p.1 #1 · Ring light without modifier? Alien bee ABR800
I'm looking to use an Alien Bee ABR800 ring light for a photobooth setup and was really wondering if the moon unit light modifiers were necessary. I'll be lighting groups of 2-6 people against a 7' wide background about 5 feet away. I don't need technically perfect light falloff, just an effect that looks cool and fun.
Does anyone have any comparison photos with this ring light used with and without a modifier? Anyone care to comment on the quality of light when using only the ring light + diffuser?
p.1 #5 · Ring light without modifier? Alien bee ABR800
deepbluejh wrote:
haha... those catch lights are trippy.
I hear the moon units are a PITA to set up. Do you find this to be the case? Simple is always better.
The first couple times I put it together I almost sent it back. At first it was a huge pain and took about 15 minutes of trial and error, so I can see why people would complain about it. Now I can have it up and rolling in a couple minutes - hardly any longer than a normal softbox.
Certainly not as easy as an umbrella, but not a big deal anymore and I think it's worth it.
p.1 #9 · Ring light without modifier? Alien bee ABR800
I had similar experience. On my 30" MU unit, I found it easier to attach the ring to the ABR800 and assemble the ribs and fabric after, rather than assemble the entire thing and then install it on the ABR.
deepbluejh wrote:
haha... those catch lights are trippy.
I hear the moon units are a PITA to set up. Do you find this to be the case? Simple is always better.
