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MattSepeta

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I asked a pretty vague question a few days back that got no responses (not surprised) about a studio setup.

I now have it very narrowed down.

I have a canon 420ex that I want to start using in a studio in my house.

I am planning on investing in the following to accompany it.

-2x cyber sync recievers
-1x cyber sync CST transmitter
-1 Ab beginner Bee light kit with B800 and stand, umbrella
-1 extra stand for the canon flash
-1 60" photogenic eclipse umbrella for the canon or the AB
-1 5 in 1 wescott reflector
-1 extra stand for reflector
-any cold shoe mounts I need, or attachments I may need to get everything connected.


Does anyone have any experience with the cyber syncs attached to both a AB and a speedlight?

Does anyone have any better recommendations then what I have put together?

My budget is around $800, with everything I listed coming in at around $790.

Thanks :)
 
- I seriously doubt a 420ex, or most hotshoe flashes, can fill a 60" umbrella, so you better be using that on the AB
- sell the 420ex and get something with manual flash capability.
- get a rectangular reflector, don't waste your time with circular ones
- I don't have personal experience, but Cybersyncs should work fine with your flash
- I would rather buy a Calumet Genesis 400 kit. it uses an Elinchrom mount, so if you're serious or become more serious about your lighting, you can just upgrade the monolight and keep your modifiers.
 
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