New Lights!!!

Dramatapix®Dramatapix® Registered Users Posts: 430 Major grins
edited November 17, 2006 in People
I'm not even sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm pretty darned excited.

Got a call from a friend today and she says... "you do photography right?"

I'm like... yeah....

Well, it seems her father was a budding photographer about 5 years ago and then passed away. She's had all this lighting equipment in her basement and asked if I wanted it! There are 4 studio flash units, as well as backdrop rolls, stands, umbrella, slave flashes, clamps, etc. I realize that it's pretty old, but hell, it's better than what I had... cause I didn't have ANY. LOL

Here are a few pics on the fly... I realize I have a lot of work to do to perfect the equipment, but just wanted to try it out and share the good news.

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My Gear: D200, D80, 50 f/1.4, 28-75 f/2.8, 55-200 f/4-5.6, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6, 70-200 f2.8, (4) White Lightning Ultra 1200's, SB600, (2) Lightspheres, 17" Macbook Pro, 24" Apple Imac, Thinkpad T42, Epson R-260, PSCS2, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, PS Elements 4

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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited November 15, 2006
    Congratulations! That's pretty cool! Lighting costs a small fortune and I don't imagine 5 year old equipment is that big of a deal. Have fun! :D
  • SloYerRollSloYerRoll Registered Users Posts: 2,788 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Very cool!
    Glad to hear the good news for you! I'm slightly jealous, but I wouldn't be human if I wasn't.

    I'm sure you'll have a great time getting your gear dialed into what you need it to do for you.
  • NordicNordic Registered Users Posts: 237 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Cool!
    Congratulations on your new toys! I guess you feel like Christmas came a little early this year! :D
  • Barefoot and NaturalBarefoot and Natural Registered Users Posts: 586 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    So super jealous!! mwink.gif Lucky you!! Have fun with the "new" lights!! BTW, I really like the expression on #3......very natural!!

    Have fun!!
    Heather
  • ellepixelsellepixels Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Barefoot and Natural wrote:
    So super jealous!! mwink.gif Lucky you!! Have fun with the "new" lights!! BTW, I really like the expression on #3......very natural!!

    Have fun!!
    Heather

    Sounds like you got very lucky. congrats on your new lights. Have fun, experiment and really get to know your new toys.
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  • Dramatapix®Dramatapix® Registered Users Posts: 430 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Thanks everyone. I am so super pumped. I'll be sure to share pics as I perfect using them.
    My Gear: D200, D80, 50 f/1.4, 28-75 f/2.8, 55-200 f/4-5.6, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6, 70-200 f2.8, (4) White Lightning Ultra 1200's, SB600, (2) Lightspheres, 17" Macbook Pro, 24" Apple Imac, Thinkpad T42, Epson R-260, PSCS2, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, PS Elements 4
  • dragon300zxdragon300zx Registered Users Posts: 2,575 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Dude I love thsoe whitelightning mono's used them in the studio alot great lights.
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  • photogmommaphotogmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,644 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    How awesome! I'm very sorry for her loss, but very happy for your gain! Can't wait to see what you do with it....

    The last picture is pretty cool.... Soft, but I'd love to see you redo it!

    Have fun....
    Andi

    www.tippiepics.com
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Congratulations!
    Dramatapix® wrote:
    There are 4 studio flash units, as well as backdrop rolls, stands, umbrella, slave flashes, clamps, etc.

    You do realize that you got a few grand worth of equipment for free, don't you;-)?mwink.gif

    WTG! thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Dramatapix®Dramatapix® Registered Users Posts: 430 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    You do realize that you got a few grand worth of equipment for free, don't you;-)?mwink.gif

    WTG! thumb.gif

    Oh yeah... I realize it, and I'm VERY grateful.
    My Gear: D200, D80, 50 f/1.4, 28-75 f/2.8, 55-200 f/4-5.6, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6, 70-200 f2.8, (4) White Lightning Ultra 1200's, SB600, (2) Lightspheres, 17" Macbook Pro, 24" Apple Imac, Thinkpad T42, Epson R-260, PSCS2, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, PS Elements 4
  • ZoeZoe Registered Users Posts: 42 Big grins
    edited November 16, 2006
    I hate you! ha ha ha..just kidding. That's amazing! I am slowly piecing together my studio and its tough, when I want so much but have to shell out a little at a time.
    Zoe (Nikon toys)
    zb Photography
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  • Dramatapix®Dramatapix® Registered Users Posts: 430 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2006
    Had a chance to play a little last night. Wondering if folks wouldn't mind commenting on these and letting me know what might have been done to improve on it. I used one lamp down left of the subject (with a shoot through umbrella), one lamp down right of the subject with barn doors pretty wide open, and one lamp slightly up left of the subject (focused on hair with barn doors closed substantially to direct light).

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    My Gear: D200, D80, 50 f/1.4, 28-75 f/2.8, 55-200 f/4-5.6, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6, 70-200 f2.8, (4) White Lightning Ultra 1200's, SB600, (2) Lightspheres, 17" Macbook Pro, 24" Apple Imac, Thinkpad T42, Epson R-260, PSCS2, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Aperture, PS Elements 4
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