Interfit Super Cool Lite 5

[Dogfish_magnet]

Has anybody had any experience with the Interfit INT117 Super Cool Lite 5 continuous lighting units ? - I'm potentially looking at using them in a area with no roof for bouncing flash for portrait work, or would i be better sticking with traditional flash units ?

[Garry Edwards]

Bouncing flash off of a ceiling is one approach, but there's far more to portrait photography than that.

I think a good starting point would be an understanding of both how portrait photography works and what lighting equipment does, and these basic guides (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=61463)may help.

Once you understand the principles of studio lighting you'll go for flash, not for any form of continuous lighting

[charlesbuchan]

I use one of these for photographing babies in their homes. Flash is no good as it distresses (sometimes) the baby, so a continuous cool light source is ideal, especially in a dimly lit room.

[Garry Edwards]

I use one of these for photographing babies in their homes. Flash is no good as it distresses (sometimes) the baby, so a continuous cool light source is ideal, especially in a dimly lit room.
I find that surprising - generally, flash has come and gone before it's noticed and very rarely causes any kind of problem, especially when it's diffused. Continuous light often causes discomfort, and isn't bright enough anyway.

[charlesbuchan]

They must have tougher babies in your part of the world. Down here 3 of the first five I shot with studio lights became inconsolable after the first 5 mins. As for brightness I often shoot with no lights, using an f2.8 aperture. The Interfit light is just used when its a particularly dim day/room.