Umbrella Lighting Kit question .

[tjones8611]

Im looking to expand and start learning more about lighting. Im considering an inexpensive umbrella lighting system
Can anyone provide any recommendations? Budget is under $100.

It will be used with the Canon Xs

 

[Village Idiot]

Im looking to expand and start learning more about lighting. Im considering an inexpensive umbrella lighting system
Can anyone provide any recommendations? Budget is under $100.

It will be used with the Canon Xs

You're going to be hard pressed for that price. Here's a kit break down with some of the cheapest parts from B&H.

Light stand - $20
Umbrella adapter with cold shoe - $15
43" shoot through umbrella - $20

That's just for an umbrella, stand, and bracket. $55. That leaves you $45 to purchase a flash and a way to trigger it. Bump your budget to about $175.

Vivitar 285HV's - $90ish
Cactus triggers - $30

If you go used, you can find cheaper, but you may have to purchase additional components to trigger. I saw a used 540EZ for $60, but you'd need a $15 hot shoe adapter for the flash to use triggers with it.

 

[Weaving Wax]

B&H does offer kits for like $200+. Also Alien Bee's starts around $200+ as well.....

 

[KmH]

B&H does offer kits for like $200+. Also Alien Bee's starts around $200+ as well.....

The Beginner Bee Kit - $360:

(1) 800 w/s light, (1) 10' light stand, (1) 48" umbrella, (1) single light carry bag.
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Calumet Genesis 200 kit - $300:




Includes:

• Two Genesis 200 Flash Units
• Two 10' Light Stands
• Two 45" White Umbrellas w/ Removable Black Covers
• Two Flash Tubes
• Two Modeling Lamps
• Two Reflectors
• Two Power Cords
• Two Sync Cords
• Two Protective Caps
• Two Spare Fuses

Imo, one of the the best lighting deals around Calumet Genesis 400 kit - $470 (on sale, $150 off):




Includes:

• Two Genesis 400 Flash Units
• Two 10' Light Stands
• Two 45" White Umbrellas w/ Removable Black Covers
• Flash Tube
• Modeling Lamp
• Umbrella Reflector
• Power Cord
• Sync Cord
• Protective Cap
• Two Spare Fuses

 

[kundalini]

starts around $200+ as well
The Beginner Bee Kit - $360:
Calumet Genesis 200 kit - $300:
Calumet Genesis 400 kit - $470 (on sale, $150 off):

Unless you're making a point (and I do not disagree), that's a far cry from the stated $100 budget. :meh:




So, I guess the point to the OP is to pull up yer bootstraps.