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TSbalachi
post Jun 27 2018, 09:45 AM, updated 8y ago

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Hi guys,im setting up my own photobooth can u guys recommend is it better to use strobe or speed light for the lighting.Now kinda dilemma wether to get strobe light or just use the speed light rclxub.gif
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post Jun 27 2018, 09:51 AM

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You judge yourself:

https://improvephotography.com/5898/speedlights-vs-strobes/
LegendLee
post Jun 27 2018, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(balachi @ Jun 27 2018, 09:45 AM)
Hi guys,im setting up my own photobooth can u guys recommend is it better to use strobe or speed light for the lighting.Now kinda dilemma wether to get strobe light or just use the speed light  rclxub.gif
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Is it a mobile photobooth?
Will it be indoors or outdoors ?

Speedlight is a lot more convenient and it’s cheaper too.
However strobes are generally better.
If you’re setting up a stationary/permanent photobooth + heavy use of lighting modifier... go with strobes.

Otherwise, speedlights.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Jun 27 2018, 11:41 AM
TSbalachi
post Jun 27 2018, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(LegendLee @ Jun 27 2018, 11:30 AM)
Is it a mobile photobooth?
Will it be indoors or outdoors ?

Speedlight is a lot more convenient and it’s cheaper too.
However strobes are generally better.
If you’re setting up a stationary/permanent photobooth + heavy use of lighting modifier... go with strobes.

Otherwise, speedlights.
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ya its a mobile photobooth. location will be both. i do planning to use strobe but never use a strobe before,so basically i dont have any idea which watt would be ideal for me.

 

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