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 Octagonal Softbox 95cm w Honeycomb Grid for AlienBee AlienBees Alien Bee Flash  US $63.88
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 Balcar Nexus Starflash A series to Profoto Head New No reserve US $125.00
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 Balcar Nexus Starflash A series to Bowens Head New No reserve US $125.00
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 Balcar Concept P4 PSU heads Set of 3 US $650.00
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 Balcar flash tube tube US $50.00
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 Balcar 30430 Short Amber Pyrex filter protector shell US $40.00
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 Balcar Concept P4 Extension Cords 2 US $60.00
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 120cm 48 Octagon Softbox Octobox Grid for AlienBees US $85.95
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 Softbox Alienbees Balcar White Lighting softbox Adapter for Alien Bees Alienbees US $20.00
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 Beauty Dish 41cm 16 w Honeycomb Grid Metal Barn Doors AlienBee AlienBees NEW US $89.77
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 20cm x 90cm Softbox Honeycomb Grid for Alienbees Alienbee Alien Bee Flash NEW US $59.88
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 Octagonal Softbox 120cm 48 Eggcrate Grid for AlienBee US $85.95
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 170cm 68 Octagon Softbox Octobox Grid for AlienBees US $119.95
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 Octagon Soft box 120cm 48 Grid Alien Bees Bee Mount US $85.95
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 Octagonal Softbox 80cm 32 Eggcrate Grid for AlienBees US $65.95
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 8x36 HAIRLIGHT STRIP SOFTBOX GRID F BALCAR FLASH US $36.95
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 20cm x 90cm Softbox Honeycomb Grid for Balcar White Lightning Flash NEW US $59.88
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 Octagonal Softbox 95cm Eggcrate Grid White Lightning US $75.95
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 Octagon Soft box 95cm 38 Honeycomb Grid Balcar Mount US $75.95
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 Octagonal Soft box 95cm 38 Honeycomb Grid for Balcar US $75.95
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 Octagon Soft box 95cm 38 Grid Alien Bees Bee Mount US $75.95
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 Octagonal Softbox 95cm 38 Eggcrate Grid for Balcar US $75.95
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 30402S BALCAR FLASHTUBES US $94.99
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 Westcott Speed Ring for Strip Bank Octa Bank for Balcar White Lighting US $49.90
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 Flashpoint ll SB3636E 36x36 Inch Softbox for Monolights US $79.95
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 Flashpoint ll SB3248E 32x48 Inch Softbox for Monolights US $64.95
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 Lastolite LS2490 Ezybox Softbox 36x36 US $269.90
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 Barndoor Kit w grid gels for Norman Bowens Balcar US $49.95
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 KARLite Pocketwizard to Studio Flash connecting cable MP1 MP 1 US $12.63
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 Visico Softbox 40cm x 200cm Honeycomb Grid for AlienBees AlienBee Alien Bee NEW US $107.77
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 visico Softbox 35cm x 140cm w Honeycomb Grid AlienBees AlienBee Alien Bee NEW US $101.88
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 Softbox 80cm x 100cm Honeycomb Grid for AlienBees Alienbee Alien Bee Flash NEW US $82.97
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 Cowboystudio 78 Inch Octagon Softbox Bowen US $102.00
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 Cowboystudio 60 Inch Octagon Grid Softbox Elinchrom US $102.00
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 Cowboystudio 60 Inch Octagon Grid Softbox Alien Bees US $102.00
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 Cowboystudio 60 Inch Octagon Grid Softbox Bowen US $92.00
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 Lastolite LS2460 Ezybox Softbox Inner Diffuser 24x24in US $194.44
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 Set of 4 Honeycombs with 7 Standard Light Reflector 10º 20º 30º 40º for Bowens US $59.00
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 14x63 35x160CM STRIP SOFTBOX GRID F BALCAR FLASH US $67.95
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 O6 6 Steel Metal Mounting Flange Adapter Ring for Alienbees Alienbee Alien Bee US $19.98
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Fancierstudio 43"White/Black Translucent Umbrella Brolly Box Softbox Diffuser for Alienbees, Balcar, Bowens, Elinchrom, Hensel, Photogenic, Norman, White Lightning, Flash Broncolor, Pulso, Broncolor Impact, Visatec, Speedotron, Smith Victor Strobe Flash Light By Fancierstudio SB1005 UB43 Sale Price: $19.99  |
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This umbrella/softbox combines the best features of both a large 40" umbrella and a softbox. Very easy to set up and use, it is simply inserted into the umbrella holder on your light head. The translucent umbrella is turned toward the subject while the black back panel is tied aruond the light head to control light spill. |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger 1 Transmitter + 1 Receiver for Both Speedlight Flash and Studio Strobe Light: Alien bees, Balcar, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Bowens, Photogenic, Hensel, Broncolor, Norman Sale Price: $39.95 |
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Radio Flash Trigger with 30m Effective range Features: 1.4 selectable radio channels Two LEDs for power and signal Receiver can be fixed on standard Tripod with 1/4" thread compatible with most of the flash guns such as Canon 580/430EX, Nikon SB600/800/900 The transmitter/receiver pair can be used to trigger all studio strobe light units by employing a 6... |
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Ardinbir Studio 28"x56" 70cm x 140cm Softbox Diffuser with Eggcrate Grid for AlienBees, Balcar and White Lightning Flash Monolights Sale Price: $93.95 |
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Softbox is designed for use with a strobe or continuous light. It comes standard with a silver reflective interior and a flush front face. The flush mounted front face provides a wider spread of light than a box with a recessed front... |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger 1 Transmitter + 4 Receivers for Both Speedlight Flash and Studio Strobe Light: Alien bees, Balcar, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Bowens, Photogenic, Hensel, Broncolor, Norman Sale Price: $99.95 |
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Radio Flash Trigger with 30m Effective range Features: 1.4 selectable radio channels Two LEDs for power and signal Receiver can be fixed on standard Tripod with 1/4" thread compatible with most of the flash guns such as Canon 580/430EX, Nikon SB600/800/900 The transmitter/receiver pair can be used to trigger all studio strobe light units by employing a 6... |
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Ardinbir Studio 38" 95cm Octagonal Softbox Diffuser with Eggcrate Grid for AlienBees, Balcar and White Lightning Flash Monolights Sale Price: $75.95 |
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This softbox is designed for use with a strobe or continuous light. It comes standard with a silver reflective interior and a flush front face. The flush mounted front face provides a wider spread of light than a box with a recessed front... |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger 1 Transmitter + 2 Receivers for Both Speedlight Flash and Studio Strobe Light: Alien bees, Balcar, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Bowens, Photogenic, Hensel, Broncolor, Norman Sale Price: $59.95 |
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Radio Flash Trigger with 30m Effective range Features: 1.4 selectable radio channels Two LEDs for power and signal Receiver can be fixed on standard Tripod with 1/4" thread compatible with most of the flash guns such as Canon 580/430EX, Nikon SB600/800/900 The transmitter/receiver pair can be used to trigger all studio strobe light units by employing a 6... |
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Ardinbir 60" 150cm Black/White Reflective Umbrella Brolly Box Softbox Diffuser for Alienbees, Balcar, Bowens, Elinchrom, Hensel, Photogenic, Norman, White Lightning, Flash Broncolor, Pulso, Broncolor Impact, Visatec, Speedotron, Smith Victor Strobe Flash Light Sale Price: $62.95 |
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This umbrella/softbox combines the best features of both a umbrella and a softbox. Very easy to set up and use, it is simply inserted into the umbrella holder on your light head. The soft diffuser panel on the front has a sock like opening that slips over the reflector... |
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PBL 43" Photo Softbox Umbrella Reflective Steve Kaeser Photographic Lighting List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $16.99 |
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This umbrella/softbox combines the best features of both a large 43" umbrella and a softbox. Very easy to set up and use, it is simply inserted into the umbrella holder on your light head. The soft diffuser panel on the front has a sock like opening that slips over the reflector... |
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Wireless Radio Dual Hotshoe Flash Trigger 1 Transmitter + 3 Receivers for Both Speedlight Flash and Studio Strobe Light: Alien bees, Balcar, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Bowens, Photogenic, Hensel, Broncolor, Norman Sale Price: $83.95 |
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Radio Flash Trigger with 30m Effective range Features: 1.4 selectable radio channels Two LEDs for power and signal Receiver can be fixed on standard Tripod with 1/4" thread Compatible with most of the flash guns such as Canon 580/430EX, Nikon SB600/800/900 The transmitter/receiver pair can be used to trigger all studio strobe light units by employing a 6... |
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Wireless Radio Remote Flash Trigger 1 Transmitter + 5 Receivers for Both Speedlight Flash and Studio Strobe Light: Alien bees, Balcar, White Lightning, Elinchrom, Bowens, Photogenic, Hensel, Broncolor, Norman Sale Price: $119.95 |
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Radio Flash Trigger with 30m Effective range Features: 1.4 selectable radio channels Two LEDs for power and signal Receiver can be fixed on standard Tripod with 1/4" thread compatible with most of the flash guns such as Canon 580/430EX, Nikon SB600/800/900 The transmitter/receiver pair can be used to trigger all studio strobe light units by employing a 6... |
Getting Started in Stock Photography: Choosing Your Equipment
Let’s say you have made the commitment to join the world of stock photography, you have an excuse, and a valid one, to go out and buy some photography gear. What I will share with you here is not necessarily the perfect answer as what to get, but what does work for me. I can give you some guidelines, and tips, but in every case you will need to take into consideration your own situation, what and how you will be shooting, what your budget constraints are and a host of other personal considerations.
Let’s start with cameras. I have a fair number of would-be professionals ask me what cameras they should buy…and most of the time they end up putting price ahead of quality. That is a mistake. If you want to shoot professionally, and to compete with all of the others who are doing so, buy a professional caliber camera that meets the image quality requirements of the big agencies. To fail to do so will be putting you at a significant disadvantage.
You can’t go wrong with the high-end cameras from Canon and Nikon. The models and specs keep changing and improving, but if you go with one of their professional level models you well have spent your money wisely. I, at the time of this writing, am shooting with a Canon 1ds MKII, a Canon 1ds MKIII, and a Canon 5d MKII. If I were starting out today I would buy the Canon 5d MKII.
To determine which camera is best for you, you should go to a camera store and hold the top models, see how they feel and get an idea of what would be most comfortable for you. If you shoot sports you will probably want a different model than if you shoot still life. If you shoot in low light levels you might want a different model than if you shoot primarily in bright light. That is why you must do your research. BTW, the newest Canons and Nikons have truly remarkable low light performance that represent a sea change in photography.
Your lenses are your next choice. I could probably do all my stock photography with the Canon 24-105 IS L series lens. That being said, I also find useful, pretty much in this sequence, the Canon 100-400 IS zoom L Series, the 16-35 Zoom, 70-200 f2.8 and a f2 135mm. Buying Canon or Nikon lenses over third party lenses, in my experience, give you a bit more sharpness and a lot more ruggedness. If you are on a budget, start with a lens in that 24-105 range, and use that until you find that you are consistently in need of something more.
It is my firm belief that if you are competing in the serious world of stock photography you will need some form of lighting equipment. Even when there is plenty of light, say at 4:00pm on a sunny day at the beach, you can create images with more impact, and that will sell better, if you add additional lighting.
It may be as simple as a reflector, or might involve strobes. Recently I found myself back pedaling through the edge of the surf at the beach, shooting away at a model running towards me, while an assistant back pedaled alongside me holding a power pack in one hand and a strobe head in the other. The added highlight from the flash provides that little extra something that sets that photograph apart from the countless other competing images. My experience has consistently been that used intelligently, supplemental lighting invariably produces a better image than I can obtain without. Even when shooting Padueng Tribal Women in remote regions of Myanmar (the ones with the “rings” around their necks) having an on camera flash to add a little pop in the dark confines of their huts made a huge difference.
Every stock shooter needs at least one reflector, and a collapsible 32” reflector with white on one side and gold on the other is a versatile workhorse that is large enough to handle a torso-sized subject and small enough to fit in your backpack. Get one of those. Personally, that one size has been invaluable for me and I always have one available when I am shooting.
As far as flash units go, over the years I have used Elinchrome, Balcar, Speedotron and Profoto. They have all worked well for me. At this point I am using Profoto 7bs. Each pack can handle two heads with a total of 1200-watt seconds and have removable batteries, which can handle of 200 full power flashes.
I am totally happy with these units. I have taken them with me to Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Mexico and India. Again, though, do your own research. Check the forums, read the reviews, even better, rent some units and try them out. You will need to take into consideration the flexibility of the units, the weight and size, the power output, whether they are battery operated or not, and all the various features the different units offer.
If you do end up using studio (and location) power packs I highly recommend radio triggers or “slaves”. I use Pocket Wizards, but there are a number of brands and my lack of experience with other brands should not prevent you from checking the other ones out. Once you go wireless, you can’t go back.
While I mostly rely on my “studio” power packs for my produced shoots, in certain situations on camera flashes play an important role for me. On my last trip to India to shoot stock photos I wanted to travel light, and relied on the Canon 580 EX unit supplemented with a Quantum Turbo SC battery.
At one point we even had two photographers sharing the Quantum at the same time (it has two power outlets). It was a great decision for the kind of photography and style of trip I had planned.
On occasion I have used hot lights too. I own a pair of Lowel Tota Lights for the rare instances when I need continuous light. They are very portable and with a 1000-watt bulb put out a good amount of light (and a lot of heat too). Don’t plug them in to a 220-volt source though; then they become flash units capable of only one flash, as I found out in a moment of inattention while shooting in Argentina.
The coming thing, however, might just be continuous fluorescent Lighting. Google that term and you will find plenty of information on it. The light is beautiful, but in the past when I have tried them I have found the low output a little limiting. Now, however, with the new increased ISO speeds possible with the latest Canon and Nikon cameras, and possible advances with the lighting units themselves, they may be a great option for you. Try them. My advice is to try everything and find out what best meshes with your style of shooting and the look you are after.
I firmly believe in having the right tool for the job. If you don’t or can’t own, rent. But trying to skimp when you have the success of a shoot in the balance is false economy.
Get the basics then start shooting and learning. With the instant feedback of digital cameras you can make adjustments after each exposure until you get it right. So what are you waiting for? Go shoot!
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