Advice on lighting kit

[GaryFife]

Okay I have studied all the post's on setups but still need direct yes no or this.

I have a budget of £600 - £650.00 for lighting for home studio kit.

I will be buying an Hilite £279.00
I like the idea of the Hilite as it gives me more room in the house to play with if capturing hikey. Can also be used with other backgrounds.

Leaves around £350 to play with. I know I really need a 3 light kit and I have narrowed it down to three choices:

Ebay 900w 3 light kit with everything included £280. Main problem with these are only 75w modelling lamp, is this really a problem with hi key?

Lencarta Smartflash £450 slightly over my budget :shake:

Elemental Genisis £470 over budget again. :shrug:

So real question is with Hilite do I really really need 3 light kit?
Next Question is if so, would I get away with the Ebay ones ?

Needing a push either way.

 

[EYE_ON_ME]

If I was you just try and save the exrta £100 as I have the lencarta Smartflash and it's good, no point buying rubbish from ebay.

 

[GaryFife]

But is it rubbish?

I have bought plenty stuff from Ebay and its been the same quality as branded products. Is there anyone here that can say it is rubbish.

 

[Rough Edges]

The thing with the ebay lights is light modifyers, you will be limited.. the lencarta system uses Bowens S-fit so you can get various attachments almost anywhere.. I would have thought you could get away without a third light until later.. easy enough to buy seperately..
With the ebay lights, there will be a time to upgrade and there will be money lost...

I think the lastolite will be better with a third light, I jut don't know if it is a necessity...