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Hi,

I was originally just looking for a nice backdrop to take some maternity shots and then baby shots once little one is born. Then i saw some of these kits on ebay and not sure whetehr I should go the full hog and get a backdrop stand and some basic lights.

Has anyone used anything like this? Or have any better suggestions for the money?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Photograp...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item27bad5e5ab

Thanks,

James.
 
ChrisAshkettle said:
Its one of the cheapest kits i've seen. I'd probably go for the kit without the constant lighting though at around £70 and get some flash units/off camera flash guns for illumination.
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Is that because the lighting quality is rubbish? Do you know where you can getthe stands a nd backdrop for £70 I can't find them with black and white backdrops.

Many thanks
 
To be honest i don't really know but just from my limited knowledge i'd prefer to use flash rather than constant lights, i doubt they would be great or have enough power for that price but am happy to be corrected.

If you look in the sellers other items he lists a kit with just the stands and backgrounds minus lights.
 
Frankly, the lights are totally useless - but the rest of the kit seems to me to be good value
 
One of these pop-up backgrounds might be worth a look - then a bounced flash or just window light would be a good start.. A cheap stand and umbrella would be even better, though I am spending more and more of your money..

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-lastolite-180x150cm-collapsible-freestyle/p1008989

An even cheaper alternative would be a pole, an ironed sheet and a few clips, with any spare cash put towards a flash ?
 
Some good suggestions there thanks guys. Ideally I want a black and white background.
 
Depends on how much space you have available... try warehouse express, some small and very large b/g there. Photodeals too for one with a train.

The lights on that will be pants, better off with flash.
 
What is a train? Those collapsible ones on photodeals look good. Think I want 3mx2m
 
If its any help I got a flash kit from one of these ebay traders, its very good to start out with. I also got a large 3m back drop and white train. I have since got a lastolite pro reversable black and white pop-up backdrop which is very good. The flash units are ok, I have 3 180s. however I am now looking at getting 1 larger 300. You dont need loads of lights. more lights = more complicated. I have used 1 light with softbox and got great results.
 
chem said:
If its any help I got a flash kit from one of these ebay traders, its very good to start out with. I also got a large 3m back drop and white train. I have since got a lastolite pro reversable black and white pop-up backdrop which is very good. The flash units are ok, I have 3 180s. however I am now looking at getting 1 larger 300. You dont need loads of lights. more lights = more complicated. I have used 1 light with softbox and got great results.
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Thanks I like those lastolite backdrops look similar to photodeals ones.
 
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