Did I go crazy? Am I a lighting addict?

[bhursey]

Well it was sorta an impulse buy and something I have wanted for a while. Last night I bought a used Nikon SB-24, Impact mobile background stand, some more flash gels, and an umbrella bracket. I got the SB-24 after reading http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/04...kon-sb-24.html

So now I have a mobile 2 flash umbrella setup It consists of.

Flashes:
Nikon SB-24 (Cactus V4): Guide number (ISO 100, in): 164(ft), 50 (m) at 85mm Power 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
Vivitar DF400mz (optical trigger): Guide Number (ISO 100): 131, 40m feet at 85mm Power 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
Vivitar 2500(Cactus v4 "When I get a second receiver"): Guide Number (ISO 100 80 ft at 50mm 84 feet at 105mm Power 1/1, 1/16
Canon 580 EX II

Communication:
Cactus v4 Transmitter receiver set:
Optical trigger

Light modifiers:
Rosco Cingel and Roscolux Swatchbooks
2x Smith and Victor 36 inch umbrellas white shoot through
2x 40 inch silver reflective umbrellas.
Good old cardboard snoots and flags.

Support:
3x Smith and victor 8 feet light stands
2x Impact umbrella brackets
1x Smith and Victor mini boom arm
1x Impact Background stand
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...YSTEM_12_.html

Backdrops:
Home made muslin backdrops 5 feet x 12 feet White and very dark navy blue, and a black and whit 10x12 background.



I still either need to find a long pc cable or get another cactus trigger receiver and I will have a 3 flash setup for right now 2 flashes are fine.


Think I am crazy?

[lputman]

Crazy, we are photographers, the word crazy is not applicable!

I'm slowly starting to build up my little arsenal.

[DSImages]

Due to the fact that i only have some ebay triggers and a Sigma Super 500, I would just say that you have more fire power.

Thats a nice "little" setup you got there.

[ttosifa]

Nah, you're just getting started. Wait until you start collecting black and white foamcore boards, plexiglas sheets and mirrors, gaffer's tape, PVC boards, ripstop nylon, T-main clamps, cereal boxes, shiny and colored foil, matte and gloss spray paints,...

Then you start wanting to buy stuff, not because you want it, but because it will photograph well. Metal statues, sunglasses,...

[candleman]

Originally Posted by ttosifa

Then you start wanting to buy stuff, not because you want it, but because it will photograph well. Metal statues, sunglasses,...

uuugh... you know me so well
"those wine bottles would make an awesome product shot.."


congrats on the new stuff

[Samanax]

LOL...for some reason, off-camera lighting is addicting...and fun.

My current strobist gear list:
1 x Canon 580EX II Speedlite
2 x Canon 430EX Speedlite
1 x CyberSync CST Wireless Trigger Transmitter
3 x CyberSync CSRB Wireless Trigger Receiver
7 x FlashZebra Hot Shoe Adapters (Various)
3 x LumoPro LP604 5-Section 6ft Light Stand
3 x LumoPro LP634 Umbrella Swivel Adapter
3 x Westcott 43" Collapsible Umbrella with Removable Cover
DIY PVC Backdrop Stand
DIY Fun Foam Snoots for 580EX II and 430EX
DIY Fun Foam & Black Straw Grid Snoots for 580EX II and 430EX
DIY Small Softboxes made from PopTart and Philly Cheese Steak boxes

And this is what I plan to get soon:
2 x LumoPro LP 120 Manual Flash
2 x CyberSync CSRB Wireless Trigger Receiver
2 x LumoPro LP606 8ft Black Light Stand
2 x LumoPro LP634 Umbrella Swivel Adapter
2 x Westcott 43" Umbrella (not sure if I'm going to get optical white shoot-thru or silver bounce)
2 x Lumiquest FXtra LQ-121 Gel Set
A softbox (not sure which one yet)
Reflectors

[SilverBullet07]

Ya, you sound like me too. But I'm just starting...LOL

My current strobist gear list:
1 x Canon 580EX II Speedlite
2 x Canon 430EX Speedlite
1 x Cactus V4 Wireless Trigger Transmitter
2 x Cactus V4 Wireless Trigger Receiver
2 x Impact Light Stands - 8'
2 x Impact Umbrella Swivel Adapter
2 x Imapact 33" Collapsible Umbrella with Removable Cover
1 x Imapact 44" Collapsible Umbrella with Removable Cover
1 x VU-Pro Backlight Strobe and Gel Kit

[Drax]

WOW, guys, you people are making me so...jealous.

I have not even started with my lil' Sunpak PZ-40X II E-TTL-II Auto Flash.

[AgNO3]

that's like bringing a knife to a gunfight.. =).

that's definitely a great start, lighting is addictive.

[Drax]

Originally Posted by AgNO3

that's like bringing a knife to a gunfight.. =).

that's definitely a great start, lighting is addictive.

Well, i have seen situations when a dude got horribly wounded fighting with a gun against someone with a knife. ...in a TV

Seriously, i will have wish to have come to that level were i already know how to use lighting gears. For the moment, I'm just targeting a glass: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. The rest will come in its time. (that i wish to be soooonnn enough!!! Am i addicted? )