Studio Lighting Advice Needed

[fatbloke]

I would like to set up a small studio so I can practise portraits and lightling techniques at home. However being new to photography I don't know where to start. To hinder things I am also working to a tight budget so can anyone recommend any kit that may be suitable.

Like I say I'm a complete novice as need as much help as possible.

 

[HoppyUK]

If you're serious, start as you mean to go on with some decent quality entry-level studio heads. Lencarta, or the Elinchrom D-Lites are very good from £125.

To keep the budget down, get one head with stand, a couple of brollies and a reflector. It's all you need for basic stuff (or even quite advanced work) and great for learning.

Build from there

 

[fatbloke]

So you wouldn't recommend the starter kits such as those on Ebay?

Example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180820535035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Garry Edwards]

So you wouldn't recommend the starter kits such as those on Ebay?

Example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180820535035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

If you search, you will find a lot of threads about them.
To be fair, there are some people who say that they are happy with them, most though, including myself, strongly advise that you give them a wide berth.