I’m am still a beginner photographer and am looking to do some portrait photos…and was wondering if any of these are worth buying for beginners
thanks for your advice,tips,hints in advance
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-STUDIO-STROBE-FLASH-LIGHTING-BACKDROP-SUPPORT-B3K150_W0QQitemZ360108127716QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPortable_Flashes_Strobes?hash=item360108127716&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH-STROBE-LIGHTING-BACKDROP-SUPPORT-S210_W0QQitemZ360106656011QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPortable_Flashes_Strobes?hash=item360106656011&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Studio-Lighting-Kit-Backdrop-Support-FREE-Muslins_W0QQitemZ360114968986QQcmdZViewItemQQptZContinuous_Lighting?hash=item360114968986&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-x-STUDIO-STROBE-FLASH-LIGHTING-BACKDROP-SUPPORT-KIT_W0QQitemZ360108127562QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPortable_Flashes_Strobes?hash=item360108127562&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14
I have always used continuous lighting in my studio, any type even cheap tungsten halogen or fluorescent works a treat, with DSLR’s you can calibrate the white balance in camera so you no longer have to buy expensive photofloods.
I do have strobes and they are handy as shutter speed has little bearing on the exposure so camera shake isn’t a problem and you can work hand held, but continuous lighting enables you to see the results before you press the shutter not analyse your pictures after on a small screen. Throw enough light into the set and I can still work with shutter speeds of 1/250th of a second or faster.
It just goes to show how the method you were trained in is the method you tend to adopt throughout your career.
Chris
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Think about this. On camera external flash units cost at least a couple hundred dollars each for decent ones. Now what type of studio flash do you think you can buy when they sell for under $65.00 each? Where do you have them repaired? Where do you buy spare parts?
I had two lights like that last me less than a year.
Look for a used Alien Bee or White Lightning on Ebay, they have great customer service and should last decades. If you end up doing nothing with them, the resale price will be decent.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I have always used continuous lighting in my studio, any type even cheap tungsten halogen or fluorescent works a treat, with DSLR’s you can calibrate the white balance in camera so you no longer have to buy expensive photofloods.
I do have strobes and they are handy as shutter speed has little bearing on the exposure so camera shake isn’t a problem and you can work hand held, but continuous lighting enables you to see the results before you press the shutter not analyse your pictures after on a small screen. Throw enough light into the set and I can still work with shutter speeds of 1/250th of a second or faster.
It just goes to show how the method you were trained in is the method you tend to adopt throughout your career.
Chris
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February 3rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Why settle for CHEAP imported crap that has a limited warranty and cannot be serviced or repaired locally?
I suggest that you purchase these items INDIVIDUALLY…at your own financial pace. I can attest the the supurb quality of Paul C. Buff products such as White Lightning or Alien Bees lighting. You could pinch pennies on the backdrops, but NOTTTT on the lighting equipment. Buy quality NOW so that it doesn’t have to be replaced next year or sooner.
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30+ years of semi-professional photography using Nikon and Canon professional equipment.