Posts: devolution | Ugly Hedgehog

Thanks to everyone. Lots of good advice! Alot to ponder.

Mar 8, 2015 16:02:21 #

Don Fischer wrote:

I would guess that the reason the constant light's didn't work well is simply because the light's weren't hot enough. An 85w light is not much light to push through an umbrella. My understanding about them is the draw back was they made the model uncomfortable because they were so hot. I'd try a min 750W bulb if I was going that way. I really have little use for studio light's of any kind, I don't often shoot indoors and when I do I use a flash and try to bounce off a ceiling.

Yes, but if you want nice, professional results, don't you need some kind of off the camera lighting?

Mar 8, 2015 14:54:53 #

Thanks to everyone so far.

Mar 8, 2015 12:25:55 #

I know this topic has been visited before, but please indulge me. I'm looking for a decent beginner lighting kit. I know I want flourescent lights. 2 umbrellas or shadow boxes and another on a boom. I've researched Cowboy Studio and Linco. I've got a $400 to $500 budget. Any opinions on these or any other brands would be greatly appreciated

Mar 3, 2015 12:18:46 #

Does anybody handhold a Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8?

SteveR wrote:

Yes, but could you find a lens of this quality without VR?

I believe so. I have the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8. No VR and less than half the price of the 70-200 VRII. Tack sharp and an excellent lens.

Mar 2, 2015 14:42:54 #

Nikon D700?

You call $2300 cheap! Sure the D750 is a great camera. I guess it comes down to need and budget.

speters wrote:

Yes it is a very fine camera indeed, but now that the D750 is out, I would spring for that, as that is by far a superior camera and for what it offers, it is cheap as well!

Mar 1, 2015 16:41:26 #

Nikon D700?

I bought a used D700 body with approximately 4200 shutter clicks for around $1200 on Ebay. Super clean. Came with an extra Nikon battery. I got it just as the D750's were hitting the market. Great camera. Sold a D300s and this was on my wish list. Waited for the right deal to come along. Bought a Nikon 50 f/1.8 new for $216 from B&H. Great lens. Very sharp. As everyone else stated, if it is clean and relatively low clicks, go for it!

Feb 18, 2015 21:05:52 #

Portrait Lens

Thanks, Robeng!

Feb 18, 2015 16:34:25 #

Portrait Lens

Thanks, everyone!