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Hi there,
I am seriously considering getting some portable studio lighting. I have two flashes - a 580EXII and a Metz Mecablitz 45 CL4. I find that no matter how much I prep for my shots, my flash is either too strong or not enough. Basically the rooms are usually too dark. I recently did a wedding and while I ended up with some good shots, my ratio of good to bad was 1:8 (1 good for every 8 shots), Now I realize that shooting wedding is a whole other game so I want to do more studio work - meaning homes, offices, off-site, etc.
What would you guys recommend in the <$1,000 range? I was looking at Bowens Gemini 200/250/400 series. Looking at used even. Thoughts anyone? Thank you.
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Portable studio lighting
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Posted 26 November 2010 - 01:57 AM
Pierre (aka Sierra) Toronto, Canada
Current kit: Canon EOS 5D Mk II; Canon EOS 7D; BG-E6; Canon 50 F1.4; Canon L 16-35 F2.8; Canon L 70-200 F2.8; Canon L 24-70 F2.8; Canon Speedlite 580 EXII, and more stuff.
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Current kit: Canon EOS 5D Mk II; Canon EOS 7D; BG-E6; Canon 50 F1.4; Canon L 16-35 F2.8; Canon L 70-200 F2.8; Canon L 24-70 F2.8; Canon Speedlite 580 EXII, and more stuff.
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Posted 05 December 2010 - 01:36 PM
Wow! not a lot of activity here. Was hoping for some suggestions.
Pierre (aka Sierra) Toronto, Canada
Current kit: Canon EOS 5D Mk II; Canon EOS 7D; BG-E6; Canon 50 F1.4; Canon L 16-35 F2.8; Canon L 70-200 F2.8; Canon L 24-70 F2.8; Canon Speedlite 580 EXII, and more stuff.
My link
Current kit: Canon EOS 5D Mk II; Canon EOS 7D; BG-E6; Canon 50 F1.4; Canon L 16-35 F2.8; Canon L 70-200 F2.8; Canon L 24-70 F2.8; Canon Speedlite 580 EXII, and more stuff.
My link
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Posted 05 December 2010 - 10:43 PM
Sorry that folks haven't chimed in to answer you question. I'm personally a filmmaker and am not familiar with the technical side of photography flashes and studio set ups. Maybe you could ask Mitch to post a link to your question on his Twitter?
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Posted 08 December 2010 - 12:30 AM
why not learn to use your canon speedlights in manual and remotely? I use a few 580's and some 430's with lastolite ezyboxes and umbrellas and they are great. Fast to put up, fast to use and fast to put down. Granted you not shooting at ISO100 at f11 but I usually manage ISO400 at f4 which is ample for what you need.
I shot an entire board of directors headshots in the summer, I was given 10 minutes, I was done in 7.
Cheers
G
I shot an entire board of directors headshots in the summer, I was given 10 minutes, I was done in 7.
Cheers
G
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Weddings, portraits, events and commercial.
Wolverhampton UK
Weddings, portraits, events and commercial.
Wolverhampton UK
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Posted 04 December 2011 - 05:08 PM
I would suggest you check out the alien bees. Or any of the strobes from Paul Buff. I have some white lightning flash units and I LOVE them! best investment I have ever made !!
http://www.paulcbuff.com/
http://www.paulcbuff.com/
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