Re: Home Studio Questions
Just a few things to add to Ed's thoughts...
AB400's will be fine for single or tight subjects (ie a family closer together) but will be a little underpowered behind a softbox lighting a family. They'd be fine with umbrellas, though. AB800's are a nice compromise between power and price. I know several pros using JUST AB400's so it's hardly a deal killer. Just my personal experience.
If you're going to get a third light, do it in the initial purchase. Alienbee lets you design your own "package" that's based on light quantities. That's all their packages really are. For every light you buy, you get 5% off of accessories. Buy two lights, get 10%. Buy three lights and you'll get 15% off. They top out at a 20% discount. The discount works out well if you plan ahead.
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