One set costs about EUR 500 (USD 560) (flash unit, battery, standard reflector). Although lacking any TLL function – well, they actually do not come with any sophisticated electronic at all – they make a rather large dent in most people’s budget! Surprisingly, on a negative side, they are not cheap at all. Identical systems and built are available under several different brands: Godox WITSTRO AD180/ AD360, Walimex Pro Light Shooter 180/360, Cheetah CL-180/CL-360, NEEWER AD-180/360, Calumet Genesis, Bolt VB, Flashpoint Streaklight and some other copies. They are originally manufactured by Godox (I guess) and they call their units WITSTRO. I bought my Walimex branded gear in Europe, the sets are named Pro Light Shooter 180 & 360. Once I hear the beep(s) I know: Next shot ready! Wonderful! My New Units: Versatile & Worth the Price This tiny little function makes for a very big advantage: I can fully concentrate on directing the model and shooting. I get an acoustic signal when they are reloaded and ready to fire again. What actually is the most important feature on these units is something as simple as a beep tone! But hey, the last few years I already used to set up my model-shoot-lighting and controlled output manually all the time. But thinking about the circumstances that I need my gear for, I easily forego TTL measuring. Pro: No systemic light alteration, just a naked flashtube that can be replaced in case it gets busted.Ĭon: These units have no TTL functions at all. That’s why I decided to invest in a bare-bulb system (all other flash units have already a Fresnel panel built into the housing). But the thing is that I want to have a basic light that is as unadulterated in its character as possible. I could have gone with original Nikon units (I Am Nikon)… Or Yongnuo or any other brand. Walimex Pro Light Shooter 180/360: Decision in Favor of Bare Bulb Flashes (+ the BEEP!) So a mobile solution was literally screaming for my attention! And I was finally ready to listen…which ended up with me investing in a more mobile lighting system. Meaning, we can’t be carrying around heavy equipment and stay flexible at the same time. When wandering around in the city looking for great spots to create some awesome quick pictures, it is just the model and me. Last but not least, I simply need a very mobile kit when doing snaps outside. I could not reduce the power to the point that would allow me to only create this slight touch of light that I was looking for! I also have to work in rather small junior suites and other cramped situations □Īnd, more surprisingly, on some shoots (with limited distance) the monolights were just too strong. Unfortunately, I do not always get to shoot in large rooms in big palaces. Well, recently I repeatedly kept running into some trouble with my traditional lighting gear: on location space limitation! Monolight head too big, stand’s footprint to large, no space for movement – simply horrible. ![]() ![]() With that being said, I used this fact as an excuse not to busy myself with the topic of speedlighting for a long time. I consider the model light as most useful and indispensable because it provides me with a good guidance when I am working on my light setup. I used the flash for some event stuff (mainly at family gatherings or other non-job related events) but when it comes to model photography I always relied on my monobloc lighting kit. ![]() There’s not really a logical explanation for it but I have constantly avoided these pieces.įind a few more hints about my weird “fear” in “ What’s in my camera bag”. The non-use is somehow based on a latent, irrational fear. Until now, I do not really have any profound experience in shooting with speedlights. I bought this gear because I hoped I could smoothly take on my new tasks with it and provide the results I was looking for.Īfter solely working with my monolight kit for a long time, I’ve finally decided to invest in a more lightweight and even more mobile solution: speed lights. Disclaimer: This is not a product review.
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