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08/06/2008 01:24:38 PM · #1 |
I have about $250 to $300 to spend on my first light set-up. After perusing the forums here, I am convinced that Monolights are the way to go. ( I was initially considering continuous lighting via tungsten or flourescent...) but now I'm not sure what the best set-up for me is.
My primary usage will be portraits of babies and small children, with some other uses depending on the challenge of the week... you know how it goes.
So here is my quandry:
2 - 100 watt/second monolights with softboxes? umbrellas?
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1 - 160 watt/second monolight with softbox? umbrella? (and add another 160 watt/second unit when funds allow, probably 6-8 months away...)
Please help me! I'll love you forever!
Kristin
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08/06/2008 01:28:19 PM · #2 |
| Check out AlienBees The Beginner Package. If you exchange their B800 light for the B400 it puts your price right around $300. I just some of their lights and I love them. I've learned a lot since. |
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08/06/2008 04:07:54 PM · #3 |
Oohhh. That looks way cool. And i love their site, i can understand everything that they are talking about.
Any more opinions for or against?
I have to laugh at myself, 4 days ago i was looking at 65 dollar tungsten kits, and now I'm seriously considering a $355 Alien Bee kit! |
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08/06/2008 05:21:12 PM · #4 |
I have this kit and have been very happy with it
Linky
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08/06/2008 05:29:51 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
I have this kit and have been very happy with it
Linky |
A couple of problems I see with that setup, first and probably most important is that its discontinued. :D
Second they have only 3 settings, full, half power, and off. That can be very limiting in the studio. They are also only 200ws each. Which isnt all that powerful.
I'd go with the beginner bee setup. One light and a reflector setup can produce amazing results. As you get more comfortable using them and get more $$$ you can simply add another light and some accessories to them.
Matt
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08/06/2008 05:58:32 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
I have this kit and have been very happy with it
Linky |
A couple of problems I see with that setup, first and probably most important is that its discontinued. :D
Second they have only 3 settings, full, half power, and off. That can be very limiting in the studio. They are also only 200ws each. Which isnt all that powerful.
I'd go with the beginner bee setup. One light and a reflector setup can produce amazing results. As you get more comfortable using them and get more $$$ you can simply add another light and some accessories to them.
Matt |
"A couple of problems I see with that setup, first and probably most important is that its discontinued"
Interestingly they are not discontinued on this side of the pond - so maybe they are still available wherever the op is.
link2
"Second they have only 3 settings, full, half power, and off."
That is only for the modelling lights - the Flash has variable (adjustable) power
"They are also only 200ws each. Which isnt all that powerful."
True - but the Op did say they wanted a beginners outfit - and unless they have a full size studio kicking about they don't necessarily need huge power.
Hey it's just an other option :- )
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08/06/2008 06:34:18 PM · #7 |
| I second the Alienbees. They are the best. I have 2 AB800s. great lights and customer service. |
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