Headshotzx:
How come you chose the umbrellas instead? Wouldn't a softbox be better for your studio work?
J-Chan: Stylo photo u got man, what did you light paint it with?
I needed mobility, that's why I went the umbrella way. That's also why I went with the 2-in-1 umbrella, so I don't have to bring so many umbrellas around if i'm not sure how i'm going to be shooting.
Okayy correct me if im wrong (i've never used one before) but aren't you supposed to shoot the umbrella facing out? then the light will bounce back and onto your subject.
oh.. and what do you mean 2-in-1?
Im considering should i even do 580EX setup for portable strobe or should i get a AlienBee instead.
2 X 580EX + 1 X ST-E2 = S$1.5K
1 X AB800 + those accessories like stand and reflector + battery pack is = S$1k
4xVivitar 285HV S$512 without shipping + ( 1x radio transmitter + 4x radio receiver ) S$250 from Ruby Photo + 4 x hot-shoe mounts S$80 from Ruby Photo + lightstands and umbrellas of your choice (Probably can't go for more than S$200) = S$1k +
Why'd you need 2 580EXIIs? For strobist setups, you don't need TTL, so non-ettl flashes like the vivitar or the discontinued sunpak 383 is good.