Hey all MM people,

i going to buy a kit and build a studio at home.

but im looking into all the different brands on studiokits..

and i wonder what do i cose...

Interfit, elfo, elinchrom or qihe or others..

do u have any tips to what im going to buy, wanna have 3 flash kit,

any internet sites i can go and get a good price on kits..

Thomas

I can thoroughly recommend Hensel lighting.  It's German, excellent build quality, consistent output and when things do go wrong (once in 5 years!) the back up service is brilliant.  Replacement loan kit supplied while yours is repaired and always good communication.  Just what you need when investing good money into kit you're going to rely on.

Just my opinion and experience though.  I'd suggest going to a pro dealer and testing for yourself to see what's good for you.  Like your camera, you're going to need the controls to be second nature to you.

Good Luck,

Neil.

Profoto is the best. Here are some places that have it.
CPH Studio
Phone: +45 3582 1100  Fax: +45 3582 5200
Email: [email protected] Url: www.goecker.dk
Hejrevej 37, DK-2400 Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Authorized: Dealer, Rental studio, Rental shop

FilmGEAR
Phone: +45 70220302  Fax: +45 70220332
Rentemestervej 2, 2200 Copenhagen N, Copenhagen, Denmark
Authorized: Rental studio, Rental shop

Goecker A/S
Phone: +45 3582 1100  Fax: +45 3582 5200
Email: [email protected] Url: www.goecker.dk
Hejrevej 37, DK-2400 Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Authorized: Rental studio, Repair shop, Dealer, Rental shop, Distributor

Lite Grip
Phone: +45 32978097  Fax: +45 32978197
Amager Strandvej 112, 2300 Copenhagen , Copenhagen, Denmark
Authorized: Rental studio, Rental shop

Hensel.

i've never been to copenhagen, but i would recommend you check your local rental houses to see what brands are supported.  if you buy into a system that nobody rents locally, you are limiting yourself to only using the gear/accessories you can afford.

Thank´s,

that right that i should check it out here in denmark first but im moving to Norway (sarpsborg) now in may so i wait.

the website of hensel?

Thomas

ps what kind og watt do i need? 400w- 500w 600w? or less

i do portrait and modelling for the most and thinking of three flashes first

I know a lot of photographers in my area that have Alien bees and love them.  They are inexpensive, small, and provide good customer service.  I lucked out and a lady I work with use to do wedding photograhy and gave it up.  She had a novatron 3 light kit she had only used a few times and put it in her closet years ago.  She told me she would take $100 for it, so I jumped on it.  I figured the case, umbrellas, and light stands were worth that.  I've used them for a year and love them.  There are some downsides but nothing I can't work around.  If I had not run into that deal, I would have gone with Alien Bees.

Check out Elinchrom as well.  Swiss made, very reliable and consistent.  Similar price range to Hensel.

Alien Bees (www.alienbees.com) without a doubt. Great price, consistent color temperature, virtually indestructible, and a no-questions warranty... and they come in several colors!

You can't beat that with a stick!!!

Thomas Kruse wrote:
Hey all MM people,

i going to buy a kit and build a studio at home.

but im looking into all the different brands on studiokits..

and i wonder what do i cose...

Interfit, elfo, elinchrom or qihe or others..

do u have any tips to what im going to buy, wanna have 3 flash kit,

any internet sites i can go and get a good price on kits..

Thomas

I just sold my Novatron 1000 4-light kit for $1200 and replaced it with Alien Bees... I couln't be happier!!!

Mike Stalnaker wrote:
I know a lot of photographers in my area that have Alien bees and love them.  They are inexpensive, small, and provide good customer service.  I lucked out and a lady I work with use to do wedding photograhy and gave it up.  She had a novatron 3 light kit she had only used a few times and put it in her closet years ago.  She told me she would take $100 for it, so I jumped on it.  I figured the case, umbrellas, and light stands were worth that.  I've used them for a year and love them.  There are some downsides but nothing I can't work around.  If I had not run into that deal, I would have gone with Alien Bees.

I love my 3 head DynaLite kit.
Not crazy expensive, but not made out of plastic.
Add a softbox and start shooting...

I like Lexan... won't break, crack, chip or peel (it's made of colored lexan, not painted) and it doesn't get very hot while in use

Studio Spike wrote:
I love my 3 head DynaLite kit.
Not crazy expensive, but not made out of plastic.
Add a softbox and start shooting...

Is that a good travel kit?

well thanks for all tips i got in here