Studio Light suggestions

[Captdanno]

Creating a small studio in my garage albeit that I am new to flash photography but would like to hear opinions out there for lighting options.  I have looked at Adorama TV  and watched many of the very good videos they have on studio lighting but would like to hear from you guys in the field as well.

I will be using my new Canon 5d mark 3 and my new lenses 24/105 4.0 and the 70/200 2.8 11

[RobertTheFat]

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@Captdanno wrote:

Creating a small studio in my garage albeit that I am new to flash photography but would like to hear opinions out there for lighting options.  I have looked at Adorama TV  and watched many of the very good videos they have on studio lighting but would like to hear from you guys in the field as well.

I will be using my new Canon 5d mark 3 and my new lenses 24/105 4.0 and the 70/200 2.8 11

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At least you're well equipped so far. I have all three of those items myself, and I predict you're goinna like them a lot. 

[Captdanno · Accepted solution]

At least you're well equipped so far. I have all three of those items myself, and I predict you're goinna like them a lot. 

Glad to hear that, kinda dove in with recomended gear and other than sticker shock no regrets.  As my cousin always says "If your gonna be a bear might as well be a grizzly" I had to laugh at that one although thats coming from someone who has no budget.

[ebiggs1]

You have some good equipment so far so do you want the best in studio lighting?  I use AlienBee  <-----click here.

[Captdanno]

Those look like a great way to go, I called their website and they were very helpful in guiding me through there options.  Wonder how it compares to Adoramas http://www.adorama.com/FPLFSL360K2.html ?

[ebiggs1]

Wonder how it compares to Adoramas 

They don't.

[Skirball]

Do you specifically want studio lighting as opposed to strobes?  If the answer is yes, then +1 for the ABs.

[Captdanno]

I thought the ABs were strobes?

[Skirball]

Sorry, speedlights.

[Captdanno]

not sure I know the difference between speedlights and strobes yet, looking for portrait work with my kids both in a studio and possibly outdoors