Hi guys, old newbie here & my first post so go easy on me!
Getting back into photography after a long Hiatus, used to do quite a bit of fashion/beauty studio work with both flash & tungsten in medium format back in analogue days. Due to my work I live in dual locations, at my main location I have 3 x Multiblitz Varilux 500 heads but as I spend a fair bit of time at location two I’ll need some form of lighting. I thought AD200 would be a good start as it would enable me to do some outdoor stuff (people) as well as indoor portraits, B&W nude abstracts and food photography. I might add a flash head or AD400pro later down the line too. I am currently using a Nikon 7000
1 – Do you guys think AD200 would be the right choice for my intended purpose?
2 – What would be your recommendations for type of accessories, make and retailers to buy from? Generally I’d like to buy stuff that lasts but avoid the top of the range costs so something middle of the park would be great.
Currently my list is something like this, am I missing anything; (Also I am not sure if I should go towards Elinchrom fitting or Bowens).
-White brolly
-120cm Hexagon softbox (not sure if it should go for meshed as I have never used one before). Think I prefer double layers so that I can have the option of a softer light.
-Clamp for stand
-A light weight stand (for both indoor and outdoor)
-A boom stand that could also handle a 400w flash head.
Getting back into photography after a long Hiatus, used to do quite a bit of fashion/beauty studio work with both flash & tungsten in medium format back in analogue days. Due to my work I live in dual locations, at my main location I have 3 x Multiblitz Varilux 500 heads but as I spend a fair bit of time at location two I’ll need some form of lighting. I thought AD200 would be a good start as it would enable me to do some outdoor stuff (people) as well as indoor portraits, B&W nude abstracts and food photography. I might add a flash head or AD400pro later down the line too. I am currently using a Nikon 7000
1 – Do you guys think AD200 would be the right choice for my intended purpose?
2 – What would be your recommendations for type of accessories, make and retailers to buy from? Generally I’d like to buy stuff that lasts but avoid the top of the range costs so something middle of the park would be great.
Currently my list is something like this, am I missing anything; (Also I am not sure if I should go towards Elinchrom fitting or Bowens).
-White brolly
-120cm Hexagon softbox (not sure if it should go for meshed as I have never used one before). Think I prefer double layers so that I can have the option of a softer light.
-Clamp for stand
-A light weight stand (for both indoor and outdoor)
-A boom stand that could also handle a 400w flash head.