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Re:What to buy - 2010/06/24 13:41
Buying a kit is such an inviting, irresistible offer, targeting people who do not exactly know, what they actually need. In addition to those essentials they will sell you accessories you'll likely hardly ever use. Stick to the minimum you need and upgrade as you go.
Another thing you must be aware of, when buying a kit from a retailer, is that at times [not all the times and not everybody] they list items from a manufacturer's kit such as "bonus", "free", making it look like they are the generous one...
Define what your necessities are and make your choice accordingly. E.g. if you have to carry your equipment to various locations you need a light one, easy to set up, easy to tear down and pack it away. Easy handling is a key feature, after all you don't want to fiddle around with those pesky settings while your client is either bored to death or getting nervous as you are spending half his allocated time for solving technical issues.
I dare to say that two lights are more than enough for everyday situations. I commonly use only one (similar to what Miskei just suggested) and some reflector panels. They do the job and, in six years time I had to change the flash-bulb only once, meanwhile they're being fired about 250-300 times a day.
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