Photo Basics 240P Strobelite Two Light Kit w/ Softboxes

[OCDude]

Hey,

I went to a class about studio photography and a picture of the setup they had is attached. There was a monolight to the right side with softbox, a light for the background to the back left and a grey paper background.

Was looking for some lighting kits and found this one: Amazon.com: Photo Basics 240P Strobelite Two Light Kit with FREE Softboxes: Electronics

Would this kit be sufficient to produce a portrait similar to the one attached (that I took at the class)?

Also, feel free to suggest other kits!

Thanks a lot!!

 

[tirediron]

That lighting could be achieved with two speedlights, or two of almost any other source. I would be cautious about buying these sorts of 'no name' kits however as they very often (usually) don't have easily replaceable flash tubes or many of the other features that are desirable. While I have not used them personally, the Flashpoint series of lights marketed by Adorama is very well regarded as entry-level lighting gear.

 

[OCDude]

That lighting could be achieved with two speedlights, or two of almost any other source. I would be cautious about buying these sorts of 'no name' kits however as they very often (usually) don't have easily replaceable flash tubes or many of the other features that are desirable. While I have not used them personally, the Flashpoint series of lights marketed by Adorama is very well regarded as entry-level lighting gear.

Thanks so much for the reply! When I typed in Westcott (a brand someone recommended), this came up. I looked up their website (Photo Basics by Westcott) and it says it's by Westcott. Is this a good quality brand?

 

[tirediron]

I've not used nor heard anything on that brand, so I can't comment, but my guess is, based on price that it's just another line of entry-level/consumer gear. It will do the job, and as long as you don't need to move it around a lot, will probably be adquate, but I wouldn't call it "quality" gear. Expect to pay $500-750 for a good, single monolight in the 3-400 w/s range.