Do you use studio lights?
Do you use studio lights? If so, what brand and what are your thoughts on
them?
I have a couple of Excalibur SP-3200's - They seem to be fairly consistemt
and I like the adjustable light output from 1/16th to Full power. I have two
softboxes, one made specifically for the Excalibur series and it originally
came with metal poles but I wasn't happy with them so I bought some
fiberglass pole stock and made my own. I also bought a 24x36 softbox from
APV at Photo West a year and a half ago. I hate assembling them. A real
pain.
I have found that I could use a shot light stand. I'd like to mount one of
the lights right off the floor pointing up at the backdrop.. Both my stands
are the really big ones that extend at least 10' or more. Problem for me is
it's hard to lug all this stuff around because the stands are so long.
Thanks,
Bill
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monolights to cabled set-ups because, well, there are fewer cables!
I use a Photoflex Transpack for stands. I carry 5-6, a couple of arms for light
reflectors, reflectors, a softbox, a few umbrellas, and more in the one bag and
the lights in a hardshell case with cut out foam liner.
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I came across your website a few months ago when I was studying studio lighting
for portraits. I even printed out most of your info to study. Hope you don't
mind.
Thanks for a very informative site.
OT: I think the Internet will redefine how we teach kids at school. Why even
go to school? I've learned more in the past few years online than I ever
learned at school.
You can find info on almost any subject.
I love it!
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have their own custom Halliburton case:) Best features: Really good
consistency, very wide power range, remote control.
Cheap tripods with all the legs retracted can make an ok backlight
stand in a pinch. Regular backlight stands are easier.
A hard-shell golf bag will transport all your stands with ease, and
unlike a light stand case can be checked as regular (no extra charge)
luggage on many if not most airlines.
Lisa
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I sometimes mount a background light on a small tripod, one
that I bought for macrophotography. I use a Velbon Mini-F, which
is only a few inches above the floor when its legs are splayed.
You can see it in use as a light stand at
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About 3/4 of the way down the page, it's being used with an
umbrella to light a macro shot, but it can work without the
umbrella, too. And it'll hold a monolight if needed.
Of course, any camera/lighting store will sell you a purpose-built
background light stand that's short.
My main light stands are 8' high, and I've never actually used
them at full height. I've extended them to my ceilings just for
kicks, but there's no room for a light to sit on top of them
in my house when they're up that high. I guess I need to get
higher ceilings.
--Rich
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White Lightning. Wouldn't use anything else. Have 4 in the studio and 2 on
standby.
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