lea <lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I'm in the market for new studio lights. I'm upgrading out of my current > Novatron system which I really like for its simplicity but find has too > slow a recycling time for my needs. > > I'd like to go to monolights, I think. I may consider heads with a > separate power box if anyone can point me towards a good system. > > I've investigated the Calumet Travelite system and think it to be a good > one but thought I'd like input from others before making a big jump. > > The lights will be synched using my Quantum Freewire system. > > I've about $2000 to spend and would like to have 3 heads with one large > softbox...3x3 feet at least...maybe 4x4. I've got all the lightstands a > girl could ever need. Well, for that price I got 3 pretty powerful White Lightning heads (the 1600s) and stands, a case, and umbrellas, and the remote control system. So even with inflation you should be able to get the parts of that you need :-). So I think that's one decent choice. > Any suggestions? Suggestions on reputable places to purchase from would > also be appreciated. I bought direct from White Lightning / Paul Buff, though I think since then I've also seen them in some major catalogs. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@xxxxxxxx>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/>