Which monolight

bass3587 · 03-14-2014, 09:34 AM

I'm about to order a studio light this weekend but as usual there are to many choices. I was about to order the Alien bee AB 800 but then saw this Interfit.light : Interfit Photographic INT458 Stellar XD 600 Watt/Second Monolight INT458 . Does anyone have an opinion or advice. I will be using the light for portraits and some events . I have some 160 WS lights to use for hair lights and side lighting. I've used the Alien Bees before and like them as most accessories will fit.

bmw · 03-15-2014, 07:35 AM

Based on Paul C Buff's reputation alone -- especially for customer service -- I'd take the Alien Bees. Myself, I'd even consider stretching my budget and getting the Einstein unit instead.

Disclaimer: my opinion is based on my experiences with Asian knock-off products and considerable research into this very question. I don't actually own either of these products.

03-14-2014, 09:34 AM	#1
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Which monolight I'm about to order a studio light this weekend but as usual there are to many choices. I was about to order the Alien bee AB 800 but then saw this Interfit.light : Interfit Photographic INT458 Stellar XD 600 Watt/Second Monolight INT458 . Does anyone have an opinion or advice. I will be using the light for portraits and some events . I have some 160 WS lights to use for hair lights and side lighting. I've used the Alien Bees before and like them as most accessories will fit.

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03-15-2014, 07:35 AM	#2
bmw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mississauga Photos: Albums Posts: 212	Based on Paul C Buff's reputation alone -- especially for customer service -- I'd take the Alien Bees. Myself, I'd even consider stretching my budget and getting the Einstein unit instead. Disclaimer: my opinion is based on my experiences with Asian knock-off products and considerable research into this very question. I don't actually own either of these products.