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p.1 #1 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

I'm just getting into using strobes and have been looking at picking up some Alien Bees. I wanted to know if its possible to use them in conjunction with all the Speedotron reflectors and modifiers.. I ask this because I have access to a large photography studio here at my employer. They use all Speedotron Black Line gear. I can't get my hands on their heads but they have a mountain of reflectors and modifiers that never get used that I would be able to borrow on occasion. I know it would be easier if I just bought Speedotron gear but its a bit more than I want to spend right now.

Dec 17, 2009 at 02:13 PM

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p.1 #2 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

AB is compatible with Balcar mods, but not speedo. Perhaps there is a way to modify them to fit, but I'm fairly certain they will not work as they are. However, speedo 7" grids will be compatible.

Good luck

Dec 17, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #3 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

Unfortunatly both are not compatible. AB uses the Balcar mount which has no collar as Speedo's reflectors. Perhaps get some used Speedos from the bay?

Dec 17, 2009 at 03:28 PM

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p.1 #4 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

PeterBerressem wrote:
Unfortunatly both are not compatible. AB uses the Balcar mount which has no collar as Speedo's reflectors. Perhaps get some used Speedos from the bay?

Yeah may have to cross my fingers and hit ebay.

Thanks guys.

Dec 17, 2009 at 03:30 PM

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p.1 #5 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

Check into the Speedotron brown line, I think most of the black line reflectors are compatable with the brown line M11 head. Have not tried this out myself. Brown line is a lot cheaper then black. I just pick up a Blackline 805 a month ago for under $350.00 on E-bay it works great.

Dec 18, 2009 at 09:03 PM

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p.1 #6 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

It's not just about the mount. The flashtube has to be exactly in the design position for a reflector to perform properly.

Dec 19, 2009 at 05:46 AM

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p.1 #7 · AB800s with Speedotron Reflectors/Softboxes

For Speedotron, the Brownline M11 head is physically the same as a Blackline 103 head, and yes, everything fits. The difference comes down to color and the cord. Flash tubes are also compatible, but the Blackline 103 flashtube is rated for more power then the one that comes with the M11, but they can be interchanged.

Dec 20, 2009 at 01:41 PM


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