If you love photography, you probably at some point will want to invest in a studio lighting kit. Studio lighting kits are used to give a photographer complete control on how a photo will look and usually come with a backdrop support system, carrying case, spring-cushioned light stands, and a couple of soft umbrellas for diffusing the light. But with the wide variety of studio lighting kits to choose from, which one is best for you? Here are some factors to consider:

1. Types of lighting
There are two main types of photographic lighting: continuous or strobe. Continuous lights are lights that stay on until you manually turn them off.. Strobes offer on-the-spot bursts and usually offer variable output. If you are a beginner, continuous lights are an easier option as strobe lights make it difficult to gauge lighting effects.

2. Type of photography

The type of photos you like to take will likely determine which light bulbs you select. There are three main types of bulbs used in studio lighting kits: Tungsten, Halogen and Flash. Tungsten is the easiest type to use and can be used with any type of camera. Although they make a studio uncomfortably hot and the bulbs burn out quickly, Tungsten lights are still a popular choice.

If you are interested in digital still photography, you may want to choose a halogen lighting system. Halogens produce a light much closer to daylight than Tungsten bulbs, last longer and can be used with faster shutter speeds. Studio lighting kits with halogen bulbs will be more expensive, but are worth the investment depending on your photography interests.

Studio flash kits are popular with experienced photographers, since the bulbs offer greater depth of field, brighter lighting than halogen and can freeze movement. If you decide on a flash studio kit, your camera will also need an external flash connection so that test shots can be reviewed on a PC. If your photos will be mostly action shots, a studio flash system will be your best choice.

3. Your budget

As with anything else, how much you are willing to spend will determine the type of studio lighting kit to buy. If you are a beginner, a starter kit might be a wise choice, whereas a seasoned photographer will want more options. The cost of a lighting kit will depend on several factors including the type of light bulbs, the accessories, features and the brand. Those who are budget conscious might want to opt for a continous studio lighting kit, which includes two 1000-watt lights, softboxes that aim to create a flattering soft light, reflectors and a carrying case. Always do your research and talk with other photographers to find out what they prefer.

This strobe lighting kit is pecially designed for digital photography. It is perfect for portraits and large product photography.

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MonoLight:
The unit mounts onto any standard lightstand with a 5/8″ or smaller mounting stud. It has a circular flash tube that is daylight balanced at 5600 deg. K, a guide number of 90 at ISO 100 and a recycling time of 5-7 seconds. It also comes with a 75 watt removable modeling lamp. The Budget Studio monolight Flash can be triggered through the camera with its included 12′ sync cord, by another flash being fired and activating the built-in Photo-Slave, or through its open-f (more…)

Strobe Light:
Control: Triggered by Flash or a sync cord (included);
Output: 45 WS;
Power: 110V-50Hz / 60Hz ;
Wire Back The Interval: 4-6 (sec.) ;
Light Control the Distance: 12m ;
Color temperature: 5500 – 6000K ;
Flash synchronization: 1/800(sec.) ;
Flash Lamp index GN ISO-100:26

Black anodized aluminum backlight stand.

Umbrella:
Works well to diffuse the light from any flash creating a soft even light for your subject. Light-weight and easy set up.

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Light Stand:
Versatile, Hardworking & Lightweight;
Black anodized aluminum;
Stable & Quick Setup;
Maximum Height: 1900 MM, 78 inches;
Minimum Height: 810 MM, 32.4 inches;
Maximum Load Capacity 2.5KG, 9.9 lbs;
Closed Length: 805 MM, 32.2 inches;
Mounting Stud 5/8 inches

Mini Light Stand:
High quality aluminum, pressure die-cast aluminum;
Black anodized aluminum;
Maximum 2.6′ heavy duty light stand;
Solid quick release levers;
Easy set up;
Part Number: WF-W801;
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Strobe Light:
Control: Triggered by Flash or a sync cord (included);
Output: 45 WS;
Power: 110V-50Hz / 60Hz ;
Wire Back The Interval: 4-6 (sec.) ;
Light Control the Distance: 12m ;
Color temperature: 5500 – 6000K ;
Flash synchronization: 1/800(sec.) ;
Flash Lamp index GN ISO-100:26

Light Stand:
Versatile, Hardworking & Lightweight;
Black anodized aluminum;
Stable & Quick Setup;
Maximum Height: 1900 MM, 78 inches;
Minimum Height: 810 MM, 32.4 inches;
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Monolight:The unit mounts onto any standard lightstand with a 5/8″ or smaller mounting stud. It has a circular flash tube that is daylight balanced at 5600 deg. K, a guide number of 36 at ISO 100 and a recycling time of 5-7 seconds. It also comes with a 75 watt removable modeling lamp. The Budget Studio monolight Flash can be triggered through the camera with its included 15′ sync cord, by another flash being fired and activating the built-in Photo-Slave, or through its open-fla (more…)

MonoLight:
The unit mounts onto any standard lightstand with a 5/8″ or smaller mounting stud. It has a circular flash tube that is daylight balanced at 5600 deg. K, a guide number of 90 at ISO 100 and a recycling time of 5-7 seconds. It also comes with a 50 watt removable modeling lamp. The Budget Studio monolight Flash can be triggered through the camera with its included 12′ sync cord, by another flash being fired and activating the built-in Photo-Slave, or through its open-fl (more…)

This continuous lighting kits are ideal for small to medium photo studio. For portraits or larger product photography, one light kit can be used as your main light that defines the subject and the second light can be use as the fill light to reduce your contrast levels. The light is soft. You could move it easily to any photo place and setup them quickly.

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A complete studio ready to go. Add one of the recommended accessory cases and your studio is ready to go anywhere, anytime. Never fear location shoots again. A full 720 total watt seconds can handle everything up to small groups. Since monolights don’t need a central power supply, you won’t have power cables cris-crossing on the floor creating a potential accident

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