why should I spend so much more for this compared to a CowboyStudio Fancy Pro 37 Inch Octagon Umbrella Speedlite Softbox?
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Long story short: You get what you pay for. This is a quality product that will stand up to every day use and keep producing high level outputs.
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There is no difference. Not sure why you are seeing it as more expensive. I'd just try to get the larger one at the lowest price you can find.
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You can see the comparison at the bottom of the Elements page. Only thing that separates the two is some crappy software. Save your money buy the WD Element.
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The XL Umbrella is large and does take up some room. You may want to go with the regular size one if that is a concern for you. The XL is 9 feet in diameter as compared to 7 feet for the regular one.
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I use the SB800 with small umbrella and it works great. If you want more power, you can upgrade to the SB900ish. I have a friend who has one and it work a bit better because it produce more flash power.
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I have both. And I reach for this one most of the time. Quality is top notch. And the ability to fold it up and pack it in my bag is awesome. If you bring it in closer the quality of light is the same as tbe 43". I would go with the 36" double fold, you won't be disappointed
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I have 3 of these InStep baskets and they serve me very well, granted I am a novice disc thrower. I have had them blow over in extreme winds twice in the last 2 years. I have 1 innova which was twice the price, or in other words you can buy two of the InStep's for the price of 1 innova. The innova is built a little sturdier and seems to me to be more of regulation size than the InStep. The Innova has 18 chains compared to the InStep's 14. If quality is #1 priorty I would reccomend the Innova. If you have a limited budget like me I might reccomend the InStep.
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This box is heavy... you won't be able to get a probox that is light... so you will have to sacrifice weight for quality
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I have only used this umbrella with a 7" reflector on a 440 watt flash and haven't experimented with anything else.
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Yeah. In fact, I ordered both, and the CowboyStudio NPT-04 trigger and receiver is the identical item for twice the price. Literally identical. They both have the same model number NPT-04, only they have different brand names stamped on the devices. I think these things are just all mass produced in some factory in China and different companies buy it from that factory and put their own label on it and charge whatever high price they think people will pay. The sad part for everyone (including myself because I bought the CowboyStudio thing before I discovered this) is that the CowboyStudio item is at a higher sales rank, even though it's the exact same thing for twice the price!!!
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the toro/Lawn Genie ones work better than these for about the same price(20 bucks). If you do not have a cooper theft problem in your area and are willing to pony up, then I would suggest the Campion anti-siphon brass valves; they are about 60 bucks each; they work really well. The automatic ones are not sold on amazon, but on champions irrigation site(and other websites). Personally, I am disappointed with Rain Bird for producing low quality consumer products. The commercial rain bird anti-siphon are better built(grey valve with black top), but I doubt they are as good as they were 15 years ago. todays rainbird is not your grandparents rainbird. the toro/Lawn Genie ones work better than these for about the same price(20 bucks). If you do not have a cooper theft problem in your area and are willing to pony up, then I would suggest the Campion anti-siphon brass valves; they are about 60 bucks each; they work really well. The automatic ones are not sold on amazon, but on champions irrigation site(and other websites). Personally, I am disappointed with Rain Bird for producing low quality consumer products. The commercial rain bird anti-siphon are better built(grey valve with black top), but I doubt they are as good as they were 15... » Read More the toro/Lawn Genie ones work better than these for about the same price(20 bucks). If you do not have a cooper theft problem in your area and are willing to pony up, then I would suggest the Campion anti-siphon brass valves; they are about 60 bucks each; they work really well. The automatic ones are not sold on amazon, but on champions irrigation site(and other websites). Personally, I am disappointed with Rain Bird for producing low quality consumer products. The commercial rain bird anti-siphon are better built(grey valve with black top), but I doubt they are as good as they were 15 years ago. todays rainbird is not your grandparents rainbird. « Show Less
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I don't have an answer for that, those were my thoughts also. Getting a larger tent allows for more movement while working inside so that was my reason for buying along with the additional savings. This version might also be a better seller therefore they are able to discount this product to attract more buyers. Anyways this is a great piece of equipment. It's built very well and it should last for many, many years if taken care of. I think the initial weight as it arrives in it carrying case is over 70 lbs, it's a beast.
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Go with the sundown. Caution you will need a deep box, if you have the space place in super pro box and let it do whst it do
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Your check list is correct but I would suggest the following changes:1. purchase pocketwizard triggers (pocketwizard x10) and not the cowboystudio tiggers. I have used the cowboystudio triggers and found them problematic. 2. purchase a higher quality 8ft or 9ft air cushion light stand as the unit is heavy and the wider base of the 8ft and 9ft stand will better stabilize the strobe. you'll need the extra height if you are using the strobe as your key lightYou will need to purchase the Fotodiox Pro 48" Octagn Softbox with the bowens speedring
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From the looks of it and the partial response below, it looks like the more expensive version has a larger carrying bag. This is the version I bought and you can fit everything back into the case with protective boxes/padding for the lights, and gear. On the cheaper one, it looks like it's just a loose bag that may only hold the stands and umbrellas. I suppose if you plan on travelling with it, it would be better to get the one with the better bag. However, if you plan on setting it up permanently then I would opt for the cheaper version. Hope that helps. On a side note... Please don't assume this larger bag is padded and more secure. It it still pretty flimsy but it holds everything in their separate boxes which is why I think its more secure and safe to travel with.
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For the money, this is a good setup for YouTube videos. If the video only has one subject, putting two lights in each umbrella and getting them really close is plenty of light. It works like a beauty ring at that point. Good luck!
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I still haven't seen a satisfactory answer to this question. All the comments suggest the UE is equal or superior to the Squeezebox yet no one has explained why the latter, an older model, is triple the price. You don't see a price drop this huge without some tradeoffs.