Umbrella and stand

[sufian]

Hi all,

I've just started to learn lighting and recently I got and SB600 and an SB800, and am looking for an umbrella and stand. I've got a few questions:

1. what kind of stand should I get that would be able to fit both the flash and umbrella? Is there a brand (not too expensive, please) that I should be looking for?

2. What colour umbrella is best for a general purpose shoot (portrait, still life).

3. Can I get both in Eng Tong (I live in Taman Tun) or is there somewhere else I can go to (that's hopefully near PJ)?

Appreciate all the help.

[noordin]

Manfrotto makes both the stand and umbrella holder. But the umbrella is made by someone else, maybe made in China. Eng Tong has the Manfrotto of course but I'm not sure if they have the umbrella.

I bought my complete set from Keat at Jalan Pudu.

[sufian]

Thanks En Noordin.

Do you happen to know the price? I'm going to Eng Tong later this afternoon, so if I have the price maybe I'll be able to get some latitude in bargaining.

Again, thanks.

[noordin]

Can't remember. Sorry.

[sufian]

S'okay, no problem. I'll just go to manfrotto website and try and get a ballpark figure.

[ShaolinTiger]

Eng Tong gives standard prices with standard 20% discount, there's no latitude for bargaining as they are a distributer first and a retailer second.

If you have a tighter budget I suggest you head to Mutiara Complex at Jalan Ipoh and check out Digicolour, they have a massive range of lighting equipment like stands, brollies, softboxes, wireless triggers and strobes (all made in China and cheap).

[sufian]

Eng Tong gives standard prices with standard 20% discount, there's no latitude for bargaining as they are a distributer first and a retailer second.

If you have a tighter budget I suggest you head to Mutiara Complex at Jalan Ipoh and check out Digicolour, they have a massive range of lighting equipment like stands, brollies, softboxes, wireless triggers and strobes (all made in China and cheap).

Thanks man. Any landmark I should look for to find the shop? I'm not very familiar with Jalan Ipoh, sorry)

[ShaolinTiger]

It's quite a big place, it's towards Jalan Kuching end of Jalan Ipoh, just after the split as you head towards KLPac direction you'll see it on your right, if you are coming from KL it will be on your left.

Just look out for Mutiara Complex.

Here's the best map I can find.

http://www.rowentakitchen.com.my/MAP/jlnipoh.jpg

[sufian]

It's quite a big place, it's towards Jalan Kuching end of Jalan Ipoh, just after the split as you head towards KLPac direction you'll see it on your right, if you are coming from KL it will be on your left.

Just look out for Mutiara Complex.

Here's the best map I can find.

http://www.rowentakitchen.com.my/MAP/jlnipoh.jpg

Thanks. You da man, ST.

[csjian]

Thanks. You da man, ST.

ya. my friend do ask abt the umbrella b4 at DigiColor. it from RM130++ & the stand will depend brand. over Digicolor got a lot of China brand so the price cheaper. it located at 1st floor at the end of the corner. good luck! do share with us the result.

[sufian]

ya. my friend do ask abt the umbrella b4 at DigiColor. it from RM130++ & the stand will depend brand. over Digicolor got a lot of China brand so the price cheaper. it located at 1st floor at the end of the corner. good luck! do share with us the result.

Will do, friend.

[astroboy]

1. Stands - if all u need is a flash stand, u can buy a cheap tripod. I use a Slik. Pro: Very light and portable. Con: When the wind blows, the whole thing toppled.

2. Flash support: U can buy the cheap China-made brand which has a hotshoe on top to place your flash, and a "hole" below for u to screw the support onto the tripod. Make sure u bring along your tripod to ensure the right fit. If u want better brand, go for Kaiser (German) which is available in S'pore. Make sure the flash support is adjustable, can be tilted etc.

3. Umbrella. Go for white and shoot-thru... if u shoot models etc. I have worned out many China-made brands. The spines break easily and the plastic is of poor quality. In the end, I bought the better quality Photoflex (available in S'pore) umbrellas which are more durable, www.photoflex.com

[sufian]

1. Stands - if all u need is a flash stand, u can buy a cheap tripod. I use a Slik. Pro: Very light and portable. Con: When the wind blows, the whole thing toppled.

2. Flash support: U can buy the cheap China-made brand which has a hotshoe on top to place your flash, and a "hole" below for u to screw the support onto the tripod. Make sure u bring along your tripod to ensure the right fit. If u want better brand, go for Kaiser (German) which is available in S'pore. Make sure the flash support is adjustable, can be tilted etc.

3. Umbrella. Go for white and shoot-thru... if u shoot models etc. I have worned out many China-made brands. The spines break easily and the plastic is of poor quality. In the end, I bought the better quality Photoflex (available in S'pore) umbrellas which are more durable, www.photoflex.com

Thanks, man. Appreciate it. I'm going to Engtong first just to see what they have. After that, maybe, Digicolor and Direct Photo (if I don't get lost, that is - I'm sure I will and end up in Perlis or something :)

[csjian]

Thanks, man. Appreciate it. I'm going to Engtong first just to see what they have. After that, maybe, Digicolor and Direct Photo (if I don't get lost, that is - I'm sure I will and end up in Perlis or something :)

ha!! ha!! u actually can ask astroboy to get it from u from s'pore mah!! He going to S'pore i think. tomorrow?

[The Dark]

I got my whole set-up (lightstand, Screw-mount swivel head, Umbrella) from Digicolor. Since I using the same set-up as you (a SB800 and a SB600) its best to get a extra shoot through umbrella as it can function as a softbox.

[sufian]

ha!! ha!! u actually can ask astroboy to get it from u from s'pore mah!! He going to S'pore i think. tomorrow?

Ouch. Already bought all the stuff I need from Eng Tong... But maybe, if I can make money soon...

[jayhan]

Here's my setup, which you might be interested to look at:

Stands : Manfrotto Nanostand 001B
Umbrella Adaptor : Manfrotto 026
Umbrella : Westcott 43" Double Fold Silver

The double fold feature of the umbrella is very neat and makes it very portable. Can even fit into my Lowepro Computrekker easily. Nanostand 001 is a bit of pain to find in Msia though, as Eng Tong dont bring them in unless its a MO. My advice is to get something sturdy for the stands and the adaptor... better be safe rather than having your flashgun smashed if toppling happens.

Go for either silver of white shoot through brollies. These 2 works best for portraits.

[csjian]

Here's my setup, which you might be interested to look at:

Stands : Manfrotto Nanostand 001B
Umbrella Adaptor : Manfrotto 026
Umbrella : Westcott 43" Double Fold Silver

The double fold feature of the umbrella is very neat and makes it very portable. Can even fit into my Lowepro Computrekker easily. Nanostand 001 is a bit of pain to find in Msia though, as Eng Tong dont bring them in unless its a MO. My advice is to get something sturdy for the stands and the adaptor... better be safe rather than having your flashgun smashed if toppling happens.

Go for either silver of white shoot through brollies. These 2 works best for portraits.


may be can have soem photo? just want to learn lah!! Thanks ya

[jayhan]

csjian : photo of what? samples of pics with the brollies used or, pics of my setup?

[sufian]

Here's my setup, which you might be interested to look at:

Stands : Manfrotto Nanostand 001B
Umbrella Adaptor : Manfrotto 026
Umbrella : Westcott 43" Double Fold Silver

The double fold feature of the umbrella is very neat and makes it very portable. Can even fit into my Lowepro Computrekker easily. Nanostand 001 is a bit of pain to find in Msia though, as Eng Tong dont bring them in unless its a MO. My advice is to get something sturdy for the stands and the adaptor... better be safe rather than having your flashgun smashed if toppling happens.

Go for either silver of white shoot through brollies. These 2 works best for portraits.

Couldn't get the manfrotto stand. But I did get a manfrotto umbrella adaptor. Tried all of them the whole day today, but all evening i kept getting underexposed shots using CLS, darned if I know why.

So went out for a drink, came back, reset the flash, and everything's fine.

For my second stand, umbrella etc, I'll try and get what you suggested.

Thanks, man.

[csjian]

csjian : photo of what? samples of pics with the brollies used or, pics of my setup?


photos of:
Stands : Manfrotto Nanostand 001B
Umbrella Adaptor : Manfrotto 026
Umbrella : Westcott 43" Double Fold Silver

& the setup..can ah? thanks ya.

[donnyyeo]

Manfrotto 001B Nano Stand Black 5/8+3/8+Adaptor1/4
http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Manfrotto/product_images/zoom/001B.jpg

Manfrotto 026 Lite Tite Swivel +Umbrella Adaptor
http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Lighting/product_images/zoom/0/026.jpg

Westcott 43" Soft Silver Collapsible Umbrella (year 2002 model)
http://www.adorama.com/images/large/WEUC43SB.JPG

[jmaguireokm]

photos of:
Stands : Manfrotto Nanostand 001B
Umbrella Adaptor : Manfrotto 026
Umbrella : Westcott 43" Double Fold Silver

& the setup..can ah? thanks ya.

I'm also interested to know how the whole things look like after setting up :D

might have chance for an assignment on shooting kindergarden kids (individual, group, performance photos) somewhere in Nov 07, is that nessacery to setup a studio kind of environment to shoot those kids ???

hmm ............

[sinister]

so how much was d damage? :D

[csjian]

Manfrotto 001B Nano Stand Black 5/8+3/8+Adaptor1/4
http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Manfrotto/product_images/zoom/001B.jpg

Manfrotto 026 Lite Tite Swivel +Umbrella Adaptor
http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Lighting/product_images/zoom/0/026.jpg

Westcott 43" Soft Silver Collapsible Umbrella (year 2002 model)
http://www.adorama.com/images/large/WEUC43SB.JPG

Thanks for sharing!!! :) any photos taken by this setup?? :D

[LoctorMayat]

Hi csjian,

Let me share wiith you my Kiamsiap™ Studio setup:
http://loctormayat.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/studio_light_setup_01.jpg

http://loctormayat.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/studio_light_setup_02.jpg

As you can see, the strobe sits on the lite-tite which sits on the light stand.
If you want your stobe to be high then you can adjust the lite-tite to aim downwards by adjusting the handle.

It's really easy to use and you can figure it out within minutes...

http://loctormayat.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/studio_light_setup_03.jpg

[matcom]

Wei...who's sitting on the bowl with mask on. Which family of Ultraman?:D

[ShaolinTiger]

I have a compact cam now too, so when I shoot I'll do some setup shots too.

My old Powershot A70 gave up then so I've limited as to what I can shoot behind the scenes.

[jayhan]

Here's one of my setup shots which has taken during one of those photoshoot I had some time ago. dunno if its a good one to show what's what since most of the stuff are in th darker shades.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/442751932_ce6d52703c_o.jpg

[andythology]

Direct Photo, Jalan Cheras carries a good range of products as well.
http://www.directphoto.com.my/webshaper/pcm/pictures/map.jpg

[noruazumi]

anybody have any idea how much would it be for the whole set (lightstand, umbrella adaptor and the umbrella)?

[siew]

anybody have any idea how much would it be for the whole set (lightstand, umbrella adaptor and the umbrella)?

At least RM300+ total.

[noruazumi]

At least RM300+ total.
acceptable price.... thanks a lot siew! :)

[shamabd]

My Set

- Manfrotto Adpater - RM150 x 2 = RM300
- Umbrella Aurora ( Shoot Through ) - RM75 x 2 = RM 150
- Prophoto Lighting Stand = RM 175 x 2 = RM 350.00

Total : RM 350 + RM150 + RM300 = RM 800.00

[ShaolinTiger]

Mine was about RM525 for:

2 x lightstand
2 x umbrella adapter
1 x reflective brolly
1 x shoot thru brolly
1 x reflector holder for lightstand

[raclette]

Here's one of my setup shots which has taken during one of those photoshoot I had some time ago. dunno if its a good one to show what's what since most of the stuff are in th darker shades.
[IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/442751932_ce6d52703c_o.jpg[/IMG

wow,i love this pic:0

[ShaolinTiger]

Here's a pic of my setup in a skanky carpark.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1197/538979038_8e9d006ccb.jpg

[jayhan]

cant remember what price it was but the following is an approximate:

2x 43" dual fold silver umbrella RM220
2x manfrotto adaptor RM300
2x manfrotto lightstand RM350

total of : RM870

[asyraflee]

Thanks. You da man, ST.

If you're lost, just give me a call since I live nearby LOL

+6012 56 22 358

[sufian]

If you're lost, just give me a call since I live nearby LOL

+6012 56 22 358

Found. Bought. Used. Happy. Thanks for the offer though (oh, and your photograph rocks)

[jskoh]

cant remember what price it was but the following is an approximate:

2x 43" dual fold silver umbrella RM220
2x manfrotto adaptor RM300
2x manfrotto lightstand RM350

total of : RM870

Hi Jayhan, can you please suggest where can get the Westcott 43" Double Fold umbrella local? Thanks.

[funkiller]

It's quite a big place, it's towards Jalan Kuching end of Jalan Ipoh, just after the split as you head towards KLPac direction you'll see it on your right, if you are coming from KL it will be on your left.

Just look out for Mutiara Complex.

Here's the best map I can find.

http://www.rowentakitchen.com.my/MAP/jlnipoh.jpg

I try to figure out where is this place, coz my construction site is in Jalan Ipoh; I do not remember seeing this place. Is there a mobile petrol station on my left if I come from the new high way from jalan duta/kuching/segambut roundabout? Is the mutiara is just oposite the mobile petrol station where you can make a u-turn back to KL/KLpac/Sentul one ??

[StPatrick]

SKY RIVER is already demolished.
DIGICOLOR at Kompleks Mutiara is right opposite the Shell Petrol Station if you are coming from Kepong.
If you are coming from Segambut/Jalan ipoh, its just beside the Hyundai showroom.
Cant miss it.
i was there yesterday to help a friend bought the umbrealla and stand too.
They are having a promotion this month and selling very cheap. hahaaaa:)

[funkiller]

Oh, that's mutiara complex ! Now I know where is it. Thanks, stpatrick !

Promotion ?! Oh boy, my next meeting is coming soon....

[beyond]

I just bought
2 X China made Stand ( I was thinking which to get..Wanted to get the 051/052 Manfrotto..Finally decided to go for china brand coz light, sturdy and extra feature)
2 X Manfrotto 026
1 X umbrella. (coz no stock d)

Now waiting for next step...2 SB 800

[smokio]

It's quite a big place, it's towards Jalan Kuching end of Jalan Ipoh, just after the split as you head towards KLPac direction you'll see it on your right, if you are coming from KL it will be on your left.

Just look out for Mutiara Complex.

Here's the best map I can find.

http://www.rowentakitchen.com.my/MAP/jlnipoh.jpg

There is something wrong on the map.Let say if go along the silver river..after silver river coming is SMP -> Honda -> Mutiara Complex.:)

[mamantaro]

very jealous la... u all have a chances to buy equipment easily coz living in KL. as me who live in melaka slightly limited to buy it. need to go to KL which is make my cost go higher to pay for toll and gas...
anyone know if any DG Color or else that can do delivery?
i paln to have 1 set of umbrella+stand.... pls...

[noruazumi]

mamantaro,
directphoto do delivery. check out the details of their shop at ShutterAsia's featured merchants. :)

[Mavik]

I just bought
2 X China made Stand ( I was thinking which to get..Wanted to get the 051/052 Manfrotto..Finally decided to go for china brand coz light, sturdy and extra feature)
2 X Manfrotto 026
1 X umbrella. (coz no stock d)

Now waiting for next step...2 SB 800

How much was the entire setup if you don't mind sharing? I plan to get a setup like that as well.

[aznulmuzahfar]

loctormayat, how much do u bought the Kiamsiap™ Studio setup???

[beyond]

How much was the entire setup if you don't mind sharing? I plan to get a setup like that as well.

All those including one umbrella .
Only RM 370

[nitehawk]

1 x reflector holder for lightstand

What is a reflector holder for lightstand?

[donnyyeo]

What is a reflector holder for lightstand?
Reflector holder
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4841/reflectorholderdo2.jpg

Reflector holder & light stand
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1301/reflectorholderlightstade5.jpg

Reflector holder & light stand in action
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8551/reflectorholderlightstamw2.jpg

[nitehawk]

Reflector holder
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4841/reflectorholderdo2.jpg

Reflector holder & light stand
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1301/reflectorholderlightstade5.jpg

Reflector holder & light stand in action
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8551/reflectorholderlightstamw2.jpg

How much it cost? Can it be used on cheap-po 5-in-1 reflector?

[Boosterkent]

what is the best height for umbrella stand?

[Jamaloogy]

normally 2.5 to 3 m highest

[zamrudku]

Bought myself a set today consisting of:

1x lightstand (zerrafe)
1x manfrotto adapter (for flashgun)
1x shoot through white umbrella (elinchrom)
1x silver reflective umbrella (elinchrom)

All for $420

[Jamaloogy]

where do you bought it? mind to pm me the shop?
thanks

[zamrudku]

Bought it at King's Photo in Taman Maluri Cheras. Somewhere behind Jaya Jusco. Here's the web address: www.kingsphoto.com.my
Or you can call them & ask for Emily at 03-9200-3466/3419

[Jamaloogy]

anyone knows which shop has

2 in one umbrella, the one that can use as reflector and shoot through? thanks ;)

[zamrudku]

Digicolor has it...but currently they r out of stock. Went there last saturday and they said that they r not sure when the new stock will arrive. But I think Direct has them as well. Planning of going there to check them out tomorrow.

[Jamaloogy]

Digicolor has it...but currently they r out of stock. Went there last saturday and they said that they r not sure when the new stock will arrive. But I think Direct has them as well. Planning of going there to check them out tomorrow.



Cool
I plan to go there tomorrow as well, on the afternoon. I pm you my phone no. Maybe we can go there together.. :D

[zamrudku]

How about this? Anyone else wanna join for TT at Direct tomorrow? Me & J will be there.

[Jamaloogy]

How about this? Anyone else wanna join for TT at Direct tomorrow? Me & J will be there.

Cool plan bro.. let me know if the plan JADI!! :)

[zamrudku]

Lets TT 2mrw at Direct (around afternoon) and bring ur camera. Maybe we start KL chimping there and then as well. I'm really new here....needs guidance on how to use my D80. PM me.

[cheewooi]

I bought my Zeraffe light stand from Kings Photo, Flash adapter and umbrella from Digicolor.
Zeraffe Light stand cost me Rm130
Umbrella = RM70
Flash adapter = RM45

[ND40]

Okay today i had went to Digi Color and Eng Tong and bought home some equipment. Previously went Direct Photo also. Before i share the cost, would like to comment on these shops first. Hope thats allowed.

Direct Photo
Went there to get my wireless trigger. Jason was no longer working and don't know who was the one that serve me. Service vice, not bad la. Price? Some of them are quite steep. The staffs not really friendly. Macam takla mood to do walk-in customer's business.:(;)

Digi Color
Heaven!! If you want to start a studio or a home studio with somehow a tight budget, here a good place to visit. Most of their products are made in China. But from the look and minor test, not bad in QC. And for the price, you probably get more things than what you expected. And yeap, staffs are friendly. I had tested a few things not happy with them and keep changing. The staff still serve me without giving me any ugly looking face.:D

The best part:
Lady boss:" leng zai, test it first. no warranty ka.":D

Eng Tong
Finally the shop is open. I went there to get both of my umbrellas. I would say the sales man (Rajah) quite friendly. When I reach there, all of them had went out for lunch. Rajah serve me @ downstairs there since then. Very friendly. :D

Out of these three, if you are on tight budget, Digi Color is the place to go. If you have better budget and want to get something better? Direct Photo? erm... okay la. If you around Cheras, and lazy to travel, it is still the place to visit.:D

Here my purchases with price and also where I bought my equipment:
1 X China Made Trigger - RM120 (Direct Photo)
2 X Light Stand - Rm120 (Digi Color)
2 X Flash Shoe/Umbrella Adapter - RM98 (Digi Color)
1 X 33" 2in1 Umbrella - RM60 (Eng Tong)
1 X 40" 2in1 Umrella - RM68 (Eng Tong)

Total = RM346 + miscellaneous RM30+/- = RM376+/- :D:D

The reason that I didn't buy my umbrellas from Digi Color was because their 2in1 umbrellas are out of stock!!:(

By the way.. I'm totally new in strobing. Got poisoned by Duke months ago and also Jay Han from the recent outing that organized by NK.

[lurker]

Here my purchases with price and also where I bought my equipment:
1 X China Made Trigger - RM120 (Direct Photo)
2 X Light Stand - Rm120 (Digi Color)
2 X Flash Shoe/Umbrella Adapter - RM98 (Digi Color)
1 X 33" 2in1 Umbrella - RM60 (Eng Tong)
1 X 40" 2in1 Umrella - RM68 (Eng Tong)

Total = RM346 + miscellaneous RM30+/- = RM376+/- :D:D



Leng Zhai
u ada kalkulate korekly ka?

[ND40]

Leng Zhai
u ada kalkulate korekly ka?

thx for the remind. Forgotten to calculate the wireless trigger which i got it months ago. hahaha sorry for the misleading. But for the light stand + adapter + umbrella....nothing wrong. :D

okay la..rn376 + rm120 = RM496. :D

[beyond]

Say..I need a full body length reflector. Anyone came arcoss one?

[nitehawk]

anyone knows which shop has

2 in one umbrella, the one that can use as reflector and shoot through? thanks ;)

Try Engtong.

[atria83]

where is EngTong...can some1 care to give direction ?

[csjian]

hope this will help:

Tel Number: 603-78755211603-78763955
Fax Number: 603-78756441

Postal address:
ENGTONG SYSTEMS SDN. BHD.
No. 31, Jalan SS2/30 47300 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

Electronic mail:
General Info: engtong1@tm.net.my
Sales: engtong1@tm.net.my

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm 1st Sat. Monthly Closed

Sales Contact:
Mr. Ronnie Koh · General Manager
Mr. Hun Bart Juan · Sales Manager
Mr. Chan Kok Chee · Senior Sales Executive
Mr. Nadarajah · Sales Executive

[ageell2004]

any one know where can i find westcott dual fold umbrella in malaysia?

[BulletsStorm]

guyzz how to get to digicolor by train or somthin ??? i live in kl but not really familiar with the place here..

and do they have wireless flash trigger ? Cactus V2 ?

please help me here :)

[orionmystery]

guyzz how to get to digicolor by train or somthin ??? i live in kl but not really familiar with the place here..

and do they have wireless flash trigger ? Cactus V2 ?

please help me here :)

call them to find out: Mutiara Complex (Jalan Ipoh) - 03-6250 7782

[myjunk_]

40in shoot thru = RM 40 (when I bought it lah. Maybe price revised due to XX)
light duty light stand = RM 60
heavy duty light stand = RM 90
brolly cum flash holder = RM40

except for the umbrella and the heavy duty light stand, out of stock last week when I went.

Dont like Eng Tong, they don't serve you well and a bit stucked up (IMHO). They are distributor 1st and walk-in customers can go jump into river. (is the feeling I have)
but, is a nice place to see-see look-look and go.. Oh.. they have these sort of things too... and WAH..so expensive.

DigiColor sells the cactus, but I was quoted expensive. RM170 for transmitter and receiver. (Maybe I not leng chai enough to the lady boss.)

I bought 2 in YL at much cheaper. Not very reliable mind you.


I was just browsing through looking at softboxes and the wescotts (in particular)
man, they are expensive, even thouse L brackets costs like USD20-60 bucks!

whole set of 50in softbox + speedring + adapter = USD330.

The umbrella type softbox looks promsig though. USD250 (again expensive)

[BulletsStorm]

Myjunk

Will be really great if you post pictures of your new lighting stand side by side..

[atria83]

40in shoot thru = RM 40 (when I bought it lah. Maybe price revised due to XX)
light duty light stand = RM 60
heavy duty light stand = RM 90
brolly cum flash holder = RM40

except for the umbrella and the heavy duty light stand, out of stock last week when I went.


where u bought it..??DigiColour..??

[myjunk_]

Yeah.. bought at DGcolour. How come?

Bulletstorm, I'll post it when I have some time to spare to take some nicer pics of it.

(I just finished 95% of my 2nd DIY Softbox and I would have to say this one "looks" very pro like. Will take some pics and post into flickr later. Tired)

psst: It's based on the Wescott Spiderlight, complete with 5 CFL bulbs with individual control. Just don't know how it'll perform though.

[johnnyzer0]

does anyone the price for a westcott dual fold umbrella? i need to get one as i think i have the cap-ayam 2 in 1 umbrella thingy, and it's kinda broken a bit lah.