Lighting

Hi guys, just would appreciate some input . I already have the Nikon 700 flash ,but debating on whether I should get another one or a small studio kit ?

Need to know what it is you're going to light.

I would like to do some portrait work in my basement and off sites if needed.

I'd vote for a small studio kit with a lightbox, and umbrella and a background light. You can always use your SB-700 to help, but you'll be more at ease doing portrait with a larger flash.

What's your budget?

What studio lit kit would you recommend? I see that Henry's has the Bowens 400 2- light kit for 999.99 including umbrellas,stands ?

Around 1500.00

You may consider honing your skills as a portrait photographer using natural light first before you throw down a lot of money on lighting. Natural light is a heck of a lot cheaper and combined with reflectors you can do pretty much do all the same shots, if not more. However, you may run into a little trouble if you're doing a lot of nudes.

I haven't used them but I hear lots of good things about the Alien Bees line of lighting gear.

Paul C. Buff - AlienBees

These are well within your budget and are very highly rated:

Impact Two Monolight Kit (120VAC) VC-500LR2K B&H Photo Video

It's the set that I will eventually buy.

hi guys ,has anyone tried this light set up yet ?