A second Nissin Di622 or cheap studio light kit?

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Hmmm... I'm trying to decide between getting a second Nissin Di622 to operate remotely from the built in flash of my D80 or investing in one of the cheaper studio flash kits (£198 Interfit kits, for example).

The idea is for me to be able to take shots at home with a backdrop of my family and perhaps some still life too.

With the second Di622 I'd probably make myself a diffuser using a shower curtain etc and make my own stands etc... But, if that does not provide satisfactory results, I'll have spent half my budget if I then decide to go for the studio kit.

Interested in views and opinions...

Thanks in advance!
 
studio flash, I find the Di622 ok on the hotshoe but doesnt trigger properly remotely........
 
The interfit kits are good if you have the room for them, I had one a while back with the earlier EX150 heads and now they come with the triggers etc they are exceptional value.
its the way to go if you can

I have to admit I haven't had any issue's triggering my Di622 remotely either as a slave or using ettl2 wireless with the ST-E2 but haven't tried one with radio triggers.
 
Hmmm... thanks for the replies so far. I think I may need to expand on my original post...

I honed in on the Inter-fit studio flash kits cos it seems to be cheap and highly regarded. However, I have since stumbled upon "continuous" lighting...

I feel as though I need to find out more about the options and pros/cons. Does anyone know of an online resource that explains all the lighting options etc? Or, a good book?

Cheers
 
Please, please please don't even consider continuous lighting for any shots involving people.

Look at the various tutorials in the Lencarta Learning Centre
 
I nearly fell into the continuous lighting trap, it wasnt so bad in the old days when you could vary the output, there was just the heat and colour temp to deal with but these days its very different, the cheap ones sold have no way to vary the amount of light, even the more expensive ones can only vary the light by switching on/off multiple bulbs.

I went the speedlite route myself but then I had mobility and room issues due to my disability, I would suggest your on the right track with the interfit kit, especially as they are even throwing in a free reflector right now
 
For portraits, if you can get to a power point, studio flash wins every time.
 
OK, did it... Ordered from Jessops (thanks for the tip re the current offer!)
I went for the more budget friendly hotshoe adapter in the end. I may upgrade to IR at a later date.
Thanks all!
 
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