Portable lighting question

[EOBeav]

I want to step up my portrait work, and I've got some money to put into a portable strobe setup.

I've settled on a Bower at $120US, with a swing arm and a hot shoe cable that will bring it to about $200US. I've got about another $400 to spend. I'd like to be able to remove the speedlite from my camera and attach it to a single shoot-thru umbrella, like a 32" or 36" or so. I need some equipment recommendations to make this happen. Can you tell me what I'll need? Thanks in advance for your help.

[inkista]

Umbrella swivel.

Strobist: Lighting 101: Umbrella Adapters

[DivotMaker]

Not sure if you are "set" on the umbrella....but, fwiw..

I bought an umbrella, then saw Joe McNally and David Hobby, on the Flash Bus Tour using this....

Lumiquest LTp

I ordered one, and havent used my umbrella since.

This thing folds up great, and fits in the laptop compartment of my backpack....so I can take it anywhere. Dont have to worry about the wind catching it and blowing it over, etc.

Used it on an outdoor shoot last week, with an SB-700, on a stand (using the bracket inkista mentions). The first 4 pictures under the "Portraits" section of my website Spontaneous Creations are shots from the shoot..

It's easy to install, in under a minute...(using the additional velcro strap that I just leave on the SB)..


Just my 2c's

[EOBeav]

Thanks to both of you for the help. Divot: That's an interesting looking box and I'm going to take a more serious look at it. Nice portrait work, too. :-)

[DivotMaker]

Thanks, for the compliment.

I really love the way it folds flat for storage. Makes it easy to carry anywhere.

If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask. I was going to take a couple pics of it and post, but I think the video (on the website) does a pretty good job.

If you want me to post some pics just let me know...