My First Bee! (AlienBees Unboxing)

[linque]

I'm starting out small, so I ordered one AB800, a 10-ft stand, and a medium softbox.

Terrible iPhone pics of the unboxing (more to come):

[ldelacruz]

Feels like Christmas!!!!

[klynam]

Congrats - consider this an open invitation to join our AB page on FaceBook :-)

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[linque]

It is like xmas, Lonnie, except Santa was wearing brown, and drove a big truck.

Just joined the AlienBees group, Kevin. Thanks!

[Breezy]

I joined too, hope you don't mind. Had my 800s for about 18 months now :D

[ldelacruz]

Tastes like Chicken!!!!!

[dmora]

cheers! new toys are always fun. I just got my GPS unit for my D700 and a new Kata bag!

[linque]

I skipped all the in-between unboxing pics.



I think I need a Vagabond now.

[linque]

Originally Posted by dmora

cheers! new toys are always fun. I just got my GPS unit for my D700 and a new Kata bag!

Which Kata bag did you get? I've been eying the D-3N1-33.

[klynam]

Originally Posted by Breezy

I joined too, hope you don't mind. Had my 800s for about 18 months now :D

Welcome one and all - the more buzzing the merrier!!!

Can't help wondering - after looking at pics of Paul and Debbie Buff - if "buzz" has been an operable term with them for many, many years... ;-)

[ldelacruz]

Yeah! The Vagabond is a cool tool!

[linque]

Dang it. My Hong Kong triggers use a 1/16th jack, and the Bees use 1/8th. Maybe Radio Shack or Fry's carries them.

[PhotoByLeal]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

Feels like Christmas!!!!

Did Santa Claus bring with the AB Chanclas?

[sldi]

my Vagabond got shipped today, should be home b4 me next week.

[linque]

Rub it in, John. My wife will kill me if I order it, but I *need* one. You might need this portable stand with wheels too.

For those of you ordering Bees, be sure to check the type of cable needed for your wireless triggers. My Hong Kong CTR-301P's use a 3/32" mono jack, and came with a 3/32" to 1/4" mono cable. The Bees use a 1/8" mono jack, and come with a 1/8" mono to PC Sync cable. You wouldn't believe how difficult it is to find a 3/32" to 1/8" mono cable (even in a big city like Houston)! I had to buy a 3/32" mono to 1/8" mono adapter, and a 1/8" mono patch cable from Radio Shack. AB has the exact cable you need, and I bought it too (after the fact). The cable is only about $6.00, and shipping is about the same.

I'll eventually get better triggers, but for now, they're working just fine.