Comments on: video: episode 10 , studio lighting equipment guide, part 2 of 2

By: John

John — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:44 +0000

Found you on the web and i have watched the entire set of videos in one night and have learnt more in one night then in the past year keep it up

PS love black and white pictures any tips
Cheers John (from Raining London)
now you know why i like black and white its the only thing we get to see here.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:22:04 +0000

Jim,
I recently found your series of videos after searching youtube and dpreview.com. Excellent job on the entire set! Very straight-forward, easy-to-follow, and informative. Thanks for making these available.
Bob

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:21:32 +0000

Hah love the stick-in-a-can reminder at the beginning. Great videos Jim. I’ve been all over this site the past 3 days and I can’t stop watching/ reading.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:59:58 +0000

Hi there,

I am new to Photography and I am finding your website very informative! I have recently purchased a portable studio lighting kit, the MT-120. I am having a bit of trouble setting it all up, I have a Canon 350D and have a wireless trigger. The lighting set up has 2 lights and I also have a 430ex flash as well. I have figured out how to set it up so I can get one light to flash! so how to I get the other to flash, and can I sync it will my 430ex? AND…what should I set the output power setting to. Can somebody PLEASE help? I am so eager to start using this set up!!! It has been a very frustrating process so far!

By: Jim Talkington

Jim Talkington — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:33:26 +0000

Hi Nina, thanks for the compliment! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and are finding them helpful. The softbox with all of the adjustability shown in the video is a Photoflex brand unit. Calumet Photo helps support this site and they stock the Photoflex brand boxes in addition to their own units. You’ll find their link in the right sidebar, give a search to turn up the different size options.

Let me know if you have any other questions…

By: Nina

Nina — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:56:55 +0000

Where can I purchase that softbox? By the way.. love your videos!!

By: MikesMultiMedia

MikesMultiMedia — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:58:43 +0000

I can’t believe you let that bucket stick sneak into the video. Ha ha.

Yep, I actually was supplied a sand bag for a boom system, but have simply used some ankle weights instead. I also have some light wrist weights which also serve the purpose. I prefer this b/c bringing sand on the set just doesnt seem very tidey.

I actually finally realized what that flat floor stand was, it was included in an ebay purchase some time ago, and I just didn’t figure out it was the legs of a stand. Yea, I know.

I like that boom, its a dedicated boom, vs the boom that clamps to the side of a straight light stand. I like the adjustable head levers at the end too. Good to see it in a working studio.

By: Jim Talkington

Jim Talkington — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:48:09 +0000

Clayton, yep, that’s a White Lightning x1600 in this video. We have a couple of speedrings for them: one made of plastic / resin (maybe a Photoflex brand?) that split after a time, it didn’t hold up to the heat. We also have a couple of fully metal ones that are great. To be honest, I don’t remember the brands for sure but would definitely make sure it’s all metal, if possible.

By: ClaytonKaras

ClaytonKaras — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:42:54 +0000

What speedring are you using in the demo?
It looks like you attaching it to a White Lightning Strobe am I correct?

By: Jim Talkington

Jim Talkington — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:18:14 +0000

Thanks, Albert, I’m glad you like the videos. I love the little floor stand, it’s actually a Calumet Photo Backlight Stand. Hope this helps!