Studio lights for small space and under $2000

4 years 4 months ago #671311 by Kyle O
I have renovated a room in my home for a studio.  It's 14' x 17' in size.  Putting aside a single flash I have.  I want to get some studio lighting and other items to start expanding my portrait portfolio and experience.  

Keeping that in mind and I don't want to spend more than $2000.  What would you get with that sort of budget?  


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4 years 4 months ago #671321 by Nikon Shooter
Wanna go flash or LED, Kyle?

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 4 months ago #671340 by garyrhook
Strobes? Paul C Buff Digibees, wireless system, PLM umbrellas and diffusers, and a large Westcott softbox with ring. Way under budget.

Other will recommend Godox, which I think is rebranded as Adorama's house brand. Also a fine choice.


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4 years 4 months ago #671917 by NickSano
Dude, jump on ebay, you can find Apurture 120D, the original ones for well under $500.  That will put  you way under your budget with plenty of room for other stuff. 


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4 years 4 months ago #671934 by Nikon Shooter
You just might investigate the Profoto B2. I used it for on
location work since its launch with the greatest pleasure.

A used unit may be right within your budget but I will keep
mine if its ok with you! :P

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 4 months ago #671935 by Nikon Shooter
Here it is:  Profoto B2

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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