iammachine
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I'm an amateur photographer with an even more amateur studio set up and I need some advice on which strobes to buy. I'm a graphic designer who started getting more into photography a few years ago so I could document my work, this basically means mostly flat print pieces on a table in the studio. I've been using a cheap continuous lighting system because when I started I didn't know anything about lighting and the idea of using strobes was a little too intimidating at the time, but now I'm thinking about stepping up my game and going for it. I don't need anything professional (nor do I have that kind of money to spend), but I still want it to be capable of working well in a small studio set up and be something I could use to experiment with other types of photos (my friends keep asking me to take portraits of them because "I know stuff about cameras").
I found two different strobes that I think could work, but there isn't a ton of information or reviews out there on these since they aren't professional. I'd really appreciate it if you could give me your opinion on whether one is better than the other or if there's a better strobe out there at a similar price. Also, if you have a recommendation for a cheap but good trigger that would be great to hear as well.
Option 1: PBL 300W/S Strobe $160
Amazon.com : PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO FLASH STROBE LIGHTING KIT 300 W/S with GRID SOFTBOX by PBL : Photographic Monolights : Camera & Photo
Pros: Comes with a cheap stand and 30" softbox with grid
Cons: only 300W/S while other light is 400
Option 2: Sqaure Pefect 400W/S $120
Square Perfect 400W/S SP400A Strobe / Flash Head Photography Studio Lighting - Newegg.com
Pros: potentially the stronger light source, and cheaper
Cons: no accessories
Thanks for all your help
I found two different strobes that I think could work, but there isn't a ton of information or reviews out there on these since they aren't professional. I'd really appreciate it if you could give me your opinion on whether one is better than the other or if there's a better strobe out there at a similar price. Also, if you have a recommendation for a cheap but good trigger that would be great to hear as well.
Option 1: PBL 300W/S Strobe $160
Amazon.com : PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO FLASH STROBE LIGHTING KIT 300 W/S with GRID SOFTBOX by PBL : Photographic Monolights : Camera & Photo
Pros: Comes with a cheap stand and 30" softbox with grid
Cons: only 300W/S while other light is 400
Option 2: Sqaure Pefect 400W/S $120
Square Perfect 400W/S SP400A Strobe / Flash Head Photography Studio Lighting - Newegg.com
Pros: potentially the stronger light source, and cheaper
Cons: no accessories
Thanks for all your help