Need suggestions to buy Studio Lighting with a budget of US$750

[eshban]

I got good understanding of lighting from this forum. Thank you for all users.

Now I am planning to buy studio lighting setup, so please guide me that

1) which lights i can buy?
2) How many lights I can buy?
3) With lights which accessories/modifiers I can buy for pure studio work.

I prefer to go for some good equipment which don't need up gradation for few years.

For lighting I have a total budget of US$750

Thanks

 

[tirediron]

This is going to be a challenge based on your location. I'm assuming that you don't have a lot of selection locally, and shipping will add a lot to your cost. I think something like the Flashpoint series from Adorama would be a good bet if they will ship to you.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I suggest shop used, even though wow thats a light budget.

I picked up this light from ebay, , they can be had uber-cheap as they aren't the latest model. I also bought manfrotto light stands, pocket wizards, speed lights, umbrellas, etc on craigslist so cheap I'd hate to say what I paid.

 

[eshban]

I also think that FLASH POINT lights will be best for me. Any more suggestions?

 

[jaykilgore]

You can get a couple of excellent Photogenic PL1250DR's for that price used. Workhorse of a light and has never let me down.

 

[eshban]

Photogenic lights are very nice but expensive also. The 500W price is $659. In my budget of US$750 I want 2 lights

 

[jaykilgore]

Photogenic lights are very nice but expensive also. The 500W price is $659. In my budget of US$750 I want 2 lights

As I said, you can get them USED (ebay) for about 300 each. Or you can get the Studiomax III brand new

Photogenic® AKC320B Battery Powered Monolight - photographerswarehouse.com

I like the studiomax because they are constant color and for that price, you can't beat it.