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PBL FULL SPECTRUM FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB DAYLIGHT BALANCED 400 WATT 4000 LUMENS PURE WHITE PHOTO VIDEO Steve Kaeser Photographic Lighting
$17.95 80w Color Corrected Lamp with a Daylight 5100K Temperature. They put out a beautiful, soft light. Which means no harsh shadows. No green or blue tint here. But a great warm white shade that is great for skin tones. These are professional, color corrected, high output, flick-free bulbs. And on top of that, save energy.... |
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Continuous Fluorescent Lighting Kit with Softbox Adaptor and Lamps
$161.95 Continuous Fluorescent Lighting Kit with square softbox, adapter, E27 base and 6 lamps of 28 W.... |
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Interfit Photographic Super Cool-lite Continuous Fluorescent 2 Head Lighting Kit
$529.99 These units offer a convenient yet economical method of modern studio lighting, suitable for use with conventional still digital or video cameras. They provide a soft uniform diffused light. Ideal for Portraits in a confided area or web based product photography, and can be combined with a light pod or pop up light tent. For your convenience Interfit opffers a twin head kit which features twin sof... |
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Portraits with One Light: Mastering the 4 X 6 Softbox
$79.00 If you are on your way to creating professional portraits with a large quality softbox, why not start with a lesson from a master of studio lighting. You'll see how Tim evaluates and positions his modified light to perfect distance and angles for each lighting style or subject. As in previous videos, Tim describes everything with great clarity and demonstration. In this lesson, he uses one adult f... |
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Cool Lights: DIY Fluorescent Video Lighting Vol. 1
$89.00 Making video is a pleasure in a cooler studio but you can only do that with Cool Lights. This DVD video shows you how to make and use your own professional level fluorescent studio lighting for video, film and photography use. Start with simple, off-the-shelf solutions and progress to more complex, build-it-yourself ones that allow more control. Host Richard Andrewski dispels the conventional wi... |
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Interfit Photographic Stellar 500watt Tungsten Flood Light 1-Head Kit with Reflector, Bulb, 24x24 Softbox, & Light Stand, 500 Watts Total
$199.00 The Stellar 3200°K Tungsten light Kit offers the power you need, with easy to use controls and is an ideal answer to low-cost studio lighting. The head is supplied complete with 8.5" (18cm) standard reflector and bulb. Automatic, or selective white-balance using digital still or video cameras are ideally suited for tungten continuous lighting, while film cameras using daylight film require only ... |
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Smith Victor KSB-1250 Economy Softbox Three Light Kit, with 2 SBL-2436 & 1 SBL-1024 Softbox Lights, Light Stands, Mini Boom & Photoflood Lamps - 120V AC
$574.95 The Smith Victor economically-priced line all-in-one SoftBox Lights combine a softbox with the light fixture, all in one unit! Can be used with fluorescent lamps, photoflood lamps, and Smith Victors new quartz halogen lamps. The Economy Softbox Light is a great way to take advantage of softbox lighting quality at very reasonable prices. The silver metalic lining inside the softbox is designed for ... |
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Smith Victor KSB-1000 2- Light Economy Softbox Light Kit (1000 total watts)
$399.00 The Smith-Victor Economy SoftBox Light is a great way to take advantage of soft box lighting quality at very reasonable prices. The Economy SoftBox Light can be used with photoflood, fluorescents and our new screw-in tungsten halogen lamps. The silver metallic lining inside the soft box is designed for maximum brightness while the diffusion panel provides the smooth velvet light soft boxes are kn... |
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Softbank D1 Tungsten Three-Light Kit
$1,999.95 Arri Softbank Kits combine hard Fresnel sources with a Chimera Softbank. The larger diffused Softbank creates a soft, less defined shadow edge (soft light) like that of a cloudy day and is excellent for interview situations. The use of softer light sources is more forgiving when lighting people. However, diffused soft sources can be difficult to control as they disperse light in many directions. U... |
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Opteka SB-1 Mini Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, & Other External Flash Units
$9.95 A dramatic, eye catching photo can mean dramatic profits. Getting a well exposed photo is extremely important. Photographers often turn to a flash to help light the scene. The problem is that flash can cause harsh reflections or glare spots or create deep shadows that distract viewers. This little, portable universal external flash diffuser will prevent those problems when using a flash. Simply pu... |
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Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX Flash
$10.94 The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. (And equal in other formats as well.) The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small e... |
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Cowboystudio Photography/Video Portrait Umbrella Continuous Triple Lighting Kit with Three Day Light CFL Bulbs, Umbrellas, Stands, and Carrying Case For Product, Portrait, and Video Shoots
$59.99 This kit provides 375 Watts of continuous lighting and it is a very good start for beginners. Entire kit sets up in minutes, and very easy to operate. Light Stand: Versatile, Hardworking & Lightweight Black anodized aluminum Stable & Quick Setup Maximum Height: 1900 MM, 78 inches Minimum Height: 810 MM, 32.4 inches Maximum Load Capacity 2.5KG, 9.9 lbs Closed Length: 805 MM, 32.2 inches ... |
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Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash
$16.56 This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of "auto" to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting possibilities of artificial light. In his trademar... |
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Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers
$21.63 Softboxes—specialized photographic lighting devices that produce a flattering and soft, low-contrast look—are the main focus of this resource for photographers. Professional and amateur photographers alike will be able to apply the thorough explanations on the simple, yet highly effective, light- and shadow-altering methodologies found in this guidebook to any subject matter in portrai... |
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Nikon Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide
$10.69 Use every amazing option your Nikon CLS offersLight is the essence of photography. The Nikon Creative Lighting System lets you create the same lighting patterns with a portable, detached, wireless system that professionals achieve using cumbersome and expensive studio equipment. This practical guide is like having an expert at your elbow. It's packed with information about the CLS as well as tips,... |
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Green Screen Video Starter Kit
$424.55 Get started today with 600 Watt EZ Softbox Light Kit, 10x12 Cotton Muslin Green Screen, 200+ HD Video Elements, 5 virtual Reality Sets + Bonus, Chromakey for Video Instructional DVD, and FXhome HitFilm Standard Demo Chromakey Software.... |
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Photography Softbox Double Layer Black and White 52 Studio Umbrella Reflector, LimoStudio, LMS135
$41.52 (1) x LimoStudio 52" Black & White Black/White Photo Studio Umbrella Photo Video umbrella White reflective internal face and Black back side - White: produce neutral color temperature Ideal for Portatraits & Object Product Shooting Material: White Reflective & Black Nylon, Aluminum Shaft Dimension: 52" Wide Color: White and Black Reflect and Spread light stream evenly Eliminate glare and spots... |
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LimoStudio Photography Studio Light 2 Layer Black/Silver Umbrella Softbox Soft Reflector Studio 33, AGG127
$27.30 This uses professional quality materials and provides excellent results. It will also integrate perfectly with any additional studio lighting or gels that you may want to use for portrait or product shooting.... |
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PBL FULL SPECTRUM FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB DAYLIGHT BALANCED 400 WATT 4000 LUMENS PURE WHITE PHOTO VIDEO Steve Kaeser Photographic Lighting
$17.95 80w Color Corrected Lamp with a Daylight 5100K Temperature. They put out a beautiful, soft light. Which means no harsh shadows. No green or blue tint here. But a great warm white shade that is great for skin tones. These are professional, color corrected, high output, flick-free bulbs. And on top of that, save energy.... |
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Continuous Fluorescent Lighting Kit with Softbox Adaptor and Lamps
$161.95 Continuous Fluorescent Lighting Kit with square softbox, adapter, E27 base and 6 lamps of 28 W.... |
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Interfit Photographic Super Cool-lite Continuous Fluorescent 2 Head Lighting Kit
$529.99 These units offer a convenient yet economical method of modern studio lighting, suitable for use with conventional still digital or video cameras. They provide a soft uniform diffused light. Ideal for Portraits in a confided area or web based product photography, and can be combined with a light pod or pop up light tent. For your convenience Interfit opffers a twin head kit which features twin sof... |
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Portraits with One Light: Mastering the 4 X 6 Softbox
$79.00 If you are on your way to creating professional portraits with a large quality softbox, why not start with a lesson from a master of studio lighting. You'll see how Tim evaluates and positions his modified light to perfect distance and angles for each lighting style or subject. As in previous videos, Tim describes everything with great clarity and demonstration. In this lesson, he uses one adult f... |
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Cool Lights: DIY Fluorescent Video Lighting Vol. 1
$89.00 Making video is a pleasure in a cooler studio but you can only do that with Cool Lights. This DVD video shows you how to make and use your own professional level fluorescent studio lighting for video, film and photography use. Start with simple, off-the-shelf solutions and progress to more complex, build-it-yourself ones that allow more control. Host Richard Andrewski dispels the conventional wi... |
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Interfit Photographic Stellar 500watt Tungsten Flood Light 1-Head Kit with Reflector, Bulb, 24x24 Softbox, & Light Stand, 500 Watts Total
$199.00 The Stellar 3200°K Tungsten light Kit offers the power you need, with easy to use controls and is an ideal answer to low-cost studio lighting. The head is supplied complete with 8.5" (18cm) standard reflector and bulb. Automatic, or selective white-balance using digital still or video cameras are ideally suited for tungten continuous lighting, while film cameras using daylight film require only ... |
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Smith Victor KSB-1250 Economy Softbox Three Light Kit, with 2 SBL-2436 & 1 SBL-1024 Softbox Lights, Light Stands, Mini Boom & Photoflood Lamps - 120V AC
$574.95 The Smith Victor economically-priced line all-in-one SoftBox Lights combine a softbox with the light fixture, all in one unit! Can be used with fluorescent lamps, photoflood lamps, and Smith Victors new quartz halogen lamps. The Economy Softbox Light is a great way to take advantage of softbox lighting quality at very reasonable prices. The silver metalic lining inside the softbox is designed for ... |
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Smith Victor KSB-1000 2- Light Economy Softbox Light Kit (1000 total watts)
$399.00 The Smith-Victor Economy SoftBox Light is a great way to take advantage of soft box lighting quality at very reasonable prices. The Economy SoftBox Light can be used with photoflood, fluorescents and our new screw-in tungsten halogen lamps. The silver metallic lining inside the soft box is designed for maximum brightness while the diffusion panel provides the smooth velvet light soft boxes are kn... |
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Crumpler Sinking Barge Deluxe - Beech/Black
$275 Crumpler-Split Backpack for Photography. |
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UB12900-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$255.5 UB12900-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
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UB12500-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$132.17 UB12500-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
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UB1208-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$18.83 UB1208-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
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UB645WL-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$13.28 UB645WL-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
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UB1222-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$14.83 UB1222-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
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UB121100-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery
$299.94 UB121100-ER Emergency Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery |
Studio flash units consist of a delicate, gas-filled glass tube with wire wrapped round it. When electricity is discharged into the wire, the gas in the tube is excited and emits a burst of intense light. A power unit is used to build up the necessary charge, and dials or slider controls are used to vary the output of the flash.
Two different types of flash unit are available. One – the monobloc – combines the lamp, controls, and the power supply in a single unit. This is the less-expensive option, but when mounted on stands these units are ungainly. However, if more power is needed, you simply add another mono-bloc. The alternative option is a separate power pack connected to the lamp by a cable. The advantage of this design is that lamps are compact and lightweight compared with the monoblocs; in addition, all lamps can be controlled from the camera position. However, power output is limited by the capacity of the power pack.
A suitable starting outfit for portraiture and still-life comprises two units of at least 500Ws (Watt/ sec power) offering variable power over at least a 2-f/stop range. You will also need lighting stands, a synchronization lead, and a range of light-shapers appropriate for the type of work you do.
Light-shapers
The light from a flash unit can be shaped to give many styles of illumination. A spotlight creates a concentrated, intense beam; honeycombs give directional light favoured in portraiture; small reflector bowls create keylights; while very large, matte-surfaced bowls give a soft, fill-in light.
Probably the most useful light-shaper is the soft-box – a large reflector with a diffusing screen made of soft materials hung on a frame. With the diffuser attached, a soft-box provides soft, low-contrast light; with the diffuser removed, the unit produces a directional, though not harsh, light.
Esprit 250
A monobloc of modest power and relatively low cost, suitable for portraiture and small-scale still-life work. It accepts a wide range of light-shapers and is also easy to use. Its light weight makes it a candidate for location work.
Universal spot
The light-shaper attached to the monobloc delivers a controllable and intense beam of light that is suitable for projecting images. Precision control of light power is especially important with spotlights.
Tips for low-light wedding photography?
Hello,
I’m an SF-based wedding photographer. I’ve been dealt with almost every lighting situation possible, but I’m still really curious as to what other photographers do in low-light situations.
I usually tend to shy away from using my speedlite flash as much as possible — if I do I use a lumiquest softbox diffuser… but I’m looking for other alternatives… Do you use any special technique to achieve a nice photo without ruining it with flash? I shoot with a canon 30D and a f/2.8L 24-70 lens the majority of the time… the lens is really fast which helps…
Looking forward to hearing your answers/suggestions!
Given the circumstances there are two options to archive the result you desire.
Option 1: Already mention by a knowledgeable and helpful poster on using expensive wide open lens.
Option 2: Using high ISO with the lens you already own. Noise will definitely be a concern at ISO 800-1600 but to compromise in not using a flash that leaves you with no other alternative. To work around the noise issue you will have a little extra work on post processing the photos. Make sure you shoot in RAW were the images contains more information and can withstand adjustments much better. Run your first pass through your RAW software then process the photos using a noise reduction software such as Noise Ninja or Nik Dfine. The results are very acceptable. Give it a try, Nik offer a trial version.
http://www.niksoftware.com/dfine/usa/entry.php
