Hello TIA Working with 500W/250W light bulbs is no fun. It's HOT! The model sertainly don't have much fun sitting in the tropical heat, smiling relaxed! And it's an expensive solution, because you'll have to replace the bulbs frequently (short life time). In a very short time this setup will be as expensive as a "real" studio flash setup. Of course the bulbs can be replaced with the kind of bulbs that allso has a flash on board (don't remember the name of the company who makes these). I would not consider this outfit unless I already had asignments paying for it all in a few weeks. And then there's maybe a colour problem - she may have to use correction filters. I believe 500 USD would buy her a "real", used studio set-up with two or maybe even three flashes, including two or more output levels, ambient light for focusing etc. This would be a much better investment. Try to find a Multiblitz, Courtnay or Henzel - to mention some reasonable European brands). My favorite would be Visatec from Bron, Schwiss made, expensive but great stuff.
As an alternative she might consider using various camera flashes. Older Metz 45's are not expensive and last a maybe a lifetime. Use AC current units for these, not batteries, and triggering cells. all the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Gonz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 29. juni 2004 04:31 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Lighting for ebay sales? A friend of mine is upgrading her photo setup for ebay sales in response to higher volume and increased variety of lighting requirements. She asked me if this was a reasonable deal: <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3860&item=3824560745 &rd=1> She doesn't have the space and experience (and money) for a more elaborate setup, and this seemed like a good deal for her at the buy it now price. I told her that I normally don't do this type of shoot, so I don't have any experience with manufacturers, setups, etc. Do any of you have any experience in this area that could give a quick thumbs up/down to this offering? TIA, rg
