AlienBees Strobes? - GoFuckYourself.com

BarryP · 06-29-2010, 08:22 PM

You like them? Hate them? why?

I'm interested in picking up some strobes and thought I would ask.. Thanks in advance!

Deej · 06-29-2010, 08:24 PM

Theyre the beeknees when it comes to starter sets. Durable and not too high nor low priced.

Im investing in some soon.

Mr. E · 06-29-2010, 08:26 PM

They perform excellent for the price and their CS is top notch. They have replaced lights and triggers for me past my warranty without even asking. One light I had under warranty and spilled soda all over it. Most other places would tell you their warranty doesnt cover stupid and that you are SOL. They not only sent me out a brand new light, they sent me a loaner to use till I got the new one. They are awesome.

LiveDose · 06-29-2010, 08:47 PM

They are made by a great company, Paul C. Buff. I actually shoot with White Lightening strobes, made by the same people, and have for almost 15 years. Top notch products and top notch support.

I have friends and partners who shoot with Alien Bees and they love them.

CheeseHead Nacho Burger · 06-29-2010, 08:54 PM

Fantastic lights. I had Profoto's before them, but for the price of a BULB for the Profotos you can get an entire new strobe with Alien Bees - made switching an easy choice!

fatfoo · 06-29-2010, 09:08 PM

I like bees and bumble bees in real life.

BigRod · 06-29-2010, 09:12 PM

I purchased mine 5 years ago and they are still going strong!

JustDaveXxx · 06-29-2010, 09:22 PM

One of my closest friends Alan uses them. And he shot all of these pics with them and i have never heard him complain or have an issue with them.

http://stillsbyalan.com/

Elli · 06-29-2010, 09:48 PM

I owned a set for a few years and loved them. They never let me down. I sold them last year when I went strobe-free, but they were awesome for what they did.

LiveDose · 06-29-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustDaveXxx

One of my closest friends Alan uses them. And he shot all of these pics with them and i have never heard him complain or have an issue with them.

http://stillsbyalan.com/

Some nice tna on that page... Good stuff!

DeanCapture · 06-29-2010, 10:47 PM

I used White Lightning strobes for years. Switched to another brand a few years ago after buying several new WL strobes and they all had consistency issues. I'd read the output with a handheld meter and it would fluctuate all over the place. I sent them in for repair and when they came back - had the same problem. I sold them all and went with a different "more consistent" although more expensive brand.

Unless your anal about your lighting and feel a need to finely control every aspect of it - you'll be fine with Paul Buff products.

BarryP · 06-30-2010, 12:23 AM

Thanks everyone for the info!

06-29-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
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06-29-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
Deej I make pixels work Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live here... Posts: 24,386	Theyre the beeknees when it comes to starter sets. Durable and not too high nor low priced. Im investing in some soon. __________________ Deej's Designs n' What Not Hit me up for Design, CSS & Photo Retouching Icq#30096880

06-29-2010, 08:47 PM	#4
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	They are made by a great company, Paul C. Buff. I actually shoot with White Lightening strobes, made by the same people, and have for almost 15 years. Top notch products and top notch support. I have friends and partners who shoot with Alien Bees and they love them. __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

06-29-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	I like bees and bumble bees in real life. __________________ Send me an email: [email protected]

06-29-2010, 09:12 PM	#7
BigRod Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 3,685	I purchased mine 5 years ago and they are still going strong! __________________ Rod Macdonald Mainstream Ad Agency Owner ICQ: 607306

06-29-2010, 08:26 PM	#3
Mr. E Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 453	They perform excellent for the price and their CS is top notch. They have replaced lights and triggers for me past my warranty without even asking. One light I had under warranty and spilled soda all over it. Most other places would tell you their warranty doesnt cover stupid and that you are SOL. They not only sent me out a brand new light, they sent me a loaner to use till I got the new one. They are awesome.

06-29-2010, 08:54 PM	#5
CheeseHead Nacho Burger So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 226	Fantastic lights. I had Profoto's before them, but for the price of a BULB for the Profotos you can get an entire new strobe with Alien Bees - made switching an easy choice!

06-29-2010, 09:22 PM	#8
JustDaveXxx I AM JUSTDAVE ! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LA Posts: 4,111	One of my closest friends Alan uses them. And he shot all of these pics with them and i have never heard him complain or have an issue with them. http://stillsbyalan.com/ __________________ Smut Peddler Productions.com ICQ #378-696-435 / / Skype: JustDaveXxx "We shoot custom, exclusive content your way"

06-29-2010, 09:48 PM	#9
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I owned a set for a few years and loved them. They never let me down. I sold them last year when I went strobe-free, but they were awesome for what they did. __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

06-29-2010, 10:47 PM	#11
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	I used White Lightning strobes for years. Switched to another brand a few years ago after buying several new WL strobes and they all had consistency issues. I'd read the output with a handheld meter and it would fluctuate all over the place. I sent them in for repair and when they came back - had the same problem. I sold them all and went with a different "more consistent" although more expensive brand. Unless your anal about your lighting and feel a need to finely control every aspect of it - you'll be fine with Paul Buff products. __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

06-30-2010, 12:23 AM	#12
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