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<blockquote data-quote="carguy" data-source="post: 131393" data-attributes="member: 12521"><p>After reading up here, on Strobist.com and taking a Meetup.com studio lighting class last night, I did some shopping on Amazon tonight <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I already have one SB-700</p><p></p><p>Ordered the following:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-Channel-Wireless-Receivers-OTT-04GY/dp/B004KIUJF4/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=IOC561XPQD6GZ" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Cheaplights NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon Nikon Pentax,OTT-04GY: Camera & Photo</a></p><p>* Exact set sold by Cowboy Studios, only half the price. I was able to try these and the PocketWizard out last night, for what I'm doing, I'll go this route for now.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Professional-Heavy-Lighting/dp/B003WGNPKQ/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I3K0LNQGOYGF8H" target="_blank">Amazon.com: CowboyStudio Photography 9 feet Professional Heavy Duty Light Stand for Photography and Video Lighting: Camera & Photo</a></p><p>* This was a more sturdy stand than the usual 7' entry level stands</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Umb-Soft-43-W-Premium-Umbrella-Softbox/dp/B005ODKQC0/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I1YTV50JAQ2VRS" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Fotodiox Umb-Soft-43-W Fotodiox Premium Grade Studio Umbrella Softbox - 43-Inch Shoot Through Translucent White - White: Camera & Photo</a></p><p>* Different than the usual umbrellas, acts similar to a softbox as well. For $16, what the hell <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Also picked up a Cowboy Studios hot shoe adapter / umbrella holder for the top of the stand.</p><p></p><p>Not a bad setup for $67.</p><p></p><p>He also had a nice little flash to play with, this one had a sync cord socket I don't have on my SB-700... Not sure how this compares to the Yongnuo flashes I always read about. Seems like a decent flash for $43.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-TT560-Speedlite-Digital-Cameras/dp/B004LEAYXY/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I1VRP5V181IH7N" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Neewer TT560 Flash Speedlite For Canon/Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo</a></p><p></p><p>Now for some fun... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="carguy, post: 131393, member: 12521"] After reading up here, on Strobist.com and taking a Meetup.com studio lighting class last night, I did some shopping on Amazon tonight :) I already have one SB-700 Ordered the following: [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Cheaplights-Channel-Wireless-Receivers-OTT-04GY/dp/B004KIUJF4/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=IOC561XPQD6GZ"]Amazon.com: Cheaplights NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon Nikon Pentax,OTT-04GY: Camera & Photo[/URL] * Exact set sold by Cowboy Studios, only half the price. I was able to try these and the PocketWizard out last night, for what I'm doing, I'll go this route for now. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Professional-Heavy-Lighting/dp/B003WGNPKQ/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I3K0LNQGOYGF8H"]Amazon.com: CowboyStudio Photography 9 feet Professional Heavy Duty Light Stand for Photography and Video Lighting: Camera & Photo[/URL] * This was a more sturdy stand than the usual 7' entry level stands [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Umb-Soft-43-W-Premium-Umbrella-Softbox/dp/B005ODKQC0/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I1YTV50JAQ2VRS"]Amazon.com: Fotodiox Umb-Soft-43-W Fotodiox Premium Grade Studio Umbrella Softbox - 43-Inch Shoot Through Translucent White - White: Camera & Photo[/URL] * Different than the usual umbrellas, acts similar to a softbox as well. For $16, what the hell :) Also picked up a Cowboy Studios hot shoe adapter / umbrella holder for the top of the stand. Not a bad setup for $67. He also had a nice little flash to play with, this one had a sync cord socket I don't have on my SB-700... Not sure how this compares to the Yongnuo flashes I always read about. Seems like a decent flash for $43. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-TT560-Speedlite-Digital-Cameras/dp/B004LEAYXY/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=NAJIWPGSAN0L&coliid=I1VRP5V181IH7N"]Amazon.com: Neewer TT560 Flash Speedlite For Canon/Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo[/URL] Now for some fun... :cool: [/QUOTE]
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