Let's assume I have a $600 budget...

[RauschPhotography]

I think i got this one. The prices always change on Amazon.

Amazon.com: Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector: Camera & Photo

Doesn't look too bad. Did you end up buying a stand for it, as well?

 

[vtf]

I would say a speedlight should be your first purchased (let's assume $350), next will be a 5 in 1 reflector, say a 48" ($125), and lastly a light-stand and reflector umbrella for your speedlight. ($125). Budget spent.

^^^^^what he said.

 

[Stradawhovious]

I think i got this one. The prices always change on Amazon.

Amazon.com: Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector: Camera & Photo

Doesn't look too bad. Did you end up buying a stand for it, as well?

Here is the link for the one I bought if you want to check it out as well. Ithas gone up $3 since I bought mine, but it still seems like a hell of a deal.

43" 5-in-1 Light Mulit Collapsible disc Reflector 110cm - eBay (item 130365091307 end time Feb-01-11 10:41:25 PST)

Quick shipping, no issues with the transaction.

 

[RauschPhotography]

I think i got this one. The prices always change on Amazon.

Amazon.com: Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector: Camera & Photo

Doesn't look too bad. Did you end up buying a stand for it, as well?

Here is the link for the one I bought if you want to check it out as well. Ithas gone up $3 since I bought mine, but it still seems like a hell of a deal.

43" 5-in-1 Light Mulit Collapsible disc Reflector 110cm - eBay (item 130365091307 end time Feb-01-11 10:41:25 PST)

Quick shipping, no issues with the transaction.

Nice! Thanks a lot

 

[misstwinklytoes]

Anyone can recommend a light stand and/or a umbrella combo that would work with the Canon 430ex ii?

 

[misstwinklytoes]

I'm going to purchase the 430exii and I need to get a light stand and umbrella and reflector... or at least that's what I've decided I need based on advice and such. Anyone recommend something awesome for around $200 for all 3?

 

[Robin Usagani]

you can get all that for way less. Like I said... check amazon for cowboy studio products.

 

[misstwinklytoes]

Looking now, thanks Schwetty

 

[misstwinklytoes]

So, forgive my ignorance on the whole lighting thing, but won't I have to have something to connect the flash to the camera if it's not on the camera?

 

[misstwinklytoes]

Looking at...
This: Amazon.com: Cowboystudio 9 ft Heavy duty Cushioned Premium Black Light Stand, photography video stand: Electronics
This: Amazon.com: CowboyStudio Swivel Flash Bracket Umbrella Holder Studio Tilting Bracket for Nikon Canon E430 E580 SB600 SB800 SB900: Camera & Photo
and This: Amazon.com: CowboyStudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Receiver for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes Other products by cowboystudio: Camera & Photo

It was recommended together, and I suppose it's a pretty good deal from what I know (which is little!).

 

[Rosshole]

2 - Lumapro LP160 - $160 each - $320
2 - Impact Lightstand/Umbrella/adapter kit - $100
2 - Wireless triggers - cactus - $50
1 - 10'x20' Muslin background - $115
various pvc to make your own backdrop stand - $15

$600. Enjoy.

 

[Robin Usagani]

I dont see the umbrella on the list. Only the holder.

 

[Robin Usagani]

this is the kit you need.. dont forget the trigger

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-...8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295452061&sr=1-8

 

[Robin Usagani]

So, forgive my ignorance on the whole lighting thing, but won't I have to have something to connect the flash to the camera if it's not on the camera?

You use this
Amazon.com: CowboyStudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Receiver for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes Other products by cowboystudio: Camera & Photo

 

[misstwinklytoes]

Hey, Schwetty, would that work with this flash? Sigma EF610 DG ST Flash for Canon 199101 B&H Photo Video - My budget went under $600 but I'm trying to get everything I need.