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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 589614" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>I have had almost a few ( and by that I mean less than eight. Biblical scholars will get it) - anyway I have another 'gig' coming up and had thought I'd upgrade my lighting system. </p><p></p><p>Currently I have four flashes (Nikon's SB400, 600, & 700) and a Metz 58 AF-2. Three of which I can use with the Nikon CLS control system (the 400 isn't CLS compatible). CLS has worked so far. I have a light stand and use a spare tripod as a light stand. I also have one LED constant light. </p><p>It looks like the Switronix Torch and puts out a nice light). </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]234200[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>But it is not that powerful - nice to lighten shadows. </p><p></p><p>I use some cheap eBay umbrella's and a small pop up soft box (the one below - from Strobepro - I like it). </p><p></p><p>And maybe I need a radio trigger system too? (Cactus or Yongnuo or ???) </p><p> [ATTACH]234213[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Speedlights work. </p><p>I don't "need" to upgrade.</p><p></p><p>But sometimes I snap faster than the speedlight recharges and miss the shot - this is especially true at the end of a long shoot - think Christmas time with kids on Santa's knee at the local daycare. </p><p></p><p>--------------- So ----- </p><p></p><p>I thinking that upgrading to some sort of portable studio would be an investment I should make. </p><p>But I'm not sure which way to go. </p><p></p><p>On line I read about the DIY approach using clamp-on lights with bright LED's I can get at the hardware store? And maybe an white umbrella to diffuse the light? </p><p>And maybe a dimmer switch wired in the line? </p><p>[ATTACH]234201[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>OR maybe one of the less expansive kits like</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]234203[/ATTACH] </p><p>$199 CDN (250 x 2 watt tungsten halogen lamps) </p><p></p><p>For $170 each I can get the Opus Beginner one</p><p>[ATTACH]234214[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Or for a few dollars more (well a few hundred)</p><p></p><p> [ATTACH]234205[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Or a LED lighting system like this one</p><p>[ATTACH]234206[/ATTACH]</p><p>Kit includes a four lamp 105W adjustable daylight balanced spiral fluorescent, softbox for $160 per stand ($225 CDN with 9' air cushioned stand) </p><p><a href="https://strobepro.com/collections/continuous-led/products/quadstar-1000w-continuous-light" target="_blank">https://strobepro.com/collections/continuous-led/products/quadstar-1000w-continuous-light</a> </p><p></p><p>. . . </p><p></p><p>I will have to spend some quality time chatting to sales people at a few of my favourite stores to get their pitches. </p><p></p><p>Love to know who uses a portable kit like this? </p><p></p><p>Recommendations? Advice?</p><p></p><p>No rush - the shoot is not until the 19th .... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 589614, member: 24285"] I have had almost a few ( and by that I mean less than eight. Biblical scholars will get it) - anyway I have another 'gig' coming up and had thought I'd upgrade my lighting system. Currently I have four flashes (Nikon's SB400, 600, & 700) and a Metz 58 AF-2. Three of which I can use with the Nikon CLS control system (the 400 isn't CLS compatible). CLS has worked so far. I have a light stand and use a spare tripod as a light stand. I also have one LED constant light. It looks like the Switronix Torch and puts out a nice light). [ATTACH=CONFIG]234200._xfImport[/ATTACH] But it is not that powerful - nice to lighten shadows. I use some cheap eBay umbrella's and a small pop up soft box (the one below - from Strobepro - I like it). And maybe I need a radio trigger system too? (Cactus or Yongnuo or ???) [ATTACH=CONFIG]234213._xfImport[/ATTACH] Speedlights work. I don't "need" to upgrade. But sometimes I snap faster than the speedlight recharges and miss the shot - this is especially true at the end of a long shoot - think Christmas time with kids on Santa's knee at the local daycare. --------------- So ----- I thinking that upgrading to some sort of portable studio would be an investment I should make. But I'm not sure which way to go. On line I read about the DIY approach using clamp-on lights with bright LED's I can get at the hardware store? And maybe an white umbrella to diffuse the light? And maybe a dimmer switch wired in the line? [ATTACH=CONFIG]234201._xfImport[/ATTACH] OR maybe one of the less expansive kits like [ATTACH=CONFIG]234203._xfImport[/ATTACH] $199 CDN (250 x 2 watt tungsten halogen lamps) For $170 each I can get the Opus Beginner one [ATTACH=CONFIG]234214._xfImport[/ATTACH] Or for a few dollars more (well a few hundred) [ATTACH=CONFIG]234205._xfImport[/ATTACH] Or a LED lighting system like this one [ATTACH=CONFIG]234206._xfImport[/ATTACH] Kit includes a four lamp 105W adjustable daylight balanced spiral fluorescent, softbox for $160 per stand ($225 CDN with 9' air cushioned stand) [URL]https://strobepro.com/collections/continuous-led/products/quadstar-1000w-continuous-light[/URL] . . . I will have to spend some quality time chatting to sales people at a few of my favourite stores to get their pitches. Love to know who uses a portable kit like this? Recommendations? Advice? No rush - the shoot is not until the 19th .... :) [/QUOTE]
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