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Category Archives: Studio Lighting Questions

What type of lens is best for product photography?

Erik writes: I just got a collapsable white nylon light tent to use to do product shots, and I need to do both single object shots (for example, a cell phone) and larger shots (pic of the contents you get in the box your cell phone came in). I am looking to get maximum detail …

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Posted byStudioLighting.net8/8/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Softer shadows with my speedlight

Wayne wrote: Love the podcast! Question: At the moment, I have a Nikon D50 with only one SB-600 speedlight that I’m using off-camera with an optical trigger for some portraits. I’m using a omnibounce right now but I really need some softer light and I’m not sure what to get. I was thinking about a …

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Posted byEd Hidden7/26/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Light modifiers for Home Depot lights

Tarrah wrote: I just found your site – awesome for a beginner like me! I just read about using home depot work lights in the studio, but wondered if you could point me in the right direction as far as home made light modifiers for them. If you can send me in the right direction, …

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Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Metering multiple lights

George wrote: If I measure a main light at say F8 by itself, then measure a fill light at F16, by it’s self then do I turn both on to measure the final F Number? Thus could be greater than F8 couldn’t it? Click here to view the answer to this question

Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

What is an alternative to umbrellas

Kelly wrote: I have a Canon XT Rebel what would you recommend for a studio light modifier? We have umbrella lighting and I absolutely hate it. Click here to view the answer to this question

Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Where can I buy color correction filters

Robert wrote: I heard you talking about gels to match a flash to tungsten on your podcast. Where can I purchase these filters? Click here to view the answer to this question

Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/20065/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Home setup for product shots

John wrote: Hey guys, great podcast. My question is one about the A-Z’s of setting up a good home setup for taking still-life product shots. Some suggestions for what equipment to use would be great. There are a lot of small diffusion boxes out there but very little information on what lighting to use with …

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Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/20065/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Quick portable lighting setup for parties

David wrote: First of all, I just want to tell you how incredible your web site is! Finally I can find a place that can take a lot of the guesswork out of my lighting problems! What I need to know is this. I do a lot of “instant pictures” on site at parties, weddings, …

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Posted byStudioLighting.net5/25/20065/25/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Blurry pictures in the studio

Kim wrote: I am trying to get my lights set up. I want to take photos with the auto settings of my digital camera. I am getting blurred pictures. I know if my shutter setting is too slow it will blur the picture. I am using 2 soft box lights and an umbrella (gold). The …

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Posted byStudioLighting.net3/30/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

Lighting Setup for photographing sheepskin boots

Tracey wrote: Hello, I am new to light equipment and need some advice on which light equipment to buy for my home studio. I will be taking photos using my 8 megapixel pixel Canon digital camera. I will be taking photos of sheepskin boots. Click here to view the answer to this question

Posted byStudioLighting.net3/30/2006Posted inStudio Lighting Questions

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