Wireless Studio
Studio Lighting Kits – Things to Know Before Buying One
Studio lighting was not my passion until recently. In fact I’m not professional photographer at all and I have completely different job. When my first son was born I decided to spend some money and buy a good SLR camera and I bought a Nikon D80. However, soon I realized that the camera doesn’t magically make super quality images and I didn’t really like all my pictures and especially the ones taken at home. This was due to the poor lighting of course.
After long digging in internet I decided to invest a little money into a studio lighting kit. I have to admit that this is one of my best purchases I have ever made. What I really like is that with my studio kit I have control over the environment and I achieve decent results. In the beginning I didn’t follow any rules and just pointed my strobes at my subject without thinking too much. However, I have to admit that these are the pictures I like the most (may be because they were my first ones with studio strobes).
Later I started to learn more and more and I tried some different studio lighting techniques like Rembrandt Lighting, Butterfly Lighting and Hatchet Lighting. These are really simple techniques but you get really good portraits. Of course in some cases you need more than just one strobe. In most cases, in addition to your main light, you will need light for the background and also another one for “hair” light (to achieve this nice separation from the background). This is where you realize that a studio lighting kit is a good investment – in some cases buying all components separately can triple the cost than buying them as a kit! Almost all kits come with 2 or 3 flash strobes and stands for them, softboxes, umbrellas and barn door with honeycomb grids and color gels. Even though it’s not mandatory, most studio kits come with wireless trigger (transmitter and receiver), and also sync cord. Some kits may include backdrops and even stands for them. Also, all studio lighting kits come with a good bag which makes them much more portable.
From all components the most important ones are of course the flash strobes. A good strobe is not necessarily with much power – I’d say that for home studio you only need 250 w/s. However, the power defines the recycling time (the time necessary for the strobe to recharge). At max power it takes more time. My strobes are 300 w/s and their recycling time at full power is about 2.5 – 3 seconds. This is good enough for home studio I think, even though sometimes I miss “the shot”.
About the Author
Ben Jones is an enthusiast experimenting with studio lighting. He shares his experience in his blog about Studio Lighting Kits. Visit to see all studio kits and reviews.
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1/4″ Screw Studio Light Stand for Flash Mount Holder Bracket&Wireless Trigger $29.99 |
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Wireless Flash Studio Trigger Sony A900 A850 A700 A500 A550 A350 A300 A200 E24 $31.99 |
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Dell STUDIO 1435 1440 1535 1536 1537 1555 Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module P5560G $11.99 |
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Black Single Channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Receiver AC-01D $21.20 |
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Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module P5560G Studio XPS Laptop 16 1647 1645 1340 $11.99 |
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Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module card P5560G STUDIO 1735 1737 1537 Adamo 13 $11.99 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D300/D700/D100/D200/D1 and studio light $35.37 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D90 D5000 D5100 D3100 and studio light $35.37 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for NikonD70s D80 and studio light $35.37 |
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iShoot PT-04 Wireless Radio Remote Studio Light&Flash Trigger+3Rx fr Canon Nikon $49.99 |
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Dell Studio 1735 1736 1737 Power Button Board & WIFIi wireless Button w/ Cable $10.45 |
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DELL STUDIO PP33L 1537 LAPTOP – WIFI WLAN WIRELESS CARD INTEL 512AN_HMW (B98 $12.49 |
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Studio Series Pop Flower Grey Your Choice $19.99 |
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Remote Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Transmitter w Receiver AC-04D $23.43 |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 Studio 1555 1537 PCI Wireless Wifi Card BCM94312HMG FR016 $4.36 |
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Dell Inspiron 1750 Vostro 1520 Studio 1555 1535 Genuine WiFi Wireless Card KW770 $6.96 |
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Dell Studio 1735 Broadcom WiFi Wireless Card BCM94312HMG $5.99 |
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Miikey Rhythm Red Wireless Bluetooth Collapsible HD Studio Style Headphones $104.95 |
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Miikey Rhythm White Wireless Bluetooth Collapsible HD Studio Style Headphones $104.95 |
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CowboyStudio 4-Ch Wireless Flash Receiver for Studio Strobe $5.00 |
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PT-04 B Receiver for iShoot Wireless Flash Trigger&Studio Strobe+3.5mm SYNC Port $10.50 |
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PT-04 C 2-Hotshoe Wireless Radio Trigger’s Receiver for Speedlight&Studio Flash $16.50 |
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JYC 16 channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger f Sony $16.28 |
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JYC 16 channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger JY-02 $16.28 |
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ⓗⓞⓣ❤ISHOOT❤Wireless Studio Flash RECEIVER►PT-04◄TRIGGER $11.39 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D300/D700/D100/D200/D1 and studio light $35.37 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D90 D5000 D5100 D3100 and studio light $35.37 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for NikonD70s D80 and studio light $35.37 |
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CTR-301P Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Set With PC Port $22.50 |
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Radio Wireless Flash Trigger PT-04 for Photo Studio Strobe Light Monolight—1RX $15.99 |
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Radio Wireless Flash Trigger PT-04 for Bowens Elinchrom Studio Strobe Light —2RX $24.99 |
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Radio Wireless Flash Trigger PT-04 for Portable Studio/Outdoor Strobe Light—3RX $33.99 |
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Radio Wireless Remote Control Flash Trigger PT-04 for Studio Strobe Light —1RX $15.97 |
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iShoot Radio Wireless Flash Trigger PT-04 for Portable Studio/Outdoor Strobe—2RX $24.97 |
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TF361 wireless Flash Trigger Canon 1 Transmitte 3 Receiver studio light trigger $149.90 |
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Wireless RC-08H Flashgun 8 Channel Studio Flash Trigger Set Black $24.59 |
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TF-362 wireless Flashgun Trigger Nikon with 2 Receivers studio light trigger $109.99 |
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Wireless RC-08H Flashgun 8 Channel Studio Flash Trigger Set Black $25.09 |
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pixel TF-363 Wireless Flash Trigger Sony with 2 Receivers studio light trigger $109.99 |
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DC-08D Remote Studio Flash 8 Channel Wireless Trigger Receiver Transmitter $22.05 |
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DSLRKIT 4 channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger GY-04C $16.50 |
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DSLRKIT 4 channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger GY-04D $16.50 |
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AC-04A 6.35mm Plug Remote Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Receiver Pair $20.96 |
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Dell Studio 1555 Laptop/Notebook with Swiss gear Computer Bag & Wireless Mouse $469.99 |
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RC-04A Camera Wireless 4 Channel Studio Flash Trigger Set Black $20.92 |
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DELL STUDIO 1735 1737 POWER BUTTON BOARD & WIRELESS BOARD $14.99 |
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Wein Sync-Link Wireless Digital Studio Flash Trigger $62.62 |
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Hiti 510 Si wireless photo printer [HIT510SI]Sublimation Mobile Studio Wireless $1,222.22 |
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Battery Operated Single Channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger DC-01D $19.09 |
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AC-04D 4 Channel Universal Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Receiver $21.99 |
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Dell Studio 1569 Half Mini PCI-E Wifi Wireless Card 2GGYM $14.92 |
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Wireless Rhythm Bluetooth Collapsible HD DJ Studio Stereo Headphone Miikey White $104.95 |
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Wireless Rhythm Bluetooth Collapsible HD DJ Studio Stereo Headphone Miikey Red $104.95 |
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DW1515 Dell studio xps 1340/1640 U608F/0U608F Wireless N Half Mini Card 1515 $7.99 |
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Wireless Remote Release for Nikon D90 D5000 – RS-RT04/D90 RPS Studio GD-N3R NEW $59.95 |
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Single Channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger DC-01D for Camera $19.72 |
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Dell Studio 1555 Wireless LAN Card $25.00 |
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iShoot Wireless Radio Flash Trigger PT-04—3RX④Speedlite&Studio Strobe Light—100m $86.50 |
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Blazzeo 16 Channel Wireless Radio Studio Flash Trigger+ 2 Receivers T3H $23.99 |
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Dell Studio 1537 KW770 Genuine Broadcom Mini WiFi Laptop Wireless Card Tested $3.71 |
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Hot Shoe Mount Wireless Flashgun 4 Channel Studio Flash Trigger $24.21 |
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Studio Edge RTA Gruga XVibe Digital Wireless Kit $109.99 |
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Shure KSM32 USB wireless Microphone Cardioid Studio Condenser phone cord cable $389.99 |
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4CH Flash Trigger Wireless Remote 4 Receiver + holder Fr studio Speedlight Flash $48.84 |
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2X Speedlite Studio Light 4CH Flash Wireless Trigger Receiver w/umbrella holder $15.99 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D90 D5000 D5100 D3100 and studio light $33.60 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 for Nikon D300/D700/D100/D200/D1 and studio light $33.60 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 Canon 7D/5DII/5D/50D/40D & FLASH & studio light $33.60 |
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100-230V 4 Channel Wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter + Receiver For Studio Y093 $18.99 |
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4 channels FM Transmitter + Receiver Set Wireless Flash Trigger for Studio Y095 $16.99 |
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4 channel 6.35mm FM Receiver for Wireless Flash Trigger Studio + Adaptor Y096 $9.99 |
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433Mhz 100-230V 4-channels FM Receiver For Wireless Flash Trigger Studio Y098 $12.99 |
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4-channel Wireless Hot shoe + Studio Strobe Flash Trigger Umbrella Holder Y099 $21.99 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 Canon 600D/550D/500D/60D & FLASH & studio light $33.60 |
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2-Hotshoe Receiver fr PT-04 Wireless Radio Flash Trigger&Speedlight&Studio Stobe $16.70 |
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100-230V 4 Channel Wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter + Receiver For Studio Y093 $18.99 |
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4 channels FM Transmitter + Receiver Set Wireless Flash Trigger for Studio Y095 $16.99 |
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4 channel 6.35mm FM Receiver for Wireless Flash Trigger Studio + Adaptor Y096 $9.99 |
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433Mhz 100-230V 4-channels FM Receiver For Wireless Flash Trigger Studio Y098 $12.99 |
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4-channel Wireless Hot shoe + Studio Strobe Flash Trigger Umbrella Holder Y099 $21.99 |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger for Studio/Strobe Flash & Canon Nikon Camera $15.99 |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger For Studio FM310 $17.69 |
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DSLRKIT 4 channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger GY-04A $16.50 |
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Wireless Flash Trigger FC-240 PENTAX K10D/20D/K200D/K100D/K-7 Flash/flash studio $33.60 |
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Wireless Flashgun 8 Channel Studio Flash Trigger Set w Sync Cable $22.16 |
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Battery Operated Single Channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger DC-01D $19.09 |
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Remote Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Transmitter w Receiver AC-04D $22.06 |
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Radio Wireless Flash Trigger PT-04 for Portable Studio/Outdoor Strobe Light $15.93 |
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Radio Wireless Remote Control Flash Trigger PT-04 for Studio Strobe Strobe Light $24.93 |
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Studio Photography 600LEDS LED Panel Lighting +BATTERY MOUNT+Wireless Dimmer $289.00 |
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2PCS 600LEDS LED Panel Lighting Studio Photograph+BATTERY MOUNT+Wireless Dimmer $584.99 |
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1PC 900LEDS LED Panel Lighting Studio Photography+BATTERY MOUNT+Wireless Dimmer $489.00 |
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4PCS 600LEDS LED Panel Lighting Studio Photography+BATTERY MOUNT+Wireless Dimmer $1,159.00 |
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2PCS* 900LED Studio Photography LED Panel Lighting+BATTERY MOUNT+Wireless Dimmer $979.00 |
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iShoot PT-04 Hot Shoe Mount Wireless Radio Remote Studio Light&Flash Trigger+4Rx $59.99 |
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Dell Latitude E6410 E6510 Studio 1558 1749 Wireless WLAN 802.11n Card 2GGYM $23.33 |
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Single Channel Wireless Studio Flash Trigger DC-01D for Camera $19.05 |
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16 Channel Wireless Trigger 1 Receiver for Studio Strobe Flash $16.00 |
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16 Channel Wireless Trigger 2 Receiver for Studio Strobe Flash $26.99 |
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16 Channel Wireless Trigger 3 Receiver for Studio Strobe Flash $34.99 |
