9skBkg
| NOTE: The SM-1250 Strobes have been discontinued, and are replaced with the newer, more powerful (and more expensive) PS-300 Pro Strobe. The SM-1250 Strobe(s) in this package will be automatically replaced with the PS-300 Pro Strobe(s) at no additional cost. See the PS-300 here. |
All ! |
|
Here's what you get: 1) Two Britek HS-500 180WS Pro Studio
Strobes <- New! 180WS! (Show Me) |
|
|
|
|
| This is truly a fantastic and complete professional photographic lighting studio setup! With FIVE powerful main master strobes (2 powerful 180WS units plus 3 great 125WS units) to light your victims (um, your "subjects" that is:) in the most creative manner possible, 2 great Mini-Strobes for highlights or hairlights, and two dynamite Bare Bulb Strobes to light even your largest backgrounds (adding the depth and separation characteristic of professional images), two huge 44" umbrellas to soften the light and minimize hot spots and reflections from reflective surfaces, or for portrait use, to hide those facial lines, sags, and wrinkles (making your subjects look younger and more vital), a silver/gold umbrella to add those lovely warm tones to our sunlight-deprived victims, and in addition, a deluxe background support set to hold your backgrounds (also called backdrops), plus 2 wonderful Muslin background/backdrops (one pure white, and one jet black) to start out with (many more available, of course), you'll have absolutely everything you'll need to start getting the fantastic pictures that will flatter and amaze your clients (or your kids, parents, friends, or relatives)! Also, by including FIVE powerful master strobes, you'll most often have a couple extra to direct at the background for those "drop out" pure white backgrounds so popular nowadays. And, with 5 big master strobes, you'll have more than enough power to light large subjects (cars, interiors, etc.) and groups of people (weddings, grad classes, inc). And for those times when you're going on location (or need to stash your studio in the closet), three custom carrying cases. Whether you want to make great pictures of your products, or magnificent portraits of people, this equipment will provide you with absolutely everything you'll need! Nothing extra is needed; this fabulous package will put you into the photography business right out of the box! Just unpack your new goodies, and you'll have a fully-functional professional photographic lighting studio! And you can have it all without having to sell your first-born child in order to afford it! |
| Important: I just HATE IT when I buy a "kit" or "package," and then when I receive it, I discover that I can't use it because there's something else I need (usually at a substantial additional cost, too) to make it work (i.e., the "batteries not included" syndrome)! So I'd never do that to any of my (cherished) customers! With this fabulous package, absolutely everything is included (well, except a camera, film, and photographer, that is)! When this package arrives, all you'll have to do to start making great photographs, is open it up, unwrap your new goodies, put the strobes on the light stands, plug 'em in, point them at your favorite subjects, and, baby, just like Elvis, go ahead and rock and roll (fire away)! |
| Wondering
what the reserve price is?
I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just
look for "Elvis" and you'll
see the reserve price clearly listed, just above the "Elvis
has left the building..." line. It's the same with all
my reserve auctions; the reserve prices are always clearly
and honestly listed for all to see. Thank you for viewing this
auction, good luck, and please accept my most sincere wishes
for a wonderful, prosperous, photographically creative, and joyful
2001! And don't forget to make some great photographs in 2001.
Remember those new years resolutions - follow your dreams! And
at this phenomenal price, you'll be able to afford to do so,
too! Back to the top |
 |
Shop with confidence! This PowerSeller proudly provides
a plethora of perfect premium photographic products - PLUS -
pure, powerful, and peerless customer service! [Ain't that great alliteration? Huh? Well, ain't it?] |
|
 -->
Check out all my other wonderful auctions! |
||
|
|
||
|
|||
| Technique: How was I able to make the background that's in
the top picture pure white, and the very same background, in
the picture above, appear brown? It's easy - when you know how
(it's sorta like this: What kind of question is a hard question?
Answer: One you don't know the answer to. And what kind of question
is an easy question? Answer: That's the one you do know
the answer to). Here's how it's done: In the top picture, I lit
the background with a backlight strobe (it's own strobe), so
it received enough light to expose properly, and consequently
it came out pure white. In the picture above, I did not light
the background; I just used the tiny little built-in flash on
the digital Fuji, which was enough to (barely) light the strobe
I was photographing, but too weak to reach or brighten up the
backdrop to white; therefore, the background underexposed and
looked brownish, even though it was really a pure white canvas!
Carried to an extreme, I could even make a white background look
black, if I wanted to. How? By lighting the subject so brightly
that the (unlit) background would underexpose (i.e., not receive
enough light) so badly it would come out black. It's all in the
LIGHT folks; it's all in the light! Remember, a photographer
is a LIGHT writer. Back to the top |
|||
|
||
| This is a Fabulous deal, but let's not lose sight of the reality. If you're rich, have a sugar-mommy or daddy, are a high-income pro, or if you can get financing, my advice would be to spring for something (several somethings, in fact) more powerful, more feature-rich (and a LOT more expensive). Lights are like hard disks and internet connections: no matter how big a hard disk is, and no matter how fast your net connection is, they're never big or fast enough. But if you're just starting out, or are on a budget, or are an advanced (or advancing) amateur, these babies sure make a lot of sense. They pump out 180WS of power, and will easily handle almost anything you could fit in a small or medium-sized studio. Let's face it, your portrait clients (or your mother-in-law) won't have any idea whether you paid six hundred or six thousand for each of these strobes; they'll just be impressed (let them think they cost you an arm and a leg; especially those snooty, skinny, little models - "Ya want great head shots, sweetie? It's gonna cost ya; hell, my lights are so valuable, whenever I trade one in, I gotta pay it alimony!") Umm, just some photographer humor, folks :) - it sorta grows on you as you progress in photography; you'll see. |
<- Click to enlarge |
||
|
BTW, a "Modeling Light" is a separate, additional, light (in addition to the strobe's "Flash Tube") that's built into the strobe and throws continuous light over the same area as the strobe's flash tube will (see the picture below for a close-up). You turn on the modeling light (before your shot), so the photographer can see what the modeling will look like, as s/he adjusts the lights before he takes the shot and fires the strobe ("Modeling" is PhotoSpeak for the highlights (light areas) and shadows (dark areas) that fall upon the subject, giving it the depth and texture necessary for professional results). This great feature (modeling light) is usually only found on much more expensive lights. This unit can be activated by the PC Cord (included, of course), the Test Button, or the Slave Sensor (which means that any other flash, even your camera's little built-in flash, can automatically fire this unit by it's light alone, so you don't even need to use a sync (PC) cord unless you want to). BTW, a "PC Cord" (Push Contact), also called a "Sync Cord" is a wire that connects the strobe to your camera, and fires the strobe when you press the camera's shutter button. |
||
|
The answer was really simple: You don't. UNLESS your strobes also have MODELING LIGHTS! With modeling lights, you can see exactly where the strobe's flash will illuminate the subject, because the modeling light falls on the subject the same as the strobe's light will fall on the subject (less intensely, of course)! And this is why the pros pay lotsa money for good strobes that come with modeling lights. That's why the professional photographer's pictures look so much better than ours do: they have the right equipment for the job! They can CONTROL THE LIGHT! And now, so can you. The HS-500 comes with a powerful 150 watt halogen modeling light (it's rated at 1,000 hours; the flash tube is rated for 10,000 flashes! And, yes, replacements are always available - but you'll probably grow old before you'll need to replace one of these flash tubes). |
|
| PhotoSpeak: What's a "Slave Sensor?" Well, if you had to use a PC Cord for every strobe, just think what a mess of tangled wires you'd have if you were using 5 or 6 or more strobes to light your subject (as many pros do)! So, science came to our rescue with slave sensors. It's a tiny little sensor built into most good strobes, that sits & waits for a short, intense burst of light. When it detects this burst of light (the flash from another strobe), it automatically sets off the flash tube in the strobe its built into. Voila! Now, with strobes that have slave sensors (often just called "slaves"), we can connect only one strobe to our cameras (with the PC or Sync cord), usually the strobe closest to our camera, and when we press the shutter button, firing the one connected strobe, that flash will automatically set off all the other strobes we may be using for that shot! Ah, ain't technology wunnerful (sic)? Even most of the little flashes built into most modern cameras can set off most strobes with slaves. A strobe that has PC socket, or both a PC Socket and a slave sensor is called a "Master" strobe; a strobe that only has a slave sensor and no PC socket (usually less expensive units) is called a "Slave." Whichever strobe you're using with a PC cord is referred to as your "master" strobe for purposes of that shot. Most of the better strobes have both PC sockets and slave sensors, so they're more versatile and useful to us (however, there are many very good slaves out there today, and you won't need all your strobes to be masters, so don't hesitate to buy some decent slaves when the time comes - and, believe me, if you stick with photography, the time will come). | |
|
Complete: Each of these HS-500s comes complete with umbrella-capable reflector, sync cord, AC cord, Flash Tube, Modeling Light, built-in umbrella holder, and standard light stand connector; it's ready to plug in and fire away! Since all the strobes in this package are A.C. units, they're ready to rock! No batteries or powerpacks or light heads or connector cords are needed; just plug 'em in, and (just like Elvis) you're ready to rock and roll. As with all quality strobes, these are capable of using many additional custom accessories, of course (e.g., snoots, barn doors, softboxes, stands, unbrellas, honeycombs, gel holders, etc.). BTW, pros use umbrellas to "bounce" the strobe's light off of (or sometimes through) to make the light softer, reduce or eliminate shadows, and "mellow-out" the picture. Softboxes (and SoftCases) and umbrellas are specifically designed for this purpose (and yes, these are able to use custom-fitted softboxes & softcases). These are brand new, 100% guaranteed,
with the manufacturer's full one year warrantee . These are NOT
seconds, blemishes, or anything other than brand new, absolutely
perfect, current 2001 models! Just 'cause the price is great,
doesn't mean these are in any way less than perfect! Questions?
Requests? just e-mail any questions or requests, to me at
wryter@usa.net or check out-my
web site HERE.-These strobes and other photographic equipment
also come with an "extra" that's not available anywhere
else, at any price whatsoever: FREE photographic education, advice
and training from MyPhotoHome.com
(coming soon to a computer near you)! MPH Members also get FREE
web space (to post your own pictures), and much, much more (when
MyPhotoHome.com comes online, shortly). |
|
|
Point of Information: Why, you might be asking yourself, have virtually all photographers switched to using strobes, when "regular" continuous lights (photographers call them "hot" lights) are everywhere, and it's easier for us to see how the lighting will look with them? Well, the continuous lights, like the ones in our houses (tungsten lights), or halogen (and similar) are called "hot lights" for a reason: they get hot. Really hot! And the special photographic hot lights get twice as hot as household bulbs! This tends to make certain things, like flowers, foods, animals, and those darn pesky models, wilt. Especially models. They get very, very, unhappy when they wilt. Whine, gripe, groan; you'd think a little melting makeup, and running mascara, limp hair, and sticky lipstick, and beads of sweat running down their lovely curvaceous (umm, let's say noses) was a big deal or something, the way they complain! ;-) Next, there's a little problem with the "color temperature" being way off with hot lights, so we have to use special films (3200K or 3400K) or filters, or special photographic bulbs, when using them (strobes are perfectly balanced at 5500K to simulate sunlight, so we can use all the regular daylight films we've come to love/hate over the years). You'll notice that most of your pictures taken indoors without using a flash turn out with a yellowish color cast; that's because household lights are loaded with yellow light. The solution is to either use special films, or special filters. But why create more problems for yourself? Using strobes eliminates all these headaches (and heat!). Also, with continuous lights, they're always shining; usually right in our subject's eyes, causing squinting and annoyance (and ugly looking pictures). With strobes, nothing is shining in their eyes, and the flash is too short to cause any of this discomfort to our beloved subjects (until AFTER the flash, when they might be chasing all those little light blips around the room:). Additionally, with strobes, we can control the light much better! We can adjust the power output with the flick of a switch. We can modify the light with umbrellas, softboxes, softcases, filters, scrims and gobos, doo-dahs, and thingamajigs, etc., etc. We can direct the light with barn doors, snoots, honeycombs, and many other accessories. In short, with strobes, we can play God with our photography; WE CAN CONTROL THE LIGHT! And we can do it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever we want, no matter what the weather is, and without regard to daylight or night. There are yet other, more esoteric, as well as mundane reasons why strobes are the preferred means of photographic lighting in the modern world, but we'll pass on those things for now. You've probably had enough information shoved down your throat already (sorry). |
|
| BTW, technically
speaking, all professional photographic flash units, even though
nearly all pros call them "strobes," are not technically
strobe lights. A real stroboscope is capable of dozens (or hundreds
or even thousands) of flashes per second, and many can maintain
that flash rate for hours on end. Our photographic strobes would
die a dozen deaths if we tried to set them off 25 or 50 times
a second! However, since photographers almost always call these
lights "strobes," we'll just stick with the term; but,
technically..... Well, you get the idea ;-> Back to the top |
|
| Wondering what the reserve price is? I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just look for "Elvis" and you'll see the reserve price clearly listed, just above the "Elvis has left the building..." line. |
| Q. What the heck is a "WS" and what's a "GN," and what in the world do they mean? |
|
Here's a brief explanation (using,
for this example, your new HS-500 strobe (well, it might be yours
soon:) , which has a power level of 180WS, and a GN of 150): For example, (presuming you're using ISO/ASA 100 film), our GN is 180, and the subject is 12 feet away, then: 180 (GN) divided by 12 (feet away from the subject) = 15, so we'd use an exposure setting of about F16. If our subject is 20 feet away, then: 180 divided by 20 = 9 which would give us an approximate F stop of about F 8 (bracketing is always a good idea, too). See? Umm, if you don't understand it, don't worry about it (it took me years to fully comprehend). Suggestion: If you're serious about improving your photography, you might consider getting a handheld flash/ambient light meter (sorry, I don't carry any at this time; if you want recommendations, just check this out). |
| Technique: Why would anyone want to dim a strobe to 1/2 its normal power? | |
 Why would we want to dim a strobe to
1/2 power? Because in order to get great pictures, we have to
be able to control the light (sound familiar?) in a number of
ways. Sometimes a full power flash is too powerful for the effect
we're after; other times we may want to reduce the illumination
to create a different mood. In people pictures, for a head shot
(that's what photographers call a picture of a person's face,
often the face and shoulders), we often want part of the face
highlighted, and the other part of the face in a light to medium
shadow. This interplay of light and shadow is called "modeling,"
and is a hallmark of good photography. Anyway, as an example,
a common lighting ratio for people pictures is a 1:2 (or 1:3)
ratio - full illumination on one side of the face, and 1/2 that
amount of light on the other side of the subject's face (we rarely
want full frontal lighting, because it gives the face a flat
and unappealing look, as well as other negative aspects). The
1:2 (full/half) lighting combination gives us an interesting
and often flattering image, with a good ratio of light and shadow
- revealing the character, and giving us depth and texture (but
be sure to play around with other lighting ratios, too, for even
more creativity). Whenever we have two strobes to work with,
we can achieve this 1:2 ratio by moving one strobe (the one providing
the shadow side lighting) twice as far away from the subject
as our main light (the strobe providing the full illumination).
But often things get in the way, like walls and such; not all
of us have lots of room in our studios (especially living room
studios :) to move our lights as far away as we like. Aha! The
scientific wizards devised a most convenient solution! A variable-power
strobe (like this great HS-500)! Now, instead of moving lights
all over the place, all we have to do is flip a switch, and Voila!
1/2 power without any hassle at all! In some very powerful strobes,
we might even find variations from full power, all the way down
to 1/32 power. Another way to achieve a lighting ratio (when
we only have one strobe) is to use a reflector to "bounce"
some light onto the shadow side of the subject's face. You can
buy a "professional" reflector for as much as $100.00
or more, but I just use a white poster board, which you can find
at any art supply store for under two bucks. You don't have to
spend a fortune to make great pictures, just use your equipment
to its fullest extent - and use your head! Back up to the HS-500 description from whence you came. |
|
|
| AC Input | 110-120 Volt |
| AC Fuse | 5 Amp |
| Modeling Lamp | 150 watt Halogen G6.35 base (rated 1,000 hours) |
| Flash Tube | Pro UV Quartz (rated 10,000 flashes) 180Watt Seconds (huh?) |
| Guide No. (ISO 100) | GN 150 (45 Meters / 150 Feet) with ISO 100 film (huh?) |
| Trigger | Test button / Optical Slave Sensor / PC Cord |
| Slave Effective Distance | 15 Meters / 50 Feet |
| Sync Socket | 5 ø Standard Earphone Type, 6V DC |
| Diameter of Light Head | 70 ø mm |
| Recycling Time | 1-3 Seconds |
| Dimensions & Weight | 250 x 85 x 155mm 0.85Kg |
|
What a great opportunity to own these brand new professional strobes! |
|
| NOTE: The SM-1250 Strobes have been discontinued, and are replaced with the newer, more powerful (and more expensive) PS-300 Pro Strobe. The SM-1250 Strobe(s) in this package will be automatically replaced with the PS-300 Pro Strobe(s) at no additional cost. See the PS-300 here. |
|
All the basic data & information presented about the HS-500 Pro Studio Strobes (above) also pertain to the SM-1250 Pro Strobe - the only differences are: The SM-1250
puts out *125WS of power (instead of 180WS); and Here are some pictures of the SM-1250 Pro Strobe for your consideration. |
|
|
 |
The SM-1250 is also a "Monolight," meaning that all the required components are included in the one package no additional equipment is needed); just plug them in, and fire away! |
||
 |
As with the HS-500, we can see the SM-1250's Modeling Light Bulb (they're round, in this strobe) and the Flash Tube (the circular tube surrounding the modeling bulb). The reflector has been removed so you can see the flash tube and modeling bulb easier (but a reflector is included with every SM-1250 and HS-500 Pro Studio Strobe, of course). |
| Complete: Each of these SM-1250s (just like their big brothers, the HS-500 Pro Studio Strobes) comes complete with umbrella-capable reflector, sync cord, AC cord, Flash Tube, Modeling Light, built-in umbrella holder, and standard light stand connector; it's ready to plug in and fire away! Many additional accessories are also available for these units, whenever you're ready for them (e.g., snoots, barn doors, softboxes, stands, unbrellas, honeycombs, gel holders, etc.). These are brand new, 100% guaranteed, with full manufacturer's warrantee . These are NOT seconds, blemishes, or anything other than brand new, absolutely perfect, current 2001 models! | |
|
|
| AC Input | 110-120 Volt |
| AC Fuse | 5 Amp |
| Modeling Lamp | 60W BA-15S BASE (rated 1,000 hours) |
| Flash Tube | BC-100Y (rated 10,000 flashes) 125WS (huh?) |
| Guide No. (ISO 100) | 38 Meters / 125 Feet (huh?) |
| Trigger | Test button / Slave / PC Cord |
| Slave Effective Distance | 15 Meters / 50 Feet |
| Sync Socket | 5 ø Standard Earphone Type, 6V DC |
| Diameter of Light Head | 70 ø mm |
| Recycling Time | 1-3 Seconds |
| Dimensions & Weight | 240 x 80 x 140mm 0.65Kg |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
BB-50 Upgrade: AS-32B Bare Bulb Master Flash NOTE: This unit has been Upgraded from the BB-50 Slave Unit to the AS-32B Master Unit at no increase in cost to you! The AS-32B looks the same as the BB-50 (illustrated above) but incorporates a Sync (PC) Plug which allows this unit to function as a Master OR as a Slave unit! This AS-32B is a wonderful new bare bulb unit, which pumps out 80-90 full Watt Seconds of power in a wide 180º angle! These strobes are perfect for illuminating the background or backdrop behind your subject, or toplighting, among numerous other uses. Also great for any photographic effect which requires illuminating a wide area. Additional accessories available whenever your little heart desires. As befits a package that's well-designed (hold the applause, please:), you also get the pan & tilt light head with integral umbrella holder illustrated above. [You can expand the capabilities of this strobe with the optional color filter set which will fit both the BB-50 and the AS-32B units] Here are the specs: 80/90 WS Output, GN ASA100 @
50 feet |
|
| Wondering what the reserve price is? I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just look for "Elvis" and you'll see the reserve price minimum clearly and honestly listed for all to see. |
| Q. What the heck is a "WS" and what's a "GN," and what in the world do they mean? |
|
Here's a brief explanation (using,
for this example, your (well, it might be yours soon:) new SM-1250
strobe, which have a power level of 125WS, and a GN of 125): For example, (presuming you're using ISO/ASA 100 film), our GN is 125, and the subject is 12 feet away, then: 125 (GN) divided by 12 (feet away from the subject) = 10.4, so we'd use an exposure setting of just under F11. If our subject is 8 feet away, then: 125 divided by 8 = 15.6 which would give us an approximate F stop of just under 16. See? Umm, if you don't understand it, don't worry about it (it took me years to fully comprehend). Suggestion: If you're serious about improving your photography, you should consider getting a handheld flash/ambient light meter (sorry, I don't carry any at this time). |
|
|
|
| Wondering what the reserve price is? I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just look for "Elvis" and you'll see the reserve price clearly listed, just above the "Elvis has left the building..." line. |
| Questions, questions, questions.... |
| How can you sell brand new photographic equipment for such low prices? What shipping and payment options do you offer? How do I know I can trust you with my hard-earned money? What's your policy on customer service? Will these pro strobes work with my camera? With my digital camera? What if my camera is old? How do I contact you? If I live in Southern California; can I pick up the equipment myself? Will you offer more photographic equipment (than you have now)? Are your products guaranteed or warranted? What if I want certain equipment, but you don't have an auction with the equipment I want? Do you accept Lay-Away payment plans? Will you ship to Canada or Europe or Asia? What if I have some technical questions? Hey! Somebody else e-mailed me after I bid on your auction(s) and told me the most terrible lies, or offered me a "deal" on cheaper equipment... and many more of your questions answered - just click below! |
| Answers, answers, answers.... |
 |
||
| AS-66 Mini-Strobe: This has got to be the cutest little Mini-Slave you've ever seen! It's great for adding a hairlight, or a fill light, or for anyplace you might want an extra spot of light! It pumps out 20WS of light, and with all it's included accessories, you'll be able to place that light exactly where you want it. Hey, this is small, but it allows us to add those extra highlights that separate the amateur images from the professional images! This is an accessory light that you'll find yourself using for just about every shot - you'll see! | ||
|
||
| Reality
Check: But be aware, though,
that this unit is NOT sufficient to light a large subject (e.g.,
people) all by itself. But to illuminate small items, or for
a fill light, an accent light, a hairlight, a copy light, or
as an additional light for all your setups, etc., this 'lil beauty
is a photographer's best friend! It will come in handy for almost
every shot, and will allow you to fill in those little areas
where an extra highlight or a little spot of light - right where
you need it -can make all the difference in your shot. The accessories
included will allow you to direct the light to the specific spot
or area you want. Remember, it's all in the little details! Back to the top |
||
|
|
| Note: Although this rarely happens, sometimes item numbers or minor appearance differences may change, or new models replace older ones, as manufacturers alter, or update equipment, etc.; items are subject to change (but any changes or replacements will be with items of equal or greater capabilities. Being human, sometimes a typographical error might creep into the descriptions; please forgive any mistakes, and please rely on the large listing of the package contents at the top of this description, and repeated again down at the bottom (just to be sure:), for the final word on what this package includes. Thanks for understanding. |
Here's
some information about the items comprising
your new studio kit: Brand
New 2.8 to 6.5 Foot Light stands
|
|
Here's a fabulous deal on
an excellent quality light stand. This Brand New Britek light
stand extends to a height of 6 1/2 Feet, and folds down (fully
assembled) to only 2.8 feet for easy packing and transport. Reality Check: Hey, if you're rich, I'd suggest buying a set of bigger, heavier (& more expensive) stands for your pro studio setup, and another set of lightweight stands for location shoots; but my studio is in my house, and I don't have 20 foot ceilings for the 15' stands anyway, so these stands work just fine for me. 6.5 feet is plenty high for most uses, and we have larger stands should you need more height. And they're sturdy enough for studio work, and light enough for location work. Realize, though, that these stands, while certainly a great deal and a marvelous value, are the working photog's Chevys and Fords; not Rolls Royces. Treat them with minimal respect, and they'll see you through to old age; but if you're looking for the Ferraris of light stands, go buy something else. This sturdy light stand is rated to hold a load of 10 pounds (but, personally, I try to keep the load under 9 lbs when it's fully extended) either way, it's likely to be able to hold darn near any lighting unit you're using. Of course, there are bigger and heavier stands, too. All the sections of these stands are quality tubular stock, NOT the cheapie solid ones (which are heavier and less versatile, as well as cheaper). The only "cheap" part of these stands is the price - not the quality! Bid now, while they're still in stock. -----------------Back to top |
|---|
 |
|
Backlight Stand Now here's one of the best backlight stands I've ever come across. First of all, it comes apart and folds up into a tiny little package when you're not using it. Next, it's got some really neat extras, like the additional connector on one of its legs that allows us to connect another light or accessory to it, right where we'll need it, too (it's removable, too)! And it's adjustable from a low of only 1.1 foot up to 3.3 feet. It's black, to reduce glare and interference, it has neat little rubber pads on all three of its feet, and comes with a standard light connector on top. Basically, this is the coolest backlight stand I've seen in a long time. Specifications: |
 |
|
|
|
|
| Here's a great background system all in one dynamite package! Not only can this system hold backgrounds / backdrops up to TWELVE Feet wide (it extends to 12.8 feet wide!), it can extend to almost 12 feet high, too! This system comes with a unique Triple background roll holder (but only one cross bar is included), so you can expand its capabilities as your needs may require in the future. Of course, you can use paper rolls, canvas, muslins, fabrics, or whatever your creative little heart desires (well, whatever you can figure out how to hold on a beautiful six section extendable background bar, anyway :). But wait! There's MORE! Yessiree folks, even mo'. Also included in this marvelous setup is a custom carrying case to hold all your new goodies, so you can pack it all up and stash it in the corner of a closet (when your spouse wants the living room back:), or take along on location shoots, | |||
| We all know (er, well, we all should know) how a different background (also called a backdrop) can completely change the look, feel, tone, and atmosphere of a shot. That's why there are backgrounds! Hey, this isn't the forum for a photography lesson, but just as a "quckie" (no, not THAT kind of a quickie ;-) to give you an idea, look at the pictures below; both are the same girl. Only one has a blue background, and the other has a green background. Look at her eyes. See? If you want to improve your pictures and videos, you might consider different backgrounds. If you choose to try this, you'll need something to hold the backdrops: ergo, background stands and systems! | |||
|
|||
|
Here's what you'll get with this great new background package: 1) Two 408C compact background
stands |
|||
|
The Specs: Support stands: 4 sections (25,
22, 19, and 16mm); Legs: 19mm; Extended: 11.8 feet (almost 12
feet high!); Closed: 3.5 feet |
|||
|
Back to top |
|||
| Wondering what the reserve price is? I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just look for "Elvis" and you'll see the reserve price minimum clearly and honestly listed for all to see. |
 |
WHITE/BLACK REFLECTION UMBRELLAS: 44" The White/Black umbrella is made of the new P-Satin clothes-PU bonding with high denier Satin. Their Black cover can achieve almost 100% light reflection rate and provide soft almost shadowless light, which is suitable for indirect and diffusive lighting. A wonderful method of softening the light. You get Two of these. Technique: Photographers use these umbrellas to diffuse and soften light; in portraits, for example, this soft lighting very effectively hides many of the lines and wrinkles on the faces of our victims (umm, our "subjects" :), making them look younger and more vital. It's also great for photographing highly reflective surfaces, such as jewelry, glass, and chrome (it avoids the bright reflections that mess up our pictures). But don't let our clients know our little secrets, just accept their appreciation (along with your quickly-escalating fees), and let them believe it was your phenomenal photographic skill that made them (or their products) look so damn good! Look, you're spending a lot of time and money acquiring the equipment, and learning the skills of the photographic arts; you're becoming a skilled professional; your work is valuable as well as beautiful. Don't price yourself out of the market, certainly, but don't sell yourself cheap, either. You'll receive two of these umbrellas with this fabulous professional lighting equipment package! |
|
|
| Wondering what the reserve price is? I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just look for "Elvis" and you'll see the reserve price clearly listed, just above the "Elvis has left the building..." line. | |
 |
Point of Information: BTW (btw means "by the way"
for any "newbies" paying us a visit), a "Reflection"
umbrella is one that reflects the strobe's light back onto the
subject, and thereby softens and diffuses the light. This technique
is often used in portraits, delicate items, and for photographing
reflective surfaces, and performs many beneficial services for
all us hard-working, and under-appreciated photographic artists.
Keep it a secret from others, though, and let them think we get
our beautiful images through some sort of secret and esoteric
magic, passed down through the centuries, from master to disciple.
It helps increase our value ;-) - and please don't send me any
e-mail explaining that photography hasn't been around for centuries,
I know that. Duh. Back to the top |
 |
Silver / Gold Reflection Umbrella 32" The Gold & Silver umbrellas are made of high 300 denier black cover with PU coating. Inner surfaces are bonded with Silver and Gold aluminum metallic foil. The Gold side produces a lovely, warm reflected light that creates those warm, soft, healthy skin tones that are so desirable for portraiture (and many other areas of photography). As with all well-designed, and properly thought-out photographic packages, the accessories included with this great professional kit are those which the photographer needs most, so s/he can create the most effective and striking images for the majority of situations in which we find ourselves in today's world. |
 |
H70- 150mm 6" Umbrella Reflector Used alone for about 60º coverage, or with barn doors to control lighting spread, or with an umbrella to create soft and diffuse lighting. This custom reflector is designed with a special "slot" in it to allow for the use of an umbrella, without the need for a special umbrella holder accessory! A unique innovation! This is usually the reflector that comes with the HS-500 and SM-1250 Strobes, since they have an integral umbrella holder built in to the strobe's light stand connector. You get Five of these reflectors with this package (they go on the HS-500 and the SM-1250 Pro Studio Strobes). |
 |
H70MM Snoot The Snoot provides a 30º concentrated light source for spot lighting or dramatic accents. Often used to "spotlight" a product, or a specific area of a photograph; also used for hairlights in people pictures. The snoot is used by removing the reflector and attaching the snoot to the strobe. One of the photographer's "must have" accessories (the Snoot also acts as a holder for the Medium Honeycomb, below). |
 |
Medium Honeycomb This unit attaches to the end of the Snoot, above, and restricts the light beam to 15º as well as softening the light. Often used for hairlights and accent lights, as well as many other uses. Another one of the photographer's "must have" accessories. Back to the top |
 |
Here's a great little accessory that all photographers always need more of: a panning light head with integral umbrella holder! You get TWO of these with this great 3 Strobe Starter Kit. It's hard to wax philosophic about a photographic accessory, but anyone who's ever worked with lights knows that these little tools are absolutely indispensable. For example, even a super-duper, antique, $100,000.00 table lamp isn't going to do anyone much good without a light bulb that works. It's hard to admire anything sitting in the dark! But this little baby works, and keeps on working. You'll need one of these for every standard e-27 Edison base strobe or continuous light you'll ever work with (the E-27 is the standard household light socket size, so you can use "regular" lights with it too, if need be). Plus, this little baby has an integral (built-in) umbrella holder, which saves you from having to buy an additional umbrella adapter, whenever you might want to "bounce" the light off of (or through) an umbrella. You're getting Four of these great Tilt/Swivel Bulb Holders with this package (they're used with your AS-32B Bare Bulb Strobes, and your AS-66 Mini-Strobes). Specifications: |
 |
Custom Light stand and Umbrella Carrying Case This custom high quality carrying bag is designed to hold all three of your light stands, AND both of your new Umbrellas! Don't tell anyone, but I somehow manage to pack in a few extra goodies whenever I really have to. UPGRADE: New larger light stand carrying case replaces current case at no extra charge! |
 |
Custom Strobe and Accessories Carrying Case This custom-made high quality carrying case is designed to hold all four of your strobe lights, AND all your extra accessories, with room for more! It's heavily padded for the safety of your new toys, and has several removable panels and separators, which allow you to customize the interior to suit your ever-changing needs. Finally, a bag that fits!! UPGRADE: New larger strobe carrying case replaces current case at no extra charge! Back to the top |
 I used the pure white muslin to make this great "drop-out" background shot of the HS-500Strobe. |
Two Fabulous
Top-Quality Muslin Background/backdrops You get the two most versatile and useful backgrounds in use today! One Large Pure White 9 foot by 12 foot , and one Giant Jet Black 10 foot 6 inch by 12 foot muslin, both with sewn crossbar pockets (to insert your Deluxe Background Set's crossbar through)! With color filters, you can make the white muslin almost any color you like. Ah, most appreciated visitor, one of the "secrets" of pro photographers is the judicious use of backgrounds (also called backdrops). By placing our subjects (regardless of whether they're people or products) in front of a wisely-chosen backdrop, we emphasize and highlight the subjects in the most attractive and eye-catching ways. Virtually all great pictures are designed with attention to the background, and how that chosen background will make our victims (um, our "subjects," that is:) look better, stand out, or attract the viewers attention to (place the emphasis upon) our subjects. |
| One of the secrets of good photography is the thought the photographer puts into a picture before s/he even considers what type of film to use! The point here is that we have to train ourselves to think before we shoot! What color is our subject? How can we make that color (or shade) stand out? What do we want to emphasize in our picture? How will we direct our viewers' eye to our subject? How will we separate our main subject from any other distracting elements in our photograph? At which angle should we shoot? Is it important to establish place in this photograph (i.e., is it important for the viewer to know where our subject is? Or do we want to hide the location)? THINK before you shoot! MAKE a photograph - don't "take" a snapshot! Learn to "design" your picture before you pick up your camera! Take a piece of paper and a pencil, and sketch out what you want in the picture you're considering; this will be a great help in the beginning, and after a few months of doing this, you'll start to do it all in your head, and won't need the pencil and paper any more. I promise you that a good photograph doesn't require the genius of an Einstein - it just takes a little thought and preparation! You don't have to study photography for years, just train yourself to think before you shoot! Don't try to plan out 100 images all at once; think about one or two, and then use 10 rolls of film on just those two ideas. Shoot from different angles; shoot from different heights; shoot with different lighting angles; shoot with color film; shoot with black and white film; think, then shoot! Pretty soon, you'll wake up one day and realize that you've become something special; you'll have become a photographer! | |
|
|
|
|
Reality Check: Realize, that all this equipment, while certainly a fantastic deal and a marvelous value, is the working photog's blue collar photographic equipment; not the Hope Diamond. Treat this equipment with minimal respect, and it will see you through to old age; but if you're looking for Ferraris, you'd best go buy something else. At this price, this package is really good quality equipment and, unquestionably, a wonderful deal. It's all brand new stuff (not someone else's old, banged up, castoffs), and, of course, it comes with the manufacturer's full one year warrantee. For hundreds of more impartial, objective opinions, check my feedback and you'll see that everyone who bought this equipment loves it, and that includes me (yes, I use all these items myself, and it's done for me exactly what I bought it for: it's helped me make better photographs - MUCH better photographs, in many different circumstances; give it a fair shot, and it will almost certainly do the same for you!). I promise you, a whole new world of creativity will open up for you. Look at it like this: you start out walking (you've got a camera with a little built-in flash) or taking a bus (you got a dedicated flash unit for your camera - problem is, everybody's face comes out "flat" and usually with "red-eye" too; that's what you get with all on-camera flashes, which also cast those unsightly shadows behind our subjects); when you can afford it, you buy yourself a brand new car (hey, you deserve it, huh?) and start driving a new mid-priced or economy car (this equipment). Then, when your income increases, you can go buy a luxury car (you may not need one, but you can afford it if you want it); when you get rich and famous, you can go buy a Ferrari or a Maserati (if you want); but right now, an economy or mid-priced vehicle is a safe, comfortable, reliable, effective, and perfectly satisfactory mode of transportation, and a whole heck of a lot better than taking a bus or getting shoved around on a subway train (in fact, you just might decide that's all you need, and stick with these great lights from here on out)! Photographically, if you don't have at least a couple of entry-level strobes, you're a public transportation candidate. There's certainly nothin' wrong with that, but boy oh boy, it sure as heck limits your options (ever try taking your date out on a bus? It might get you there, but there ain't no way to cuddle - without getting arrested, anyway:)! In the end, only you can decide what's right for you; as the old saying goes: "You pays your money, and you takes your choice." Do what you think is best, and for goodness sake, don't spend more than you have to. I hope this helps, and answers many of the most common questions I get on this equipment. As I said, I use these exact same items, and I can find nothing whatsoever to complain about (and a whole lot to like); sure, there's more expensive stuff out there, but why pay for more than you need? Everyone has to start somewhere, and this equipment is a great way to get started, or add to your arsenal of photographic creativity, without requiring you to take out a second mortgage on your house. For more objective viewpoints, check my feedback and see what other buyers of this equipment had to say about it. Almost 400 customers love it so far; chances are, you will too. |
|
|
--> The Reserve on this entire package is Less than $1400.00! <-- But you better bid a LOT more than that, y'heah? ;-) |
|
| Back
to top of page What a great opportunity to own a truly marvelous and complete photographic studio setup! Your low bid of only 1399.00 could win you this entire professional photographic lighting studio package for less than you might pay for just one or two strobes from a competing manufacturer! With this package, you'll be in the photography business right out of the box - at an unbelievable price, too! |
|
| Thank you for viewing this auction, best of luck with your photography, and please accept my most sincere wishes for you and yours to enjoy a safe, wonderful, prosperous, photographically creative, and joyful 2001! And whether or not you choose to purchase any new photographic equipment - keep making great pictures! | |
| Shipping & handling is only $96.85 for UPS ground delivery (in continental 48 USA) States. Other shipping methods available (UPS 2 or 3 Day, Next Day Air or Fed Express, etc.), buyer chooses. Payments by credit cards, cashier's checks and money orders shipped immediately; personal/business checks are welcome, but will be held until check clears. Thank you for taking the time to view this auction, may you have best of luck, and happy bidding!! Will I ship to Canada/Overseas? Yes, but please read this BEFORE bidding. What are my payment and shipping options? See This! [Q: How can you sell brand new equipment for such low prices? ] |
| BTW, if you should ever outgrow this package (unlikely, because photographers can always use all the lights and light stands we can get; I know many pros who use 6 or 8 or more strobes just for head shots!), but if you do, you can either trade it in on the new ones, or sell it (maybe even right here on eBay) - and you might even be able to sell it for as much as (or maybe even more than) you paid for it! So unlike that great computer we're all using right now (which will be almost worthless, for resale purposes, in 6 months or a year), this light and photographic equipment will retain a good portion (if not all) of its value if or when you're ready to move on. |
| Guaranteed! This brand new, top quality, kit equals or surpasses those with retail list prices far higher! Go ahead, check with your local photo store(s). Bid responsibly, but with confidence. These items are 100% guaranteed to be brand new, with manufacturer's full one year warantee! You may return this package (in new and undamaged condition, of course) within 7 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping and a manufacturer-imposed 20% restocking fee (why?), if it is not exactly as described above in every way. Trust me, you'll love it! If you'd like to review way over a THOUSAND more impartial and objective opinions about this equipment, check my feedback and see what every other customer has had to say about this package (as well as every other item I've ever sold), and about my service, and my commitment to 100% customer satisfaction! Hey, us struggling photogs have to stick together, y'know (and all of us are always struggling - to make that elusive "perfect" photograph, huh?). Thanks again for viewing this description; feel free to e-mail any questions to me, after reading my FAQ. and Technical Questions pages. |
|
|||
| NOTE: You're welcome to pay with PayPal, Billpoint, or BidPay, by credit card or electronic check. Billpoint and BidPay will allow folks from countries other than the USA to use credit cards, too. For those not technologically inclined, snail mail (i.e. the post office) will also work just fine. I hope this helps provide enough alternatives for you (if not, feel free to send in your suggestions; e-mail me here). One of the differences between me and the big guys, is the fact that I'm always willing to do whatever I possibly can to help out my customers in whatever ways are needed. Here's my philosophy on "Customer Service." Will I ship to Canada and other countries? Sure I will! But read this before placing an out-of-the-USA bid. Basically, if you're willing to pay the higher shipping charges, then I'll be happy to ship to you. | |||
|
|
|||
 Check out my other auctions! |
|||
| Note: Although this rarely happens, sometimes item numbers or minor appearance differences may change, or new models replace older ones, as manufacturers alter, or update equipment, etc.; items are subject to change (but any changes or replacements will be with items of equal or greater capabilities. Being human, sometimes a typographical error might creep into the descriptions; please forgive any mistakes, and please rely on the large listing of the package contents at the top of this description, and repeated again down at the bottom (just to be sure:), for the final word on what this package includes. Thanks for understanding. |
| Questions, questions, questions.... |
| How can you sell brand new photographic equipment for such low prices? What shipping and payment options do you offer? How do I know I can trust you with my hard-earned money? What's your policy on customer service? Will these pro strobes work with my camera? With my digital camera? What if my camera is old? How do I contact you? If I live in Southern California; can I pick up the equipment myself? Will you offer more photographic equipment (than you have now)? Are your products guaranteed or warranted? What if I want certain equipment, but you don't have an auction with the equipment I want? Do you accept Lay-Away payment plans? Will you ship to Canada or Europe or Asia? What if I have some technical questions? Hey! Somebody else e-mailed me after I bid on your auction(s) and told me terrible lies or offered me a "deal" on cheaper equipment... and many more of your questions answered - just click below! |
| Answers, answers, answers.... |
|
Shop with confidence! This PowerSeller proudly provides a plethora of perfect premium photographic products - PLUS - pure, powerful, and peerless customer service! [Ain't that great alliteration? Huh? Well, ain't it?] |
|
|
-->
Check out all my other wonderful auctions! |
||
|
|
||
All ! |
|
Here's what you get: 1) Two Britek HS-500 180WS Pro Studio
Strobes <- New! 180WS! (Show Me) |
|
|
|
|
| This is truly a fantastic and complete professional photographic lighting studio setup! With FIVE powerful main master strobes (2 powerful 180WS units plus 3 great 125WS units) to light your victims (um, your "subjects" that is:) in the most creative manner possible, 2 great Mini-Strobes for highlights or hairlights, and two dynamite Bare Bulb Strobes to light even your largest backgrounds (adding the depth and separation characteristic of professional images), two huge 44" umbrellas to soften the light and minimize hot spots and reflections from reflective surfaces, or for portrait use to hide the facial lines and wrinkles (making your subjects look younger and more vital), a silver/gold umbrella to add those lovely warm tones to our sunlight-deprived subjects, and in addition, a deluxe background support set to hold your backgrounds (also called backdrops), plus 2 wonderful Muslin background/backdrops (one pure white, and one jet black) to start out with (many more available, of course), you'll have absolutely everything you'll need to start getting the fantastic pictures that will flatter and amaze your clients (or your kids, parents, friends, or relatives)! And for those times when you're going on location (or need to stash your studio in the closet), three custom carrying cases. Whether you want to make great pictures of your products, or magnificent portraits of people, this equipment will provide you with absolutely everything you'll need! Nothing extra is needed; this fabulous package will put you into the photography business right out of the box! Just unpack your new goodies, and you'll have a fully-functional professional photographic lighting studio! |
| Important: I just HATE IT when I buy a "kit" or "package," and then when I receive it, I discover that I can't use it because there's something else I need (usually at additional cost, too) to make it work (i.e., the "batteries not included" syndrome)! So I'd never do that to any of my (treasured) customers! With this fabulous package, absolutely everything is included (well, except a camera, film, and photographer, that is)! When this package arrives, all you'll have to do to start making great photographs, is open it up, unwrap your new goodies, put the strobes on the light stands, plug 'em in, point them at your favorite subjects, and, baby, just like Elvis, go ahead and rock and roll (fire away)! |
| Wondering
what the reserve price is?
I never hide anything from my (beloved) bidders! Just
look for "Elvis" and you'll
see the reserve price clearly listed, just above the "Elvis
has left the building..." line. It's the same with all
my reserve auctions; the reserve prices are always clearly
and honestly listed for all to see. Thank you for viewing this
auction, good luck, and please accept my most sincere wishes
for a wonderful, prosperous, photographically creative, and joyful
New Year! And don't forget to make some great photographs in
2001. Remember those new years resolutions - follow your dreams!
And at this phenomenal price, you'll be able to afford to do
so, too! Back to the top |
| NOTE: The SM-1250 Strobes have been discontinued, and are replaced with the newer, more powerful (and more expensive) PS-300 Pro Strobe. The SM-1250 Strobe(s) in this package will be automatically replaced with the PS-300 Pro Strobe(s) at no additional cost. See the PS-300 here. |
© 2001 Rmorgan/Wryter/Adam Publishing
Co. All Wrights Wreserved Worldwide! So there! ;-)
We can see the difference
between the Modeling Light Bulb and the Flash Tube (the circular
tube surrounding the modeling bulb) in this close-up shot of
the HS-500's business end (with the reflector removed, of course).
