Yo! Advice on Lighting Setup?

[sandrat]

See above post on flashes....


Here are the triggers on the bay as example 20 bux they are what I use


Look at this on eBay:

WanSen NEW 2 Receivers PT-16 Wireless Flash Trigger canon 5D 5D II 7D 1D

http://bit.ly/17uNXLQ

 

[sandrat]

Umbrellas and stands 34 bux
Probably same as mine

Look at this on eBay:

Light Stand & Flash Bracket Mount & Umbrella / Flash Speedlite Accessories Kit 1

http://bit.ly/14LwQZA

 

[sandrat]

38bux


Look at this on eBay:

TT520 Flash Speedlite For Canon Rebel T3i T2i T1i 60D

http://bit.ly/17uP2mI

 

[sandrat]

63bux located in Texas


Look at this on eBay:

Double Strobies Photo Studio Flash, Mount, and Umbrellas Kit with Bag

http://bit.ly/17uQipS

 

[sandrat]

Here is your Amazon list..... $200.50. All free supersaver shipping. Included batteries and chargers. Added extra white shoot thru umbrella as the kit has 1 silver 1 white. This is how you can be a strobist for your $200 budget.

Michael



$62.50
Check this out on AMZN: Studiohut Double Strobies Photo Studio Flash, Mount, and Umbrellas Kit with Carry Case
http://amzn.com/B0039H52S6

$20
Check this out on AMZN: Wireless Remote FM Radio Flash Speedlite Trigger w/ 2.5mm PC 2 Receiver
http://amzn.com/B00A47U22U

2x$38
Check this out on AMZN: Neewer TT520 Flash Speedlite for Canon/Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
http://amzn.com/B004KV4DNK

$2
Check this out on AMZN: LimoStudio 33" White Transparent Photo Umbrella Studio Reflector, AGG124
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2x$8
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2x$12
Check this out on AMZN: Hitech iC-108UL Smart Quick Charger for AA and AAA Ni-MH / Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries
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[Patrice]

Yo!

(really?)


If you are serious about setting up some decent lighting why not save up a bit and get a real light? A 400 or 600 WS strobe, a decent stand and a good umbrella of 40" inches or more would be an excellent first step. Then as funds allow you can build up your setup with decent quality stuff with enough power to be useful and would last a couple of decades.

Cheap is not always the best way to save money. Buy once but buy well.

 

[DGMPhotography]

Yo!

(really?)


If you are serious about setting up some decent lighting why not save up a bit and get a real light? A 400 or 600 WS strobe, a decent stand and a good umbrella of 40" inches or more would be an excellent first step. Then as funds allow you can build up your setup with decent quality stuff with enough power to be useful and would last a couple of decades.

Cheap is not always the best way to save money. Buy once but buy well.

Did you really just criticize me using the word "yo" ?

Anyway, the way I see it, some light is better than no light, and with funds uncertain I'd rather spend a little less in case something comes up. As a college student, I can't be too frivolous. But once I have a bit more of a steady income I will definitely look into a more expensive setup. Trust me, I know it makes a difference.

 

[sandrat]

Speedlights are nice cause they are portable no AC power needed.

 

[DGMPhotography]

So I might increase my budget a little bit, how does this look?

 

[sandrat]

Excellent I have the same backpack very happy with it.

 

[DGMPhotography]

Excellent I have the same backpack very happy with it.

And you think the lighting stuff will be good to start off with? Anything you'd add?

 

[sandrat]

Will work fine.... I'm assuming your are getting 2 flashes. Get some rechargeable batteries and look into a backdrop solution whether a sheet or muslin or paper etc

 

[DGMPhotography]

Will work fine.... I'm assuming your are getting 2 flashes. Get some rechargeable batteries and look into a backdrop solution whether a sheet or muslin or paper etc

Yeah, 2 flashes. What batteries would you recommend? And I already have a backdrop, but I plan to do a lot of location shoots anyway.

 

[sandrat]

Eneloop

 

[DGMPhotography]

Cool, I think I might go with this, but before I click "buy," anyone else have thoughts?