I am looking at getting this lighting kit as a beginer starter kit in portait photography. I know its not the best one out there, but i can only spend $300 for one as a x-mas gift from my boss. Im not planing on doing alot, but i want something that will work when i do.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=404508&is=REG

Input and feed back is welcome.
Thanks

 

Wow no one here into lighting?

 

Don't know much about shopping for lighting kits but that is something I would look at.

 

tbh, 2 flash units @ 100 watts a piece isn't much at all. It's an amazing gesture that your boss is buying you an xmas gift.

I've never heard of the company before, but you'd probably be better off with buying an alien bee, they are fantastic for the money. You can find the website @ http://www.alienbees.com/ , and for the flash models look at buying the B400 (400 watt unit), if you want something small. One unit should suffice for a while, until you get into it more, and want to upgrade, in which case you can always get an 800 or 1600 watt light, and use the 400 as your backup or a small slave. The B400 itself is about $250, but you can get a whole package for just over $300, and it includes the flash, stand, carrying case and a 48" umbrella.

You'd be better off with spending the money on the right equipment right now, then to spend money and have to worry about revamping your inventory later on. Just how I look at it.

If you need any help, guidance or tips with flash photography, just shoot me a pm and I can help you out as much as I can.

EDIT: Forgot to point out in the units you posted up, it takes 3 full seconds for the units to recycle @ full power, where as with most other flashes it's between 0.5 seconds - a second. Quite a difference in the long run, and you never have to wait for the next shot.

 

hi again, i was doing some more reseach and found this. It is 2x the power output as the one i listed before, plus it is digital controls. Its alittle more, but i think i can get it. I got acouple great video tutorials on portrait Lighting and how to use the lighting. They used three monolights, a main on the left a hair light on the right and then a back fill light. What ill use is the new 2 head kit as the Main & hair lights and then my 580exII as the back fill (580ex has PC connector) I am also going to get some adaptors for my 580ex for colored gels. I think the kit below will be a great starter for the money for 200w/s

http://www.interfitphotographic.com/...ng%20index.htm
http://www.adorama.com/PAINT119.html

 

http://www.mpex.com/page.htm?PG=Strobist%20Kits

I'd suggest starting out with speedlites since they're more portable than strobes, unless you're willing to spend $300+ on portable power.

I've got Alien Bee B800s but I still use my speedlites more often since they're more portable, smaller, and more versatile.

 

i did look it to those portable flash kits, but the only problem with those are youd have to use alot of battiers. The AC kits would suit me better as they also have a modeling light on them too. Thanks for the input. Im going to try and get the INterfit kit. There are couple local camera shops that are dealer for them and they might have a display. Will call today.

 

rechargeable AA batteries

 

I just picked up a Photogenic StudioMax III 640w/s kit w/ 2-320w/s light heads at a local camera shop used, for $450. Here is the kit from B&H. I think i got a good deal on it. It came with everything i need to start, except the softbox, but im not worried about that, since i found a tip to make my own.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Portrait.html