Best Starter Kit for the Money - Need Advice?

[KobraCarry]

So I'm getting ready to set up a little home studio. I've got a decent amount of space. Without breaking the bank, can anyone recommend a good starter kit? Also, I was looking about my local Camera Exchange and comparing a few of their kits.

Do you guys think it's best to go with strobes and soft boxes or incandecent bulbs with umbrellas?

Also, as far as aftermarket diffusers for 430 and 580 flashes, which ones do you like?

Thanks

[Tom]

Finally buying my first studio equipment

Whole studio setup on a budget of $2000.

Hot lights can work, but I wouldn't use them.

I don't use diffusers. They just take my power away.

[MRCPix]

look into alien bee's they are good lights and are not super expensive.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by MRCPix

look into alien bee's they are good lights and are not super expensive.

But more expensive than Elinchroms that spec out better.

[park]

Kirk Tuck has out a new book, Photographic Lighting Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Photographers. Great look at all your options - hot lights, small strobes, strobe packs, mono lights, fluorescent, HMI, etc. etc. Amazon has it at Amazon.com: Photographic Lighting Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Photographers (9781584289937): Kirk Tuck: Books

[KobraCarry]

Does anyone have a good lighting DVD they dont want anymore?

[PhotoByLeal]

Originally Posted by KobraCarry

Does anyone have a good lighting DVD they dont want anymore?

Go here to this link, they have some awesome videos and there FREE!
Photography Lighting & Equipment Tips: Video Series

I love Photogenic Lights, simple and easy and very durable lights, I carry 3 of them in my FATMAX box, where I carry everything!

later....

[KobraCarry]

Awesome! Thanks!