Lighting Need Help?

Unregistered User · 05-02-2011, 07:23 PM

Hello all:

Im looking for a relatively inexpensive flash lighting system for a portable studio?
Any thoughts?
I thought this might do it? Would this work with the k-x?

Amazon.com: 2 PROFESSIONAL STROBE LIGHTING UMBRELLA KITS FOR PHOTO STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: Camera & Photo
What other things would you all suggest?

Thanks everyone.. .

Jesse

**BigDave** · 05-02-2011, 07:31 PM

The lights are a bit low power except for head shots I would suspect. Bumping them up to 600 to 900 would be a better bet. This is if you keep using them with Umbrellas. Certainly the cost goes up too!

**twilhelm** · 05-02-2011, 07:53 PM

I have to say they seem a bit low on power also. I purchased a 2 head kit a couple of years ago with a GN of 125, the cost was under 400 (it's 399 now) and I don't regret it a bit. I'm glad I didn't go any lower.

Unregistered User · 05-06-2011, 11:39 AM

thanks guys Ill steer clear.. .

geru2000 · 05-06-2011, 01:28 PM

If you're looking for portable lighting take a look at the site Strobist.com. On the bottom of the page is a list of articles and videos about lighting including a list of things you'll need.

They do some amazing stuff.

05-02-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
Unregistered User Guest	Lighting Need Help? Hello all: Im looking for a relatively inexpensive flash lighting system for a portable studio? Any thoughts? I thought this might do it? Would this work with the k-x? Amazon.com: 2 PROFESSIONAL STROBE LIGHTING UMBRELLA KITS FOR PHOTO STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: Camera & Photo What other things would you all suggest? Thanks everyone.. . Jesse

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05-02-2011, 07:31 PM	#2
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	The lights are a bit low power except for head shots I would suspect. Bumping them up to 600 to 900 would be a better bet. This is if you keep using them with Umbrellas. Certainly the cost goes up too!

05-02-2011, 07:53 PM	#3
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I have to say they seem a bit low on power also. I purchased a 2 head kit a couple of years ago with a GN of 125, the cost was under 400 (it's 399 now) and I don't regret it a bit. I'm glad I didn't go any lower.

05-06-2011, 11:39 AM	#4
Unregistered User Guest	thanks guys Ill steer clear.. .

05-06-2011, 01:28 PM	#5
geru2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 267	If you're looking for portable lighting take a look at the site Strobist.com. On the bottom of the page is a list of articles and videos about lighting including a list of things you'll need. They do some amazing stuff.