Canon and lighting

[libbym26]

I have just bought a canon rebel xs. I would like to use some sort of lighting...can anyone please tell me where to start?

 

[Gaerek]

What exactly are you looking for? Do you just want a flash to stick on the hot shoe? Are you looking for a full studio setup? Or something in between? When you say some sort of lighting, that is an incredibly broad subject.

If you just want a flash, the 430 EXII flash is a great flash that's reasonably priced. You can get a 580 EX for a bit more if you want something with a few more bells and whistles.

 

[JimmyO]

 

[KmH]

Start here, click on the Lighting 101 Archive, and spend a couple of hours reading:

Strobist

 

[libbym26]

As u can tell I am very new to this...lol...anyway yes I want studio set up lighting. I want to be able to take it with me when I go to friends house to photograph their children.

 

[Josh66]

:lmao:

Good point though. ^^^ That is the first light source you should learn to use.


But, if you want light on command, indoors - the Sun won't always work.


First of all... Budget?

That will be a huge factor in any recommendations we can make.