Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

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Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby phoenix on Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:56 am

I've slowly been building up my strobe kit over the last few months. I basically want a 4 or 5 light kit with umbrella, stand, wireless connection and all the bits and pieces that go along with it (umbrella swivel etc.) and have found a few sites online that i've been buying off. This was all before the Aussie dollar crapped itself. I was basically buying everything off B&H and it was excellent, but I'm wondering if there is anywhere in Australia that can compete with the overseas prices now? Shipping for what i want will be around $100US so even if it's close i can be pretty confident it will be less in total dollars.

Also i've bought some SB-800's for the first two lights, but am now just looking at something cheaper like the vivitar models. I haven't been able to find anyone that sells those around Australia just yet. Anyone know of any place?
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Re: Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby big pix on Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:38 am

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Re: Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby Reschsmooth on Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:56 am

We have bought some stuff (Manfrotto 001B light stands, brolly adaptors, etc) at Borges in Melbourne and some stuff from Vanbar. Both have online retailing.
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Re: Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby walnutroof on Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:55 am

http://www.dragonimage.com.au/
cheap lightstands from $44, umbrellas from $26, strobe kits from $99
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Re: Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby phoenix on Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:02 pm

walnutroof wrote:http://www.dragonimage.com.au/
cheap lightstands from $44, umbrellas from $26, strobe kits from $99


Excellent! Thanks, this is what i was after. I've already bought some since i started this thread, but i'll definitely be getting more stuff soon.
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Re: Is there somewhere in Australia that sells strobe kits?

Postby walnutroof on Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:33 pm

no worries, they only specialise lightings equipment. and yes they are cheap!!
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