Second strobe?

[Wildcard]

Im thinking it's time for a second strobe. Shooting an Oly 5060 W/ Inon D2000. Should I get a second D2000 or is there a better idea out there? Thanks!

 

[gert7to3]

If you purchase exactly the same strobe you would be able to balance things out exactly and you are already familiar with the strobe. If you got a more powerful strobe it would be an evolutionary step in your equipment purchases; your current strobe would be good for fill and balance. If you purchase from the same manufacturer then the new strobe would likely be similar in operation; and the light balance would probably be the same.

 

[Wildcard]

Thanks, anyone else have advice?

 

[alcina]

While it's nice to have two strobes that are the same, I would make sure that the new strobe is something that will move forward to any new system that you might like to have. Personally, I'd probably buy the Inon 240 if I were in your position - in fact, I did just buy a 240 a few months ago LOL

 

[Wildcard]

I had planed on upgrading the camera in a year or so. I did have the transfer capability in mind....Why the 240 over the 2000?

 

[alcina]

The 2000 (not the S version) would probably work pretty well, too.

The 240 has a higher guide number.

I'd talk to the experts at www.reefphoto.com to get exactly what I needed.

 

[bobf]

z-240 has options.......an electrical sync cord for tomorrow..........and an optical sync alternative for today.....

 

[bladephotog]

If buying a different strobe make sure the color temperature of the new strobe is the same, or close to the same as the old one.

 

[Wildcard]

Im being told the Z 240 will not be released untill March 31?????

 

[bobf]

It was announced in March 2006 and was available in the States soon after:

http://www.digitaldiver.net/news.php?story=119

I wonder if it is "out of stock" at your favorite reseller until March 31?