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 p.1 #8 · Questions about Zeus Power Packs and Bi-Tubes... | |
I know that by lowering power using the slider my T1 would actually get longer and not shorter, but that I need to use the switch that is located next to the plugs in order to quicken the T1 flash duration.
That is incorrect. the flash duration for packs and heads gets shorter with lower power settings.
Monolights DO get longer with lower power settings. The 'exception" to this is the X series White Lightnings, which can literally cut out the use of 3/4 of their caps by using the 1/4 power limiter. But if you rather just lowered the settings with the slider, the time would get longer.
So, your best bet is to overpower the ambient by so much with your kit that you can actually lower the power settings on the packs. Also, I'm not sure what sports you're looking to shoot, but if it's basketball, rather than use 4 lights, consider using 6. That can give you enough power to perhaps lower all your lights a bit. I figure if you're willing to overnight these kits, the cost is probably not too prohibitive.
You may also want to consider renting, only because I cannot imagine the cost of overnighting heavy equipment won't come into the hundreds of dollars, and you can rent more lights (like 6 or 8), then use standard shipping for a normal set of 4 lights.
Obviously this is something that needs to be calculated to see if it makes financial sense.
Max
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