Comments on: [Studio Lighting] Could This Be The Best Light For The Photo Studio?

By: Crystal Madsen

Crystal Madsen — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:12:00 +0000

I’m so excited to have my Paul buff ring light delivered. This should be a really nice tool for me to get some amazing wedding and senior pictures

By: Adrian Sidney

Adrian Sidney — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:39:00 +0000

I have 2 PLM’s and have rented a Broncolor 220 at Calumet in Hollywood. After renting the Broncolor I too can say I’m sold. The Broncolor has a lot cleaner light output compared to the PLM’s. The PLM’s light is inconsistent like waters projecting beams of light onto a wall. For some that is not a big deal but for someone who would rather shoot with a nice even clean light with minimal post processing after only the Briese and Broncolor can achieve this that I know of. It also looks cool as a background prop and clients really love the way it looks too and since every hobbyist does not have one it is also a great tool to close bigger paying deals.

By: hispeedchase

hispeedchase — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:07:00 +0000

I’m not 100% sure but I think the umbrella adaptor that comes with the ABR800 should allow the PLM to fit. Then again it depends on if you have the on-axis speedring mount or the umbrella mount PLM. If that could work, I might have to place an order with Mr. C. Buff.

By: harry

harry — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:37:00 +0000

No crap in turn means less time for the retoucher to have to RETOUCH. Less time spent retouching one photo means more photos being retouched in a day, week, month and so on. Time is money in any business and if you can cut down time spent fixing things on one image imagine how much more work you can bring into your work flow. Just thinking broader spectrum as any smart business minded person should do.

By: SEAN SHIMMEL

SEAN SHIMMEL — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:03:00 +0000

We think alike Garrett. I was simply building on your point.

And if Joe McNally were in the mix, he’d probably build on the point even further be shooting with a handful of Nikon Speedlights.

By: Garrett Graham

Garrett Graham — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

I don’t disagree that was why I was pointing out the YN-560′s I think a couple of these or three would be more than enough power to compare. You could nearly duplicate the results for much less money. I think the work should speak for itself and I see nothing in that video that I could justify the cost under any circumstances.

By: Michael Kormos

Michael Kormos — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:22:00 +0000

For what this reflector costs, it better do some magic! :-) Though most commercial, fashion or editorial work goes through a retoucher anyway, and is considered part of the workflow.

By: SEAN SHIMMEL

SEAN SHIMMEL — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0000

PS… While we’re all comparing and contrasting, I bet even an AB 400 would do quite nicely.

By: Garrett Graham

Garrett Graham — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:24:00 +0000

Here is a shot I did a month or so ago in the garage at night with the Einstein and the silver PLM. I did very little processing on the shot, mostly brightness, contrast, shadows and eyes. Settings: ISO 160, 1/250, f/5.6, 24mm on the Canon 24-70mm.

By: Garrett Graham

Garrett Graham — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:16:00 +0000

I would be willing to bet my 86″ silver PLM from Paul C Buff and my Einstein could rival the results. The new PLM’s are easier to deploy and you can move the light closer and further from your Einstein with relative ease…so it has a focus feature too. Consider it a $500.00 investment for an Einstein, a $80.00 PLM, a $70 Yongnuo YN-560, a $60.00 light stand and a $240 Vagabond ($950). Not only more affordable…it is more portable. I own 3 of the 86″ PLM’s, one Einstein and 2 YN-560′s which I find less frustrating than my old 580EX II. The image I included is not meant as a compatible beauty shot, but how I can stop motion in complete darkness with serious movement. I shot it with the 2 YN-560′s and two of the PLM’s.