Need some suggestions on lighting kit

[sygyzy]

I just picked up a large lightbox/tent but want some dedicated lighting for it. I know I can use a strobist kit but that's a flash right? I want continuous lighting. That just makes more sense to me so I don't have to deal with (remote) triggers and timing and all that. I don't know much about lighting so I am going to go with continuous tungsten. I don't really wnat anything shitty but I don't have time (or desire) to really do the reasearch. Can someone recommend a good brand or kit? Or just give me some pointers at what to look for ... ie wattage, height, type of tripod, weight, etc.

Thanks,
David

 

[rudder]

I used continuous lighting once. A neighbor wanted me to photograph her 4 month old. I had a 500w light (barely enough but had a f/1.8 lens)and just with that everyone was starting to get cooked. Flash is much better. You just set your camera to 250ms and it will sync fine with the flash.

 

[ElFenix]

i have to wonder just how far off from good studio lighting a set of daylight balanced CF bulbs would be? very bright for the wattage so no issue with everything heating up.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: rudder
I used continuous lighting once. A neighbor wanted me to photograph her 4 month old. I had a 500w light (barely enough but had a f/1.8 lens)and just with that everyone was starting to get cooked. Flash is much better. You just set your camera to 250ms and it will sync fine with the flash.

Flash is much more expensive unfortuantely. But let's say I went that route. Would it stilll work through my lightbox/tent?