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Jun 13, 2008 05:13 |  #1

I'm in the market for some lights to do product photography. I have a budget of about 500$. I've seen those 2 options. Are they any good? Would you recommend something else?

1/ http://www.profotshop.​ch …fb7f5bcde447dd5​093ed8c113 (external link) with http://www.profotshop.​ch …fb7f5bcde447dd5​093ed8c113 (external link) and a roll of paper

2/ http://www.stevesphoto​shop.co.uk …etop_studio_kit​_80cm.html (external link)

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Jun 13, 2008 08:12 |  #2

After some reflection, I think the second option isn't very good. I should rather build my own lightbox if I need to (there are enough example in the DIY thread).

Regarding the light, would a strobe be better? I've seen that one http://www.profotshop.​ch …8promotion%29-e20801.html (external link) It seems good. If only it wasn't that much above my budget (for those who wonder, 1CHF = 1$ - almost)


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Jun 13, 2008 10:45 |  #3

Go with the D-Lite kit, if you can at all stretch the budget. You will not regret it, and you'll spend the money only once!


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