 70 with speedring, for, for alien bees, alienbees, strobe flash light b400, b800, b1600, octbox, speed ring, soft box godox 120cm 47. The multipurpose mounting platform makes it easy to mount a camera on the abr or the camera. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. The tough nylon exterior, and padded interior lining, provide protection for your ringflash as you travel to shoots aroundtown. Alienbees softbox alien bees photographic softboxes. The unique halo catch lights created by the ring flash can be a great way to have your portraits stand out from a standard soft box or an umbrella diffused strobe. American lighting manufacturer alienbees produce some of the best value studio lighting available.
The alien bees white lightning studio strobes use color corrected flash tubes. The abr800 ring flash is supposed to begin shipping next week. Compatible with lumopro softboxes, stripboxes and octaboxes, this ring is dedicated for white lightning, alien bees and balcar monolights and allows you to rotate your modifier 360 degrees. The glow parapop 38 with free speedring adapter for alien bee, white lightening and balcar mount lights is the mobile solution to speedlights, studio and large portable strobes, featuring flattering, soft and rich color lighting with all the great advantages of the softboxumbrella quality of very successful glowhexapop line.
Even so, if you decide to buy used, check ebay frequently. Alien bees and white lightning compatible softboxes in ez foldable softbox as well as traditional softbox styles. Alienbees the last installment of the big lights series is a look at alienbees, a very popular line of studio strobes available in the us and recently, in australianz. Anyone hear used other ring flashes and able to compare it to the abr800 from alien bees. You can see it, no real settings to use, just move the lights around until you like what you see and shoot. The 30 moon unit is a unique octaboxlike accessory that is designed specifically for the alienbees ringflash unit. Without access to the necessary testing equipment i was not able to confirm this. I did struggle a little bit to get the rods into their place spending almost 20 minutes but once i did, everything was fine. The alienbees abr800 ring flash is a small, entirely selfcontained flash with a builtin power pack thats powered by household ac current. Ring flashes provide soft, near shadowless portraits that can lessen the sense of dimension to your subject, but create engaging images none the less. Photo studio softboxes for alien bees for sale ebay. Alien bee strobes are pretty light and easy to work with, so for a mobile setup, i think it would work well for you. The last installment of the big lights series is a look at alienbees, a very popular line of studio strobes available in the us and recently, in australianz.
Jan 01, 2002 in fact i had a couple of madeinchina flash units in the corner of the studio, so i figured id compare. Alienbees are known to be solid and reasonably priced studio flashes, offering great value for your money. Upon investigation, ive learned that the flashpoint heads supply 6. The softbox diffuses a strobe flash, giving you perfect even lighting.
Glow parapop 38 softbox for alien bee, white lightening. Buff stands out in my mind as having arguably the best customer support in the entire photographic industry. Submissions to the group pool are moderated, and limited to 5 per week. Alien bees set up flash and studio lighting in photography. Alien bee sent an email regarding this, but assure its use. First off, i love my 4 ab800s, and im thinking of adding the abr800 ring flash. The ac9 alienbees adaptor from pocketwizard is an interface for various flash heads and packs manufactured by paul c. Alienbees abr800 operation instructions manual pdf. A ring flash has a very specific look that works well for fashion photography and single portraits. A ring flash is a circular photographic electronic flash that fits around a camera lens. Images submitted to the group pool must include an indication of what pcb equipment was used in the description or first comment,or the image will not be approved. Im totally sold on the einstein and will dump my alienbees out for the.
The abr800 is a 320 true wattsecond, selfcontained ringflash for serious. With the alienbees b800 flash unit, youll learn about setting up and syncing a flash unit to your camera, positioning a flash unit, and making adjustments to the various flash settings. I dont know alot about bees or aliensbut i do think that there is some connection. Ofcourse for dead macro or say still life i can use tent and my studio lightings at thier lowest power or. The alienbees abr800 ringflash arrives with a set of 10 watt lamps. Buff that allows you to control virtually all functions of the light with optional pocketwizard accessories.
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