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!
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
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: {}
