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Studio Flash Kit decision.

  • 01-03-2011 7:23pm
    #1
    tommyh1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭


    Hi
    Thinking of investing in an entry flash kit. Unfortunately Elichrom, Bowens and the like are way out of budget for a while, after splashing out on a 7D. However i have had a look at these two below, which seem to be fairing out ok in the reviews when comparing bang for your buck!!
    Any ideas?


    http://www.prolinestudio.co.uk/kit/show/3

    http://www.interfitphotographic.com/Lighitng/Lighting%20index.htm

    I full appreciate these are chinese build etc but just to start off somewhere!!


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  • #2
    DK32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭DK32


    I have the interfit home studio kit. Came with twin lights, stands, softbox and umbrella. Great kit for a home studio and it won't break the bank. Was about £230 inc delivery from warehouse express


  • #3
    unreggd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭unreggd


    eBay do good starter kits, based in the UK

    Have you done much studio work with a flashgun + reflectors?

    Definitely something worth getting the hang of before goin on to a full kit


  • #4
    ValueInIreland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭ValueInIreland


    tommyh1977 wrote: »
    Hi
    Thinking of investing in an entry flash kit. Unfortunately Elichrom, Bowens and the like are way out of budget for a while, after splashing out on a 7D. However i have had a look at these two below, which seem to be fairing out ok in the reviews when comparing bang for your buck!!
    Any ideas?


    http://www.prolinestudio.co.uk/kit/show/3

    http://www.interfitphotographic.com/Lighitng/Lighting%20index.htm

    I full appreciate these are chinese build etc but just to start off somewhere!!

    You can get into the Elinchrom system with a D-Lite 2/4 Umbrella kit for about €550 and relax in the knowledge that you have quality kit and can grow into the system (like buying a Canon body instead of a Sigma).


  • #5
    ditpaintball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭ditpaintball


    I have the elinchrom D4 kit and it is fantastic. I use it on a lot of my shoots ( www.richie.ie )

    You are better off to try and save for the better kit. It will be worth it in the long wrong.


  • #6
    A.Partridge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 680 ✭✭✭A.Partridge


    The Lencarta Safari lights seem to be getting good reviews. Portable flash which take Bowens S-Bayonet accessories.

    You have to factor in the cost of the battery pack with a flashhead but you can use them indoors or out and you can get over 1,000 flashes at full power from a battery.

    Here's a link:

    http://www.lencarta.com/lighting-store/safari-portable-flash


    Just google them.

    They are fairly reasonably priced too.


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  • #7
    tommyh1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭tommyh1977


    Hi Guys
    After talking to Paddy Barker in Cork i have ordered a set of 200Watt Interfits for about 350 euro so not bad, the Elinchroms were going to set me back 595 euro so had to run with the cheaper option as i dont see myself having a lot of use for them for a while at least. Hopefully they will get me up and going until i find i need the Elinchroms, then it will be eBay or Donedeal for the Interfits. Thanks for your help guys!!


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