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Want a whole professional 2, 3, 4, 5,
7, 8, 9, 10 or FIFTEEN strobe photographic
lighting studio in one dynamic kit? Maybe some NEW Continuous Digital/Video
lights? Only a strobe or two? Something really, really special
for the photographer you love with all your heart (like,
perhaps, yourself:)? Look
no further!
Technique: BTW, I purposely made the photograph above to
show you an example of a photographic situation (perspective
distortion) that often plagues our amateur images. I used this
technique to distort the relative size of the reflector, compared
to the strobe's body. Look at the picture at the top of this
auction description (or the small one to the left); then look
at the image above. The reflector in the image above appears
larger than it really is, in relation to the body of the strobe
(compare the relative sizes of the strobe and the silver reflector).
Why does this happen? It's called "perspective distortion"
and I'll spare you the physics of the explanation, but whenever
one part of an object is closer to the camera's lens than the
other part of an object, the perspective is distorted (it's due
to the rendering of a 3 dimensional object into a 2 dimensional
image). For fun, try this: come in really close to someone's
face with your camera, and with the person's nose closest to
your lens, take a picture. When the print comes back, you'll
see the nose looks huge (compared to the rest of the face). Of
course, you can do the same with almost any object you photograph.
The lesson? Beware of holding the camera too close to your subject
(unless you want perspective distortion for some reason, like
this example, or for fun). This most often happens when we're
using wide angle lenses (since we can fit more into the frame,
we sometimes bring the camera too close to our subjects), but
it happens with all lenses. For portraiture, use somewhere between
an 85 to 135mm lens (the short telephoto range makes most faces
look better). The opposite of the perspective distortion effect
is a compression of space caused with long telephoto lenses.
If a subject really does have a large nose, shoot your victim
with a longer telephoto lens; it will compress space, and make
the nose look smaller. Just a couple more tricks up the professional
photographer's sleeve. Read on, and learn more.... 
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| This is a Fabulous deal, but let's not lose sight of the reality. If you're rich, have a sugar-mommy or daddy, are a high-income pro, or if you can get financing, my advice would be to spring for something (several somethings, in fact) more powerful, more feature-rich (and a LOT more expensive). Lights are like hard disks and internet connections: no matter how big a hard disk is, and no matter how fast your net connection is, they're never big or fast enough. But if you're just starting out, or are on a budget, or are an advanced (or advancing) amateur, these little babies sure make a lot of sense. Let's face it, your portrait clients (or your mother-in-law) won't have any idea whether you paid three hundred or three thousand for each of these strobes; they'll just be impressed (let them think they cost you an arm and a leg; especially those snooty, skinny, little models - "Ya want great head shots, sweetie? It's gonna cost ya; hell, my lights are so valuable, whenever I trade one in, I gotta pay it alimony!") Umm, just some photographer humor, folks :) - it sorta grows on you as you progress in photography; you'll see. |
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We can see the difference between
the Modeling Light Bulb and the Flash Tube (the circular tube
surrounding the modeling bulb) in this close-up shot of the PS-200's
business end (with the reflector removed, of course). The answer was really simple:
You don't. UNLESS your strobes also have MODELING LIGHTS! With
modeling lights, you can see exactly where the strobe's
flash will illuminate the subject, because the modeling light
falls on the subject the same as the strobe's light will fall
on the subject (less intensely, of course)! And this is why the
pros pay lotsa money for good strobes that come with modeling
lights. That's why the professional photographer's pictures look
so much better than ours do: they have the right equipment for
the job! They can CONTROL THE LIGHT! And now, so can you. back up to rear view of PS-200 |
| PhotoSpeak: What's a "Slave Sensor?" Well, if you had to use a PC Cord for every strobe, just think what a mess of tangled wires you'd have if you were using 5 or 6 or more strobes to light your subject (as many pros do)! So, science came to our rescue with slave sensors. It's a tiny little sensor built into most good strobes, that sits & waits for a short, intense burst of light. When it detects this burst of light (the flash from another strobe), it automatically sets off the flash tube in the strobe its built into. Voila! Now, with strobes that have slave sensors (often just called "slaves"), we can connect only one strobe to our cameras (with the PC or Sync cord), usually the strobe closest to our camera, and when we press the shutter button, firing the one connected strobe, that flash will automatically set off all the other strobes we may be using for that shot! Ah, ain't technology wunnerful (sic)? Even most of the little flashes built into most modern cameras can set off most strobes with slaves. A strobe that has PC socket, or both a PC Socket and a slave sensor is called a "Master" strobe; a strobe that only has a slave sensor and no PC socket (usually less expensive units) is called a "Slave." Whichever strobe you're using with a PC cord is referred to as your "master" strobe for purposes of that shot. Most of the better strobes have both PC sockets and slave sensors, so they're more versatile and useful to us (however, there are many very good slaves out there today, and you won't need all your strobes to be masters, so don't hesitate to buy some decent slaves when the time comes - and, believe me, if you stick with photography, the time will come). | |
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Complete: Each of these PS-200s comes complete with umbrella-capable reflector, sync cord, AC cord, Flash Tube, Modeling Light, built-in umbrella holder, and standard light stand connector; it's ready to plug in and fire away! Since these strobes are A.C. units, they're ready to rock! No batteries or powerpacks or light heads or connector cords are needed; just plug 'em in, and (just like Elvis) you're ready to rock and roll. As with all quality strobes, these are capable of using many additional custom accessories, of course (e.g., snoots, barn doors, softboxes, stands, unbrellas, honeycombs, gel holders, etc.). BTW, pros use umbrellas to "bounce" the strobe's light off of (or sometimes through) to make the light softer, reduce or eliminate shadows, and "mellow-out" the picture. Softboxes (and SoftCases) and umbrellas are specifically designed for this purpose (and yes, these are able to use custom-fitted softboxes & softcases). These are brand new, 100% guaranteed,
with the manufacturer's full one year warrantee . These are NOT
seconds, blemishes, or anything other than brand new, absolutely
perfect, current models! Just 'cause the price is great,
doesn't mean these are in any way less than perfect! Questions?
Requests? just e-mail any questions or requests, to me at
PhotoSource3@pss3.com. |
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Point of Information: Why, you might be asking yourself, have virtually all photographers switched to using strobes, when "regular" continuous lights (photographers call them "hot" lights) are everywhere, and it's easier for us to see how the lighting will look with them? Well, the continuous lights, like the ones in our houses (tungsten lights), or halogen (and similar) are called "hot lights" for a reason: they get hot. Really hot! And the special photographic hot lights get twice as hot as household bulbs! This tends to make certain things, like flowers, foods, animals, and those darn pesky models, wilt. Especially models. They get very, very, unhappy when they wilt. Whine, gripe, groan; you'd think a little melting makeup, and running mascara, limp hair, and sticky lipstick, and beads of sweat running down their lovely curvaceous (umm, let's say noses) was a big deal or something, the way they complain! ;-) Next, there's a little problem with the "color temperature" being way off with hot lights, so we have to use special films (3200K or 3400K) or filters, or special photographic bulbs, when using them (strobes are perfectly balanced at 5500K to simulate sunlight, so we can use all the regular daylight films we've come to love/hate over the years). You'll notice that most of your pictures taken indoors without using a flash turn out with a yellowish color cast; that's because household lights are loaded with yellow and red light. The solution is to either use special films, or special filters. But why create more problems for yourself? Using strobes eliminates all these headaches (and heat!). Also, with continuous lights, they're always shining; usually right in our subject's eyes, causing squinting and annoyance (and ugly looking pictures). With strobes, nothing is shining in their eyes, and the flash is too short to cause any of this discomfort to our beloved subjects (until AFTER the flash, when they might be chasing all those little light blips around the room:). Additionally, with strobes, we can control the light much better! We can adjust the power output with the flick of a switch. We can modify the light with umbrellas, softboxes, softcases, filters, scrims and gobos, doo-dahs, and thingamajigs, etc., etc. We can direct the light with barn doors, snoots, honeycombs, and many other accessories. In short, with strobes, we can play God with our photography; WE CAN CONTROL THE LIGHT! And we can do it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever we want, no matter what the weather is, and without regard to daylight or night. There are yet other, more esoteric, as well as mundane reasons why strobes are the preferred means of photographic lighting in the modern world, but we'll pass on those things for now. You've probably had enough information shoved down your throat already (sorry, but I can't resist trying to educate everyone about photography). |
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| BTW,
technically speaking, all professional photographic flash units,
even though nearly all pros call them "strobes," are
not technically strobe lights. A real stroboscope is capable
of dozens (or hundreds or even thousands) of flashes per second,
and many can maintain that flash rate for hours on end. Our photographic
strobes would die a dozen deaths if we tried to set them off
25 or 50 times a second! However, since photographers almost
always call these lights "strobes," we'll just stick
with the term; but, technically..... Well, you get the idea ;->
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| Important: I have many auctions that are not listed at the top of the eBay auctions page, and lots of additional equipment available for immediate purchase (no waiting for an auction to end, and no chance of being outbid) in my eBay store! The only way to be sure you haven't missed something that might be perfect for your needs is to check ALL my eBay auctions and store items by clicking HERE! <- Clicking here will open up a new page in your browser with a list of my auctions and eBay store items; this auction page will remain open behind the new page, so you won't lose your place. |
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 Technique: Why would we want to dim a strobe to
1/2 power? Because in order to get great pictures, we have to
be able to control the light (sound familiar?) in a number of
ways. Sometimes a full power flash is too powerful for the effect
we're after; other times we may want to reduce the illumination
to create a different mood. In people pictures, for a head shot
(that's what photographers call a picture of a person's face,
often the face and shoulders), we often want part of the face
highlighted, and the other part of the face in a light to medium
shadow. This interplay of light and shadow is called "modeling,"
and is a hallmark of good photography. Anyway, as an example,
a common lighting ratio for people pictures is a 1:2 (also 1:3,
1:4, or even 1:5) ratio - full illumination on one side of the
face, and 1/2 that amount of light on the other side of the subject's
face (we rarely want full frontal lighting, because it gives
the face a flat and unappealing look, as well as other negative
aspects). The 1:2 (full/half) lighting combination can give us
an interesting and often flattering image, with a good ratio
of light and shadow - revealing the character, and giving us
depth and texture (but be sure to play around with other lighting
ratios, too, for even more creativity). Whenever we have two
strobes to work with, we can achieve this 1:2 ratio by moving
one strobe (the one providing the shadow side lighting) twice
as far away from the subject as our main light (the strobe providing
the full illumination). But often things get in the way, like
walls and such; not all of us have lots of room in our studios
(especially living room studios :) to move our lights as far
away as we like. Aha! The scientific wizards devised a most convenient
solution! A variable-power strobe (like this great PS-200)! Now,
instead of moving lights all over the place, all we have to do
is flip a switch, and Voila! 1/2 power without any hassle at
all! In some very powerful strobes, we might even find variations
from full power, all the way down to 1/32 power. Another way
to achieve a lighting ratio (when we only have one strobe) is
to use a reflector to "bounce" some light onto the
shadow side of the subject's face. You can buy a "professional"
reflector for as much as $100.00 or more, but I just use a white
poster board, which you can find at any art supply store for
under two bucks. You don't have to spend a fortune to make great
pictures, just use your equipment to its fullest extent - and
use your head! Back up to the PS-200 description |
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| AC Input | 110-120 Volt |
| AC Fuse | 5 Amp |
| Modeling Lamp | 100W Halogen (rated 1,000 hours) |
| Flash Tube | BC-100Y (rated 10,000 flashes) 120WS (huh?) |
| Guide No. (ISO 100) | GN: 45 Meters / 120 Feet (huh?) |
| Trigger | Test button / Slave / PC Cord |
| Slave Effective Distance | 15 Meters / 50 Feet |
| Sync Socket | 5 ø Standard Earphone Type, 6V DC |
| Diameter of Light Head | 70 ø mm |
| Recycling Time | 1-3 Seconds |
| Dimensions & Weight | 240 x 80 x 140mm / 0.65Kg 9" x 3.2" x 5.5" / 1.4 Lbs. |
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| Q. What the heck is a "WS" and what's a "GN," and what in the world do they mean? . |
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Here's a brief explanation (using,
for this example, your (well, it might be yours soon:) new PS-200
strobe, which have a power level of 120WS, and a GN of 125): For example, (presuming you're using ISO/ASA 100 film), our GN is 125, and the subject is 12 feet away, then: 125 (GN) divided by 12 (feet away from the subject) = 10.4, so we'd use an exposure setting of just under F11. If our subject is 8 feet away, then: 125 divided by 8 = 15.6 which would give us an approximate F stop of F16. See? Umm, if you don't understand it, don't worry about it (it took me years to fully comprehend). Suggestion: If you're serious about improving your photography, you should consider getting a handheld flash/ambient light meter see links here (sorry, I don't carry any at this time, but I will offer some suggestions). Back up to the PS-200 description ------------------- Back to top of page |
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Free Photo Tips!
| Technique: Which background should
we use? That's a question
with a million answers; the answer is: It depends. It depends
upon what effect we're after, which mood we wish to create, how
we choose to present our victim (um, er, our "subject,"
that is:) to the world. But there are a few basic guidelines
we can follow. If our victim has striking blue eyes, for example
(blue, brown, or whatever color, if their eyes are beautiful,
use a similar color backdrop), but for this discussion, if our
subject has beautiful blue eyes, consider a background with blue
as a predominant color (see my eBay store for some great backgrounds).
If our victim has wonderful blond hair, consider using a backdrop
with golds, tans, or light browns in it. If our subject is wearing
a red blouse or dress, use a background with reds in it. If our
subject is wearing a green suit, consider a backdrop with greens
or blacks. It's our job - as photographers - to make our subjects
(whether they're people in portrait pictures, or products, or
buildings) look as good as we possibly can. And one of our most
powerful and potent allies in this quest is the use of backgrounds!
It's up to us to make our pictures make our subjects look
as beautiful (or handsome, or striking, etc.) as we possibly
can! The Portrait Session: If, for example, we're doing a portrait session, and we only have a blue background and a brown background to work with (hey, not all of us can afford to have dozens of different backgrounds when we're just starting out, y'know), what do we do? That's easy: tell our portrait client to bring two (or more) changes of clothes; in one set of clothes, wear something blue, and in the other set of clothes, bring something brown! This way, we get to make our clients look great using the backgrounds we already have! Also, tell them to bring one dressy outfit, and one casual outfit, so we can get images that show them urbane and sophisticated, and another set of images with them casual and comfortable. Oh yes, and this way we get to sell them twice the number of prints, too! One set for business and impressing folks, and one set showing that they're pretty darn attractive in jeans & cowboy boots, too (or whatever their particular casual attire may be). Back to top of page Tip 1: Ask the client what they enjoy doing; ask them about their hobbies, their passions, their interests. If they play the guitar, have them bring one along; if they love basketball, have them bring one to the session; if they just adore their dog or cat, bring them, too (more pictures, more poses, equal more SALES!). Tip 2: If they have a child, then tell them to bring the child along (unless it's strictly a business sitting, where children would be inappropriate), and bring a couple of sets of clothing for the child. too. Make some exposures (in addition to the standard single-subject portrait poses, of course) with the victim and the child, and some exposures of the child alone. Have the child in dressy clothes for some shots, and in play clothes for another set of shots (film is the cheapest part of your costs, so don't be afraid to use a lot). Then, be SURE to ask the subject to bring the child's grandparents (or uncles & aunts) along to view the prints - I guarantee you, 90% of the time, the grandparents will - at the very least - triple your sale! They just can't resist ordering pictures of their little darlings! A couple of 11 x 14s for the walls in the house (and for the office walls, too); a few 5 x 7s for their relatives, and some wallet-size prints, to carry with them! Remember, you're not only a photographer - you're also in business to make a living (quite a nice living, too, if you use your head)! See my other auctions for some more tips see here. Quickie Technique #3: Portraits - Set the camera at subject's eye level; focus on the eyes; light one side of the face brighter than the other (half in light to medium shadow); to hide wrinkles use umbrellas or softbox; to de-emphasize a large nose, raise camera level slightly and shoot full or 3/4 face; to de-emphasize a receding hairline, lower camera slightly or have subject raise head slightly. More "quickie technique" information will be included in other auction descriptions. Thank you for viewing this auction, and good luck! Tell me more about getting perfect exposure...see here Back to top of page |
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| Remember, folks, there's virtually nothing for
sale nowadays that someone couldn't make a little cheaper, using
lower quality materials, less reliable components, poorer manufacturing
processes, and unskilled workers. Those of us who make our purchasing
decisions based solely upon price are this unscrupulous
person's legitimate prey. For goodness sakes, don't pay a
cent more than you have to for a product - but in my (sad)
experience whenever a deal seems "too good to be true,"
it usually turns out not to be true. Please check my feedback - and then make your purchasing
decisions; after all, it's your money, and you
have to decide upon what to purchase, and from whom to purchase
it. Thank you for being kind enough to visit this auction, and
may the Photographic Gods smile upon you (um, a little help from
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Photographic Tips & Techniques
Technique: The most important "secret" of good photography is the thought the photographer
puts into a picture before s/he even considers what type of film
to use! The point here is that we have to train ourselves to
think before we shoot! What color is our subject? How
can we make that color (or shade) stand out? In the lovely picture
to your left, notice how the blue-violet shadows to the right
of the model's head accentuate her blue eyes. Notice, too how
half the face is in a light shadow, adding depth and texture.
We have to ask ourselves: What do we want to emphasize in our
picture? How will we direct our viewers' eye to our subject?
If it's an outdoors photograph, how will we separate our main
subject from any other distracting elements in our photograph?
At which angle should we shoot? Is it important to establish
place in this photograph (i.e., is it important for the viewer
to know where our subject is? Or do we want to hide the location)?
If we're shooting people, what is our victim's least appealing
feature (i.e., a large nose, a bald head, pot belly, lotsa wrinkles,
etc.:)? How can we hide or de-emphasize it? What's our subject's
most appealing feature (i.e., eyes, profile, smile, boobs - oops!
sorry, I couldn't resist:) ? How can we emphasize the attractive
aspects of our subjects? These are the questions photographers
have to ask, before we shoot. THINK before you shoot!
MAKE a photograph - don't "take" a snapshot! Review
the "Tips" in my auction descriptions; take the time
and thought to prepare your photo sessions long before
your subject arrives! Learn to know what you want before
you put film in your camera. Learn to "design" your
pictures before you pick up your camera! Take a piece of paper
and a pencil, and sketch out what you want in the picture you're
considering; this will be a great help in the beginning, and
after a few weeks or months of doing this, you'll start to do
it all in your head, and won't need the pencil and paper any
more. Is your subject a child? If so, have some colorful toys
around. Is your victim a man? Have him bring a suit and some
jeans to the session. Is your subject an attractive and shapely
young woman? Ask her to bring a dressy outfit and a sexy outfit
or a bikini. Is your subject older? Be sure to have an umbrella
or softbox ready to hide the lines and wrinkles. Shooting outdoors?
Avoid placing a subject in the bright sunlight (which causes
squinting eyes and harsh shadows), and find some open shade to
shoot in (overcast days are great for outdoor shoots). I promise
you that a good photograph doesn't require the genius of an Einstein
- it just takes a little thought and preparation (creativity
and practice doesn't hurt either)! You don't have to study photography
for 20 years, just train yourself to think before you
shoot! Don't try to plan out 100 subjects all at once; think
about one or two, and then use 10 rolls of film on just a few
ideas. Shoot from different angles; shoot from different heights;
shoot with different lighting angles; shoot with color film;
shoot with black and white film; think, then shoot! Pretty soon,
you'll wake up one day and realize that you've changed; you'll
look at the world differently; you'll "see" things
most people never even notice; one day, you'll realize that you've
become something special; something different, but different
in a most amazing and wonderful way; you will have become - a
photographer!
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Quickie
Technique #5: Exposure
- All meters built into all cameras are "reflection"
meters; they read the light reflected by our subjects AND everything
else in our viewfinder! This often causes incorrect readings,
and pictures that turn out looking like doo-doo. Instead of letting
our camera's meter read the exposure from our whole frame,
set your built-in meter to its "spot" setting. Then,
center the most Important part of your subject (i.e., the face
of a person, the flower petals of a flower, the coat of a dog,
etc.) in your meter's spot circle and take your reading; then,
when our viewfinder's spot circle is filled with our subject
and NOT with the surroundings, lock in exposure (e.g., press
the shutter button half-way down), re-compose the shot, and then
press the shutter button all the way down and make the exposure!
I think you'll be pleased with the results! More "quickie
techniques" information will be included in my other auction
descriptions. Thank you for viewing this auction, and may you
have the very best of luck!
Photo
Tip #29: Go buy (or subscribe
to) at least a half-dozen top magazines (Vogue, Cosmo, GQ, Elle,
etc., etc. and don't forget my favorite, Playboy:). Then get
a 3-ring binder and a 3-hole punch; this will become your idea
and guide book. Go through the magazines and tear out every page
with an image that you admire, find interesting or striking,
or has dramatic lighting. Then take the pile of pages, punch
the holes in them, and put them into your binder. Separate the
images into categories. Study each picture to determine where
the strobes were located, how the shadowing was arranged, what
the background was (and how it was lit). When you're about to
do a portrait session, look at your victim's face; find similar
features and similar clothing on models in your binder, and see
how the pros lit them. Pay attention to where and how the hands
are placed in the pictures. Pay attention to where and how the
legs are placed in the pictures. Pay attention to what angle
the body is placed in relation to the camera; see how the clothing
is arranged, and how it relates to the background. Pay attention,
read the magazines, tear out pages, put them into your binder.
Study them. Emulate the best you find. This is the best way learn:
from those who are great - and successful - photographers!
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From whom
should you buy your photographic equipment? Hey, it's your hard-earned money, so you
should buy from anybody you darn well like! However, one of the
advantages of buying from another photographer is that, unlike
"salesmen," who just want to "sell" things
to you, a photographer will know what you need, and what
you don't need; a photographer will know why you'll
need something, and why you won't need something; a photographer
will have actually used the equipment being sold, and will be
able to offer advice based on real-life experience. Of course,
the facts that photographers (like us) are usually much
better-looking, a lot smarter, definitely kinder, and unquestionably
much more creative than other folks, doesn't hurt either, does
it? ;-)
Unlike the others who try to
cover up their own photographic illiteracy with not-so-vague
warnings cautioning you against buying from anyone else (but
them, that is:), I won't stoop to such reprehensible behavior;
I guess I'm just not greedy enough to do such things. In addition,
I trust you to be smart enough to make up your very own mind,
without my self-serving advice, telling you who you should
and shouldn't patronize. Sure, I'm in business to sell photographic
equipment, but I'd rather lose a few sales than insult my customers'
intelligence with admonitions like: "Buy from me! Don't
buy from the other guy!" So go ahead and check out what's
available, compare prices, quality, and customer service philosophies
see here; see who you think will provide
more help and support. Then, check out the feedback profiles
see mine; go look to see what the other "photographic
experts" were selling a few months ago (that'll be a revelation:).
Next visit the web sites, of your potential suppliers (especially
those who claim to be photographers with "100 years experience,"
and see how much they really know about photography).
Then, in addition to the usual, logical, informed, procedures
for making your purchasing decisions, check with the old standby
that's almost always right, your gut feelings. Check things out;
make up your own mind. Then, without doubt, you'll come to the
right conclusion. [However, - just in the interest of saving
you time and trouble ;-) the conclusion you'll surely come to
is that "PhotoSource3"
on eBay (who is also the
beloved founder and talented creator of MyPhotoHome and Photographer'sSupplyStation)
is "Da Man" from whom to buy your photographic goodies!
=:-) ] Thank you for being kind enough to view this auction (I
hope you realize that my humor is meant to be fun, and is intended
with good will), may you have the best of luck, and don't forget,
as always, no matter who you choose to honor with your photographic
purchases, take (or better yet, "make") lots of great
pictures! And remember, you can't get good - unless you get started.
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| Technique: The most important "secret" of good photography is the thought the photographer
puts into a picture before s/he even considers what type of film
to use! The point here is that we have to train ourselves to
think before we shoot! What color is our subject? How
can we make that color (or shade) stand out? In the lovely picture
to your left, notice how the blue-violet shadows to the right
of the model's head accentuate her blue eyes. Notice, too how
half the face is in a light shadow, adding depth and texture.
We have to ask ourselves: What do we want to emphasize in our
picture? How will we direct our viewers' eye to our subject?
If it's an outdoors photograph, how will we separate our main
subject from any other distracting elements in our photograph?
At which angle should we shoot? Is it important to establish
place in this photograph (i.e., is it important for the viewer
to know where our subject is? Or do we want to hide the location)?
If we're shooting people, what is our victim's least appealing
feature (i.e., a large nose, a bald head, pot belly, lotsa wrinkles,
etc.:)? How can we hide or de-emphasize it? What's our subject's
most appealing feature (i.e., eyes, profile, smile, boobs - oops!
sorry, I couldn't resist:) ? How can we emphasize the attractive
aspects of our subjects? These are the questions photographers
have to ask, before we shoot. THINK before you shoot!
MAKE a photograph - don't "take" a snapshot! Review
the "Tips" in my auction descriptions; take the time
and thought to prepare your photo sessions long before
your subject arrives! Learn to know what you want before
you put film in your camera. Learn to "design" your
pictures before you pick up your camera! Take a piece of paper
and a pencil, and sketch out what you want in the picture you're
considering; this will be a great help in the beginning, and
after a few weeks or months of doing this, you'll start to do
it all in your head, and won't need the pencil and paper any
more. Is your subject a child? If so, have some colorful toys
around. Is your victim a man? Have him bring a suit and some
jeans to the session. Is your subject an attractive and shapely
young woman? Ask her to bring a dressy outfit and a sexy outfit
or a bikini. Is your subject older? Be sure to have an umbrella
or softbox ready to hide the lines and wrinkles. Shooting outdoors?
Avoid placing a subject in the bright sunlight (which causes
squinting eyes and harsh shadows), and find some open shade to
shoot in (overcast days are great for outdoor shoots). I promise
you that a good photograph doesn't require the genius of an Einstein
- it just takes a little thought and preparation (creativity
and practice doesn't hurt either)! You don't have to study photography
for 20 years, just train yourself to think before you
shoot! Don't try to plan out 100 subjects all at once; think
about one or two, and then use 10 rolls of film on just a few
ideas. Shoot from different angles; shoot from different heights;
shoot with different lighting angles; shoot with color film;
shoot with black and white film; think, then shoot! Pretty soon,
you'll wake up one day and realize that you've changed; you'll
look at the world differently; you'll "see" things
most people never even notice; one day, you'll realize that you've
become something special; something different, but different
in a most amazing and wonderful way; you will have become - a
photographer! © 2002 Back to top of page Quickie Technique #5: Exposure - All meters built into all cameras are "reflection" meters; they read the light reflected by our subjects AND everything else in our viewfinder! This often causes incorrect readings, and pictures that turn out looking like doo-doo. Instead of letting our camera's meter read the exposure from our whole frame, set your built-in meter to its "spot" setting. Then, center the most Important part of your subject (i.e., the face of a person, the flower petals of a flower, the coat of a dog, etc.) in your meter's spot circle and take your reading; then, when our viewfinder's spot circle is filled with our subject and NOT with the surroundings, lock in exposure (e.g., press the shutter button half-way down), re-compose the shot, and then press the shutter button all the way down and make the exposure! I think you'll be pleased with the results! More "quickie techniques" information will be included in my other auction descriptions. Thank you for viewing this auction, and may you have the very best of luck! Photo Tip #29: Go buy (or subscribe to) at least a half-dozen top magazines (Vogue, Cosmo, GQ, Elle, etc., etc. and don't forget my favorite, Playboy:). Then get a 3-ring binder and a 3-hole punch; this will become your idea and guide book. Go through the magazines and tear out every page with an image that you admire, find interesting or striking, or has dramatic lighting. Then take the pile of pages, punch the holes in them, and put them into your binder. Separate the images into categories. Study each picture to determine where the strobes were located, how the shadowing was arranged, what the background was (and how it was lit). When you're about to do a portrait session, look at your victim's face; find similar features and similar clothing on models in your binder, and see how the pros lit them. Pay attention to where and how the hands are placed in the pictures. Pay attention to where and how the legs are placed in the pictures. Pay attention to what angle the body is placed in relation to the camera; see how the clothing is arranged, and how it relates to the background. Pay attention, read the magazines, tear out pages, put them into your binder. Study them. Emulate the best you find. This is the best way learn: from those who are great - and successful - photographers! Back to top of page |
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From whom should you buy your photographic equipment? Hey, it's your hard-earned money, so you should buy from anybody you darn well like! However, one of the advantages of buying from another photographer is that, unlike "salesmen," who just want to "sell" things to you, a photographer will know what you need, and what you don't need; a photographer will know why you'll need something, and why you won't need something; a photographer will have actually used the equipment being sold, and will be able to offer advice based on real-life experience. Of course, the facts that photographers (like us) are usually much better-looking, a lot smarter, definitely kinder, and unquestionably much more creative than other folks, doesn't hurt either, does it? ;-) Unlike the others who try to
cover up their own photographic illiteracy with not-so-vague
warnings cautioning you against buying from anyone else (but
them, that is:), I won't stoop to such reprehensible behavior;
I guess I'm just not greedy enough to do such things. In addition,
I trust you to be smart enough to make up your very own mind,
without my self-serving advice, telling you who you should
and shouldn't patronize. Sure, I'm in business to sell photographic
equipment, but I'd rather lose a few sales than insult my customers'
intelligence with admonitions like: "Buy from me! Don't
buy from the other guy!" So go ahead and check out what's
available, compare prices, quality, and customer service philosophies
see here; see who you think will provide
more help and support. Then, check out the feedback profiles
see mine; go look to see what the other "photographic
experts" were selling a few months ago (that'll be a revelation:).
Next visit the web sites, of your potential suppliers (especially
those who claim to be photographers with "100 years experience,"
and see how much they really know about photography).
Then, in addition to the usual, logical, informed, procedures
for making your purchasing decisions, check with the old standby
that's almost always right, your gut feelings. Check things out;
make up your own mind. Then, without doubt, you'll come to the
right conclusion. [However, - just in the interest of saving
you time and trouble ;-) the conclusion you'll surely come to
is that "PhotoSource3"
on eBay (who is also the
beloved founder and talented creator of MyPhotoHome and Photographer'sSupplyStation)
is "Da Man" from whom to buy your photographic goodies!
=:-) ] Thank you for being kind enough to view this auction (I
hope you realize that my humor is meant to be fun, and is intended
with good will), may you have the best of luck, and don't forget,
as always, no matter who you choose to honor with your photographic
purchases, take (or better yet, "make") lots of great
pictures! And remember, you can't get good - unless you get started. |
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A $20.00 Value - Absolutely FREE!
Each order comes with one FREE Cellular Phone Antenna Booster.
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Ever have your cellular phone fail to find a signal when you really needed it? Those of us who have cell phones, have them because we never know when we'll find ourselves in a situation where it will save our butts (or those of our spouses, kids, or friends) from some emergency. Other times, when we're on our cell phone with an important call, we discover that we've just "dropped" the call during the most important part of our conversations. It's happened to all of us, and I really hated it when it happened to me! We've all seen the ads on TV and in the magazines and newspapers for these Cell Phone Antenna Boosters, and hundreds of thousands have been sold for $19.95 each! And, yes, they DO help (I've tried them on my own cell phones). They're easy to install (just peel and stick them on the phone behind the battery). To be perfectly honest, though (and I always am:), they're nowhere as "Wonderful" as the TV ads make them out to be (what is?:), but they really do help pull in the cell signals when you're in a "fringe" area or inside buildings. I certainly don't think they're worth $20, but in an emergency, these little antenna boosters could make the difference for you. And one thing's for sure: you can't beat the price! It's FREE! I just happened to come upon a fabulous deal for these cellular phone antenna boosters, and I feel that it's something we should all have - after all, when an emergency happens to us, we'll NEED to have a connection that will work (but no guarantees:)! Sure, I could have sold these for five or ten (or maybe even fifteen) dollars each (as others are doing) and I could have made a great profit on them - but I'm NOT the average eBay seller (you might care to review my business philosophy, here), and I feel that if you're kind enough to purchase this great pro lighting equipment from me, the least I could do would be to give you one of these as a FREE gift! So I'm including one of these Cellular Antenna Boosters with EVERY order. For FREE! Just my way of saying: "Thank you for your patronage!" So "Who da man?" Huh? Who da man? ;-) |
| Each and every order (placed from this eBay auction listing) will include one FREE Cellular Phone Antenna Booster. Please understand that you will receive one free antenna booster with your order (regardless of how many kits or packages you may order from a dutch auction). Unlike with other sellers, this is not a gimmick - there's no "catch," there are no additional costs to you, there are no additional "shipping" or "handling" charges tacked on - this is really and truly a FREE bonus! Wondering if my products are really as good as they sound? Just check my feedback for assurance, and see for yourself! | |
| Important: I have many auctions that are not listed at the top of the eBay auctions page, and lots of additional equipment available for immediate purchase (no waiting for an auction to end, and no chance of being outbid) in my eBay store! The only way to be sure you haven't missed something that might be perfect for your needs is to check ALL my eBay auctions and store items by clicking HERE! <- Clicking here will open up a new page in your browser with a list of my auctions and eBay store items; this auction page will remain open behind the new page, so you won't lose your place. |
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| This professional flash (strobe) lighting kit and equipment will work with all film cameras (APS, 35mm, 120, medium format, large format, etc.) and many digital cameras (still digital, program digital, automatic digital, digital slr, etc.). Will it work with your camera(s)? It most likely will (however, please see here for important information about using strobes with digital cameras - before placing a bid). I get tons of e-mails asking me if this equipment will work with a certain brand of camera; so here are just a few of the MANY different camera brands that can use this equipment successfully: nikon, minolta, canon, olympus, kodak, hassleblad, canon eos, canon powershot, cannon, Bronica, Contax/Yashica, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Rollei, leica, lieca, polaroid, yashica, pentax asahi, argus, bronica, mamiya sekor, konica, jc penny, contax, mitsuba, sony, panasonic, vivitar, vivatar, praktica, argus, fuji, contax, and many, many more. Have questions? Feel free to ask, or see HERE for lots of additional photographic information. Thank you for visiting this auction, and may the photographic Gods smile upon you! |
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| I do my best to be the FASTEST shipper in all of cyberspace! Over 99% of all my orders ship the very next business day after payment is received. Don't think anyone can ship that fast? Just check my feedback and see for yourself! I'm just like you - when I order something, I want it, I want it ALL, and I want it yesterday! While I can't promise yesterday deliveries (yet:), I can promise I'll do everything possible to assure super-fast shipping. (note: personal/business checks will delay shipment; echeck orders will be shipped as soon as they clear). Back to top |
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H70- 150mm 7" Umbrella Reflector Used alone for about 60º coverage, or with optional barn doors to control lighting spread, or with an umbrella to create soft and diffuse lighting. This custom reflector is designed with a special "slot" in it to allow for the use of an umbrella, without the need for a special umbrella holder accessory! A unique innovation! This is usually the reflector that comes with the Britek PS-200 Strobes, since they have an integral umbrella holder built in to the strobe's light stand connector. You get One of these reflectors with this package! Back to Top of Page ------------ Back to Contemts List |
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forget that the new PS-200 strobe has an integral (built-in)
umbrella holder, and light stand connections too, as well as
variable power at the flip of a switch! Everything you'll need
is included, so when your new photographic equipment arrives,
all you'll have to do is unpack the light, plug it in, point
it at your victim(s) and rock & roll (fire away)! Unlike
some other lighting equipment which requires additional power
supplies and connector cables, this great A.C. kit comes 100%
complete - no additional power packs or accessories are needed
to start using this strobe within a few minutes after it arrives!
And before you ask, YES replacement bulbs as well as additional
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you could own this entire professional photographic lighting
package for only $99.00!
LESS than HALF what you'd pay for just one strobe
from a competing manufacturer or photo supplier! [How can you
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Ladies and Gentlemen, "Elv*s" has left the building....
(Sorry, eBay won't allow me to use the great rock & roller's name anymore; but we know who Elv*s is, don't we?:)
That's it for the goodies, folks; now for the details (below):
| Shipping & handling as listed is for UPS ground (in the contiguous 48 states). HI, AK, PR, addresses higher. Canadian shipping charges are also for UPS Ground shipping. eBay now requires all payments to be electronic (credit or debit card, or electronic check, either through PayPal or processed through this seller's merchant accounts). Please e-mail with any questions. California residents only add sales tax (sorry). Just e-mail me if you want a shipping quote. Thank you for taking the time to view this listing, May your photography and/or videography blossom with beauty (even if you don't buy anything from me). ;-) |
| Oh, BTW, if you should ever outgrow this equipment
(unlikely, because photographers can always use all the lights
and light stands we can get; I know many pros who use 6 or 8
or more strobes just for head shots!), but if you do, you can
either trade it in on the new ones, or sell it (maybe even right
here on eBay) - and you might even be able to sell it for as
much as (or maybe even more than) you paid for it! So unlike
that great computer we're all using right now (which will be
virtually worthless, for resale purposes, in 6 months or a year),
these lights and photographic equipment will retain a good portion
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| Guaranteed! This brand new, top quality, equipment equals or surpasses those with retail list prices far, far higher! Go ahead, check with your local photo store(s) or online. Bid responsibly, but bid with confidence; these items are 100% guaranteed to be brand new, with manufacturer's full one YEAR warantee! You may return this package (in new and undamaged condition, of course) within 7 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping and a 20% manufacturer-imposed restocking fee (why?), if it is not exactly as described above in every way. Trust me, you'll love it! If you'd like to review way over TWO THOUSAND more impartial and objective opinions, check my feedback and see what every other customer has had to say about this package (as well as every other item I've ever sold), and about my customer service, and my commitment to 100% customer satisfaction! Hey, us struggling photogs have to stick together, y'know (and all of us are always struggling - to make that elusive "perfect" photograph, huh?). Thanks again for viewing this auction, I sincerely appreciate your time and interest; please feel free to e-mail any questions to me see here for links. |
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| Note: Although this rarely happens, sometimes item numbers or minor appearance differences may change, or new models replace older ones, as manufacturers alter, or update equipment, etc.; items are subject to change (but any changes or replacements will be with items of equal or greater capabilities - just check my feedback and you'll see). Being human (yes, most photographers are human:), sometimes a typographical error might creep into the descriptions somewhere, and, of course, we are not responsible for, nor bound by such errors; please forgive any mistakes which, while uncommon, sometimes happen. Regarding the contents of each auction item, package, or kit, please rely on the large listing of the package contents listed at the top of this description, and repeated again down at the bottom (just to be sure:), for the final word on what this package includes. If something is not listed as being included, then the package will not include it. Thanks for understanding. |
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| Photo tip #56: This
is perhaps the most important piece of photographic advice I
can give to any photographer, amateur or professional (but especially
amateurs), so pay attention, gentle reader, pay attention! There
are few things more frustrating than getting back your prints
(regardless of whether it's film or digital) and finding an image
that's absolutely wonderful; everything is perfect, the lighting,
the shadows, the exposure, the background - absolutely everything
is fantastic; everything is phenomenal; everything is exquisite
beyond description - and then saying to yourself: "How did
I do that?" The moral of this story? KEEP NOTES! Write down
your settings (camera, lens, shutter speed, aperture, film used,
distance from subject, lighting setup, meter readings, etc.)!
I know, I know, it's a hassle; it's like backing up your important
computer files every day. Nobody likes to do it. But we all should.
Here's what I did: after going through this situation at least
a dozen times, I started keeping great notes, and whenever a
"perfect" picture came in, I'd make an extra print
of it, and place the image into a scrapbook, where I wrote down
all the settings, right under the picture. After a while, I had
a couple hundred of these images and data in my scrapbook. Now,
whenever I want a certain effect for a picture, all I do is flip
through my scrapbook, find an image with the effect I want, and
all the information I need to set up my equipment is right there!
Hey, when you're working (or paying models by the hour), being
able to get perfect exposures - quickly - is money in the bank
(and it's also impressive to your subjects, too)! You have to
remember that in addition to being a photographer, you're also
a business person, and time is money! If you're doing
product photography, the more shots you get in a day, the more
money you make. If you're doing portraits, the more portraits
you finish in a day, the more money you make. The more images
you make per portrait session, the more prints you'll sell to
your subjects. So take a bit of advice: KEEP GOOD NOTES! Or do
like I did: get one of Minolta's new Maxxum 7 cameras that will
automatically save all this information (and more!) for you for
every exposure (awright, so I'm lazy:).
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The Business of Photography - Selling Portraits: We have our portrait session where we make dozens and dozens of exposures (sometimes, we might even take a hundred pictures or more in a portrait session; especially if we're working with a family or group). Then, we send our clients home, telling them that we'll call them as soon as their prints come back. We then send the film or disk to our lab and have them make contact sheets for us; when we receive the contact sheets from the lab, we carefully examine each image, and pick out the very best 5 or 10 or 20 images (we never let our clients see ALL the images - there are always a bunch of exposures that turn out terrible)! There are those pictures where the client's eyes are closed (everybody blinks, and sometimes they blink just when we press that shutter button:); in other shots, the client moves their head or glances away and messes up our carefully-designed lighting. So we pick out the very best ten or twenty images out of all the pictures we made during the portrait sitting. The client never sees the imperfect images, only the very best of all our shots. Then, we have our lab make an 11 x 14 print of the best image, and then we have the next 5-10 best images made into 8 x 10 prints for us. The, we make 4 x 6 prints of perhaps about next 3-5 best images from the session. We then put the 11 x 14 print and maybe 3-4 of the 8 x 10 prints into beautiful frames. We set up all the pictures in our studio and call the client in to see all these lovely images (or we bring the pictures to our client's home or office for viewing). Of course, there are some portrait sessions wherein we make only a few pictures; perhaps a business executive wants one picture of himself for the company annual report, and isn't interested in any additional shots. But even then, always make at least a dozen exposures; that way we're sure of getting at least a couple of good images (just try to imagine how embarrassing it would be to call our client and tell him/her that we have to do the session all over again because none of the two or three pictures we took turned out good enough). Why the frames? Because we also make quite a nice profit on selling picture frames, as well as pictures (albums, too)! The client ends up seeing only the most beautiful images (and thinks we're phenomenally-talented photographic artists:). They see how wonderful the pictures look in the lovely frames, and end up ordering lots of prints, and lots of frames. Always ask the client if grandma and grandpa would like some prints; after the client orders the 11 x 14s, 8 x 10s, 5 x 7s and 4 x 6 prints, always ask how many wallet-sized prints they would like. Write up a great order! Make a lot of money by making a lot of people very happy. Can you think of any better way to make a living? And, unless you're a gynecologist, in what other profession can you ask a magnificently beautiful girl (or guy, depending upon your outlook:) who you've only just met, to take off her clothes, and have her do so quickly and happily? Huh? AND get paid for doing it! Damn, I love photography! :-) BTW, no matter what your models may look like, always tell them they're beautiful/handsome; it makes them feel good about themselves, helps them loosen up for the camera, and is absolutely true - everyone has beauty, if only we have the eyes to see it. And therein lies the secret of every great photographer: he/she has developed the "photographic vision," the eyes to see the beauty in everything. Buy a copy of Popular Photography, and every other photographic magazine you can find. Look for the ads that all the custom labs always have running in these magazines; also find the ads for wholesale suppliers of picture frames, albums, calendars, custom mugs, and poster-size prints. Call, e-mail, visit the web sites, or write to every supplier and ask for their wholesale price lists. Choose the labs and photographic suppliers you like, and compare prices and delivery times. Try out a few different sources, and after a while you'll have your favorite suppliers. You'll find that the prints and other supplies are surprisingly inexpensive, and you'll have a truly great markup for your profit. Wham, bam, you're on your way to a fun, creative, and wonderfully rewarding way to make a living doing something you love. What more can we ask out of life? OK, someone to love, perhaps? If you haven't met him/her yet, there are few better ways to find new friends (and lovers:) than through photography (after all, making people look great tends to impress them favorably, right?). So give it a shot; there's no
downside; if it works for you as a profession, great! If not,
at the very least, you'll have a wonderful and creative hobby
(along with the admiration of your friends and family). And at
best, becoming a successful photographer means fame, fortune,
and world travel; and the joys of the artistic creativity that
accompanies such success aren't too difficult to learn to live
with, huh? And don't forget about all the exquisitely beautiful
/ handsome models you'll be "forced" to work with,
either! :) Hey, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it,
right? Life has few guarantees, but one thing you can be absolutely
certain about is this: you can't possibly succeed unless you
try. |
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Photo Secrets Revealed: The Myth of the "one-shot" professional photographer Most folks will look at a marvelous, prize-winning photo in a slick publication, and think that some great pro pointed his/her camera at the subject, took an exposure or two, and - Voila! A "perfect" photograph! Sometimes we let folks think that, but the reality is more like this: perhaps the most famous publication for stunning photographs is National Geographic Magazine. Most major National Geographic articles contain somewhere between 10 and 20 images. So how many pictures do you think the photographer(s) working on each assignment make to submit for each article? Thirty? Fifty? Maybe even five hundred? Five thousand? Nope! The world's greatest photographers make and submit an average of 36,000 images for an article which will contain only 10 or 20 of them. No, it's NOT a misprint - they make Thirty-six Thousand exposures for each assignment! Pity the poor photo editors who must view them all, and choose the best ten or twenty to include in the magazine. That's an average of over two thousand pictures the world's finest photographers will make for each picture that makes it into the magazine. Don't believe me? Just call National Geographic Magazine and ask them yourself. The point here is to understand two things about photography: one, nobody, no matter how experienced, and no matter how sophisticated his/her equipment (cameras, lenses, exposure meters, etc.), knows exactly how a shot will come out ahead of time; and two, the greatest photographers are the most dedicated. Think about it for a moment; have you ever made 36,000 pictures for a single project at one time? Don't feel bad - neither have I - but then again, I'm not one of the world's greatest photographers (heck, if I could afford all that film, maybe I could be:). The lesson? 1) Don't think there's ever going to be a time where you can predict exactly which shot will be perfectly exposed (so make many exposures), and don't hesitate to use film; burn up as much film as you possibly can, and then shoot a few more rolls (no, I don't own stock in a film company); and 2) for every important shot, bracket like mad! "Bracketing" in case you aren't sure, is the practice of determining (or guessing) the proper exposure for a certain shot (using meters, charts, or experience), then using those settings for a few shots, then making additional shots both under and over those settings (i.e., 1/3 of a stop under and 1/3 of a stop over, 1/2 of a stop under and 1/2 of a stop over, 3/4 of a stop under & over, a full stop under & over, etc.). This way, chances are, at least one (and probably a few) of the pictures will come out virtually "perfect!" Many of the new cameras can be set to automatically bracket your shots for you, so (as much as I know we hate to read manuals) READ YOUR MANUAL and learn how to get the most out of your camera. Remember, greatness demands dedication. Hell, even mediocracy requires some serious study. You don't have to learn everything at once, just a few minutes a day will help. But I warn you, if you get some studio lighting equipment, you just might find yourself happily snapping away for hours at a time; I've often looked up from my camear's viewfinder only to discover that the whole night slipped away, and it was light out again! |
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| This professional flash (strobe) lighting kit and equipment will work with all film cameras (APS, 35mm, 120, medium format, large format, etc.) and many digital cameras (still digital, program digital, automatic digital, digital slr, etc.). Will it work with your camera(s)? It most likely will (however, please see here for important information about using strobes with digital cameras - before placing a bid). I get tons of e-mails asking me if this equipment will work with a certain brand of camera; so here are just a few of the MANY different camera brands that can use this equipment successfully: nikon, minolta, canon, olympus, kodak, hassleblad, canon eos, canon powershot, cannon, Bronica, Contax/Yashica, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Rollei, leica, lieca, polaroid, yashica, pentax asahi, argus, bronica, mamiya sekor, konica, jc penny, contax, mitsuba, sony, panasonic, vivitar, vivatar, praktica, argus, fuji, contax, and many, many more. Have questions? Feel free to ask, or see HERE for lots of additional photographic information. Thank you for visiting this auction, and may the photographic Gods smile upon you! |
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| Here's what you get: 1) One Britek PS-200 120WS Professional Strobe (Show me) 2) One Unique Umbrella-Capable Reflector (Show Me) 3) One Sync Cord (Show Me) 4) One Power Cord 5) All Necessary Bulbs (flash tube, modeling light bulb, etc.) See just below. Plus, as a Free Bonus! 6) One FREE Cellular Phone Antenna Booster! $20 Value! (Show Me) |
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This is a Great starter Portrait light, for an amazing price! You'll have what you'll need to start getting fabulous portraits (also great for product photography)! With a powerful 120WS Master strobe, you'll be able to appropriately light your victims (er, your "subjects, that is:), which will allow you to get professional-level results with the necessary interplay of light and shadow, resulting in the depth and texture characteristic of pro portraits. Also, professional strobes (like this) come with all the bells and whistles already built-in - like what, you may ask? Like Modeling Lights, (see here and here), variable power with the flip of a switch, removable and interchangeable umbrella-capable reflectors, and the capability of using an almost infinite variety of light modifiers (such as umbrellas, softboxes, SoftCases, snoots, honeycombs, etc.). And in addition, you'll also
receive all necessary sync cords, power cords, and bulbs. Over
all, this is a fabulous professionsal-level starter strobe
which will give you what you need to start you off in portraiture
or product photography, and is infinitely upgradable! Unlike
others, this starts you at the pro level, and allows you to expand
whenever you like - without being stuck with amateur equipment
that you wasted your money on. And you get this for less than
one-HALF of what you'd pay from a competing manufacturer (and
less than a dinner would cost you at a nice restaurant - and
this professional lighting equipment is absolutely guaranteed
to last longer than any dinner you'll ever have ;-). |
| Wondering what the price is? Only $99! |
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| Important: I just HATE IT when I buy an item and then when I receive it, I discover that I can't use it because there's something else I need (usually at a substantial additional cost, too) to make it work (i.e., the "batteries not included" syndrome)! So I'd never do that to my (cherished) customers! With this fabulous light, everything you'll need to start using it is included - just plug it in, point it at your subject, and fire away (although you might also want to consider a kit that comes with a light stand and photographic umbrella, too); if so, just check out my other auctions and my eBay store. |
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| Note: Although this rarely happens, sometimes item numbers or minor appearance differences may change, or new models replace older ones, as manufacturers alter, or update equipment, etc.; items are subject to change (but any changes or replacements will be with items of equal or greater capabilities - just check my feedback and you'll see). Being human (yes, most photographers are human:), sometimes a typographical error might creep into the descriptions somewhere, and, of course, we are not responsible for, nor bound by such errors; please forgive any mistakes which, while uncommon, sometimes happen. Regarding the contents of each auction item, package, or kit, please rely on the large listing of the package contents listed at the top of this description, and repeated again down at the bottom (just to be sure:), for the final word on what this package includes. If something is not listed as being included, then the package will not include it. Thanks for understanding. |
| Important: I have many auctions that are not listed at the top of the eBay auctions page, and lots of additional equipment available for immediate purchase (no waiting for an auction to end, and no chance of being outbid) in my eBay store! The only way to be sure you haven't missed something that might be perfect for your needs is to check ALL my eBay auctions and store items by clicking HERE! <- Clicking here will open up a new page in your browser with a list of my auctions and eBay store items; this auction page will remain open behind the new page, so you won't lose your place. |
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Bid now and you'll receive this $20.00 Antenna Booster - Absolutely FREE! |
| Each and every order (placed from this eBay auction listing) will include one FREE Cellular Phone Antenna Booster. Please understand that you will receive one free antenna booster with your order (regardless of how many kits or packages you order). Unlike with other sellers, this is not a gimmick - there are no additional costs to you, there are no additional shipping charges tacked on - this is really and truly a FREE bonus! Wondering if these products are really as good as they sound? Just check my feedback! See this great antenna booster just above! |
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Want a kit with more lights? Want a kit
with fewer lights? More powerful? Less powerful?
Strobes? Continuous lights? 200 Watt Continuous Lamps? 650 Watt
Focusable Continuous Lamps? 1,000 Watt Continuous Lamps?
You da boss! Check these out:
Kits with Strobes (Flash Equipment) For lots more
Strobe kits, See
ALL my eBay Auctions
Starter
Strobe Kit [$95]
90WS
Starter Flash/Strobe Lighting Kit [$119]
1
Strobe 120WS Starter Lighting Kit [$129]
150WS
Pro Strobe/Flash Lighting Kit [$189]
2
Strobe 180WS Lighting Kit [$299]
2
Strobe 300WS Lighting Kit [$379]
2
Strobe Portrait Lighting Kit [$179]
3
Strobe 360WS Pro Portrait/Product Lighting Kit [$379]
3
Strobe 360WS Lighting Kit (without carrying cases) [$339]
3
Strobe 400WS Portrait Lighting Kit [$499]
4/5
Strobe Lighting Kit [$649]
5
Strobe Pro Lighting Kit [$699]
7
Strobe Pro Lighting Kit [$1049]
15
Strobe ULTIMATE Pro Studio Package [$2299]
AMAZING
"Anywhere" Slave Flash Unit! [$21]
1
Strobe BB-50 Starter Kit [$89]
NB: If you want to keep this page open while checking
out the other kits at the links above & below, just hold
down the Control or Command Key when clicking on a link, and
a new browser page will open up, keeping this page open behind
it.
Backgrounds & Background Support Sets See
ALL my eBay Auctions
Deluxe
Background Support Set [$119]
"Stormy
Weather" Background/Backdrop [$99]
"Forest
Path" Background/Backdrop [$119]
"ThunderBolt
Brown" Background [$139]
Kits with Continuous
Lights for Digital/Video/Film
Cameras and Camcorders
Kits with 200 Watt Continuous Lamps See
ALL my eBay Auctions
1
Lamp 200 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$109]
2
Lamp 400 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$229]
3
Lamp 600 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$299]
4
Lamp 800 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$398]
Kits with 1,000 Watt Continuous Lamps See
ALL my eBay Auctions
1
Lamp 1,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$159]
2
Lamp 2,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$419]
3
Lamp 3,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$599]
4
Lamp 4,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$789]
5
Lamp 5,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$1089]
6
Lamp 6,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$1049]
Visit
my eBay Store
See
ALL my eBay Auctions
Kits with 650 Watt Continuous Lamps See
ALL my eBay Auctions
One
lamp 650 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$169]
2
Lamp1,300 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$439]
Camera/Camcorder/Strobe
Photo Carrying Case [$25]
Light
Stands & Umbrellas Carrying Case [$23]
NB: If you want to keep this page open while checking
out the other kits at the links above, just hold down the Control
or Command Key when clicking on a link, and a new browser page
will open up, keeping this page open behind it.
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| Want a kit with more lights? Want a kit with fewer lights? More powerful? Less powerful? Strobes? Continuous lights? 200 Watt Continuous Lamps? 650 Watt Focusable Continuous Lamps? 1,000 Watt Continuous Lamps? You da boss! Check these out: | |||
| Kits with Strobes (Flash Equipment) For lots more Strobe kits, See ALL my eBay Auctions | |||
| Starter Strobe Kit [$95] | 90WS Starter Flash/Strobe Lighting Kit [$119] | 1 Strobe 120WS Starter Lighting Kit [$129] | 150WS Pro Strobe/Flash Lighting Kit [$189] |
| 2 Strobe 180WS Lighting Kit [$299] | 2 Strobe 300WS Lighting Kit [$379] | 2 Strobe Portrait Lighting Kit [$179] | 3 Strobe 360WS Pro Portrait/Product Lighting Kit [$379] |
| 3 Strobe 360WS Lighting Kit (without carrying cases) [$339] | 3 Strobe 400WS Portrait Lighting Kit [$499] | 4/5 Strobe Lighting Kit [$649] | 5 Strobe Pro Lighting Kit [$699] |
| 7 Strobe Pro Lighting Kit [$1049] | 15 Strobe ULTIMATE Pro Studio Package [$2299] | AMAZING "Anywhere" Slave Flash Unit! [$21] | 1 Strobe BB-50 Starter Kit [$89] |
| NB: If you want to keep this page open while checking out the other kits at the links above & below, just hold down the Control or Command Key when clicking on a link, and a new browser page will open up, keeping this page open behind it. | |||
| Backgrounds & Background Support Sets See ALL my eBay Auctions | |||
| Deluxe Background Support Set [$119] | "Stormy Weather" Background/Backdrop [$99] | "Forest Path" Background/Backdrop [$119] | "ThunderBolt Brown" Background [$139] |
| Kits with Continuous Lights for Digital/Video/Film Cameras and Camcorders | |||
| Kits with 200 Watt Continuous Lamps See ALL my eBay Auctions | |||
| 1 Lamp 200 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$109] | 2 Lamp 400 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$229] | 3 Lamp 600 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$299] | 4 Lamp 800 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$398] |
| Kits with 1,000 Watt Continuous Lamps See ALL my eBay Auctions | |||
| 1 Lamp 1,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$159] | 2 Lamp 2,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$419] | 3 Lamp 3,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$599] | 4 Lamp 4,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$789] |
| 5 Lamp 5,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$1089] | 6 Lamp 6,000 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$1049] |
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| Kits with 650 Watt Continuous Lamps See ALL my eBay Auctions | |||
| One lamp 650 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$169] | 2 Lamp1,300 Watt Continuous Lighting Kit [$439] | Camera/Camcorder/Strobe Photo Carrying Case [$25] | Light Stands & Umbrellas Carrying Case [$23] |
| NB: If you want to keep this page open while checking out the other kits at the links above, just hold down the Control or Command Key when clicking on a link, and a new browser page will open up, keeping this page open behind it. | |||
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details, details.... · All payments must be in US dollars, and all checks drawn on a US bank. · All orders from Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and any other countries MUST include your phone number, or it cannot be shipped. · Orders from Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii can ONLY be shipped via UPS Second Day Air or Next Day Air, so be sure to include the appropriate shipping charges or your order will be delayed. Shipping charges for APO and FPO addresses will be higher than those listed. Please e-mail me for a shipping quote. · While personal and business checks are welcome, it will delay shipment of your order by 5-12 BUSINESS days. · If you send me an e-mail and don't receive a response within a couple of business days (give me a little more time during holiday periods), please re-send it. I receive over 1,000 (yes, one thousand) e-mail messages every week, and do my best to keep up, but there's only one of me, so have some pity. ALSO, Lately, I've been having trouble with some customers' "spam blockers" - those programs that purport to filter out spam and let through "good" e-mail messages. Actually, most spam blockers suck! So before excoriating me about not answering your e-mail, first go look in your spam blocker's junk mail mailbox, and most likely you'll find my previous e-mail message(s), which were most likely unceremoniously tossed aside like a dirty washcloth by poorly-written algorithms in inferior spam blocker software - and I assure you that my "filtered out" e-mail messages are weeping uncontrollably at being so terribly mistreated by second-class software authors and their worthless progeny! ;-) Sorry for the resentment, but it's really annoying to have to send the same e-mail messages half a dozen times, and still have my (beloved) customers not receive it - and then get mad at me for not replying to them. · Lots of local folks ask about visiting my store, or picking up their order personally; this won't work because I don't have a store (that's how I can sell this brand new equipment for such low prices), and the warehouse does not allow individual pickups. · While I don't ship to foreign countries (outside of Canada), if you arrange for an international freight carrier to pickup of your order, I'll be glad to pack it up and have it waiting for pickup by your shipping company. · Being human (yeah, believe it or not), I might even make a mistake (yes, as hard as it may be to believe, I actually did make a mistake once - I think it was back in '81:), and if I ever do again, I'll make it right just as soon as I realize it; so please don't hesitate to let me know if I mess up somewhere - I'll do whatever it takes to make you a happy camper. · If you should ever be tempted to leave negative feedback for me, PLEASE contact me first (and give me some time to reply); I'll offer the same courtesy for you. Also, please understand that it is absolutely impossible to please EVERYBODY! Just check my feedback, and you'll see that thousands and thousands of my (cherished) eBay customers are absolutely thrilled with their purchases (and thousands more non-eBay customers, too) - but very rarely, every now and then, someone pops up who is absolutely impossible to please! But I have no doubt that any fair-minded individual will see through those kinds of folks, and realize that pleasing way, way, over 99% of everybody is about as good as it ever gets. |
| · You are REQUIRED to be absolutely, positively, 100% THRILLED with your order as well as my customer service! You have no choice in the matter, so give up any foolish notions you might have about not being 100% happy. So there! Seriously, though, I'll do my very best to assure that you're always 100% satisfied with our transaction(s), and please don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything else I can do to make your purchase - and your photography and/or videography - as enjoyable and as satisfying as possible. Please realize that I'm not some huge corporation, trying to squeeze every last cent of profit out of their customers; I'm just a regular person (like you, perhaps) who is doing his very best to help you improve your photography/videography, and to deserve your business and your trust by being as honest, fair, and honorable as possible. Thanks for viewing this auction, it is appreciated. Take care, be happy, give those you love lotsa hugs, and always keep your camera handy!. |
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