diy softbox light
Experimenting with Aperture/Shutter Speed/ISO in studio environment (continuous lighting), need opinions.?
So my nephew came over today because I had to watch him, and he agreed to pose for me so I could do some experimenting.
Here’s my two shots, the first is what a pro I talked to told me to try, and the last is what I eventually worked it down to.
f/8 1/60 200
http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=860jx6.png
f/2.8 1/10 100
http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f2810ut3.png
Equipment:
Tripod
DIY Softbox (Fill)
Reflecting Umbrella (Key)
Hairlight, and background light
All full spectrum lights.
Camera: Kodak EasyShare Z650 Digital SLR
Thanks in advanced for the opinions! And helping out an ameteur! 
Yes, my lights are weak. They are just store bought florescent full spectrum bulbs in individual sockets, 1 bulb per light.
Well so much for your friend the “pro”. The only problem I have with what you did is the ISO change. Had you left it at 200 the exposure you worked out would have been f4 @ 1/10 or f2.8 @ 1/20. Since your “model’ was able to sit still as well as he did f4 would have been slightly better quality-wise. At ISO 400 your exposures would have been f5.6 @ 1/10 or f4 @ 1/20. Image quality at f5.6 would be even better.
Keep experimenting and practicing.
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