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Oct 19 2010 09:09am
Yeah i'd like to build a little photographic studio(just the basic stuff), don't wanna spend much, what should i get?
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Oct 19 2010 09:52am
Film? Digital?
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Oct 19 2010 10:32am
Quote (Verdena @ Oct 19 2010 08:09am)
Yeah i'd like to build a little photographic studio(just the basic stuff), don't wanna spend much, what should i get?
Iso opinions and links 8D


Digital:
You need a backdrop with a neutral color - White, Black, Brown, Gray etc - something you can use as a standard. We don't want to use the 80's flowery field backgrounds, and time changes fads and tastes. White allows some interesting post-processing play.
You need something to hold the backdrop- consider portable or static holds, depending on your business model.
You obviously need flash units (or strobes) (since model lights are expensive as the technology gets brighter). I suggest you either diffuse them or reflect them on umbrellas. If strobing, consider the eventual replacement of the globes.
You need something to hold the flash units - most umbrella kits come with stands, although cheap ones are very flimsy and may fall.
You obviously need extension chords, a surge protector, duct tape or something to hold the backdrop down (if portable) - clips work.
Wireless adaptors (since wired studio portraits are annoying)

Other things to consider:
if your backdrop doesn't extend to the floor, consider what you'll be putting as a floor color. If it's a home-based studio, the carpet may not be the best color. Tile may reflect flash in strange ways.
A tripod.
Fill lights

All I can think of for now.
Amazon sells some cheap studio kits with most of this stuff.


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Oct 19 2010 11:29am
Once you're done, invite me to test your stuff :rolleyes:

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Oct 19 2010 11:56am
I know a site of an importer in Hong Kong that sells material to photograph, including tripods and lights set to achieve a small studio. Product quality is not excellent, but it depends a lot on what you need to do: if you stay in the amateur field probably should aim at something cheap, and if, instead, want to make a small investment in the future you may wish to ask the photographer close to home, or take a course for studio photos.


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Oct 19 2010 12:13pm
I've build my own little home studio awhile ago mainly for product shots.






My Setup consist of

Lights

* Canon Speedlite 430 EXII
* Canon Speedlite 580 EXII

Camera Supports

* Feisol CM-1471 Carbon Fiber Monopod
* Photo Clam PC-44NS ballhead
* Feisol CT-3442 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with carbon fiber center column

Light Modifiers

* Yongnuo RF-602 Wireless Flash Triggers
* Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit
* 2x Savage 10' Aluminum Heavy Duty Air-Cushioned Lightstand
* Savage Port-A-Stand, Free Standing Background Support System
* Photoflex Telescopic LiteDisc Holder
* 2x Photoflex Shoe Mount Multiclamp
* Adorama 40" White Interior Umbrella with Removeable Black Cover.
* Westcott 45" Optical White Satin Umbrella
* Westcott Photo Basics 40" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector

Misc.

* ColorChecker Passport
* X-Rite ColorMunki Photo Spectrophotometer


But then i shoot with strobes, you can also shoot with continuous lights. Calumet Genesis is a excellent starter kit.
http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?query=genesis+light+kit&x=0&y=0&ac.ui.pn=search.Search

This post was edited by Eek on Oct 19 2010 12:14pm
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