Hi all- I'm looking to put together a lighting kit that would serve primary use with my Canon 7D at various locations shooting interviews in fairly dim rooms. I would also like to use these lights for portrait stills and product still photography as a second function. I have a small enclosed studio, so hot lights are not the best for that (and fans are a problem on quiet sets due to fans, etc). I won't be using all day every day, so I don't need the best pro gear, looking for a solid budget-minded setup.
I'm tempted by a two or three light kit, fluorescent with multi-bulb heads due to the versatility, quiet operation, and cool operation. One concern is they are soft, and getting the right rim light effect could be a challenge (not hard enough light). I could use a separate incandescent light and gel for 5100K, and use that for a back light/rim light.
If I got a 3 light 2700-ish incandescent watt equivalent, would that be a good quantity of light? Seems like multi-bulb units offer more flexibility.
I'd also like something that I can take all or part of (my setup) and check in on a plane for on-location work (factory visits, interviews, etc) - so portability is a plus.
So here are some factors I'm trying to decide on:
- 2800K or 5100K (gel to suit for various environments)
- Hot (fanless?) versus fluorescent
- 3 light kit with boom? 2 light kit and improvise or add/gel 3rd light (improvise)
- Is 5100K fluorescent OK for portrait and product still photography?
I'm looking to spend less than $500 on this setup.
Please share your thoughts, thanks!
I'm tempted by a two or three light kit, fluorescent with multi-bulb heads due to the versatility, quiet operation, and cool operation. One concern is they are soft, and getting the right rim light effect could be a challenge (not hard enough light). I could use a separate incandescent light and gel for 5100K, and use that for a back light/rim light.
If I got a 3 light 2700-ish incandescent watt equivalent, would that be a good quantity of light? Seems like multi-bulb units offer more flexibility.
I'd also like something that I can take all or part of (my setup) and check in on a plane for on-location work (factory visits, interviews, etc) - so portability is a plus.
So here are some factors I'm trying to decide on:
- 2800K or 5100K (gel to suit for various environments)
- Hot (fanless?) versus fluorescent
- 3 light kit with boom? 2 light kit and improvise or add/gel 3rd light (improvise)
- Is 5100K fluorescent OK for portrait and product still photography?
I'm looking to spend less than $500 on this setup.
Please share your thoughts, thanks!