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euro
29th of July 2005 (Fri), 16:22
Hi, this is my first post. Please bear with me if the question has been asked.

I just started learning studio photography. Can anyone recommend me a good set of studio flashs (primary, fill, strobe etc). I do not need a high end one. But it has to be able to work with my digital rebel. Also, it would be great if anybody can recommend a good online retailer.

Thanks in advance!
MadMesh
29th of July 2005 (Fri), 16:39
I have been looking at Britek brand studio strobes on ebay. Some of the pricing is VERY VERY tempting. I know its one of thoes cheaper brands and some of the other forum members might not like em at all. But i think im going to be purchasing thoes and giving them a shot. You can pick up COMPLETE studio kits from 300-700 bucks.

Here are a few links to what I was lookin to buy.

(3) Light Duty / With Wireless IR Transmitter $299
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-studio-strobe-flash-2-softbox-3-backdrops-IR-wireless_W0QQitemZ7532554840QQcategoryZ30087QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

Three total of 1200 watt seconds
http://cgi.ebay.com/1200W-S-THREE-STUDIO-STROBE-LIGHTS-2-Soft-Boxes-NEW_W0QQitemZ3877576725QQcategoryZ30087QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is what I was looking to buy for a starter KIT.
http://cgi.ebay.com/360WS-3-Strobe-Flash-Pro-Lighting-Studio-Kit-All-NEW-NR_W0QQitemZ7534416727QQcategoryZ30087QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

Soo many differnt kits on ebay, just search for Studio Strobe, Soft Box, or anything else like that. For the price, and for someone who does NOT shoot for a living, but would like to make a buck or 2 on the side.. I think this is the route i will be taking. Unless someone can give me a damn good reason not to spend my $ on ebay strobes
SkipD
29th of July 2005 (Fri), 17:26
Check out AlienBees.com......
Joe R
29th of July 2005 (Fri), 18:10
Alien Bees are really great bang for the buck. Nice range of affordable accessories & light modifiers, and great customer service, too. Highly recommended.