Another "idiot" asking for lighting help :)

[am_pitbull_terrier]

This is what I'm looking at, do you think it's an okay set or will I not be happy with it. It is a Smith-Victor set 375.00 US on ebay
THIS KIT INCLUDES:

3 FLASHLITE 110i MONOLIGHTS
3 SYNCH CORDS
3 60 WATT QUARTZ MODELING LAMPS
3 RAVEN RS8 8 ft. BLACK ALUMINUM LIGHT STANDS
1 110i BARN DOORS
2 33 in. BLACK-BACKED WHITE UMBRELLAS
1 IMAGING WITH LIGHT GUIDE
110i MONOLIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

100-watt/second variable power

with 60-watt quartz halogen modeling lamp.

Output: 100 WS, 100 Joules

Guide # with ASA 100: 105

Power range: Full or ½ power

Triggering: Slave, Pc Connection, or Test Button

Flash Duration 1/600 – 1/1000 second at full power

Recycle time: 2-4 seconds

Beam Spread 60 degrees

Color Temp. Approximately 5600 degrees K

Modeling Lamp: 60-Watt Quartz Halogen

Power Source: 110 Volt 60Hz

Overload Protection: 120 Volt 3-Amp fuse.

Mount Universal 3/8” to 5/8” with umbrella port

Dimensions: 3 ¾” x 7”

Weight: 12.8 oz

[cmM]

it depends on what you want to use it for.
100w/s is not a lot. It would be great for product shots and maybe some portraits, but I'm not sure if you'd be able to use it for larger subjects, full body shots, etc...
Some of the more experienced lighting gurus might give you a better answer.

[am_pitbull_terrier]

It would be great for product shots and maybe some portraits, but I'm not sure if you'd be able to use it for larger subjects, full body shots, etc...
Some of the more experienced lighting gurus might give you a better answer.

I would be using it for pet portraits, regular portraits & full body shots. If you dont feel this is good enough for my needs, what would you reccomend?

[cmM]

I would be using it for pet portraits, regular portraits & full body shots. If you dont feel this is good enough for my needs, what would you reccomend?
More powerfull strobes. (such as Alienbees ... B800 - 320w/s).
But, as I said, take my words with a grain of salt, I am by no means a lighting expert. I use alienbees for my studio shots.

[scottbergerphoto]

You would be better off with a set of SP Excalibur 3200's (or Alien Bees). You can get them(SP) in sets at B&H with lightstands and umbrellas. I have three of them.
Scott