Photogenic StudioMax light kits

[Fireball]

I was recently given some photogenic strobe lights for use with umbrellas, and I'm wanting to add some softboxes. I've been looking at the StudioMax kits, particularly this one Photogenic | StudioMax III 640 W/S Softbox Portrait Kit | 956227 but am wondering if I HAVE to only use photogenic with these strobes since I was also given a battery pack to go with them? They are obviously a top-of-the-line company and very expensive, but if I can buy more inexpensive ones I'd sure like to save some money.

[bondarnes]

Almost all modern Photogenic lights use the same accessory mount system. I prefer the Photoflex softboxes both for the price and the ease of set up. Just purchase the Photogenic speed ring and you are set. Standard Softboxes

[The Philos]

Photogenic is far from "top-of-the-line". I used their products and was highly disappointed (with this model in particular Studio Max III 320w/s strobe).

[Fireball]

Why were you disappointed?

[Fireball]

Don, is this what you're talking about?
Amazon.com: Interfit ASA1004 SpeedRing to Fit Photogenic Strobe Heads (Silver): Electronics

Then I would purchase one of those softboxes you gave a link for? But how does the speedring fit on the light? I have 5 of these lights:

Amazon.com: Photogenic PM10-6Q25 PhotoMaster Light Head with 6" Reflector, 25' cable, C4-1Q Flashtube and 100 watt ESR modeling lamp: Camera & Photo

[ACImages]

Originally Posted by ThePhilosopher

Photogenic is far from "top-of-the-line". I used their products and was highly disappointed (with this model in particular Studio Max III 320w/s strobe).

Yes please explain why you where disappointed, I would like to hear this since I have 4 of the 320w strobes and they work like a charm.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by ACImages

Yes please explain why you where disappointed, I would like to hear this since I have 4 of the 320w strobes and they work like a charm.

Same here. Works for me.

[HOUSCOUS]

While we are on photogenic topic, may I also ask what differences between photogenic powerlight and Solair???

[StevenGWebb]

About the same difference as Alien Bees and White Lightning. Same mfg. different level.

[The Philos]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Same here. Works for me.

The sync port fell through the body of the light within 3 days of owning it, the build quality felt cheap and flimsy. The modifier mount was a PITA for me to use and felt like the modifier was going to crack the mount or fall off every time I used it. They didn't "feel like" $400 pieces of equipment and that's not even talking about using them on location.

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by Fireball

Don, is this what you're talking about?
Amazon.com: Interfit ASA1004 SpeedRing to Fit Photogenic Strobe Heads (Silver): Electronics

Then I would purchase one of those softboxes you gave a link for? But how does the speedring fit on the light? I have 5 of these lights:

Amazon.com: Photogenic PM10-6Q25 PhotoMaster Light Head with 6" Reflector, 25' cable, C4-1Q Flashtube and 100 watt ESR modeling lamp: Camera & Photo

I mis-read your original post. I thought you were looking for a softbox for Studiomax strobes. I don't know of an adapter ring for a Promaster head. It would need to be one that either permanently attached to the head or one where the adapter ring attaches to the light stand and the head mounts to the ring. Sorry that I gave you wrong information.

[Fireball]

Oh, thanks Don. I'm sure it was I who confused you, sorry! Appreciate your help anyway.

[HOUSCOUS]

Originally Posted by StevenGWebb

About the same difference as Alien Bees and White Lightning. Same mfg. different level.

Thanks, so powerlight equals alienbees and solair equals whitelightning?

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by HOUSCOUS

Thanks, so powerlight equals alienbees and solair equals whitelightning?

StudioMax = Alien Bees
Powerlights = White Lightning
Solair = ??

[HOUSCOUS]

Thank you, Don. :D