need an opinion on a lighting deal -- Flash and Studio Lighting in photography-on-the.net forums

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May 20, 2008 00:33 | #1

Hopefully this is the right forum.... does anyone know if this craigslist deal is decent for a newbie wanting a light kit?

PS300 2 Light 300 w/s Flash Light Kit with Umbrella - $190

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The flash lights give you 300 watt power and 5600k optimal light temperature simulating sunlight in photography. It is suitable for up to a 12'x12' studio

Includes:

(2) 3605 PS-300 Flash Light 150 W/S
(2) 3042 Modeling Lamp for HS,PS Series Flash Light
(2) 3051 Flash Tube for HS,PS Series Flash Light
(2) 3611 Reflector for HS,PS Series
(2) 4057 Mini Light Stand (2'10" to 6'5")
(2) 3023 32" Sliver Photo Umbrella

PS300 3 Light 450 w/s Flash Light Kit with Umbrella - $250

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The flash lights give you 450 watt power and 5600k optimal light temperature simulating sunlight in photography. It is suitable for up to a 15'x15' studio

Includes:

(3) 3605 PS-300 Flash Light 150 W/S
(3) 3042 Modeling Lamp for HS,PS Series Flash Light
(3) 3051 Flash Tube for HS,PS Series Flash Light
(3) 3611 Reflector for HS,PS Series
(2) 4057 Mini Light Stand (2'10" to 6'5")
(1) 4060 Back Light Stand
(2) 3023 32" Sliver Photo Umbrella
(1) 3615N Snoot for HS,PS Series Light
(1) 3333 Honeycomb for Britek HS,PS Series Light
(1) 3627K Barndoor for HS,PS Series
(1) Carrying Bag for Fluorescent Light PE9040
(1) Carrying Bag for 4064 and 4057

5D + Canon Grip: 40D + Canon Grip: 28-135 3.5 -5.6 USM / IS: Canon 24-105 f4 : Sigma 17-70 2.8: Canon 50mm 1.8: Canon 70-200 2.8 USM / IS: 430ex flash and two kit lenses 18-55 and 75-300 carry it all in a Tamrac backpack and handhold the Manfrotto Tripod and head.

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May 20, 2008 02:49 | #2

You get what you pay for. This sounds like a starter kit, i'll get you going and help you realise why people buy strobes that cost ten times more. At $250 you have almost nothing to lose, so long as it actually turns up and works.

The light stands are too small. The umbrellas are smaller than would be ideal. 150w/s per light will do.

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