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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Looking for portable lights advice, like Profoto B1 | |
The Godox/Flashpoint 600ws unit is IMO the best all around price/performance/modular unit on the market, premium brands included. Even if I had the money for the Profotos, I'd rather buy and work with the Godox/Flashpoint options. There are some tweaks that could be made to improve them, but nothing that would stymie a competent photographer. Like any piece of gear there's simply no perfect option.
As someone who has worked with and owned pretty much every lighting category, the Godox/Flashpoint options have proven a total game changer for me. I have a kit of 3 Streaklight TTLs, and have recently added the Xplor 600, and am currently testing the eVOLV 200s. The entire system across all three styles of light is seamless with the X1 and now XPro triggers. If you get them from Adorama or Cheetah they're well supported.
I've so far shot about 30 times with a mix of each light, a handful of covers, editorials, small fashion campaigns, and they've been rock solid. Currently writing a series of articles about the experiences, the first of which will go live next week. You could likely get away with 2x 600 units and one or 2x 360 units. TBH I can do almost anything with the 360 units, but I don't shoot cars - the 600 units would be great for really broad coverage and large subjects.
Regarding stands, if you want what works solid, there's really no way around them being heavy. Go Avenger c stands and sandbags. If I'm shooting solo on a small gig and need a light on a stand, and want a mix of portable and stable, I've cobbled together an Avenger heavy duty kit stand with their c stand arm and knuckle. It's a little lighter than a c stand, but offers booming and a load bearing capacity that supports the 360. If I were buying new there are other options often recommended here - I think Cowboy Studio has a boom, stand and sandbag kit that people like. Kupo has a great folding, wheeled leg set for indoor stuff that accepts the standard c stand column.
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