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Mar 31, 2009 | 05:18 AM

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Michael.

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Originally Posted by JakeB.

AB's have a lot of fans because they're pretty inexpensive for a solid tool...

I've used Profoto gear before and loved it.
We were supposed to get some free Profoto gear because of a big demonstration we did with it last year, but my partner was the contact and never got off his ass to call the rep

Yeah thats true about the AB's, but like I said, I've found theres only one way to service them and that deals with sending them away. Buying local supports many other factors and you will have MUCH less downtime, if not total replacement then and there.

Damn he sucks! lol I woulda been on top of that like ASAP no matter what!

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Please take a look at our Photography section with your friend, and take some notes.

Mar 31, 2009 | 05:33 AM

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JakeB.

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Originally Posted by Michael.

Damn he sucks! lol I woulda been on top of that like ASAP no matter what!

He gets a lot of opportunities and seemingly just doesn't care...

He's been offered, and failed to collect on:
- Writing articles for Rangefinder and Great Output magazines
- Free trips around the world plus expenses in exchange for marketing photos for the tour company
- The aforementioned free Profoto gear
- Possible free Canon camera gear

He has however gotten us:
- Epson 2880
- Canon Pro 9500
- Free 4x6 prints from a pro lab... which we use for all our wedding proofs.
- Lots & lots of free paper
- Lots of free actions, textures, and software

I can't complain too much, because he's the one that gets all the offers and they only extend to me by proxy. But, it can still be disappointing.

OP, sorry to hijack.

Mar 31, 2009 | 05:36 AM

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Michael.

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The things he's missed out on seem to be more awesome of opportunities! lol The paper/prints/printer are nice but still

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Mar 31, 2009 | 05:38 AM

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JakeB.

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yep

Mar 31, 2009 | 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael.

I asked them straight up about the AB's and such, and they are almost a proprietary deal, and theres only like one place/person you can send it to to get fixed or checked out. So say if you bought here, its local (somewhat) and there wouldnt be as much down time etc etc...AB's do great, but I have just been doing my research and have seen what would be more logical and stuff...

Meh. Only one place you can send them for repairs, but do some research about Paul C. Buff, Inc. and their customer service. It seriously is the best I've ever dealt with. For example - I bought wireless triggers for my setup, and about six months later they came out with a new line (cybersync) - and I can trade in my old stuff for 100% of what I paid for it to upgrade. Also, they have a support forum that's staffed by their employees and the owner - they literally read the forum and answer questions multiple times a day. I really wouldn't go elsewhere after the experience that I've had.

This is a conversation for another thread, however.

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