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ZachMcCarthy1
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I can not find them online and really want a pair, but im not totally sure what it completely intails like everything i need to buy i dont even know but thats why i need you to help me out and link me to what i need
Jan 18 2012 8:53PM
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TWoods
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As much as I don't want to come off sounding like an ass, you shouldn't expect people to hand feed you simple information. If you don't know what you need, you're likely not ready to purchase them.

First of all, are you talking about lighting photos or videos?
Jan 18 2012 8:56PM
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[J_Gasper]
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I don't even know what your asking
Jan 18 2012 9:22PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Jan 18 2012 10:12PM
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blatt
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look up tungsten lights. I think that might help you out....
Jan 18 2012 10:52PM
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Stose
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i think that he is looking for lights to light up his area of work, not a flash for his camera
Jan 19 2012 12:19AM
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Stose
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i think that he is looking for lights to light up his area of work, not a flash for his camera
Jan 19 2012 12:19AM
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Stose
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i think that he is looking for lights to light up his area of work, not a flash for his camera
Jan 19 2012 12:19AM
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MLeone
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work lights...? or just basic work zone fixtures from home depot...? lol your post made no sense at all...
Jan 19 2012 8:27AM
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ZachMcCarthy1
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photos and all im looking for is a link to a off camera flash like one that has its one stand and you just have like a sensor attached on the top of your camera so when you take the picture the flash goes off at the same time
Jan 23 2012 9:24PM
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Shza.
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I'm loling. But Zach, try Tungsten lighting. I think you want a flood light or something similar, right?
Jan 23 2012 9:45PM
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TWoods
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Dude, no, not even going to dignify this. I can guarantee that you can figure out how this all works online. If you don't even know the name of the things you're looking to purchase, there's no reason for you to purchase any of it.
Jan 25 2012 2:50PM
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LAME.
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Jan 25 2012 3:03PM
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zahava
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Because I'm an nice person. But I also completely agree with Trevor, if you can't even name trigger/receiver, you might want to learn a bit more or take a course before you invest.

Jan 26 2012 11:57AM
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erikK
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what type of camera are you using?
Jan 26 2012 1:50PM
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TWoods
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That makes it easy haha. good call.
Jan 28 2012 12:52PM
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FatWhore
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Cheap option: Try some work lights ---->http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202066789/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Expensive Option: Try something like this (Tungsten Lights) --->http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/785922-REG/Cool_Lux_LK2240_Mini_Cool_AC_Location_Lighting.html
Jan 28 2012 7:36PM
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TWoods
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Using continuous lighting for photo is a bad idea, there's really no point. He's looking for photo lights.
Jan 28 2012 9:48PM
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1337
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kid, you have no idea what you're talking about
Jan 28 2012 9:58PM
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blatt
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gtfo



I believe what OP is looking for is a strobe? Correct me if I'm wrong I never shoot photos
Jan 28 2012 10:12PM
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Gnarwall
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Wireless Trigger (cowboy studios def= Cheap.)
Old Strobe (Value village, Goodwill, etc.)
Light Stand (amazon...)

You can rig up a cheap one light setup for about 60 bucks if you do it right.

If you do go this route, never put the strobe on your camera. Old strobes are great ways to ruin your camera. Old strobes operate at much higher voltages than today's cameras, and everyone knows sticking your hand in an outlet is a great way to fuck yourself over. This is meant to be a strictly off camera, wireless strobe setup.

A cheap strobist setup isn't worth it if you won't know how to use it. I would strongly suggest shooting for a few years before investing in one. It's like buying pow skis when you're still on the bunny slope.

Jan 29 2012 5:29AM
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.Ian.
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I didn't even want to post in this thread because the whole thing is just a facepalm.
I'll try and help you out though, we were all new once so I understand how you don't know a lot. At least do a little research though before you make a thread or buy anything.
Alright well my SKIING flash setup right now is this:

Cheapo transceivers that I bought on amazon:
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Cheapo Sunpak powerzoom 4000af:
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It only has power settings of 1/16 and full, but for just my ski set-up it holds up pretty nicely. For some odd reason it always falls out of my transceiver though. It's fallen into snow probably 3 times and works perfect still. Not bad for something I paid $40 for.

These light stands:http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327851119&sr=8-1
$23 now but I think when I bought them I paid $15.

I don't even know about my flash shoe mount/holder something cheap like this: http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Holder-compatible-Canon-Speedlite/dp/B003TYDBYQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327851275&sr=1-3

Again this is my ski set up, so I kept it as cheap as possible because I don't even want to worry about kids knocking it over or something. If I had a Nikon SB900 out there, I would get a little worried. So remember keep it cheap.

I'm actually looking to get some transceivers(recievers/triggers) for my non-skiing stuff too. I'm thinking the usual pocket wizards, but do you guys have any other recommendations?
OP I hope what I said helped but do a little more research before you buy anything.
Jan 29 2012 10:48AM
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the.cheat
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^^ unless the yongnuo ones give you problems or you've got money to blow, or you really can't afford any malfunctions, i'd stick with the yongnuo ones and invest my money on another part of your gear.
Jan 30 2012 10:43AM
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Downtofilm
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Ecurbans is ZachMcarthy? Interdasting...but seriously, you don't even know the name of the item you want, I highly suggest not buying them.
Jan 30 2012 1:25PM
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[J_Gasper]
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^ zachmcarthy was his " brother" that has the same vimeo name as him and both are illiterate
Jan 30 2012 1:34PM
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Downtofilm
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Oh and the same Flickr to?
Jan 30 2012 1:50PM
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S.C
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oh lawd
Jan 30 2012 2:48PM
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ZachMcCarthy1
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my orginal account was "zachmccarthy" because thats my name but my brother kept using my laptop and going on my old ns "zachmccarthy" and would post stupid ass shit so i ditched that account and made this one, also my brother dosnt do shit for filming or pics, this is my Flikr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachmccarthy/ and this is my Vimeo : http://vimeo.com/user6861072/videos which i am still working on puting some of my videos up on to. About the lights i was really interested in them when i made this post because at the biddoford rail jam some guy had them and the shots were coming out really cool and dramatic and i just wish i could get shots like that, the guys was also a lot better then me but it was to dark out for me to even shoot with my t2i, about my gamer, IK it sucks i was never taught how to spell right, im just a freshmen in high school and in middle school they didn't teach me anything about spelling so sory, but i feel sometimes people overreact about spelling and its just a website.... its not like it matters on here
Feb 10 2012 3:07PM
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[~_~]
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It matters when people are literally unable to understand what you're saying.
Feb 10 2012 4:43PM
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Blandct
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lol....I was nerver taut how 2 spel rite
Feb 10 2012 4:52PM
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Downtofilm
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Stop lying.
Feb 11 2012 1:07AM
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ZachMcCarthy1
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im not, i could honestly care less what people on NS think about me i just didn't want to be know for shit i didn't do, if you really don't believe me then great, fuck off then
Feb 13 2012 4:03PM
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