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There goes your 100-400 Peter.......

Marlfox wrote in post #13520333
250 is a tight budget, but this is in the ballpark.

I'd go:

2x light stand http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1323471​717&sr=8-8
2x YN560 (they've just released a new version, couldn't see any links for it. Has a screen) http://www.ebay.com …m45fe4703a7#ht_​4198wt_854

Then for triggers, youre looking at something like cactus 5 or the yongnuo ones. Or cowboy studio.

That setup isn't limited to your home studio then, fully portable. For studio you'd obviously want backdrops etc as well.

This is basically my set up. The yn560 are awesome flashes and Peter in your theater room will be perfect because you have depth in that room. Which in reality you don't really need having the correct lenses but for a person like me who have no distance or depth I have to use my 18-55mm most of the time. And usually my focal length is inthe mid 20s. This is why I want that 24-70 so bad. Perfect to work in my conditions and also the fact that it's an L lens. Super sharp, for now I do the best I can with what I got.

Marlfox recommendations are perfect also try to invest in 1or2 5-1 reflectors. They do come in handy to fill them lil annoying shadows.

Hey Marlfox
When you say new version is it because the new ones have the metal hot shoe. Those are the ones I have. I know older versions have plastic hot shoe. I read sonething about this a while back.

Two from me.

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It also has an LCD display on the back of it:
https://photography-on-the.net …t=1121813&highl​ight=Yn560

Looks like the new price is double the old one though. It only came out a few weeks ago.

Marlfox wrote in post #13520572
It also has an LCD display on the back of it:
https://photography-on-the.net …t=1121813&highl​ight=Yn560

Looks like the new price is double the old one though. It only came out a few weeks ago.

Oh ok then no this is a way newer then mine then, I got the led back with the metal hot shoe
This one looks nice!

Nice job Caleb love the pup one.

Marlfox wrote in post #13520333
250 is a tight budget, but this is in the ballpark.

I'd go:

2x light stand http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1323471​717&sr=8-8
2x YN560 (they've just released a new version, couldn't see any links for it. Has a screen) http://www.ebay.com …m45fe4703a7#ht_​4198wt_854

Then for triggers, youre looking at something like cactus 5 or the yongnuo ones. Or cowboy studio.

That setup isn't limited to your home studio then, fully portable. For studio you'd obviously want backdrops etc as well.

Thanks I appreciate it. I will look into those tonight.

T2i4me wrote in post #13520452
There goes your 100-400 Peter.......

, I still wanting to get that lens....man.

Marlfox wrote in post #13520572
It also has an LCD display on the back of it:
https://photography-on-the.net …t=1121813&highl​ight=Yn560

Looks like the new price is double the old one though. It only came out a few weeks ago.

Wow that one looks like my canon 430ex II wow....they look really nice.
when you 2x do you mean I need atleast 2 of those speedlite? I already have one (430ex II).

In theory, if you have a 430 already, you're good to go. One strobe gives great results when done right. You can just get a long ettl cable or wireless transmitters and you're set. Having two strobes is just personal preference as it allows you more creative control.

In theory, all you need is the $40 light stand, triggers and a background and you have a great starting kit

And those yongnuo ones are basically the 430 without the ettl...just $80 instead of $250.

Marlfox wrote in post #13520953
In theory, if you have a 430 already, you're good to go. One strobe gives great results when done right. You can just get a long ettl cable or wireless transmitters and you're set. Having two strobes is just personal preference as it allows you more creative control.

In theory, all you need is the $40 light stand, triggers and a background and you have a great starting kit

And those yongnuo ones are basically the 430 without the ettl...just $80 instead of $250.

Thanks.....Marlfox..

My moon shot tonight.....M mode / shutter speed 100/ iso 100/ Av 5.6

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Peter2516 wrote in post #13521091
My moon shot tonight.....M mode / shutter speed 100/ iso 100/ Av 5.6

Amazing detail Peter

Pics look GREAT folks!!!

A little Kemah Boardwalk shooting.

Marlfox wrote in post #13520953
And those yongnuo ones are basically the 430 without the ettl...just $80 instead of $250.

And it's as big as a 580exII just not as powerful.👽

Peter2516 wrote in post #13521091
My moon shot tonight.....M mode / shutter speed 100/ iso 100/ Av 5.6

Greta shot of the moon Peter, what lens and settngs? I've been out Christmas Tree hunting with the family and I looked up at the moon and thought, man I'd like a picture of that.

peter great moon shot!!!

so i had my sons hockey tonight.. my neighbor asked if i could make it... for a photo shoot... his daughter had her bfriend and other couples coming over.. they were going to a semi formal tonight..
and i have never done a indoor shoot like this... low light, 24-105L, flash, in a small room with a mess of people.. wow it was interesting.. i got a mess of pics to edit.....

my first pic shot...
so bad or good?
be honest...my feelings wont get hurt..

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TeleFragger wrote in post #13521436
peter great moon shot!!!

so i had my sons hockey tonight.. my neighbor asked if i could make it... for a photo shoot... his daughter had her bfriend and other couples coming over.. they were going to a semi formal tonight..
and i have never done a indoor shoot like this... low light, 24-105L, flash, in a small room with a mess of people.. wow it was interesting.. i got a mess of pics to edit.....

my first pic shot...
so bad or good?
be honest...my feelings wont get hurt..

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IMG_1615_1024 by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr

I envy this man. Lol

Pic looks good tele WB looks good. Are u setting the WB on the cam to flash or auto? Just curious. Im just trying to get a feel of how you guys set your cams. I would however try to keep them in the center of the shot. But the pic looks good looking fwd to c more.