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I've posted this else where but since I'm not getting much of a response and since MR might very likely be the beneficiary of my expenses, I'll ask the question here. My question is simple. I'm wanting to "get serious" about shooting with "studio lighting" for layout shots and shots of rolling stock (though I know I don't need high end for rolling stock shots). A number of guys are beginning to get serious about writing up their layouts for MR and want photo shots for their articles - eventually I will be in the same boat (or track). I will be using the studio lighting for other uses so I'm planning to purchases at least two strobe kits, complete with umbrellas and stands - shooting wireless with one, the other one fired by its slave. A couple of questions: 1) Are Soft boxes of any use? I'm thinking diffuse lighting as well as space challenges around the layout. 2) What wattages (minimum) could the strobes be? 3) Are snoots and barn doors of any use in layout shooting? 4) I will be using circular light panels (white and gold). I am shooting Digital in RAW format. I will be using 17 - 40 Canon L lens, a 100 macro lens, and a 28 - 135 zoom; are there any other lens I should be considering?
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