Any suggestions on Studio photography lighting, that is inexpensive and that is a decent set.?

Question

Will be using a Nikon D70s, so compatiability with that camera..is necessary. Thanks.

Answer 1

A popular choice for studio lighting is Alien Bees. You want to get the B800's rather than the B400's (it's better to have more lighting than you need than to not have enough). You can always start off with just one light if budget is an issue. Many photographers take great pictures using just one light. You can always add extra lights later as your budget allows.

If your camera has a PC sync outlet, then you can just plug your lights into your camera. Otherwise, you would need to purchase an adapter that fits into your camera's hotshoe.

Whatever brand you do decide to get, make sure you get strobes (they are also called monolights). You don't want to get continous lighting. There is a reason why continuous lighting is cheap. They use a lot of power and they get really, really hot. Continuous light works well for product photos, but they are horrible for taking portraits of people. You don't want your subject sitting under hot lights for an hour or more.

Answer 2

Check out this site. They have everything under the sun.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FyS2zX6xgS!-1829414618?O=mainbanner&A=FetchChildren&Q=&ci=1161

Or... Get a Nikon SB-800 speedlight, put it on a tripod or other stand, and use your on-camera flash to trigger it. If you are feeling fluch, get two.

Answer 3

Try PartsExpress.com. It is not that expensive considering
the trade-off of a quality picture used for commecial use.
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