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Hi guys,

I'm in the market for one studio head to basically use as a really big speedlight. I was looking at the AB kit, but the only light I really like there is the einstein and its too much for me right now. I have heard very good things about the elemental M series kit and right now its cheap as they're brining out a new system.

Long term plan is to buy an xplorer and a peli for it so portability isn't that much of an issue as I'm not working weddings just location stuff usually with an assistant.

When I need a studio I rent one so I don't want lots of lights just one that can kill the sun then the speedlights can do the rest.

I'm looking at 1000ws or 600ws

then a decent beauty dish and stand. Light is S fit so no issues when I want more toys or if I ever get a more involved system down the line.

What do people think of the power requirements is 1000 overkill or what you need to kill the sun. The lights only go down to 1/32 so the 600 will play nicer with sb's in low light.
 
I manage just fine with 600ws in bright sunshine mate. If you want to light larger areas or light with more distance between your subject and the lighting, then more power becomes a necessity.

How much are you willing to spend?
 
Have a look at Jason Cole's blog on killing sun David. I know he uses Broncolor gear and really rates them for the extra power for just that application. (Living in Australia he gets more sun obviously) I think the Bron's are 1200w? and that certainly works.
 
I'm in a odd position to have a reasonable amount rolling in over a few months but I'd like to spend it other places, so both are viable but cheaper is better.

Heading over Ali
 
any chance of a link ali, all I can find on our australian friend's blog and it wall all shoots no gear / technique stuff :s
 
In bright sun you simply need all the power you can get, especially if you want to be a stop or so over it.

You can do it with less power, you can even do it with a hot-shoe gun if you shoot from 3in, but you'll end up with the lights closer than you want, and with smaller reflectors than ideal.
 
HoppyUK said:
In bright sun you simply need all the power you can get, especially if you want to be a stop or so over it.

You can do it with less power, you can even do it with a hot-shoe gun if you shoot from 3in, but you'll end up with the lights closer than you want, and with smaller reflectors than ideal.
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that much I know, but some real numbers from people that are doing it at 600 and 1k would help me choose

got the theory looking to steal some experience
 
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