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Studio Lighting Equipment?

May 18, 2006

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    1. So, I just bought a Nikon D50 and got a $50 coupon for Ritz Camera with it that expires in a month, so I figure I might as well use it for some good lighting.

      I need something portable, so I was thinking a light with an attachable diffuser and a reflector or two. If I get a light with a stand, about how high should I get it?

      I've also heard that softboxes work well, but is it possible to buy/make one for the regular flash?

      Also, if you have any favorite brands, or any specifics I should look into, it would be hugely appreciated.
       
      #1 tsuyogari, May 18, 2006
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    2. Congratulations! That's a nice little slr and you're going to have so much fun! Was it a kit - did it come with a lens?

      Wow - that's a great certificate - lighting can be so expensive - even monolights with softboxes.

      You will also want a small diffuser for your on-camera flash -

      http://www.lumiquest.com/
       
      #2 Zagzagael, May 20, 2006
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    3. Looks good. I've been exploring some studio lighting equipment too, though it's professional equipment.

      There are economy kits also.

      Of course none of this puts the $50 coupon you got to any use.
       
      #3 Kotori, May 20, 2006
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    4. You could just purchase a 2-light kit with the use of your coupon and get the umbrellas or softboxes from ebay for cheaper.
       
      #4 nikita, May 20, 2006
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    5. If you don't have one, you might just want to get an external flash and an off-the-camera flash setup, instead of just buying lights.

      The off the camera setup will get you some nice shots w/o the need to buy lighting equipment.
       
      #5 JadeCat, May 21, 2006
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    6. Thanks for the tips! I'll see what kind of external flash my camera can take, and look into the lighting kits~
       
      #6 tsuyogari, May 24, 2006
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