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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

02/26/2007 09:02:02 PM · #1

I've been looking at these lights as I'm thinking of building a home studio.

Are 75W/sec enough for general use? Why would I need 300W/sec?

Any comments welcome

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

02/26/2007 09:03:38 PM · #2

I wouldn't buy cheap just to get by. Spend the extra for a nice set of lights.......you won't regret it.

amandak

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

02/26/2007 10:06:56 PM · #3

I agree with Rex. Don't buy just *any* lights to get by...you'll kick yourself in the butt later! Get the best lights you can possibly afford, and if you can't afford them now save up until you can.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/26/2007 10:16:14 PM · #4

Problem is, I don't really know what makes a good light. Build quality, obviously. But that doesn't matter much if they 're not moved around. (Right?). Wattage? Life span? What should I be looking for?

TCGuru

Canon EOS-40D

02/26/2007 10:18:46 PM · #5

I wouldn't buy anything from here: default, default, Hong Kong (which is where the items location is listed)

either because you can't get your money back if you get screwed or everything is broken when it arrives. Unless, of course, you live in Hong Kong ;)

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

02/26/2007 10:25:06 PM · #6

I bought a cheaper strobe once, and now it's broken even tho I never moved it. The company who makes it, is impossible to contact. Get something worth the money.

griz210

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/26/2007 10:28:32 PM · #7

I dont know anything about lites but i looked at the add and it list them as 220 -250vac. if you are from the USA you will have to have a transformer to plug them into.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

02/26/2007 10:28:42 PM · #8

Look at these instead. AlienBees They're quality lights and have been tested for years under all kinds of conditions. Many pros swear by them as do many non-pros. I've had mine for about 5 years now and (knock wood), I've never changed a bulb - and I use them almost every day. You get what you pay for.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

02/26/2007 10:39:22 PM · #9

I'm in the UK so I need 220V... IT seems the variety over here is somewhat limited....

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

02/26/2007 10:41:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by hsolakidis:

I'm in the UK so I need 220V... IT seems the variety over here is somewhat limited....

They have converters and ship anywhere. You could also check ebay for AlienBees or Bowens or WhiteLighting - all good brands

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/26/2007 10:42:31 PM · #11

Bowens rules in your parts. :-D

02/26/2007 10:44:23 PM · #12

Hmmm... Seems transformers are quite cheap.... I'll look more closely....