Recommended Big Light: Paul C. Buff Einstein e640
Abstract: Big lights are a long-term purchase. Ideally, they'll serve you for many years. So when you think big lights, also think big picture. Go with a well-reputed brand with a strong track record for both quality and after-sale service. [This post was updated May 30, 2021.] If you shoot small lights long enough, you will run up against some limitations. You might be trying to light big areas, or trying to get a combo of soft light with a large working distance. More likely, you might be trying to light against full sun. Or maybe some combination of the above. Suffice to say that at some point you might want a big gun in your lighting bag. But choosing from the blistering array of options in the studio flash marketplace can be a daunting thing. My recommendation, for photographers living and working in the U.S., is to buy a Paul C. Buff Einstein e640 monobloc flash. Here's why. Oodles of Power The Einstein ( $499 factory direct ) has 640 watt-seconds of power, about eleven ...