whitney.dedic says:

I plan on purchasing one or the other, but not quite sure which one to get. I obviously like the cost of the ABR800 but is the ringmaster (including the zues powerpack) worth the more money?

i would be using the flash indoor and i would also like to be able to use it outdoor as well…
Posted at 1:25AM, 30 December 2007 KST ( permalink )

rmphotog says:

get neither get a real ring flash just read the bad reviews on the ABR800 its plastic hunk of junk… Your far better of getting a real ring flash like Profoto…
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Denverite says:

I have an ABR800 and while I am not thrilled with the design, and the camera mount, which is large and bulky, its certainly not a hunk of
junk.

Aside from the mount, I am pretty happy with it. Buying some manfrotto clamps for it, makes using it a lot better.

I do agree that if money is no object get the Profoto ringlight. and powerpacks, at least $5K.

If your on a limited budget and you need a ringflash, give the AlienBee a look. (less than 0.5K)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

whitney.dedic says:

dont get me wrong, i would LOVE to get a Profoto…but i am a college student and definitely cant afford it..

but neither of you really answered my question….which one (ABR800 or Zues Ringmaster) is more worth it to buy?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonbriscoephotography.com says:

Go with the ABR800. Power pack and all are in the head unit. Zeus head requires the power pack. The ABR800 is 100 dollars more than the Zeus but does not require a power pack. ABR800 = $399.95 / Zeus Ringmaster ($299.95) + Zeus Power Pack ($599.95) = $899.90. Pick your poison. Peace.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Denverite says:

whitney: sorry, I only have experience with the ABR. I got the ABR after the release of the Zues, because it was cheaper than the Zeus.

I think because its lighter and faster to handle, I would prefer the Zues.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rmphotog says:

Take a look at my most recent image for an explaination of the ABR800 and the difference in the profoto and also that the profoto can actually only cost you 700 bucks.. as well as it may be used with your already owned branded power packs.www.flickr.com/photos/13064082@N00/2142071533/
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )