Newbie needs help

[linm]

I could use some advice...

I'd like to get a small lighting setup but I haven't a clue what to look for. At the moment, I don't even have a flash although I have put the SB800 on the top of next month's birthday list!

I currently shoot with a D100 and will probably upgrade to the D200 (if and when it ever exists)

I'm looking for something that I can use if I want to set up small product shots (for eBay) or macros. It rains a lot here in Vancouver so I need to be able to set up stuff indoors or I have a very short shooting season!

I considered something like this:
http://www.kerrisdalecameras.com/st...pt_id=11000&pf_id=462.22052&more=true

but then thought I might outgrow it too fast. I don't want to spend huge money on a kit but I would like to get something with some flexibility.

Are there any good intro books out there, or good sites with info aimed at a beginner or ....

I'm just not sure where to start!

 

[Uncle Frank]

The sb800 would be the best place to start.

What kid of product shots are you interested in? If it's watches or jewelery, you might do better with a light tent than with the product you linked.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...mp;A=details&Q=&sku=310574&is=REG

 

[linm]

Actually, I have a small EZCube that I use for that quite often. I guess I may looking more for something to use with Macro shots of small inanimate objects. Probably larger than watches or jewellry.

This was set up in my Livingroom with a halogen reading lamp:

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