Beginner Strobist Information needed, modifiers etc.

[ste0803]

Hi guys,

I've decided to take the plunge into photography once again after leaving it previously when i was in school.

I've decided to go for a Sony setup (cue the hate) a6000, 18-105mm f4 for now. looking to at 35mm or 50mm 1.8's down the line

My plan is to do some home studio style shooting with a model and the usual beginner technical work like water drops etc to get used to the Camera, Lighting and Editing once again.

I've gone for a 2 flash setup, main flash to be a Nissin di700a with an Air trigger to allow OCF with HSS and TTL. I have also a yongnuo 560 III as a slave.

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Now you guys know what i'll be shooting with I was really wanting to ask what modifiers you guys would recommend whether it be umbrealla, softbox (square or octo) or others such as garyfong style diffusers or snoots.

 

[juggler]

You might want to ask a mod to move this to the 'Talk Lighting & Studio' sub forum.

Gary Fong diffusers aren't very useful in a controlled environment - there's nearly always a better way of doing the same job.
A medium softbox with a grid is a good and flexible starting point. @Phil V often recommends an 80x80cm jobbie by Neewer, I think.
Umbrellas can be tricky to control in a small space.

Cinefoil or black craft foam is handy for masking off the softbox to e.g. turn it into a strip box.

Snoots - pringles tubes - are useful, as are 5-in-1 reflectors.