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...and want to discuss pros and cons of different set ups before ordering Sunday night/Monday morning.
So, I've been getting more gigs that I need to bring light to, so instead of continuing to borrow my dads lighting, I want to get my own.
Mostly bars, and clubs doing promos, shooting models/staff. Will also be using it in my home "studio", and trading in my home made stuff, for product, and portraits.
I'm not making a ton of cash, or even a lot ...yet, so my budget isn't huge, it's actually anemic, topping out at $250, so no pro gear for me. Constant or strobe? Umbrella's and/or soft boxs, and or beauty dish? I was thinking a couple Yongnuo YN 560III, a couple stands, one shoot through, one soft box, and a remote trigger, maybe some gels too. Is the YN 565EX eTTL worth the extra over the YN 560III? It's a pretty dang big difference, pretty much double at $75 vs $145.
But then there are strobe kits like this one ...
Amazon.com: SP160 Variable Power Professional Studio Flash Set Photography Studio Kit w/ Photo Lighting Strobes Stands & More!: Electronics
or
Amazon.com: 750W Professional Photographic Studio Strobe Flash Light Kit - Barn Door, Soft Box, Umbrellas, Stands, Lamps, Trigger & More: Camera & Photo
Which wouldn't leave me any room to get anything else, but it looks complete. Wouldn't getting the Speedlite option provide me a little more versatility? Or is a set up like this that much better? Also, wouldn't need a power supply with the Speedlite set up.
Or one that supports both? ...
Amazon.com: NEEWER® Photography Studio Kit - 2 x Strobe Lights, 2x Stands, 2x Umbrellas & Flash Trigger/Receiver: Electronics
Is a constant light set up even worth thinking about?
Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro CFL50120 Compact Studio Continous Fluorescent Softbox Lighting Kit for Film, Video and Photography; 2 Light (8 Bulb) 20in x 48in Light Kit - Includes 2x (4 Bulb) Lights, 2x Stands, 2x 50cm x 120cm Softboxes, 8x 30w CFL Bulbs
So, I've been getting more gigs that I need to bring light to, so instead of continuing to borrow my dads lighting, I want to get my own.
Mostly bars, and clubs doing promos, shooting models/staff. Will also be using it in my home "studio", and trading in my home made stuff, for product, and portraits.
I'm not making a ton of cash, or even a lot ...yet, so my budget isn't huge, it's actually anemic, topping out at $250, so no pro gear for me. Constant or strobe? Umbrella's and/or soft boxs, and or beauty dish? I was thinking a couple Yongnuo YN 560III, a couple stands, one shoot through, one soft box, and a remote trigger, maybe some gels too. Is the YN 565EX eTTL worth the extra over the YN 560III? It's a pretty dang big difference, pretty much double at $75 vs $145.
But then there are strobe kits like this one ...
Amazon.com: SP160 Variable Power Professional Studio Flash Set Photography Studio Kit w/ Photo Lighting Strobes Stands & More!: Electronics
or
Amazon.com: 750W Professional Photographic Studio Strobe Flash Light Kit - Barn Door, Soft Box, Umbrellas, Stands, Lamps, Trigger & More: Camera & Photo
Which wouldn't leave me any room to get anything else, but it looks complete. Wouldn't getting the Speedlite option provide me a little more versatility? Or is a set up like this that much better? Also, wouldn't need a power supply with the Speedlite set up.
Or one that supports both? ...
Amazon.com: NEEWER® Photography Studio Kit - 2 x Strobe Lights, 2x Stands, 2x Umbrellas & Flash Trigger/Receiver: Electronics
Is a constant light set up even worth thinking about?
Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro CFL50120 Compact Studio Continous Fluorescent Softbox Lighting Kit for Film, Video and Photography; 2 Light (8 Bulb) 20in x 48in Light Kit - Includes 2x (4 Bulb) Lights, 2x Stands, 2x 50cm x 120cm Softboxes, 8x 30w CFL Bulbs