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Mar 03, 2007 13:11 | #1

I don't know if anyone can advise, but I'm looking to set up a small studio mainly to take portraits of friends and their partners. I'm looking for a reasonable starter flash system and currently have a choice of three; two used and one new. The choices are:

Elinchrom 500 3 head system with stands and a few bits & pieces (£650)
Elinchrom D-lite4 kit (£550 new Warehouse Express).
Multiblitz MiniLite 200 3 head system (£450)

The Elinchrom 500 is probably more than I really want to spend, but I will if it makes sense.

Help? Please?

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Mar 16, 2007 03:51 | #2

Keen to see a response from this one too!!

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Mar 16, 2007 07:50 | #3

geofftelforduk wrote in post #2879756

Keen to see a response from this one too!!

I've gone for the Elinchrom FX400 kit. £640 delivered. Arrived this morning

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Mar 16, 2007 08:04 | #4

Very good choice. I have the D-Lite4 kit, and the FX is probably worth the extra $$

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Mar 16, 2007 08:14 | #5

Phideaux wrote in post #2880367

I've gone for the Elinchrom FX400 kit. £640 delivered. Arrived this morning

Excellent! Remember to post some results when you get a chance!! What size is the area you are using this in??

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Mar 16, 2007 08:53 | #6

I have the D-Lite2 kit - got it last week. This is my first try with studio lighting and I am very impressed. It is easy to set up and very easy to use. I was worried about the lower power on the D-Lite2, but no issues so far.

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Mar 16, 2007 18:25 | #7

akiwi wrote in post #2880411

Very good choice. I have the D-Lite4 kit, and the FX is probably worth the extra $$

Whaty makes you say that? I'm also looking at a kit just now and it's a tough choice!

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