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Originally posted by Cindyff
Both Nikon and Canon produce cool cameras at good prices.
Lighting for stills work, there is only one choice Pro Photo small size great price and you can use it all over the world 240/120 volt system.
Do not buy Photogenics, i hear some people have bad experiences with it, if its used hard ( more than 150 flashes an hour ).
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ProPhoto is good shit if you've got money. Most of the rental houses in LA rent out ProPhoto because it's heavy duty, reliable and hardly breaks down. The downside is that they are overly priced for someone just starting out in the biz.
I'm sure people have had problems with Photogenics, but more people have not had problems with them. I know several people who have used them for content production for years with no problem at all. They are a great little light for the money.
I use Paul Buff Ultra White-Lightings lights myself - monolights (with the power built in to each light). I've been using the same set for over 10 years - and they've performed flawlessly. Hell, these lights are so old they don't even make this unit anymore.
I would suggest visiting a couple of camera stores in your area and discuss your needs and your budget with the sales person - he'll steer you in the right direction.
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