Im looking into getting a 2 softbox set up

[alfa147x]

Im looking to be getting a 2 soft boxes for indoor and outdoor shoots, i have never dealt with these before but they seem like the next step

Where should I start and what should be a low end budget for something of this sort?

Thanks,
Alfa

 

[OdiN]

www.alienbees.com

I have one of their folding ones and it's quick setup/tear down, which is nice. It's not too bad either.

What do you have for strobes?

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: OdiN
www.alienbees.com

I have one of their folding ones and it's quick setup/tear down, which is nice. It's not too bad either.

What do you have for strobes?

nothing looking for those too

 

[OdiN]

Well then check out alienbees. Relatively inexpensive, and good stuff. I have 3 of their strobes and a softbox, some umbrellas, etc.

 

[foghorn67]

I am going to be switching to Alienbees. I went with Calumet Genesis strobes. I think they take elinchrom accessories and speedrings. The Genesis have a higher output 200 vs. 160 and 400 vs 320. But the reflector dish sucks, and the modeling lamp makes it impossible to use grids, etc..
A shame, because the Genesis has a nice quality to them.
I'm selling them, and going either with Alienbees or White Lightnings (WL's are the pro orientated strobes from Paul C Buff, the same maker of AB's).
So, +1 for Alien Bees.

 

[virtuamike]

Identify needs and budget. What are you planning on using the soltboxes for? Why do you need 2? What are you planning on doing?

 

[sygyzy]

Hi,

Sorry if this is a threadjack. I don't think it is. I am looking for a softbox so I cant take product pictures. Not for ebay or anything, just for myself. Also food pictures. This would be indoors, in my home so I don't have to worry too much about portability or have any time restraints so I don't necessarily need fast setup or teardown. I just want something affordable that works and can stow away. Can anyone recommend specific Alienbees product(s) to use?

Edit: I want to take macro shots too. That'd be nice.