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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Broncolor alternative?


Hey guys, just wondered where I could find a Broncolor alternative, cheaper obviously. Kind of ridiculous to spend 8k on this Broncolor Para 222 which is the same size I'm looking to get.
There are Zepplin's, Litemotiv's, etc but They're a PITA to setup and tear down on location... Anybody?



Apr 25, 2016 at 10:43 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Broncolor alternative?


This is the closest I've seen. http://www.parabolixlight.com/

It's on my shopping list for use with Profoto. It doesn't seem to be offered in the larger diameters yet.

ken



Apr 26, 2016 at 09:18 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Broncolor alternative?


Here is a good thread from here discussing this: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1395260 and https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1343263

There is no getting away from the setup aspect. If you need the flash head to 'zoom' in and out to focus it it needs grip to do so.



Apr 26, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Broncolor alternative?


Have a look for the previous model Broncolor Para 220. Found mine for the price of a Litemotiv.


Apr 26, 2016 at 07:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Broncolor alternative?


This may be an option:
https://www.fotodioxpro.com/studio-lighting-backdrops-camera-support-systems/backdrop-light-modifier/light-modifiers/special-purpose-soft-box/fotodiox-pro-88-para-parabolic-reflector-umbrella-kit-with-stand-on-wheel-for-professional-photo-studio.html

Haven't used it myself. But we have a couple of Fotodiox softboxes, and for the price, they are pretty good.



Apr 27, 2016 at 12:05 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Broncolor alternative?


kdphotography wrote:
This is the closest I've seen. http://www.parabolixlight.com/

It's on my shopping list for use with Profoto. It doesn't seem to be offered in the larger diameters yet.

ken


Woah! Never seen this company! I should give them a try. For $900 I can get a whole setup for their biggest para. Not tool bad! Thanks
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cambyses wrote:
This may be an option:
https://www.fotodioxpro.com/studio-lighting-backdrops-camera-support-systems/backdrop-light-modifier/light-modifiers/special-purpose-soft-box/fotodiox-pro-88-para-parabolic-reflector-umbrella-kit-with-stand-on-wheel-for-professional-photo-studio.html

Haven't used it myself. But we have a couple of Fotodiox softboxes, and for the price, they are pretty good.


Hmm. Looks good! Will look into this too...



Apr 27, 2016 at 08:16 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Broncolor alternative?


For the size range you are looking at----anything will be a PITA to deal with on location.

Smaller ones, not so much.



Apr 27, 2016 at 08:48 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Broncolor alternative?


kdphotography wrote:
This is the closest I've seen. http://www.parabolixlight.com/

It's on my shopping list for use with Profoto. It doesn't seem to be offered in the larger diameters yet.

ken



Thanks Ken- We're already in development on a 70" (178cm) parabolic reflector, although it will take a little more time to update the speedring/rib system to support the heavier weight of this structure. Currently our largest is the 50" (127cm) which is still great for full body shots. The light spread is far smoother on an indirect focusable system than on a direct "shoot-through" reflector/softbox, and I've even had really nice results shooting full body using our 30" reflector. Anyway, let me know if you've got any questions.

thanks,
David



May 07, 2016 at 06:34 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Broncolor alternative?


dwalden wrote:
Thanks Ken- We're already in development on a 70" (178cm) parabolic reflector, although it will take a little more time to update the speedring/rib system to support the heavier weight of this structure. Currently our largest is the 50" (127cm) which is still great for full body shots. The light spread is far smoother on an indirect focusable system than on a direct "shoot-through" reflector/softbox, and I've even had really nice results shooting full body using our 30" reflector. Anyway, let me know if you've got any questions.

thanks,
David


This has been my experience with a 88cm version I linked even quite close in.



May 08, 2016 at 04:19 AM
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Mark_L wrote:
This has been my experience with a 88cm version I linked even quite close in.



You're referring to the spread of the light of the 88? Yes, these systems produce a much smoother light spread, so even the smaller sizes can be used for full body.

Here's one example I did using our 30" focusable reflector:Image Link

-david



May 08, 2016 at 01:53 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Broncolor alternative?


dwalden wrote:
You're referring to the spread of the light of the 88? Yes, these systems produce a much smoother light spread, so even the smaller sizes can be used for full body.

Here's one example I did using our 30" focusable reflector:Image Link

-david


Yeah. I was really surprised it could cover full body so close in.

I've not used the bigger ones but I find the light big modifiers make very boring



May 08, 2016 at 02:42 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Broncolor alternative?


Mark_L wrote:
Yeah. I was really surprised it could cover full body so close in.

I've not used the bigger ones but I find the light big modifiers make very boring


Haha - I know what you mean

However, depending on what kind of light you or your clients want, it's sometimes a better option. As an example, you couldn't get this light using a smaller reflector. Here's a bts shot - I believe he's using a Briese 177 for this light.

-david



May 08, 2016 at 07:53 PM





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