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what kind of studio lights to buy one softbox or 2 8oo watts strobe lights with umbrellas?

I am looking to buy some lights for portrait photography. I'm looking at a 60 x 30 inch softbox for a 400 watt Strobe light, or is it better to get 2 800 watt lights with 2 umbrellas. which one of the lights would be better to buy.

definitely the strobes. I'm not a fan of rectangular or square softboxes. I think octagonal look better in terms of catchlights. You can also do shoot thru umbrellas instead. It mimics an octagonal softbox but instead of $100 its about 15. I have 2 400 w/s Britek strobes that I use as a set and one pair of 300w/s SP Systems strobes as well. The britek kit has an octagonal softbox. I use the softbox as my key light and a reflective umbrella as a fill. The SP strobes I use a shoot thru umbrella and a reflective umbrella or a beauty dish that I made and a reflective umbrella. The beauty dish is way powerful, so that strobe is turned down to 1/4 power or less. Its been working for me pretty well. Definitely have better results with the strobes. I used to use constant lighting... I don't see myself going back to it very often.

Quick Video 2 , Umbrella or Softbox in the Photo Studio?

HSN 9W 6400K Softboxes Photography E27 Light Bulb Daylight £5.99 9 Watt Grow Bulb CFL Equivalent to 45 Watts of Incandescent Light E27 Screw Type Fitting Summary Model Energy Saver Lamp 9w Condition A new, unused, unopened and undamaged item, packaged in good condition Weight 130g (Package included) Character Light Comfortable light, natural, healthy and no flash Voltage 220-240v Longer life Lasts up to 6 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs Advantage ...

HSN 9W 6400K Softboxes Photography E27 Light Bulb Daylight 9 Watt Grow Bulb CFL Equivalent to 45 Watts of Incandescent Light E27 Screw Type Fitting Summary Model Energy Saver Lamp 9w Condition A new, unused, unopened and undamaged item, packaged in good condition Weight 130g (Package included) Character Light Comfortable light, natural, healthy and no flash Voltage 220-240v Longer life Lasts up to 6 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs Advantage ...

540W Studio Kit for Professional & Home Studio Photography! Includes: Softbox, Barndoor, Trigger, Bag, 3x 180w Strobe Lights, 3x Light Stands (75 max height), 1x 70 x 50cm Softbox, 1x 60 x 60 cm Softbox, 2x Black/Silver Umbrellas, 1x 16 Channel Wireless Trigger (transmitter + receiver), 1x Barn Door with Honeycomb + 4 Color Gel Set, 1x Carrying bag. Product Description Barn Door High quality barn door with honeycomb 4 Color Gels (Translucent, blue, red, yellow) This 4 leaf barndoor set is specifically designed for use on the reflector. Barndoors is essential accessories for any lighting system. These devices alter the shape, intensity, or color of the light output from your flash heads. Use of a barndoor set will result in a shaft of l...

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Walimex Pro 109cm Umbrella Softbox Reflector £20.99 For an optimal reflection The umbrella softbox is ideal for portrait shots and small group shots. In product photography it is very popular as well. The silver reflex layer ensures an optimal reflection of the light without a soft light characteristic. Exact fit Due to the drawstring and zipper, you can fit the softbox exactly to the studio flash, which prevents a loss of light. That way the softb...

CowboyStudio 33 inch White Translucent Umbrella for Professional Photography and Video Lighting Diffuser & Reflector £5.25 This translucent umbrella is a great addition to your studio setup. This umbrella works well to diffuse the light from any flash, creating a soft even light for your subject. The lack of a black backing gives this umbrella the ability to flash through the umbrella if needed and simulate the effects of a softbox. Portability is a plus for location shots. This size is good for head shots and small t...

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