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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/19/2008 12:19:35 PM · #1

Hi. I am looking to find a book or website that has a lot of pictures and will explain studio lighting to me as if I was about 6 years old. I jut bought a background (one black and one white) So I am looking for explanations and pictures of softboxes, umbrellas, remote triggers on camera, etc.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

01/19/2008 12:26:50 PM · #2

- Light, Science & Magic... 3rd Ed.
- strobist.blogspot.com

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tapeworm_jimmy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/19/2008 01:21:02 PM · #3

I second that. The book is one of my best investments yet..

smurfguy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/19/2008 01:43:15 PM · #4

Specifically on Strobist.com, hit their Lighting 101 section, and read through all the lessons. Those are very informative.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/19/2008 02:19:37 PM · #5

Hey, I was looking at this website. //www.diyphotography.net/ and he is using this strobe light i think that provides constant lighting. My question is, is this a strobe light that he is using in the big umbrella in front of the model or is it known by another name.

Kaveran

Canon EOS-50D

01/19/2008 02:21:55 PM · #6

Some decent how tos on the alien bee forums.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/19/2008 02:21:58 PM · #7

I am looking for where to by the light that is constantly on, not the flash ones..

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

01/19/2008 02:32:58 PM · #8

Originally posted by SnapperL:

I am looking for where to by the light that is constantly on, not the flash ones..

Not sure what you mean... Things like AB's WhiteLighting e.t.c. have a modeling light that can be on all the time BUT the flash bulb fires when the image is taken... the model lights are too weak to take the image in most cases. The model lights are so you can see what will happen.

If you want continuous lighting then hit HomeDepot for some of those cheap work lights BUT they are HOT and take a LOT of juice to get good exposures.... make sure your breakers can drive a few of these. There are far more expensive options that are used for video but get your wallet out :-)

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/19/2008 02:39:00 PM · #9

I use two Smith=Victor 600 watt lamps with umbrellas.

Take a look here!

I'm hoping to add some strobes to my kit soon.

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fotomann_forever

01/19/2008 02:39:22 PM · #10

//www.photoflexlightingschool.com/index.html

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/19/2008 05:45:16 PM · #11

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

//www.photoflexlightingschool.com/index.html

Thanks Leroy! that link for photoflex is great!

_eug

Nikon D50

01/19/2008 06:06:02 PM · #12

Originally posted by SnapperL:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
//www.photoflexlightingschool.com/index.html

Thanks Leroy! that link for photoflex is great!

Hell yeah. That's just what I need right now. It's what I've been wishing wish strobist had more of.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/19/2008 07:28:03 PM · #13

There are a lot more lessons once you get a login... You can buy it BUT you also get a free month or something when you buy one of their lighting stands (I did anyway... bought from B&H but not sure it makes a difference).

Message edited by author 2008-01-19 19:28:25.

Prof_Fate

01/19/2008 07:51:43 PM · #14

Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers (Paperback)
by Christopher Grey
from amazon

great book