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I think studio work with battery powered strobes is achievable (just about).
Check out
www.strobist.com and www.zarias.com
I recall reading one of Zacks blogs where he attempted to light a full length portrait using just one off-camera strobe. He pulled it off pretty well too.
The main issue with battery strobes is getting enough light to cover a full length portrait, but as Zack says, it can just about be done.
To be honest, if you spend your money on a low end studio flash you will save money as compared to buying Nikon strobes and you will have a bigger power output.
Check out
www.strobist.com and www.zarias.com
I recall reading one of Zacks blogs where he attempted to light a full length portrait using just one off-camera strobe. He pulled it off pretty well too.
The main issue with battery strobes is getting enough light to cover a full length portrait, but as Zack says, it can just about be done.
To be honest, if you spend your money on a low end studio flash you will save money as compared to buying Nikon strobes and you will have a bigger power output.
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I have done a few shots in studio situations using 2 SB-600s and my D300, but mainly use them for fill in - see http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=103177
These photos were taken using my setup but without any diffusion. If you use a softbox or umbrella it is possible, although you ideally need more power then the bottom of the range SB-600 - I've used an SB-800 and 900 and they work well.
Hope this helps
George
These photos were taken using my setup but without any diffusion. If you use a softbox or umbrella it is possible, although you ideally need more power then the bottom of the range SB-600 - I've used an SB-800 and 900 and they work well.
Hope this helps
George