 Valarie Paris |
Opinions on lighting set I am wanting to purchase a new lighting set-up and am looking at some different options. Does anyone have an opinion about this particular set-up? http://cgi.ebay.com/3-studio-flash-strobe-2-softbox-3-backdrop-wireless-etc_W0QQitemZ130146269783QQihZ003QQcategoryZ3860QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thank you for your help!
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Christopher A. Vedros |
In my opinion, this set is undersized and underpowered. The 180Ws main lights are pretty weak, and the 36Ws background light is tiny. The 20"x28" softboxes are also small, but you probably wouldn't want to put anything larger on these small strobes. Two of the three backdrops are very small, 5ft by 9ft. Not big enough to do a full-length standing portrait. The 6-ft tall light stands are very short. Most lighting kits come with 10ft or 13ft light stands. You usually want to position your lights above your subjects. Another thing that you should ask the seller is whether or not the strobe tubes and modeling bulbs are user-replaceable. I've seen some strobe units that do not have replaceable tubes. If the tube burns out or is damaged, you need to replace the whole unit. It says the modeling lamps are bi-pin halogen bulbs. There are dozens of different sizes of halogen bulbs sold, but you don't know if you'll be able to find replacements for these, or if you'll need to order them from Hong Kong. That's about it. You may get other opinions from people that have small sets like this and do fine with it. It depends on what your intended uses are. If you only plan to shoot small products or close-ups of babies, then this set might do fine for you. but if you decide you want to grow later, you might regret starting off with an underpowered set. You might be better off starting with one good strong light and a reflector, then adding a fill light or background light later on. Chris A. Vedros
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Valerie, This set has lots of accessories, but no power. If you think you can shoot at ISO 800 or 1600 and get the results you want this might work. I wouldn’t be able to get results that would work for me with so little power. You would be better off with one light with 600 watt-seconds, a stand, a couple of light panels and an umbrella. Thanks, John Siskin
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Valarie Paris |
Thanks so much for your help, John and Chris! Sounds like I need more power than just this set. I appreciate your input!
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
almost ALL the "Ebay" kits are way too small and actually a bit over priced for what you get. You can buy one Alien Bee AB600 or 800 then get a stand and umbrella and be waaayy ahead of the game. then down the road, you can get another and more goodies and STILL use that initial first AB because it will fit right in. You can do some very good stuff with one light and a few reflectors.
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
almost ALL the "Ebay" kits are way too small and actually a bit over priced for what you get. You can buy one Alien Bee AB600 or 800 then get a stand and umbrella and be waaayy ahead of the game. then down the road, you can get another and more goodies and STILL use that initial first AB because it will fit right in. You can do some very good stuff with one light and a few reflectors.
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