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Help on camera equipment(strobes) k+

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Sean.
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Hey, I have been thinking about getting some strobes. And was wondering if someone could put me in the right direction. Don't worry about price or anything. I have a Canon 60D and i was curious as to what strobes i should get? and any other equipment i would need along with the strobes? please help. Thanks k+
Jan 30 2011 6:47PM 0 0
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Jordan
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Well if you're not concerned about price we'll rule out speedlights.

I'd look at three different lights:

A profoto setup

A Elinchrom Quadra Set up

Or an Elinchrom Ranger set up

I have an elinchrom ranger rx speed as pack and love it to death. It's really heavy but puts out 1100 w/s.

The quadra comes with two heads but puts out about half the amount - it is a lot lighter though.

Don't know if you just wanted some names to look at, but let me know if you have any specific questions.
Jan 30 2011 6:50PM 0 0
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Sklar
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read up, and come back if you still have questions
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html
Jan 30 2011 6:51PM 0 0
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1337
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yup, can't recommend this site enough. Learn the basics and figure out what you want, wether it be speedlights, small portable heads or a big studio setup.
Jan 30 2011 7:31PM 0 0
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Sean.
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THank YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPEd
Jan 30 2011 7:34PM 0 0
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