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[KDPhotography]

Hello everyone, I am a newbie to photography. I received a camera about 2 months ago and am still trying to learn the ropes. I am wanting to start taking baby pictures, family portraits, etc.. I am getting decent at photoshop and everything, but my main concern is equipment. I am using the flash that came on my camera (basic canon rebel with the standard lens plus another 50-250mm). I was wondering if the flashpoint II 320 monolight kit with 24x24 softbox is a good one from adorama? if so should i get Softbox or umbrella? Also should i have additional lighting and do you all use a flash thats on the camera to? if so would the one that came on it suffice? Any input would be appreciated. it did not let me place the link on here, but im sure you all know what the product is.

 

[AprilEye]

Well... I dont know much about that lens, but I too just recently had to purchase a lens for my Canon... I ended up with the Speedlite 430 EX for about $260. I read many reviews about it and decided on it because it was straight up the middle. Not a cheapie with no options and not a mega expensive one with too many options. So far, I have been pleased with it! Good luck and hopefully someone will talk to you about the lens you are interested in.

 

[HelenOster]

.......I was wondering if the flashpoint II 320 monolight kit with 24x24 softbox is a good one from adorama? if so should i get Softbox or umbrella? Also should i have additional lighting and do you all use a flash thats on the camera to? if so would the one that came on it suffice? .....

If you'd like me to put you in contact with our Flashpoint expert at Adorama, please drop me an email HelenO@adorama.com

Also, I just skimmed the Adorama Learning Center for you; have a look at these articles I pulled out - there are dozens more that I think you'd find useful:

Assembling A Small Location Lighting Kit from Adorama Learning Center

Flashpoint PZ Softbox & Octabox?AdoramaTV from Adorama Learning Center

Portraits Without a Studio from Adorama Learning Center

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador


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[KDPhotography]

Thanks a lot for your input. I will look into the articles you posted!