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06/23/2006 03:24:07 AM · #1

I need lighting, not sure what kind.
I need it portable, I do photos for various non profits and daycares and I have to go to them. Most of my subjects will be children but I would also like to be able to use it for items... (challenges?). I just need a good lighting kit at a very reasonable price. I don't charge for what I do.

I need a backdrop support as well as backdrops... I found some good prices on ebay, but not sure of the quality.

In a nutshell, can I do this on $300-400 bucks. If so, where and what is best?

Thanks in advance guys

Edit any suggesting for keeping my sensor clean? pec pads and?

Christine

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 03:26:20.

06/23/2006 03:26:41 AM · #2

Do you do mostly head and shoulders type shots or full-kid shots?

06/23/2006 03:28:02 AM · #3

I would like to be able to do both.

edit
foto, i have aol mess and msn if discussion would be easier there?

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 03:31:32.

06/23/2006 03:38:41 AM · #4

been watching this one

//cgi.ebay.com/PHOTO-DIGITAL-VIDEO-COMPLETE-PORTRAIT-LIGHTING-KIT-297K_W0QQitemZ7630930922QQihZ017QQcategoryZ3860QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

06/23/2006 03:39:09 AM · #5

Portable support system

I'd also find sand bags to weight the legs down if you are using this around children.

Background paper is fairly cheap, comes in lots of colors and is easy to work with.

Single light kit

Hot shoe to PC adapter - I'm not sure if your camera has a PC terminal or not. If not, you will need something like this or the one made by Nikon.

That's about as much as I can do with $400. It's a decent setup and you can do quite a bit with a single light source.

06/23/2006 03:41:35 AM · #6

I forgot to mention. If you or someone you know is industrious, the background support can be made of PVC pipe from a hardware store for under $15.

06/23/2006 03:44:16 AM · #7

Originally posted by liltritter:

been watching this one

Keep watching that. It looks like a good deal, if the dealer looks reputable.

06/23/2006 03:45:04 AM · #8

foto... is this any good?

I can increase the budget if need be. And With good directions I can build anything.

edit, forgot the link
//cgi.ebay.com/3-STROBE-LIGHT-2-SOFTBOX-3-STAND-3-BACKDROP-WIRELESS_W0QQitemZ7602794724QQihZ017QQcategoryZ15221QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 03:45:24.

06/23/2006 03:48:39 AM · #9

That light kit on E-bay is a continuous light source. Meaning they get hot. Might not be the best for children.

Also, children have a tendency to be figity and continuous lighting doesn't freeze motion like strobe lights would.

06/23/2006 03:50:28 AM · #10

the first one is continuous light source also?

06/23/2006 03:51:56 AM · #11

Originally posted by liltritter:

foto... is this any good?

I can increase the budget if need be. And With good directions I can build anything.

That looks like a pretty good deal, but I can't find a brand name to know if the strobes are good or not. On paper they look good for what you need though.

06/23/2006 03:52:37 AM · #12

Originally posted by liltritter:

the first one is continuous light source also?

The first one, not the second. The second is a strobe kit, what you need.

06/23/2006 03:58:10 AM · #13

Okay, not that I think I am getting the idea...
How bout this? More info and better guarentee.

Edit

forgot the link again.
//cgi.ebay.com/3-STROBES-LIGHTING-PRO-COMPLETE-STUDIO-KIT-3-BACKDROPS_W0QQitemZ7630004554QQihZ017QQcategoryZ30087QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 03:58:33.

06/23/2006 03:58:11 AM · #14

DIY background stand

06/23/2006 04:08:22 AM · #15

I can do that. :o) foto, you are awsome. Thank you

06/23/2006 04:10:18 AM · #16

I like the second kit a LOT better than the 3rd one. The third one looks a bit cheaply made to me.

06/23/2006 04:11:53 AM · #17

whoops, ... getting sleepy LOL... yeah, if I were going to get any of the kits you showed me, I'd go with the second. Looks like a decent kit with a nice build quality.

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 04:13:09.

06/23/2006 04:12:23 AM · #18

The second 1 I buy :o). Any other things I am going to need that I havent thought of? BTW, If you have other links like the first one you want to share, id love to have them ( on any thing I can make and not have to buy) cept the lighting, i dont do well with things that shock the peewaden out of ya. :o)

Message edited by author 2006-06-23 04:13:36.

06/23/2006 04:15:26 AM · #19

Originally posted by liltritter:

That second kit looks like it will have everything you need other than the background stand. You can build that and well, the patience you're gonna have to get on your own ;-)

06/23/2006 04:18:51 AM · #20

Thanks Foto, I owe ya one big time. :o)

06/23/2006 04:22:09 AM · #21

I accept Visa, Mastercard or Kisses :-)

06/23/2006 04:28:52 AM · #22

Cool, my 15 month does the kiss paying tho. I have to warn you, she slobers and gets mad if you for get to make the sound mmmmmmmmmmmmm till shes done.