Calling all Profoto Users

[kel77]

Thanks alot for e info, really appreciate it. My worries are on e demi's weight, might be putting on alot of stresses on e head. Looking at e setti also, it has a bracket, but at 600 watts full, I am not sure how effective it is.

No problems for 600Ws with Setti at half power indoors. Was getting f8.
Tried a 1200Ws indoors and had to dial down to 1/16 to get f11.

 

[michi0301]

No problems for 600Ws with Setti at half power indoors. Was getting f8.
Tried a 1200Ws indoors and had to dial down to 1/16 to get f11.

Thanks for e info, appreciate it

 

[Sylvestri]

Had great fun at the Prug on the 28th April .
Many Thanks to Bryan Foong who shared with us how he shoots weddings with the Acute B2 600Air .
Many good Profoto stuff on sale were snapped up .
Here's a shot called " The Storekeepers Bride " in pink tones.

 

[shiftylens]

Heard Denis getting Skye Tan to do Fashion shoot at 7th June Shriro Gathering . wow ! watch out for the registration . . .

 

[zlimmer]

Shriro celebrates Sweden National Day ( 6th June ) with Profoto offers for the month of June 2011.
Check with Denis at denis_lim@shriro.com.sg .

 

[shiftylens]

7th June 2011 , 6.30-9 pm , Shriro house Talk and Gathering .
All are welcomed .
Skye Tan , back from Hollywood , talks about his recent work and sets up a Glam Set up for us to practice .
Bring own cameras , although we can get to try the Demo Hasselblads .
Peter Chong , will show us his Limited edition Watch shoots and we can also try .
Food , Drinks and lucky draw .
Those turning up in swedish national dress gets $ 1000 off a hasselblad H4D 50 with HC 2.2/100mm !
Also if you bring a Swede friend along .
And if you bring some Swede pastries you will be paid and get a free manfrotto bag as well.
lets celebrate this swede theme.

Register with Denis at denis_lim@shriro.com.sg

 

[zlimmer]

7th June is tomorrow !
Dont be late and miss the fun now !

 

[JacePhoto]

*sad* last minute things to do... have to miss this...

 

[Axeleaf]

Peter was awe inspiring - technically brilliant and a software wizard.
No wonder he gets paid to be flown around to shoot $ 200 grand watches!

Skye was sensational with his Bright orange Plastic background .
The D1 250 basic set performed exceptional well !

And congrats to Benny Loy for winning the Lucky Draw price of a Free weekend use of the Acute B2 Air kit .

Denis would like to thank the numerous helpers who helped out last night and the energetic particpants , also those who came to enjoy the food spread as well !

 

[Sylvestri]

Some pics from the June gathering :-

Some of the crowd listening to PeterCs Talk on Watch photography .

The Guys warming up at the basic Studio Lights corner - 2 x D1 250 with umbrellas .

Skye doing his thing with his Glam model .

 

[zlimmer]

Skye Tan is having an exhibition at the Nokia Black box from 17to 19th june .
Do come down and support !
Also featuring works by Ivanho Halim and Stefan Khoo who are also Profoto users .
C you there !

 

[Sylvestri]

Denis was telling me of this new offer starting next week :-
Profoto D1 250 normally $ 1615 .
Trade -in any SB light ( in whatever condition ) and get $ 635 off .
IE . pay only $ 980 for a D1 250 that is capable of 10 frames /second and 1/3700sec flash sync !
Cool man .

 

[madabouthass]

Got this offer like all PRug members :-

Profoto Acute 2 2400 with 2 x Acute /D4 heads normally $ 8280 .
Now only - $ 5,800 before 7%gst . ( new )

Profoto Pro 7S 1200 with a ProHead and standard zoom reflector normally $ 13,500.
Now only - $ 6900 before 7%gst . ( lightly used )

Profoto Pro 8A 2400 with 2x ProHead and standard zoom reflector normally $ 22,000.
Now only - $ 15,800 before 7%gst . ( new )

Trade-in any speedlight and get $ 635 off a D1 250 worth $ 1615 .
IE : pay only $ 980 before 7% gst for it . ( New )

I have got an old Speedlight that may have some use now !

 

[HeeHee]

Hi all,

I posted a new thread but was advised to use this.
Could anyone share what softbox you use for your Profoto Strobes.
What is the next best to a Profoto Softbox.
As Profoto Strobes are not cheap, i thought i save a little on the soft box unless all feels that it is best to have the entire set to ensure consistency.

Please kindly share your pointers and would appreciate them dearly.

Thank you.

 

[Sylvestri]

Hi all,

I posted a new thread but was advised to use this.
Could anyone share what softbox you use for your Profoto Strobes.
What is the next best to a Profoto Softbox.
As Profoto Strobes are not cheap, i thought i save a little on the soft box unless all feels that it is best to have the entire set to ensure consistency.

Please kindly share your pointers and would appreciate them dearly.

Thank you.

As the Profoto strobes are so evenly lit , with glass diffuser , I normally only use the umbrella .
The Profoto softboxes , because it is still made in Europe , are very good .
Recently , Creative Light , the sister company of profoto provided a new opportunity .
These are made in China , so are cheaper and more like the ones from Swiss and UK brands .
But Shriro brings in the CL with soft grids .
For control , it has to be softbox with soft grids.
So I bought a CL 60x90 cm with softgrid and speedring for $ 500 .
And , they have a softbox umbrella 105 cm for $ 135.
Looking now at the 150cm RF softbox with softgrid , speedring for $ 790 .

 

[kel77]

Hi all,

I posted a new thread but was advised to use this.
Could anyone share what softbox you use for your Profoto Strobes.
What is the next best to a Profoto Softbox.
As Profoto Strobes are not cheap, i thought i save a little on the soft box unless all feels that it is best to have the entire set to ensure consistency.

Please kindly share your pointers and would appreciate them dearly.

Thank you.

If you have the budget for Profoto softboxes just go for it although for myself I still feel it's a bit too much and would rather spend the amount on other modifiers.
I had a side by side comparison of the strip softbox from Profoto and Photoflex of similar size. The one from Profoto was giving light output 1 stop more efficient than that from the Photoflex.
Visually, both I do not see any difference produced on picture.

 

[myphotobug]

Hm... Sounds like Profoto is the way to go.
Is there is utility soft box that allows for great portrait and product shots?
So sorry to ask such ignorant question.
Hope to listen to sone wise views and advise if any.
Thanks all.

 

[beachbum]

Please do not have the notion that you need to get all Profoto gears for your system to gel and deliver great photos. If you have the money, that is fine. If not, just work within your budget. I can bet that no one is able to spot the brands of the gear that you use base on the photo alone. I have used many systems from Bowens to elinchrome to Broncolor to Hensel and now Profoto. All are able to produce fantastic results.
I would advice you to save some money and try out the Jinbei softboxes and other accrssories that Kenneth is selling. With the price of one Profoto softbox, you can probably outfit yourself with a few Jinbei softboxes and other accessories that will make your system more versatile. Do not overlook little things like flags, reflectors and support. These are often more crucial than the softbox itself.

 

[myphotobug]

Hi Beachbum I am grateful for ur advices.
Hope will someday return the favor.

Cheers

 

[shiftylens]

denis was telling me of his latest Acute 2 2400 pro value pack kit (with 2 heads ) offer .
This is going to be $ 4990 before 7%gst !
Great buy , and can order now !