This is my first post to this list so bear with me if I goof it up. I have been using one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3860&item=3822497139&; tc=photo along with 3 "Bought at the hardware store" 10 inch reflectors equipped with Daylight 100 watt "Compact Flourescent" bulbs for eBay photos for some time now with good results. The lamps are clipped to lightweight light stands, I bent the spring clamps with pliers to better grip the stands. The cost of the whole rig was about $200.00 and is very versatile. I like using "Hot Lights" so I can get the effect I want with fewer test shots. The compact flour. bulbs give off little heat and last a LONG time. Here is an example of the end result: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3818772408 These were taken with an Olympus C-5050 Digital at F8 and about 1.5-2.5 seconds.
Don Gonz wrote: 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
