Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historical content remains viewable.
Dismiss

Photo equipment hire - Canberra

0 views
Skip to first unread message

Woody

unread,
Nov 16, 2002, 6:51:55 PM11/16/02
to
Hi everyone

Some friends in Canberra want me to take some family portraits for them. I
usually take landscapes and I don't have any studio equipment (I only just
bought myself a flash ! :). I am looking for business' in Canberra where I
can hire some studio lights, reflectors, etc or alternatively a studio we
could hire for half a day.

Thanks in advance for your help

Steve


Miro

unread,
Nov 16, 2002, 9:57:38 PM11/16/02
to

"Woody" <wood...@ix.net.au> wrote in message
news:v2AB9.133$cr...@news.syd.ip.net.au...

There are several, they will even come out and take the photos for you.

:-P

M


VH-ADG

unread,
Nov 16, 2002, 10:00:35 PM11/16/02
to
Woody,

I *think* that Fletchers hires equipment.

Bron

"Woody" <wood...@ix.net.au> wrote in message
news:v2AB9.133$cr...@news.syd.ip.net.au...

VH-ADG

unread,
Nov 17, 2002, 1:53:43 AM11/17/02
to
You're an idiot Miro

He asked a legitimate question, if you can't answer the question which
obvoiusly you can't then why bother posting at all .


" Miro" <mir...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3dd705a4$0$12762$afc3...@news.optusnet.com.au...

Op's

unread,
Nov 17, 2002, 5:09:45 AM11/17/02
to

Woody wrote:

And thats stepping in the deep end. Try available light outdoor stuff - with
reflectors.

rm

Brenton

unread,
Nov 17, 2002, 5:16:55 AM11/17/02
to
Why not take a family portrait of them and incorporate your landscape
techniques.
IMO an outside family portrait is nicer to hang on the wall. (especially
if taken in a place of special significance to the family)

I actually agree with Miro's insinuations... leave the studio portraits
for the people with the gear to do it (they can't be beaten on price,
pixie, advanced portraits etc.)

Having said that... if you lived in Newcaslte I'd hire out my kit to
you. (3 lights, stands and several backdrops... they don't get enough
use anyway)
BRenton

VH-ADG

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 3:48:25 AM11/18/02
to
Brenton,

What type of lights do you have (model etc) and what do you think of them?
We're about to buy some so i'd be interested in opinions from people who own
studio lights already...

"Brenton" <neus...@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:3DD76C97...@bigpond.com...

Brenton

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 6:20:40 AM11/18/02
to
I have a
*** SLS 520 ML - fantastic light... i set this as the main light but as
set in slave mode as it gives of a great (optional) PING to let you know
it has fired.
***Elinchrom 500 - great light... I use as fill with sync cord attached
to camera (usually set up closer to the camera therefore less tripping
over cords)
***SLS 4001ML - set up as a hair or background light... good light but
it is often hard to tell if it is firing (I have it set on slave mode at
1/4 power as it is so close)

I have several numatic stands for the heavy lights and a couple of
painted backgrounds. (with other stands and a range or brollies.... I'd
love a big soft box... but get similar results with a shoot through
brollie.

I am actually going to sell the 520 and the elinchrom soon and buy 2
more 4001ml as they are cheap, light and will do the job I usually need
lights for (school formals, and occasional portraits in peoples houses
or my house.(should have some change leftover to buy other toys to :-)

I am after a more portable kit.

I will probably auction them on Ebay once the school holidays hit...
I'll post an add here when I do.

I need them next week to shoot portraits at a year 12 formal or I'd have
sold them already
BRenton

alex

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 8:00:47 AM11/18/02
to
haha, its so bleeding obvious youre DYING to start an argument its not
funny. may i suggest getting a decent social life to take your mind off
stupid trolling?


"VH-ADG" <sick...@mail.com> wrote in message
news:3dd7...@iridium.webone.com.au...

VH-ADG

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 2:08:58 PM11/18/02
to

"alex" <a...@a.com> wrote in message
news:3w5C9.13618$nK4....@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

> haha, its so bleeding obvious youre DYING to start an argument its not
> funny. may i suggest getting a decent social life to take your mind off
> stupid trolling?

Geez Alex (changed user name?)

Seems the same can be said about you...


Miro

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 9:40:51 PM11/18/02
to

"alex" <a...@a.com> wrote in message
news:3w5C9.13618$nK4....@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

> haha, its so bleeding obvious youre DYING to start an argument its not
> funny. may i suggest getting a decent social life to take your mind off
> stupid trolling?

Wow ...... you can do the thinking for me ..... boo hoo .....


Miro

unread,
Nov 18, 2002, 9:41:46 PM11/18/02
to

"Op's" <mar...@wollongong.apana.org.au> wrote in message
news:3DD76AE9...@wollongong.apana.org.au...
>

> And thats stepping in the deep end. Try available light outdoor stuff -
with
> reflectors.
>
> rm
>

I love those questions ...... how do I make a photo like a pro .....


0 new messages