Lighting equipment recommendations for still life

[Drew Bedo]

I've done some work in the past with Nikon speedlights with models, with some reasonable results but money won't fund a bunch of those again with remote triggers etc.! I'm looking for some DIY/budget ideas (if this might suffice?) that any of you may have!

Welly[/QUOTE]

Welly:

I re-read your OP now. There are Vivitar strobes on e-bay for <$20. Sure they are OLD but for that money, if you get one that doesn't work well you can toss it. PC cords are fussier than triggers but much cheaper.

Most photographers wish they had different equipment or additional gear. Get what lights you can and make the best images you can with them. You can always grow your kit.


The important thing is to get on it and shoo!

[welly]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I completely forgot I posted this. Some very useful information here and when I get back to the UK I shall try out some of your ideas.

[John Kasaian]

I had two medium Photoflex soft boxes, a silver on one side, gold on the other reflector and back drop. Between that and a nice window it was all I could ask for(now I've just got the window.)