mikeweddle22795 Member 181 posts Joined Sep 2011 More info | Jun 28, 2012 23:26 | #1 ok so i do alot of automotive photography (cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc...) all i have right now is a tripod a t1i and a 430ex flash. what would be the cheapest but still decent lighting setup to produce better pictures? like softboxes or other flashes etc..
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MichaelAnthonyPhotography Senior Member  477 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2011 More info | AlienBees are studio lights. You could get a decent studio setup with external power for around 1,000. You will also need triggers. Santa Clarita Wedding Photographers - Michael Anthony Photography
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drvnbysound Goldmember 3,316 posts Likes: 12 Joined Aug 2009 More info | Jun 29, 2012 07:47 | #5 maverick75 wrote in post #14647133  Alien bees mikeweddle22795 wrote in post #14647159 what is that? I use manual exposure settings on the copy machine
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Village_Idiot GREATEST POTN MEMBER EVER  3,695 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Durt Burg, WV More info | Jun 29, 2012 14:40 | #6 maverick75 wrote in post #14647133 Alien bees Adorama Flashpoints. My village called. I was told that they missed me.
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SkipD Cream of the Crop  20,476 posts Likes: 165 Joined Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA More info | Jun 29, 2012 16:56 | #7 Click on this link Skip Douglas
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JLP520 Member  175 posts Joined Mar 2012 Location: Sonoran Desert More info | Jun 29, 2012 19:02 | #9 SkipD wrote in post #14650261 Click on this link to see how the real experts light automobiles in a studio.Badass! Thanks for posting that link. Jeff
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sigmapi Cream of the Crop  11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | Jun 30, 2012 12:01 | #10 mikeweddle22795 wrote in post #14647118 ok so i do alot of automotive photography (cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc...) all i have right now is a tripod a t1i and a 430ex flash. what would be the cheapest but still decent lighting setup to produce better pictures? like softboxes or other flashes etc.. Dont use a soft box. The 430 is fine for cars at dusk / night. Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Aressem Goldmember  More info | Jun 30, 2012 17:29 | #11 sigma pi wrote in post #14652972 Dont use a soft box. The 430 is fine for cars at dusk / night. I'd beg to differ... Have you actually shot a car using bare flash? It's not very appealing. I'd recommend finding somewhere with white ceilings and try bouncing the light off the ceiling the ceiling. Ryan Mackay WEBSITE
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O3DigitalBath Senior Member  486 posts Joined Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida More info | Jul 01, 2012 03:22 | #12 lol I counter your beg to differ and turn it back on you.. Flickr
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BeachcomberJoe Senior Member 466 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jan 2010 Location: Southwest Florida More info | Jul 01, 2012 08:42 | #13 SkipD wrote in post #14650261 Click on this link to see how the real experts light automobiles in a studio.Here in SW Florida I am fortunate to have my friend Steve Thorson's StillMotion Studios  Image hosted by forum (603673) © Beachcomber Joe [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.
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PhotosGuy Cream of the Crop, R.I.P.  More info | Jul 01, 2012 09:35 | #14 mikeweddle22795 wrote in post #14647118 ok so i do alot of automotive photography (cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc...) all i have right now is a tripod a t1i and a 430ex flash. what would be the cheapest but still decent lighting setup to produce better pictures? like softboxes or other flashes etc.. If you don't have a studio with a cove & flats, then this is the cheapest & easiest way to shoot them if you want to make them look good, & not just "Arty": A few Car Lighting Tips - Updated
 Trying to get that effect with a 430ex & softbox would be very difficult. SkipD wrote in post #14650261 Click on this link to see how the real experts light automobiles in a studio. Excellent link! Beachcomber Joe wrote in post #14655867 Here in SW Florida I am fortunate to have my friend Steve Thorson's StillMotion Studios at my disposal. An infinity cove, sail and studio strobes work a bit better than a speedlite. You're a lucky guy! FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
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ultimachi Senior Member  836 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV More info | Aressem wrote in post #14653884 I'd beg to differ... Have you actually shot a car using bare flash? It's not very appealing. I'd recommend finding somewhere with white ceilings and try bouncing the light off the ceiling the ceiling. Um yeah....these were all shot with bare Yongnuo 565EX's. It's been a while since I've shot any cars. I need to get back out there....Some were shot with 2 bare flashes, and some were 3.     *Wedding/Portraits Facebook Page*
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