Which Lighting Kit - DPChallenge Forums

04/24/2006 03:54:06 PM · #1

*I did a search of the forums*

I am looking to get a studio started, but im unsure of which kit, i looked at some forums and read some posts, but nothing that say what you need,
so do i need 2 umbrelas, 1 soft box and 1 umbrella,

here is a link to the different kits calumet offers, can someon pleas point me in the direction to go,
//www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?&ac.ui.pn=cat.CatTree&page=2

thanks

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/24/2006 04:20:26 PM · #2

can someone tell me what setup they have

JayWalk

Canon EOS-6D

04/24/2006 04:25:39 PM · #3

Are you looking for a monolight kit setup or a hot light setup?

For hot lights, you can get a decent setup from B&H for around $209. They have TONS of different monolight setups ranging from $400 - $4,000. Check out the kits there and I am sure that you will find something you like. I spent a good hour today looking at them and still not sure which setup is best.

ps. Alienbees also makes a good setup, but for some reason I'm just not sold on them.

edit: What is your budget?

Message edited by author 2006-04-24 16:27:09.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/24/2006 04:38:08 PM · #4

my budget is about 2000, i was under the impression through my reading that strobe/flash, hot lights are constant light correct, that will make it really hot in my extra room wont it,

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

04/24/2006 04:39:09 PM · #5

I recently bought the Elinchrom D-lite 4 kit which consists of 2 lights 2 stands & 1 silver & 1 white shoot through umbrella.
Good stuff to play with and learn on. Start small and see what works. You will wuite quickly get an idea of what you need.
By the was, I can recomend the Elinchroms. Good price & good quality / functionality

JayWalk

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/24/2006 04:43:50 PM · #6

For $2k, I really like this setup and one that I am seriously considering:
Bowens Kit