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Message: <blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 328962" data-attributes="member: 12827">That is a pretty tall order for $1000. I have Britek strobes, (2) 550 WS units, (2) 150 WS units and (3) 100 WS units. They are great units and have served me very well for many years. For a "home studio" you will need at least 3, preferably 4 lights. A main (key) light, a fill light, a background light and a hair light. You can eliminate the hair light if you get in a money crunch but it is very helpful in separating the subject from the background. Umbrellas are ok but I prefer softboxes but umbrellas are cheaper. Umbrellas can make for distracting catchlights. Of course each light will need its own stand and you will need a background. I prefer muslin to paper, because they are reusable and if they get soiled, can usually be put in the washing machine under a very gently cycle. And of course two stands with a crossbar to hold the background. And of course you will need a flashmeter. Most studio type strobes have internal slaves but you will need at least a cord for the main light. I use a wireless trigger for my main light and the rest just slave off of it. You can get very expensive or you can do like I did and go with a cheaper set, like <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/RT-16-16-Chan-Wireless-Studio-Flash-Trigger-3-Receives-/160468069810?pt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item255ca46db2" target="_blank">this</a>, that you can find on Ebay. They have never failed me. Keep in mind, many studio strobes have a different sized PC pin (it is larger) than one that is used for your camera and a standard strobe.</blockquote>

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