Spec me: Strobe Lighting Kit

Petelock

Petelock

Petelock

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Hi all,

I picked up a cheap continuous lighting umbrella kit (2 x 85w coil bulbs) a while back off the rain forest, which has been 'okay' for basic needs.

I'm currently using that as background and/or fill lighting and my SB-800 as the main light for portrait work. Obviously, not the greatest and lacking control of shots. My body is a D750, so I'm able to shoot off camrrea (something at least).

I'm no pro and not looking to move to any wedding photography. I'm happy to work with studio portraiture (side line pet/family shot work). To help improve my composition, I want to move to a strobe lighting set up.

Wanting to go entry level, but not Chinese gear (Neewer etc). I have been looking at the following items:


INTERFIT EX400TI 2 HEAD LIGHT KIT (2x 400w heads) around £400
iLux™ Delta II GS400 Twin Head Softbox Kit (2x 400w heads) around £400 if I add the bag

Any suggestions/feedback on the above kits would be most welcome.
 
Strobes or studio lights? Strobe lights are things like the SB900, on camera flashes. I was going to suggest the Strobist of suggestions on those.

You've linked 2 sets of studio lights so as above, I would suggest, Lencarta.

I have a couple of lights from them, 7 or 8 years old now and they are great. The guy in charge really knows his stuff and is full of helpful advice. He won't oversell you either.
 
It is studio lights that I'm after so sorry for the misleading thread title :rolleyes:

I've had a quick look on the Lencarta site and looks pretty solid.

Out of interest what total wattage have you been using? This would be for a small studio for portrait work in the main. I'm wondering if the 400w total will be quite enough or whether 600/800 total would be a better future proof purchase?
 
Petelock said:
It is studio lights that I'm after so sorry for the misleading thread title :rolleyes:

I've had a quick look on the Lencarta site and looks pretty solid.

Out of interest what total wattage have you been using? This would be for a small studio for portrait work in the main. I'm wondering if the 400w total will be quite enough or whether 600/800 total would be a better future proof purchase?
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off the top of my head I can't remember, I do a lot more weddings than studio work and use my strobes for most things.

I would honestly speak to the guy at Lencarta, he will really help you get what you need and get the best for your money. I've never met anyone who knows lighting like he does :)
 
Ordered the 2 200w kit with an upgrade to the softboxes (pro folds instead of the constructed types).

Should arrive on Monday, so I'll feedback when I've put it through it's paces :)
 
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