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Old 03-21-2006, 08:06 AM  
DeanCapture
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Originally Posted by szango420
Hello, tomorrow i am buying a beginners studio light kit. 2 x 300 w/s strobes. i have an option to get 2 x 40" umbrellas (silver & white), 1 umbrell & 1 20x20" softbox, or 2 softboxes... plus stands and some other stuff... i have no idea, i am a beginner.. can someone help point me in the right direction? whats better: softboxes or umbrellas, or both? thank you!
I would recommend the umbrellas. The umbrellas are compact, quick and easy to set up and provide soft beautiful illumination. 20" softboxes are not very big and the light will not be as soft as the umbrellas (IMO). If your shooting content, I'd recommend the umbrellas.
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