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02/24/2006 04:27:05 PM · #1 |
| Im looking to purchase some studio lighting and need some help on deciding on whether to go with Smith-Victor monolights or Photogenic Monolights. can anyone help me? |
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02/24/2006 06:14:20 PM · #2 |
Aren't smith victors hotlights? Before I make any suggestions, I'd like to ask what your experience with hot and cold lights are? If you're not experienced, I would suggest you read up on the differences, there are many, and they will affect how you shoot and what is possible.
Another question is that of budget. If you can afford to, look into a system you can build on. I wouldn't start to build on a weak lighting system, because eventually I would be forced to move up. Why get accessories for weak lights, that you'll eventually have to sell.
Josh Hudson wrote a thing about sub $300 lights, and I think he tries to give a fair assessment of the various options. Perhaps a quick look there can help you.
//www.photonomics.com/sub300.htm
Good luck with your decision
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02/24/2006 07:15:31 PM · #3 |
I have had experience with monolights in the past but those were calumet travelight 750 but i cant afford my own set of those right now therfore im getting a low budget setup for the next 3-5 years. smith victor makes flash and constant light products but im trying to compare the monolights. smith victor makes a kit with two 300watt monolights and two 60w flashlight monolights for $100 more than the photogenic kit which includes three 320watt monolights. i am just wondering if the 60watt monlights are even worth the extra money to get 4 light kit instead of only 3 with the photogenic. here is the comparison chart of the two kits: //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&A=compareChart&Q= any feedback on the better buy of the two would be greatly appreciated.
and thanks PShizzy for the help. |
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02/24/2006 07:18:57 PM · #4 |
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02/27/2006 10:25:18 AM · #5 |
| Chris if you wait. I'll be getting my Cheapo Set in about a week. If you want to see how it works let me know. I think mine comes with 3 strobes 2 soft boxes, snoot, backdrop, sync stuff, etc. Bring the family up. |
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02/27/2006 10:32:42 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by ryecr:
Im looking to purchase some studio lighting and need some help on deciding on whether to go with Smith-Victor monolights or Photogenic Monolights. can anyone help me? |
I've used Photogenic for years...never had a problem. |
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02/27/2006 10:36:47 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Ombra_foto:
Might want to look here...
I have no idea as to quality, but price is right.
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the yake lights on ebay {/quote]
A friend had those Yake brand lights. very lightweight build, stands, etc, but they do work nicely. for a hobbyist the price is hard to beat. I would assume no repairs would be possible, and while they come witha nice assortmanent of light modifiers i doubt you can add on anything without using duct tape.
The best value in the low end is either AlienBees or Paterson Stellar lights. Josh Hudson seems to favor the Stellars but either are good. I am going the stellar route in march, a 2 light 300ws setup. I don't know anything abouteh photogrenic lights, but their softboxes are what most people recomend.
How manylights you need depends on what your shooting and your style. You can do portraits with one light and a reflector and go up from there. I read an article awhile back about a playboy magazine shoot - 42 lights were used. And you that it was all done in PS! LOL
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02/28/2006 06:59:15 PM · #8 |
| Thanks to all for the input |
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