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    tripod replacement

    I’ve got one of these and it’s terrible! The legs would be more stable if made out of rubber and the central column gets stuck when you push it down and is very hard to get back up due to poorly designed locking mechanism.
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    Recommended Heavy Duty Background Stand

    I have one of these in the studio and also use it in location. I’ve had heavy vinyl on it and no problems. You’re welcome to pop over and have a look at it if you want? https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/product/pixapro-studio-telescopic-background-stand/#image-1
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    Godox AD100

    Exactly this!
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    Godox AD100

    I’ve just bought two citi300 from Pixapro as Lencarta were giving wrong tech info and were out of stock. They seem to have lost their way over the last couple of years
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    led studio flash

    My older Lencarta Elite Pro lights are around half a million pops and on original flash tubes! Replaced a handful of capacitors in that time though.
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    Creating natural light with strobes in a bedroom?

    Without meaning to sound rude, are you a photographer or do you work for the company doing something else and have been given the task of photographer? Reading this and your other thread on ‘noise’ makes me think the company should really invest in professional photography in a studio with...
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    Advice for Garage Workshop Photoshoot

    I agree, or two separate exposures and photoshop them together.
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    Lighting Reviews

    Build quality. colour. Flash duration and recharge times. Can it be hammered all day without overheating?!
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    Second Hand or Brand New Studio Flash?

    July isn’t long to wait for the Lencarta. I’d stick with those.
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    Lighting advice

    As they are low powered, continuous lights, get them as close to the little one as possible. This will ensure more of the light is on the baby, but more importantly it will give a softer, more flattering light (no hard shadows on the face). Also check that your camera LCD screen doesn't have...
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    Trusted grey import website?

    Bought a Canon 5DS from HDEW at the start of lockdown and was informed there could be a delay due to the current situation. A week later, and with great communication from them all along, it arrived in perfect condition. UK plug on the charger cable. Camera menu, manual and discs in English...
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    Free lighting e-book

    Cheers Garry, will do and will leave a review also :)
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    Free lighting e-book

    Bugger, missed the deadline so shall buy it anyway!
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