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Advice on buying Lighting Kit with Light Tent for still-life photos

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Veer.malhotra Original post #1
Feb 17, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Hello guys,

I'm actually new to photography. I'm looking for how to buy a light tent, and a lighting kit, that can be used to create a couple of soft-light based images of still-life. Please help me with decent manufacturer names, links to buy the lighting equipment online.

My Budget is 8K.

Please help will be appreciated. Thanks!
R
Feb 17, 2013 at 4:39 PM
Wouldn't it be simpler and cheaper to make one yourself?

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sujoyp
sujoyp #3
Feb 17, 2013 at 5:20 PM
I made one for myself....but if u want for serious reasons then u can get it from ebay.com ...there r many available for around 40$
V
Feb 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Thanks a lot. I'm looking to buy, as i'm too lazy to create one. Thanks for help
sujoyp
sujoyp #5
Feb 19, 2013 at 9:07 AM
you can buy from lightdelight.com ....its easier to find and buy from there
U
Apr 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM
You should get a couple of Simpex entry level studio lights in this price, they come with remote trigger and 120mm square soft box. You may not need the tent but if required it will be better to make it yourself.

cheers,
Praveen