Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

Sorry Paul if my prev msg sounded pressure on you... Doesn't mean it, just exciting to be able to have them all... :)

Wel... Gotta email Colin about adding and replacing my pre-order. Hope He don't hate me for that... ;)

I've used several of the current PLM's and, in my opinion, the most overlooked configuration is the 86" white PLM in reflective mode with the PLM reflector with no front diffuser. This configuration yields exceptional soft light with smooth shadow transitions. At first, I used the silver 86" PLM with the front diffuser but find myself reaching for the white PLM as described above because of its light quality. PLM v2 may be "better" than the current v1 but the current product is really something special. I've worked with photographers who have said, "I have low ceilings" yet the 86" PLM can be used with 9' ceilings. In addition, this modifier is easily transported to location shoots.

The second overlooking item is the PLM reflector. This simple reflector is not a one-trick pony. I have used this reflector for lighting white backdrops positioned directly behind the subject. When compared to other reflectors (7", spill-kill, shovel) the PLM reflector did a significantly better job of reflecting the light wide and to the edges of the backdrop. This is no surprise - it's exactly what this reflector is intended to do. While the original intent was to provide this wide spread for use with PLM modifiers, this reflector comes in handy for use by itself as well.

Tim

What kind of stand would you recommend for PLM?

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You will definately want one of the 13' stands for the 86", and probably the 64". There is quite a bit of tourqe with such large modifiers. You could probably sand bag a 10' stand, but i would rather carry a bigger stand, and not sandbags.

Hello!
Whats the status of PLM?

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Andrew

Um, Paul, please put me down as #1 on the PLM V2 preorder list :-)

Seriously. 2 of the largest size, 1 silver, 1 white. Front diffusion cloth for both; backspill cloth for the white one. (I might possibly also get a small silver and/or white one with similar accessories).

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Alex Karasev

English only please

Any updates? If we order PLMs now, while they are backordered, will the ones that ship be V2? Thanks!

Same question here. I'm keeping my order on hold because of the PLMs (will be ordering lights, etc.). Also, if the order is placed now - will I get my order including PLMs V2 by the end of June? Is this expectation realistic? I can only imagine how many people are on the backorder list right now and i have no idea what shipment volumes are expected in the nearest future. Might be a good idea to place a sticky on this board with updates regarding PLMs?

Same question exactly. Would be great to hear an updated estimate of when white and silver PLM V2's and their front/back diffusion cloths would be available for shipping.

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