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*pingflood* · 08-19-2008, 05:59 PM

Well, I have been looking at Strobist type setups for a while when something popped up locally for sale. It was too nice a deal to turn down, $150 total for:

2 160ws monolights
3 umbrellas (40" gold, 40" silver, 32" white with removable back I think)
2 barndoors
1 reflector
1 10x24 softbox
1 grid with gel holder and gels
2 diffusers
1 snoot
radio triggers and transmitter
bunch of sync cords and other misc

So I think I'm all set for basic lighting work. Any suggestions where to start? A friend of mine recommended a single light + umbrella and just work with it to learn the very basics. Going to read the Strobist site as much as I can too.

Are there any books/sites I should pay close attention to to educated myself on basic lighting?

08-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
pingflood Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 362	So I got some lighting gear and don't know what to do with it Well, I have been looking at Strobist type setups for a while when something popped up locally for sale. It was too nice a deal to turn down, $150 total for: 2 160ws monolights 3 umbrellas (40" gold, 40" silver, 32" white with removable back I think) 2 barndoors 1 reflector 1 10x24 softbox 1 grid with gel holder and gels 2 diffusers 1 snoot radio triggers and transmitter bunch of sync cords and other misc So I think I'm all set for basic lighting work. Any suggestions where to start? A friend of mine recommended a single light + umbrella and just work with it to learn the very basics. Going to read the Strobist site as much as I can too. Are there any books/sites I should pay close attention to to educated myself on basic lighting?