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Thank you for the suggestion. To be honest, I was looking at the continuous light sources for two reasons: 1. Cost-effective solution (this is the most important part) 2. WYSIWYG solution (not much of an important one) For the light you suggested, I need to find out the cost, and I shall update it here. Thank you again.

@AJG and [uSER=2403817]@rodeo_joe|1[/uSER] thank you so much for your inputs, I sincerely appreciate your help. There is another option that I found after visiting the photo fair again today. There is a light from Godox model SL60 (Godox SL-60 LED Video Light (Daylight-Balanced)) which does not cost that much. With a stand and a softbox, I can get the setup complete for around $150. What would be your opinion about this light coupled with reflectors that I already have for food photography?

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Thank you, everyone, for your replies and suggestion. After some discussion, we have decided to take this route that I am going to lend him my 18-55 for the time being. Today, at a photo fair, he tried his hands on the 20mm f1.8G and 24mm f1.8G, and he instantly fell in love with the primes. He is even thinking of going back to full manual focus as he feels that he can wield far more control of the scene. Thank you all again.

[uSER=2403817]@rodeo_joe|1[/uSER] @mikemorrell Thank you so much for your assistance and time. In the meantime, I have come to know about a small light setup for about US $40 available in my local market. It includes two C-stands, two umbrellas/small softboxes and two halogens. Would you advise for it? I have not seen it myself yet, I expect to get more details in a day or two. The light sources have specific Kelvin temperatures though I can not guarantee the constancy. There is one more light setup I have come across an inexpensive continuous light setup, the details are as follows: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09X39CFWV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2EM6HC2RR3TA0FBSVP73 What is your opinion about this? The manufacturer is claiming that the lights have CRI >=95%. I am not sure how can use a diffuser/light modifier with these flat panel lights! Regarding the LED bulbs that I first thought about, I have checked the PHILIPS website for details. PHILIPS is claiming that their 20W bulbs have CRI>=90%, though I could not find this specific bit of information while browsing the specification detail about the LED bulbs. Thank you again.

Thank you [uSER=2403817]@rodeo_joe|1[/uSER] , @AJG and @mikemorrell for your replies. @mikemorrell If you have shared any links, I am unable to view those. I do not know why. Could you please check again?

Thank you all for your kind words and assistance. I have bought a few sheets of white foam boards which I am planning to use as reflectors. @mikemorrell I have searched on YT for DYI light solution for photography, but haven't come across anything worth it. If you can point me to any link, that would be really helpful. Thanks again.

Thank you for your kind words and understanding. The problem that many like myself face is, that we can not spend a lot of money at one go and we need to build on something small. As you have rightly pointed out, there smaller client base which I would like to tap. Though, I can not compromise on the quality of the work as I also need to improve my portfolio so that I may approach bigger clients. I do have a Zomei 888C tripod and a macro lens (90mm), so I am somewhat covered on that front. I have two small flashes, SB600 and a Simpex flash (full manual without any other way to control the output but to increase the distance from the subject- inverse square law). Though I have to have a trigger and proper diffuser to go with these flashes. Do you think that these flashes are going to be enough as a start and could you please suggest suitable diffusers (I can take the DYI route if it is not that difficult to pursue)? Thank you again.

Thank you all. I am trying to set up a small home studio to taste the market which is not as mature as the first world countries. Moreover, the costs are very high when it comes to photography equipment and payments may not be forthcoming from the very beginning. Renting this equipment or a studio is not much of an option too, mainly when I am in need to create a portfolio first. I understand that the path is steep but I do hope to scale that with the help of the fellow photographers like you. For me, the two main issues that I need to sort out to start with my home studio are- 1. Basic lighting equipment (including a small diffuser/softbox) and 2. A portable(and foldable) work bench/table. Any suggestions/ advice in this context would be highly appreciated. Thank you all again.

Hello friends and fellow photographers I hope this is the right section to post my question. I was wondering whether cheap LED bulbs of 28W (cost around $4 in my country) can be a good cost-effective solution for small product photography, provided a large white diffuser is used in front of the light bulb? If possible, this should provide an excellent and easy WYSIWYG solution. I understand that one may need to fix the WB in PP if an LED bulb is used. Hopefully experienced members can shed some light on this idea. Thank you all.

Hello friends and fellow photographers This is for my son who is extremely interested in street and candid photography. He mainly uses my old D90 coupled with my AF-D 50mm lens or AF-S 55-200 Dx lens. Sometimes he uses my D7200 with the same lenses. I am planning to gift him a lens for his photographic journey, and together we have short-listed the following. AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8 G ED AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 G ED AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 G AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G ED AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 D AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 D AF Nikkor 35mm f/2 D 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor It would be a great help if the members here may comment on these lenses and point me to the best possible lens, keeping the price in mind. Thank you all in advance.