Suggestions on a lighting setup for smaller objects?

[fiveoboy01]

I have been looking at a few lighting setups with a small light box/tent for shooting pictures of objects... Static pictures of various things, whatever I find that I think might be interesting...

I am just sort of looking for a package, my budget isn't very large. I came across this one browsing B&H, would it be suitable? Is flourescent lighting suitable for taking static shots of various "things"?

Bowens | Unilite 2 Light Kit with Cocoon (120V) | BW-3385US

Can it be used for some basic portrait photography(the two lights that is) eventually? Or are they not sufficient or have un-desirable type of light for portraits?

If anyone has other suggestions for a setup in that price range please put it out there.

 

[fiveoboy01]

Also I found this one, which is less expensive... Probably a better price range for me, though I could afford either:

Impact | Extra Large Digital Light Sheds Kit | DLS-XLK | B&H

 

[Don Kondra]

Light Tent for Product Photography by ALZO Digital

ALZO 100 Cool Lite Tent Kit for Digital Product Photography by ALZO digital

Welcome to CowboyStudio! Photography Equipments| Camera Accessories

The least expensive "lighting" is three clamp on reflectors (~$10 ea.) and CF bulbs.

This was shot in a 24" light tent, two 65w CF bulbs in 10" reflectors from the sides and a 26w from the top....

Cheers, Don

 

[KD5NRH]

I have been looking at a few lighting setups with a small light box/tent for shooting pictures of objects... Static pictures of various things, whatever I find that I think might be interesting...

WalMart; 100W Daylight CFs, 2 pack is around $8-10, and clamp lights are $6-8 each. They carry a lot of things you can use to make the light tent out of, or you can use random junk that's laying around.

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[fiveoboy01]

Thanks guys