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I've seen a wealth of information here, so I figured I'd come ask my questions
I'm currently in the market for studio lights. I've been using an Elinchrom 600S and an Elinchrom Ranger RX set with one head. I recently sold the Ranger RX as I wasn't really shooting on location often enough to justify having that light. I also really despise the Elinchrom mount, which, in my opinion, is one of the worst designed things in photography.
Now I'm looking at buying either the Profoto D1 or the Broncolor Siros. I primarily enjoy using large light sources as you can see in most of my work here: RAJ BHARDWAJ
I've used Profoto Compacts and the Profoto B1 before and recently rented the Broncolor Siros. I loved the Broncolor Siros. I always thought Broncolor was very expensive, more so than Profoto, but recently I found out that it's not really the case with the Siros.
I sometimes rent the Profoto Giant as I get a good deal on it. I'd eventually like to rent/buy the Broncolor Paras. I can rent the Profoto for $50/day and the Paras for about $150-$175/day.
If I get the Profoto, I can use any modifier (speciality or not) from any brand. If I get the Broncolor, I'm pretty much set with Broncolor speciality modifiers.
I believe the Siros are better lights (better color consistency, exposed bulb, 9 stop range vs 7 stop range). If I get the Profoto, I'd be annoyed with the recessed lights (I don't hear great things about them).
Any suggestions? Thank you!
I've seen a wealth of information here, so I figured I'd come ask my questions
I'm currently in the market for studio lights. I've been using an Elinchrom 600S and an Elinchrom Ranger RX set with one head. I recently sold the Ranger RX as I wasn't really shooting on location often enough to justify having that light. I also really despise the Elinchrom mount, which, in my opinion, is one of the worst designed things in photography.
Now I'm looking at buying either the Profoto D1 or the Broncolor Siros. I primarily enjoy using large light sources as you can see in most of my work here: RAJ BHARDWAJ
I've used Profoto Compacts and the Profoto B1 before and recently rented the Broncolor Siros. I loved the Broncolor Siros. I always thought Broncolor was very expensive, more so than Profoto, but recently I found out that it's not really the case with the Siros.
I sometimes rent the Profoto Giant as I get a good deal on it. I'd eventually like to rent/buy the Broncolor Paras. I can rent the Profoto for $50/day and the Paras for about $150-$175/day.
If I get the Profoto, I can use any modifier (speciality or not) from any brand. If I get the Broncolor, I'm pretty much set with Broncolor speciality modifiers.
I believe the Siros are better lights (better color consistency, exposed bulb, 9 stop range vs 7 stop range). If I get the Profoto, I'd be annoyed with the recessed lights (I don't hear great things about them).
Any suggestions? Thank you!