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Photography Forums
awazir
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Date Posted:
Nov/05/2010 3:24 PM
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Reletively new to Photography. I have a D300 and need recommendations on Studio lighting for portraits ETC. I bought a couple of umbrella lights (video lights...stay on all the time...not the flash) but not happy with the results.
My Equipment:
D300 w/ tripod... 80mm 1.4 for Portraits.... 18-200mm for general photography
SB800 Flash
backdrops and stand
umbrella lights w/ stands
Can someone recommend a studio lighting kit.... want to keep it on the economical side at this time.
Thanks in advance.
Andy
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swanseamale47
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Date Posted:
Nov/05/2010 4:09 PM
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I think the d300 will fire your sb800 off camera, what about another flash (sb900?) and a few stands??
Message edited by: swanseamale47 on 11/05/2010 16:09:49
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chance
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Date Posted:
Nov/06/2010 8:33 PM
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Even some slaves with your sb800 off cam. I think it will trigger slaves. Thats prob going to be your cheapest route
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My camera is for pleasure, not for pressure
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awazir
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Date Posted:
Nov/07/2010 12:33 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I am working to get my SB 800 working off camera. Should not be too hard.
Meanwhile, can anyone recommend some slaves? I was looking at a monolight kit like this one
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/402654-REG/Impact_EX100A_2KI_Two_Monolight_Kit.html...will these work as slaves?
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swanseamale47
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Date Posted:
Nov/07/2010 12:54 PM
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Most studio lights do have a built in slave, but not all, it doesn't mention it in the (limited) info, I'd email the company concerned and check (then you have it in writing) I'd also look at the prices of other set-ups, you might be better off buying a well known make even if it costs a bit more.
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kendrikwiley
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Date Posted:
Apr/11/2013 1:52 AM
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Floodlight is first thing that should be set up. But the main question is that where to place it. It will totally depends on the effects on which you are looking. But basically it is kept upto 45 degrees.
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Let George Do It
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Date Posted:
Oct/29/2013 10:36 PM
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Andy; I fully understand keeping it on the economical side, but what you consider economical might not be in the same range as some other photographers.
If you want a really great "set" you should take a look at Calumet Travelites.
2 750WS monolights
1 350WS moonlight
1 36" white/silver umbrella
1 24" softbox
3 light stands
1 snoot
1 5" reflector
1 10" reflector
1 Transceiver
carrying case.
All the lights have slave triggers and are actuated by the transceiver
This is an excellent kit, I have been using mine for about 7 years with no problems.
I am not up on prices.
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George W Mann
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Paulvieth
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Date Posted:
Jul/04/2014 6:16 AM
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Arri is the best brand for studio LED lights....
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I am cinematographer...
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Chassy
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Date Posted:
Sep/17/2014 1:13 AM
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Hello,
From last two years i am using two lights
On-camera led light
For portrait photography I use Camtree light 1000
1000shine light.
These both are very good quality lights.
Very bright and intensity is also high.
Cool temperature
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Cinematographer
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swanseamale472003
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Date Posted:
Sep/18/2014 6:05 AM
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I've seen a number of led video lights over the years, many recently used by tv and film companies, they all seem to have the same issue which is while they are fine for close up the light falls off very quickly as you move away (the reason film companies use many thousands of pounds worth of proper lighting for big scenes
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yugabharathi
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Date Posted:
Apr/04/2016 9:07 AM
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only use two light, led light for room and flash from camera.
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