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help need second opinion on studio kit

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200095717291&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:us

Any comments would be appreciated - thx

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April 10, 2007

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April 10, 2007

The package is from Steve Kaeser, who has a very good reputation. I'm not a studio expert, but two 180 w/s strobes and one 80 w/s backlight doesn't seem like a lot of power to me. Also, 6'-5" tall light stands might be okay for seated portraits, but will limit you some if your subjects are standing.

Overall, though, $489 for the light kit, backdrop stand and muslins seems like a pretty good deal. And $39 for shipping is refreshing. Most people these days want to really rip you off on shipping.

Chris A. Vedros
www.cavphotos.com

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April 10, 2007

I used to buy from Steve Kaser and refer him, but it seems the busier he got the more junk was beinging peddled.
These light heads are not very good, they are made for cheap studio lightng.
Please spend a little more here, these will be fine for a small studio space to start out with.
as you grow, I would refer you to Photogenic.
I will provide both links to the starter kits I would recommend:

Britek ( I would not go lower then these):
http://www.briteklight.com/58hsthliflki.html

Please, if you can $778.00 is not a huge amount for GOOD lights, these are Very Good starter kit and Photogenic LASTS ( plus has resale value)
Photogenic:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=2251&A=details&Q=&sku=245820&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

I hope this helps,
debby

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April 10, 2007