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Conner999 wrote:
I find the dome on a B1/D1 does a fair job of getting 'close' to what an Acute or Pro head will do. The only place you'll notice the difference will be in larger softboxes or maybe a BD. It does pay some penalty for the tube being recessed, dome or not, vs. flush with the face of the light.
I have the Para 88 (fantastic unit - want the 133 as well) and normally use it with Acute & AcuteB heads, but have tested it with our B2. The light is obviously more forward biased, but it works fine. I don't do scientific tests, just try X as would normally use it and see if works - and how.
However, to get the light to fill the outer (broadest) edges of the Para when the rod is in the full flood position, using a small DIY extension on the Para's 5/8" pin with the B2 (with it's flat face) puts the light out a bit further.
Just a 5/8 female socket with a 6" baby pin threaded on the end with a split washer works fine. I just set the Para's extension so the fwd-biased light doesn't spill-out of the Para.
I've not nested it with out B1 or D1s as I prefer something lighter for regular use on a Para - and while the Paras WILL work with them and the heavy Bron Siros line, I have lighter options, so ...
I've not tested it with our Para, but HSS will work regardless of modifier, you must may lose or 'gain' some lumination strength (vs bare head) depending on if using a Para (and how set - pulled in is very efficient), a softbox or something like a Magnum.
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I haven't purchased it yet, just doing some research before I buy, as i'm very close.
if you ever do (or if it's possible to test it for me) with the B1's and/or D1, let me know how it goes.
Thanks for the tip RE: extending the B2 a bit to help fill in the defocused position. I've heard that the 133 in particular can get front heavy when fully defocused, and i'd imagine even more so with a B1 on the end. and even MORE so if you need to add another 6" to the focusing tube to get the best fill at the edges.
does anyone happen to have any links or photos to a comparison of the spread between the opal glass on the B1/D1 vs the dome?
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