Alien Bee's setup

blackwaterstudio

I'm fixing to start putting together a AB package. I'm going with;

2 AB800's
2 13' stands
1 boom arm
1 30 x 40 softbox

and this is where I need some imput. Which umbrella would you get? The translucent or the reflector one? I'm kinda stuck at this point as to which one to get.

Lee Massey

Well...
I recently purchased B800's and I ordered some umbrella's from them as well. Personally, I went for the translucent umbrella as they seemed to offer the most versatility since they offer shoot-thru diffusion with the black cover removed, and a soft white bounce with the cover in place.

I think for general shooting the translucent ones are the best. I am sure that Shay could also provide some great advice... Here is a post of Shay's that includes references to the Alien Bee umbrella's

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=63074&postcount=9

I hope that helps... and happy shooting!

Thanks,

Lee

jdsphotography wrote:

and this is where I need some imput. Which umbrella would you get? The translucent or the reflector one? I'm kinda stuck at this point as to which one to get.

ian408

Translucent.

Ian

Shay Stephens

Yes, by far the translucent is more versatile, and looks better, and it's good looks will last longer. The silver reflector type wear out and start looking ratty after a while.

ian408 wrote:

Translucent.

Ian

blackwaterstudio

Thanks, I read the link that shay posted about. I'll pickup the translucent one.