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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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tsingtao2
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Registered: 2000-10-10 23:08:10
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Date Posted:
9/10/10 1:49pm
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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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and made by the same company, Paul C Buff...
but I have thought about it, and getting a vivitar 285 with a reflective umbrella to start off with. Maybe after Christmas, I will move to a bigger light source. My wife really really REALLY wants the 70-200mm 2.8 IS II lens... *sigh*
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Date Posted:
9/10/10 1:49pm
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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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The 285 is definitely a tried and true workhorse. I would recommend one of the black/white umbrellas that you can shoot through as well as reflect though, my 45" westcott was only like 8 bucks more to get the one with the removable cover vs. white/silver only.
edit- and why not save some cash and get the 70-200 2.8 I instead of the II? or even the one without IS? Or even the 70-200 f4? If you are in a studio using strobes you probably won't be shooting wide open and if you have a tripod/monopod the IS isn't even needed. Just a thought.
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_Kewk_
Title: Sith Lord
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Registered: 2002-12-17 16:11:04
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Date Posted:
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The 70-200 2.8 is such a good lens. That lens is at the top of my list. That and 85 1.8. The bokeh on the 85 1.8 is unmatched by any lens.
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tsingtao2
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Date Posted:
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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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she shoots a TON of low light concert pics for her best friends band, thats why the 2.8.
and I just ordered the wescott convertible umbrella, and will be picking up the 285 Friday.
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Date Posted:
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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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Ah that makes sense then.
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_Kewk_
Title: Sith Lord
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Registered: 2002-12-17 16:11:04
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Date Posted:
9/10/10 1:50pm
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Strobe lighting kits from Ebay?
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tsingtao2 posted:
she shoots a TON of low light concert pics for her best friends band, thats why the 2.8.
and I just ordered the wescott convertible umbrella, and will be picking up the 285 Friday.
Make sure to get a 4-in-1 reflector as well. They are super cheap and really help lighten up shadows.
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