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Major Nikon

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2. More light is generally better

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Sat Aug 30, 2014, 10:37 AM

Aug 2014

However the problem with such a setup is that it won't put out very much light. You will need to get these lights very close to your subject to work very well. Fluorescent bulbs are also hard to color correct, especially if you have mixed light sources like the sun or incandescent, and also especially if you use fast shutter speeds.

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Do it yourself: The $20 lighting kit [View all] Sherman A1 Aug 2014 OP

Old microphone stands work well too. I have one with a gooseneck. That one is alfredo Aug 2014 #1

More light is generally better Major Nikon Aug 2014 #2

Something I learned from a professional photographer liberal N proud Aug 2014 #3

I've used those in a MacGyver moment Stevenmarc Aug 2014 #5

Some great ideas there. JohnnyRingo Aug 2014 #4