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Originally Posted by Mal at Hidden Creek Photo
When considering your lighting purchase here are my suggestions:
(1) Do not cut back on light stands - buy quality that will last.
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I whole heartedly agree. I thought I could scoot by with cheapy Smith Victor stands. Because what the heck I mean the'll make the lights resist gravity as much as the next stand, right? Nope Last year I got a Calumet boom arm/stand and an extra stand. There's no comparison. Calumet's kick but hands down. Pricier but definately worth it. I had a section on a SV stand break, and on two others the 1/4" threads pop out so easily I don't bother using them.
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Originally Posted by Mal at Hidden Creek Photo
(7) This should probably be #1 but get a Wein SSH Safe-Sync - Sync Voltage Regulator - Canon's can be a little pesky it your studio lights jolt it with more volts than its little circuits can handle.
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I know DRebels need the safe sync, but 20d's can take 250v. Most anything you buy off the shelf with a brand name on it should be "digital safe", used is a waaaay different story.
As for the OP for location work i use a JTL Mobilight 300. They now make a 600(ws). You can purchase the 300 with a battery for $320. It's a nifty light that I use in the studio as well as on location. If you're shooting event/location a 580ex will serve you well and a Quantum flash with the new wireless plugin looks purdy spiffy. Personally I like pack and head systems in the studio. There's lots of reasons for either monolights or packs-n-heads, I just prefer the latter and often end up using a mix anyways. Stay away from Novatron packs and heads though, or anything with a fixed reflector for that matter (one you can't remove).
-James