Eienstein 640 Strobe

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ShootRaw

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Ok, called PCB today and added on to my order..Ordered the Cyber commander and transceiver..
So got the Einstein 640,7inch reflector,10 degree grid,Cyber commander and transceiver for $750 shipped...Im all set now...Gonna use it with my 72inch photoflex white shoot through til I can save up for the MOLA..Stay tuned...
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
ShootRaw said:
I do like to smart buy..I do a lot of research on anything I buy..Im sure somethings are over-rated and over-priced..I read reviews after reviews from owners...I think paying $2400 for the Nikon 70mm-200mm 2.8 vr2 is nuts..But I want one..lol I see your point, but at the same time you have some very expensive gear as well..So a $600 Mola should not be that big of a deal..Like I said before,im going back and forth between the 22inch Mola Demi and 28inch Mola Setti..It is a $300 difference...The setti's cons are its weight..No other cons..Twice as many people have bought the Demi(22inch) and are very happy with it..
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Touche! FYI, I agree that the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII is expensive but when I bought it, the base price was much lower around $2,200 and I bought it with the D7000 which added an additional $300 off with the instant rebate offer.
 
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ShootRaw

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No worries..But honestly the quality of the light is like no other..Craig and Rene' own these dishes and said they are worth every penny..Emily Soto is a big user of the setti. I want Santos job..ha
 
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Steve B

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Mfrankfort said:
We're jealous... I am at least. I have 3 speed lights, cause they're a lot cheaper than studio flashes. One day.... lol.
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Not really. An Einstein is less than a Nikon SB-910. And a lot more flexible. Yes, you are going to buy more accessories for it and it isn't quite as portable but bang for the buck the Einstein wins out over a speed light. I won't even tell you how much I have spent on PCB gear. :eek:
 
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Steve B

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:) Two Einsteins for my main lights (want to get a 3rd one), one B400 Alien Bee for backdrop, kicker, or hair light (should have gotten a third Einstein). I also have an ABR800 ringflash which I use occasionally. I use a Cyber Commander to control the lights but I actually trigger them with a CST in the hot shoe (I want to be able to move around with the Cyber Commander). The transceiver modules for the Einsteins and CSRB+ receiver modules for the Alien Bees and speed lights if I need to use them. Modifiers include 51" PLM soft silver umbrellas, 22" white beauty dish, background reflector, barn doors, snoots, grids and probably a few things that I am forgetting. a Vagabond Mini portable power pack and carry bags for most of it. I need to get a couple of soft boxes this year. I am a gear nerd and like to experiment to see what I can accomplish but have the problem of working from home and having a job that often has me working weekends and evenings leaving little time for what I would rather be doing which is photography.
 
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ShootRaw

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Just ordered the 22 inch Mola Demi...Wanted the Setti but this BD should still produce some great results..Also will be better for location shoots..Gonna put the Plus $300 I saved from not getting the Setti and buying the vagabond mini to power the Einstein on location..
 
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