Have some money to spend on lights?

[.::Joe::.]

ok well i have 300 quid to get me started with stuido lights what would you say would be by best choice?

i only really take photos of friends family babys etc etc

thanks

Joe

 

[mike weeks]

Joe,

whilst 2 lights are a good start, 3 are better - you want to be able to expand your system and therefore attachment fitting is important. To the best of my knowledge the Bowens fit has more 1st and 3rd party accesories available and you want lights that have a good colour balance throughout the power range. I personally use Bowens heads but these are about £300 per head however having looked at a number of the less expensive brands it is Lencarta that meet the fitting/quality requirement. £300 will buy this kit http://www.photomart.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductCatalogue=FLA0013 and the one thing that I would want to add is good light meter such as a Sekonic 308

Mike

 

[.::Joe::.]

thank you for the reply.

i will expand my gear but for the time being just need something todo the job etc.

looks like i have everything thats needed there even down to the triggers.

hopefully in a few weeks i can add a 3rd light and a softbox with grid etc

 

[.::Joe::.]

Sorry to be a pain and post again but i thought i would raise my budjet..

i am now looking at something like this

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-elinchrom-bxri-500-twin-flash-head-kit/p1028344

does anyone have these on here?

 

[mike weeks]

Elinchrom are good make however accesories are not cheap. Personally I would look at an equivalent Bowens package,
Mike

 

[.::Joe::.]

just need something that will last me, will have a nose on the bowens website also when i get some free time today