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D7000 in commander mode and softbox or umbrella
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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 329686" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>I cannot answer the actual question, I have not compared much. It's not rocket science though, just a moveable reflecting white panel. </p><p></p><p>What I like to use (for two speedlights, main and fill light) is this:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250348-REG/Smith_Victor_401484_UK2_Umbrella_Kit_with.html" target="_blank">Smith-Victor UK2 Umbrella Kit with RS8 Stands, 45BW 401484 B&H</a></p><p></p><p>Mine are nine years old, and holding up very well. I have some others, but these are favorites.</p><p></p><p>A somewhat light-weight light stand (like kit above) is adequate for a speedlight and umbrella, which are not heavy, and no big deal for a stand. Large softboxes (heavy off center weight) is what absolutely needs a heavier stand. A taller stand (used not at full height) will be stronger and more stable than a shorter stand of same model. The ten foot Smith Victor Raven stand is substantially heavier than the eight foot stand. Foot print diameter is an important parameter. They can tip over fairly easily, and you learn to keep one stand foot directly under the off center weight. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You want an White umbrella about 32 to 45 inches diameter. Bigger is softer, but harder to work around in a small space.</p><p></p><p>I would say that this one is about the Minimum (I have one): </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423629-REG/Impact_UBBW32_32_Convertible_Umbrella.html" target="_blank">Impact 32" Convertible Umbrella UBBW32 B&H Photo Video</a></p><p></p><p>They have a $100 kit of two including stands and brackets. It needs better flash shoes though.</p><p></p><p>This is an acceptable stand: </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253074-REG/Impact_LS_8A_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand.html" target="_blank">Impact Air-cushioned Light Stand (Black, 8') LS-8A B&H Photo</a></p><p></p><p>Eight feet is about all you can use under ten foot ceiling with umbrellas. The lighting needs them to be higher than head height.</p><p></p><p>And you will need an umbrella bracket</p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=umbrella+bracket&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=" target="_blank">umbrella bracket | B&H Photo Video</a></p><p></p><p>Maybe see <a href="http://www.scantips.com/lights/umbrellas2.html" target="_blank">Mounting Speedights in Umbrellas</a> first</p><p></p><p></p><p>You do want the black cover for reflected use. Shoot through is very optional, IMO. Shoot through puts about 2/3 of the light out the back side, to reflect all around the room. The black cover eliminates that 1/3 transmission. Shoot though is used when necessary to place them very close to the subject, like fabric at 12 or 18 inches. Reflected has to be back, fabric at 3 or 4 feet (due to the stand in the way), but are more efficient and (if at the same distance), are softer. The removable black cover is a choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 329686, member: 12496"] I cannot answer the actual question, I have not compared much. It's not rocket science though, just a moveable reflecting white panel. What I like to use (for two speedlights, main and fill light) is this: [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250348-REG/Smith_Victor_401484_UK2_Umbrella_Kit_with.html"]Smith-Victor UK2 Umbrella Kit with RS8 Stands, 45BW 401484 B&H[/URL] Mine are nine years old, and holding up very well. I have some others, but these are favorites. A somewhat light-weight light stand (like kit above) is adequate for a speedlight and umbrella, which are not heavy, and no big deal for a stand. Large softboxes (heavy off center weight) is what absolutely needs a heavier stand. A taller stand (used not at full height) will be stronger and more stable than a shorter stand of same model. The ten foot Smith Victor Raven stand is substantially heavier than the eight foot stand. Foot print diameter is an important parameter. They can tip over fairly easily, and you learn to keep one stand foot directly under the off center weight. You want an White umbrella about 32 to 45 inches diameter. Bigger is softer, but harder to work around in a small space. I would say that this one is about the Minimum (I have one): [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423629-REG/Impact_UBBW32_32_Convertible_Umbrella.html"]Impact 32" Convertible Umbrella UBBW32 B&H Photo Video[/URL] They have a $100 kit of two including stands and brackets. It needs better flash shoes though. This is an acceptable stand: [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253074-REG/Impact_LS_8A_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand.html"]Impact Air-cushioned Light Stand (Black, 8') LS-8A B&H Photo[/URL] Eight feet is about all you can use under ten foot ceiling with umbrellas. The lighting needs them to be higher than head height. And you will need an umbrella bracket [URL="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=umbrella+bracket&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search="]umbrella bracket | B&H Photo Video[/URL] Maybe see [URL="http://www.scantips.com/lights/umbrellas2.html"]Mounting Speedights in Umbrellas[/URL] first You do want the black cover for reflected use. Shoot through is very optional, IMO. Shoot through puts about 2/3 of the light out the back side, to reflect all around the room. The black cover eliminates that 1/3 transmission. Shoot though is used when necessary to place them very close to the subject, like fabric at 12 or 18 inches. Reflected has to be back, fabric at 3 or 4 feet (due to the stand in the way), but are more efficient and (if at the same distance), are softer. The removable black cover is a choice. [/QUOTE]
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