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OK lets be clear about something. Before we had Speedlight's with HSS or FP modes you could only work as fast as the max sync speed of the camera. With strobes and triggers the max sync speed in many cases isn't even as fast as the max sync speed. That spec is based on using a branded TTL Speedlight, not strobes. So if we're talking about studio strobes, which is still what most pros shoot with on location it can only be done...

I changed my mind. I don't feel like modifying the cables. I'll get these instead for my RF-602 receivers to be used with my AlienBees.

Regardless of brand, the power discussion is still relevant. You can overpower your studio. The suggestion that you can always turn them down isnt always true.

what are you using to trigger the hair light?

Quote: Originally Posted by Big Mike Just curious...but what does the flash do in that situation? Does it just fire at full power or does it default to the built-in metering system? (what if it is a first gen 580, without the metering?) I worked with a photographer who was using them this way...and I didn't have time to explain to him why it was wrong...but whatever it was doing, he was managing to work with it. It fires at full power.

Quote: Originally Posted by Player9 Nice shots. I could be wrong, but the first one seems like you have some cross shadows. The best lighting usually makes the light seem to come from only one direction. Not true. The key light is usually from one side, but there's usually a fill light to prevent harsh shadows.

I got a mint 580ex on FM for $240 shipped and pp'ed awesome deal if you ask me. Dave

I've still got a Metz 45 CT1 which I bought in 1980 (if I remember rightly)..It's had a power of work.. Looks a bit scratched about but still works like new..

Nope! heheh

The Genesis says recycle as low as 1 sec which implies that speed at lowest power. Wonder what it is at full power. The ability to control power digitally is a plus. The wider the range the better as well. I use AB800s which are 320WS. I rarely have them above 1/2 power with modifiers in a portrait session. Even with a group. I never even think about the recycle time. They just fire. I did a session with a model where both I and my assistant...