cheap studio lighting kit

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Hi all,
Thanks in advance,
Im looking at getting some equipment for lighting so i can do some potrait work, any help on what i would need would be great,
I can't afford alot was looking at these kits here.
has anyone used them or got them, what they like,
or if anyone know of a better setup.
(wanna spend as little as poss realy. no more than £500)
http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/offer/2/Studio-Lighting.html?catid=400

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/540W-STUDIO-F...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item27b372bc39

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flash-Kit-540...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item19bcf5e84a
 
I have the ebay one and did a quick review
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=235127

They are fine to get you into lighting and they work well. My advice is buy these cheap ones OR go more expensive (£650 for a 3 head set from Lencarta/elemental etc) In between you will have the worst of both worlds!
 
Similar Kit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/750W-STUDIO-F...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item2eaed5975f

I purchased one of these about 6 months ago and used it for some School shoots works well even for large groups,

Fairly well built and seems to last well,

Also the seller seems reliable, bough some other stuff from them as well and never had a problem,

Not sure on the 180s as I bought the 750w kit (3 x 250), but apart from output they look the same in the one you linked to so should be the same quality which is good and excellent for the price
 
If you are looking for budget more than anything. Possibly this set-up;?

3x Konig Lightstands = £30
1x Strobist Octabox = £50-90 (I not sure on that one)
1x Strobist Softbox = £50-60
3x YongNuo Flashes = £50-60 each.

That would give you a great little setup and three heads aswell, so you can have 1 Key, 1 Fill, 1 Background. OR 1x Key, 1 Fill, 1 Hair/Rim.

Hope that helps :)

PS: Most of the stuff mentioned is available from FITP on here (Flash in the Pan)
 
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