setting up studio equip needed?

marcus27

i'm setting up a studio for model shoots and I’m just wondering what sort of flash strobe and lighting equipment would I need.
If you could link to some site that sells kits that would be great
thanx

Borderfox

How big is the studio? for most work I use Elinchrom D-Lite 4's and these work really well and have a quick recycle and digital controls to go up and down in power.
They are the second set
http://www.connscameras.com/flat_areaEQLproductsAMPCategoryIDEQL7783_entry.html

thefizz

I also use Elinchrome lights (400BX & 600RX heads) and find them great. www.barkerphotographic.ie have the full range but I know Gunns can also get them.

Peter

quilmore

Borderfox wrote: »

How big is the studio? for most work I use Elinchrom D-Lite 4's and these work really well and have a quick recycle and digital controls to go up and down in power.
They are the second set
http://www.connscameras.com/flat_areaEQLproductsAMPCategoryIDEQL7783_entry.html

would you please be able to compare that one with this one? http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190234442669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
it costs a fraction and it looks the part, it temptes me

sunny2004

quilmore wrote: »

would you please be able to compare that one with this one? http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190234442669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
it costs a fraction and it looks the part, it temptes me

Cant comment on the item but can on the seller.
The seller in question is excellent and the postal time is fast.

Keep in mind its 47 sterling postage. and this seller wont negotiate !

Fajitas!

Well, lights are only the start of it all, you've got to consider how you're going to use the light!

Do you've any examples of the lighting you want to get?

quilmore

Fajitas! wrote: »

Well, lights are only the start of it all, you've got to consider how you're going to use the light!

Do you've any examples of the lighting you want to get?

you remind me to my wife...
probably you're right
that's why I'd go for something cheap

Paulw

quilmore wrote: »

you remind me to my wife...
probably you're right
that's why I'd go for something cheap

I hope your wife is better looking.

Al is right though. Better to know what you'll be doing with the lights, how you'll use them, position them, what subjects you'll photograph, what backgrounds etc.

Cheap can be a very good way to start and try things out.

ThOnda

Paulw wrote: »

Cheap can be a very good way to start and try things out.

I hope you are not talking about wives now...

Paulw

Oh, please don't get me started. LOL.

I've never had a wife - never made that mistake.

Fajitas!

Jesus, even I hope your wife is better looking

Well, what I mean by how you're going to use the light, I mean, check out different studio photos you like - Is it soft or hard light you want to go for? Will umbrellas or a softbox work better for you? Snoots or normal heads?

As I said, post some examples here and I'll let you know!

quilmore

Fajitas! wrote: »

Jesus, even I hope your wife is better looking

Well, what I mean by how you're going to use the light, I mean, check out different studio photos you like - Is it soft or hard light you want to go for? Will umbrellas or a softbox work better for you? Snoots or normal heads?

As I said, post some examples here and I'll let you know!

TBH I've had one (yes, 1) photoshoot in studio so far
2 lights at the sides with some metal "shades" and one more with a softbox on the front
I did like the results
I have to shoot some tango dancers at their place in a couple of months at a tango event and a friend said to have studio lights as fill light will make the room much more alive than what I can get off my speedlight(s)
also, I was counting on setting a corner in that dancing room with some background to take tango posing pictures (I don't like the posing part of it but that's what they want)

in short, I wish I had the knowledge and/or experience to answer you

marcus27

That ebay kit looks good.
I’m going to be shooting models on various backdrops, would that kit be suitable for such shoots.

RCNPhotos

Not trying to sound like a d**k here or anything, but I'm wondering if you're opening up your own studio why would you be askign about the quality of lights etc? Surely you have experience in studio and know what you've used before, what works, what doesn't. Again I'm not looking to rain on your parade by the way.

Borderfox

Couldnt resist
"Again I'm not looking to rain on your parade by the way"

Paulw

Enough of the rain, it's depressing already !!!!

It's supposed to be summer. :eek:

quilmore

aha! that's my point
I'm not trying to set up a studio
just trying to gain experience on lighting equipment
my family will be my models from now on
the only for real (real but not that much "on the money") will be on that tango meeting I was talking about, still I'll take it as a learning exercise

what other way I'll have to KNOW what I need? shaddowing a pro or paying to rent a studio for the sake of learning?

RCNPhotos wrote: »

Not trying to sound like a d**k here or anything, but I'm wondering if you're opening up your own studio why would you be askign about the quality of lights etc? Surely you have experience in studio and know what you've used before, what works, what doesn't. Again I'm not looking to rain on your parade by the way.

sunny2004

RCNPhotos wrote: »

Not trying to sound like a d**k here or anything, but I'm wondering if you're opening up your own studio why would you be askign about the quality of lights etc? Surely you have experience in studio and know what you've used before, what works, what doesn't. Again I'm not looking to rain on your parade by the way.

I think you might be mixing up a "studio" with a Business !

*Edit,
I "quoted" from page one, just realised the OP posted above..

RCNPhotos

quilmore wrote: »

aha! that's my point
I'm not trying to set up a studio
just trying to gain experience on lighting equipment
my family will be my models from now on
the only for real (real but not that much "on the money") will be on that tango meeting I was talking about, still I'll take it as a learning exercise

what other way I'll have to KNOW what I need? shaddowing a pro or paying to rent a studio for the sake of learning?

So you're not trying to set up a studio even though in your very first post you say

"i'm setting up a studio for model shoots and I’m just wondering what sort of flash strobe and lighting equipment would I need".

Confusing.

Also I don't know if you're being sarcastic about shadowing a pro/renting a studio but yeah, that would be a good idea.

Fajitas!

Er, not really RCN, anyone can set up a studio, and anyone can be 'your model' - It dosn't mean you're going into business, nor going to be making profit out of it.

I know at least 7 or 8 people with a studio set up in their house, purely because they like shooting studio shots!

Paulw

It never hurts to rent out a studio for an hour or two, just to get the feel of studio lights and shooting under them.

At least then you'll have a better idea of what you want, and can budget for that.

It might save you hassle and money in the long run.

quilmore

It wasn't me!
that was Marcus27

RCNPhotos wrote: »

So you're not trying to set up a studio even though in your very first post you say

"i'm setting up a studio for model shoots and I’m just wondering what sort of flash strobe and lighting equipment would I need".

Confusing.

Also I don't know if you're being sarcastic about shadowing a pro/renting a studio but yeah, that would be a good idea.

Borderfox

Where are you based Quilmore, I have some freetime during the week and I have enough gear to show you some studio setups (not saying I am a master ) All my gear is portable so I could be persuaded to give you some tips if you want..

quilmore

Borderfox wrote: »

Where are you based Quilmore, I have some freetime during the week and I have enough gear to show you some studio setups (not saying I am a master ) All my gear is portable so I could be persuaded to give you some tips if you want..

PM sent, thanks

marcus27

has anyone ever use this site www.backdropsource.co.uk
was looking at some of there kits and seems a good price to start out

would i be better off with a strobe kit or a continuous

this is the strobe kit i was looking at
http://www.backdropsource.co.uk/Productinfo.asp?id=1152&pname=1000-watts-professional-strobe-light-kit

RCNPhotos

So it was, my bad! *skulks away*

Placebo

quilmore wrote: »

would you please be able to compare that one with this one? http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190234442669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
it costs a fraction and it looks the part, it temptes me

so would that be any good for decent shoots? obviously not pro.
hobby wise. id love to do it

IloveAchill

hi guys,

Just wanted to pick up this thread again. I am going to be doing some studio work soon, and for the moment, I really can't afford to spend 700 or so euro on equipment.

I was interested in what people thought about the ebay option. I never bought anything on ebay, so I am a bit hesitant. This is a cheap option, and has all I need to get started

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200261183878&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=190234442669&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%252BIA%26itu%3DIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D42

Anyway - the room is quite dark, and will be shot in the evening. The models are modeling lingerie - so I am looking for a soft flattering tones.

Any ideas? I would be interested in hearing how the initial poster of the thread got on with his purchase.

thanks!