One Flash

Hello guys, I have a pressy simple question (for you anyways) I really don't know if this is a way to learn or not but here it goes:

I have a single flash yn 468 I hardly ever use it, maybe just a little for indoor family events bounced.

I am planning to buy an AB400 but really want to learn first to control the light indoors as well as indoors.

with my flash, I would like to learn a bit before buying the alienbees.

here is what I would use for shots

50d
17-50 sigma 2.8 OS
70-200 sigma 2.8 OS
yongnuo 468 flash

I need triggers, stands etc. What to get? I really don't want to spend money (the less the better) something that could last at least for the learning period or maybe a bit more that I can use once I decide to get the AB.

mainly will be used for simple portraits, a single model to start. I have several ladies and children already in line to do this. The reason I want only one light sourse to start with, is to push me to be creative, might expand in the future.

any suggestions will really help since I have no idea where to start, I really don't want to get something that I will regret. keep it cheap guys basic, background is not needed at the time so I want to get the whole setup for the light source at the time for indoors and outdoors

If you just wanting to try out OCF:

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com/c/produc...djust​able.html

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com/c/produc...ite_S​atin.html

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com/c/produc...ght_S​tand.html

about $100 and you can use it all for a long long time.


Edit-I know nothing about those triggers....highly suggest these
http://www.ebay.com/it​m/Yongnuo-2-4G...item256c625a83

that is just perfect Craig, Thanks for the fast reply, you hit it right on the mail since I was not looking to put a lot of money into it 100 would e perfect

another question see if anyonecan help, im getting ready to order the triggers are the Yongnuo RF-603 better? because they are basically the same price, if they are better might as well get those

get more bang for your buck http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …20_Twin_Umbrell​a_Kit.html

i'd get the 603's since you can use either as a trans or a rec

Yes, get the RF-603's
Nice price ang they are reliable.

Sure, grab the 603's if you would rather have them.

questionmarc....I prefer a larger convertible umbrella that can either be a shoot through or bounce with the removable cover and heavier stand. But yeah, that would be a good kit to start with.

cbknight wrote in post #13963869
Sure, grab the 603's if you would rather have them.

questionmarc....I prefer a larger convertible umbrella that can either be a shoot through or bounce with the removable cover and heavier stand. But yeah, that would be a good kit to start with.

oh yea most definitely - i dont use mine - they are actually 36" umbrellas - but the 2 lightstands a bag and 2 brackets is a pretty good deal even though he only wants one flash he might get another down the road or he can use one to hold a reflector etcetc

I recently got this setup. The stand seems pretty strong and extends to 10' and the umbrella is 45" convertable. About $46 for the kit, and I also got a 5 in 1 reflector kit for $10 to help until I get a second flash.

http://www.amazon.com …ef=oh_o01_s00_i​00_details

http://www.amazon.com …ef=oh_o01_s01_i​00_details

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Convertible_Umb​rella.html

Don't forget this kit.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Flash_Umbrella_​Mount.html

Another 1+ for the rf602s or 603's. If you want portability, pick up a couple of YN560s.

I'm also looking at Abees and Elins but I have a similar system as described above and now a have a quick grab-n-go "strobist" system that I'll never get rid of, even after I get a full Bee/elin system.

Allen

Wow thanks guys, I might pick something up that has two umbrellas might get another flash down the road, you guys rock. Im going to start looking at the kits when I get home like in 30 mins and decide

interfit is a bit cheaper since it comes with a case =D

i still have one of the lightstand + bracket combo - super lightweight and can hold a decent amount of weight - a little shaky with my einstein and 22inch bd but nothing a few sandbags cant fix.

I did notice that some of the kits have smaller umbrellas, with my flash would a 45 be ok?