janet_mootz Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I am looking to create a home studio. I am on a fairly tight budget. I have been looking at Dynaphos continuous lighting sold at amvona.com. The description of the product states that it is a cool running light so it can be used with models. I have read in the past that contiuous lighting is to hot for models and some perishable items, but maybe this one is different? Anyone have experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_leck Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Do yourself a favor and search photo.net for threads on amvona.com. The short version of the story is "beware." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet_mootz Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 I have read some rather bad reviews about Amvona too. I am now thinking about getting some Alien Bees. I have read only good things about them. I would like to get two B400s with softboxes but the cost is a little high for me. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy some used ones? I checked out ebay but there wasn't much there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetlevel Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 My experience is that hot lights are hot, but not too hot for use with models. Think about the great portrait artists of the 20's - 60's - almost all hot lights. There are few flash systems that are as good a low cost starter set as the alien bees, but they are fairly new, so not too many on the used market. You might be able to find a used speedotron or dynalight set on a popular auction site for slightly less... I personally use and like hot lights - except for with food and plant still life work... lowel tota lights and omni lights are a great value. Both lowel and Smith Victor offer starter packages via various sellers (B&H for instance). I guess you need to decide what your shooting priorities are, and find a system best suited to that. But I would suggest it might be worth waiting an extra month or so until you can afford to get exactly what you need. You'll end up spending more in the long run, trying to make a cheap system work for you and last... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffc Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I bought a 36" umbrella light box at amvona and was very pleased. I would buy again from them. If you look at the amount sold and compare it to the neg results it's like .2% not bad, Most of the complaints are lame at best, can't please everyone. It is the best portable soft box I have found. Folds up like a umbrella. Most continuous lighting today is floresent type day rated bulbs that do not get hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_perlea Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I have purchased umbrellas and backdrop systems from amvona on ebay. They have been nothing but impressive with their equipment and service. Considering the price of their equipment (not buy it now prices) they have outstanding quality merchindise. I have been happy in the past and continue to do business with them. I myself am looking to buy a lighting kit from them, and I have used continuous lighting for models and they do get hot, but most models aren't bothered by the heat enough to complain, they just kind of wish it was cooler (but then again, don't we all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_lawson Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 <p>Westcott Monte Zucker Window Light Kit - consists of: 2- Spiderlite TD5 Fixtures, 2- 24x32 Softboxes, Tilt Brackets, Light Stands, Fluorescent Bulbs, Case - 230 Total Watts <br /> 2The Westcott Monte Zucker Window Light Kit is based on the Spiderlite TD5 light fixture, which accepts fluorescent (5000° K) or tungsten (3200° K) bulbs. Three separate controls allow running of multiple combinations of bulbs together with no color shift. It has all-metal construction with built-in points for direct attachment of a softbox -- no adapter ring is necessary. <br /> This Medium, 2 Light, 220-230 volt Kit includes 2- 24 x 32" silver interior softboxes, tilt brackets, 10- 23 watt screw-in fluorescent bulbs, 2- 10' heavy duty light stands, and a kit case for storage and transport. works on 110 volts <br /> <br /> I bought new from B&H. <br /> I have a home studio and only used 20 to 30 times. <br /> All equipment will work or your money back.</p> <p>$850 bucks<br> Let me know if interested</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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