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MFG# LA150RBLKK1
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Boasting the ultimate in color control, the Godox Litemons LA150R RGB LED Monolight (Black, Travel Kit)
 features tons of colors and lighting modes while providing you with NFC functionality for quick app control. Even in its compact black housing, the LA150R is a 165W unit capable of delivering...
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Featuring a Mini ProLock mount, the Aputure Spotlight Mini 36 degrees Lens Kit
is a compact ellipsoidal projector specifically designed for the brand's separately available STORM 80c. With a rotating barrel that allows for orientation of the integrated 4-leaf cutter, this Spotlight Mini version...
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The Sunbounce system consists of a collapsible aluminum frame that can be easily assembled and combined with different reflecting, light-reducing, or light-absorbing screens to take full advantage of any kind of light--hard or soft, natural or artificial. This Chroma-key Green Screen for Sun-Scrim...
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The Avenger 14.7 ft. Baby Steel Stand 45 with Leveling Leg (Chrome-plated) is a heavy duty light steel stand with a load capacity of about 20 lb. It has a closed length of 53.5" and weighs 17.6 lb. It has a 5/8" Baby top stud and one height-adjustable leg that compensates for uneven terrain.

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The ARRI 4-Leaf Barndoors for LED SkyPanel S30 is a lightweight accessory that helps diminish spill light and control the beam spread of the LED SkyPanel S30.
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MFG# 401695
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The 
Smith-Victor Edge360 18" Daylight LED Light with Power Kit contains everything you'll need for studio work as well as on location without access to AC power. The kit includes the 18" Edge360 Daylight fixture, AC adapter, two NP-F750 lithium-ion batteries, and a dual charger.

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The Nanlite 10 degree Interchangeable Lens for FM Mount Projector
is compatible with the separately available PJ-FMM projection attachment for use with a range of Nanlite lights with a proprietary FM mount. The lens provides a narrow beam and produces the brightest possible light from the select...
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The Lee Filters 4x6 in. Neutral Density Graduated Soft Resin Filter set can be used with all standard film types and contains graduated resin filters enabling photographer to adjust exposure over part of the photograph without affecting the color balance. Exposure can be controlled by 1, 2...
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The Matthews Low Boy Double Riser Combo Steel Stand (6.3 ft.) features wider footprint and longer legs to provide increased stability. It rises up to maximum height of 6.3 feet. It has Junior (1-1/8") receptor and a Baby (5/8") spigot. This stand comes complete with Rocky Mountain leg, steel c...
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The MagMod Beauty Dish XL Pro Kit
has everything you need to modify your light output and keep your components protected and organized during transport to the studio. The kit includes the collapsible 20" Beauty Dish XL, a 40° grid, and a convenient carry case with strap.

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Known for its flexibility and superior construction, the Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox (100 cm / 39 in.)
has a large surface area and a wraparound quality of light, especially when used up close, that makes it popular with portrait artists and fashion photographers. Well-suited to head-and-shoulders...
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MFG# 1891N
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Soften, reflect, and tone whatever lighting you encounter with the industry's most popular Scrim Jim Cine light control kits. The Westcott 4x4 ft. Scrim Jim Cine Kit provides the ultimate light control for on-the-go photographers, filmmakers and cinematographers. These inclusive kits are easy-to-use...
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MFG# 101324
Samy's Part# S-085117
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The Profoto 1x3 ft. Clic Softbox produces soft light with long, smooth shadow edges on its longer side, and harder light with shorter shadow edges on the shorter side, making it perfect for edge or rim lighting. This essential light shaper enhances curves and profiles, effectively separating the
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MFG# 957409
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The Photogenic Steel Posing Stool with Cushion is a 4 leg posing stool designed with special attention to quality and comfortable seating that is durable, good looking, and functions properly. The pneumatic height adjustment is controlled by a single lever and features with foam-filled vinyl cushion...
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MFG# SB-84WFG-PLUS
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The Photek Sunbuster SB-84WFG-Plus 84 In. Umbrella Kit Convertible Umbrella comes with a removable white diffusing and black blocking fabric that softens direct sunlight with only a 1 stop loss of light. The diffusion fabric can serve as a base for the touch fastener attachment of the included...
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Protect your flashtube, the clear dome will not diffuse the light at all. This is the standard glass dome that comes in the kits.
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MFG# 5052
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Designed for the FJ800 and FJ400 II touchscreen strobes, the Westcott FJ ProMax Battery for FJ800 and FJ400 II Strobes
is a 29.6V rechargeable battery that produces over 500 full power FJ800 flashes and over 1000 full power FJ400 II flashes. Charge the 5000mAh battery to full power in approximately...
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MFG# SB-NLM-150-O
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Designed for the Evoke LED fixture, the Nanlux Octagonal Softbox for Evoke LED Light (59 in.) is a 59" modifier that softens the light quality of the bright LEDs. Because of its large diameter it will easily illuminate small groups of people, but it really shines when used for individual portr

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MFG# 100978
Samy's Part# S-029124
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The Profoto Deep Silver Umbrella has a deeper, more parabolic shape than the average umbrella. The deeper shape gives the photographer better control of the light spread. It also allows the photographer to focus and shape light by simply sliding the umbrella shaft in its holder. In addition, the...
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MFG# 254711
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The Profoto Octa RFi 3' Softboxes are most commonly used for such purposes as fashion, beauty and portrait photography. One of the most important reasons for this is that their unique shape creates a beautiful, natural looking catch light in the subject's eye. The size makes it the ideal choice...
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Designed for professionals who demand portability, versatility, and value, the Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System is a lightweight, compact, and durable system that mounts to lighting stands, C-stands, tripods, and carts. When you need to travel, it folds in half, allowing for use whether

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MFG# B756040
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The Hollywood 40" Double Riser C Stand with Sliding Leg includes Grip Head, Arm and has a Black Finish. Century Stands or "C" stands are an important component in the image maker's arsenal of tools. This is a black Matthews Century C Stand Grip Head Kit. It consists of a Double Riser Sliding...
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MFG# 756040
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The Hollywood 40" Double Riser C Stand with Sliding Leg includes Grip Head & Arm. Century Stands or "C" stands are an important component in the image maker's arsenal of tools. The term "Century Stand" goes back to the early days of motion picture production. Before the introduction of artificial...
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MFG# BPSE85MMK
Samy's Part# S-088198
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The Godox Litemons LED Projection Attachment (85mm)
 supplies greater lighting variety to Litemons LA150R, LA200R, LA300R, and LA300Bi LED monolights. The four adjustable leaves can adjust projection attachments with its included 85mm optical projection lens. Mount this projection attachment on...
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MFG# APS0300A1G
Samy's Part# S-077229
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The Aputure INFINIBAR is a full-color LED bar that boasts a fully tunable CCT from 2,000K to 10,000K. Whether used independently or linked together, the bar's built-in magnets, INFINIBAR Rail, and Baby Pin Clamp system, plus two threads, allow for easy mounting. You can even use the Sidus Link
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Samy's Part# S-075975
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The Negative Supply 4 x 5 Light Source Basic
makes scanning film with a digital camera easy and straight forward. It features a high CRI of 99 for color accuracy, and the unit's 4.5 x 5.5" light area lets you work with 35mm, medium, and large format film sizes. A tolex-wrapped exterior provides...
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MFG# 101307
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Use the Profoto Clic OCF Adapter II to instantly mount all Profoto A-series flashes with its magnetic ring. A shortened distance to the umbrella mount guarantees a centered umbrella which improves light quality and output. It works with with the full range of OCF light-shaping tools, and can be...
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MFG# 1925
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The Chimera Yoke for RingMaxx
is a semi-circular aluminum support with 2 tilting/locking handles that's offered as a more elegant alternative to C-Stands and clamps. The yoke has a 1-1/8" junior pin for mounting to heavy-duty light stands with Junior receivers. Use of an optional wheeled stand...
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MFG# FLXP101
Samy's Part# S-039055
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The highly compact Fiilex P100 Brick Gen 2 is the most versatile solution for someone who is constantly on the move and lighting in unconventional locations. Fully dimmable and color-tunable to match daylight or tungsten, this brilliant LED features a spot-to-flood lens and runs off an integrated...
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MFG# 254709
Samy's Part# S-021300
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The larger the light source is in relation to the subject, the softer the light will be. This simple fact is perhaps the most important lesson to learn about light. It is also the main reason why our rectangular Profoto RFi Softbox (1 x 4 ft.) comes in so many sizes. The softbox is one of the...
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Samy's Part# S-075071
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The Kupo 7.5 ft. Master Combo Stand with Casters (Black)
is designed to hold loads up to 66 lb at its maximum working height of 7.5' using a single-riser, 2-section design. The stand features all-steel construction, a spring-cushioned center column, and a 1 1/8" receiver with a retractable 5/8"...
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MFG# MP01000329
Samy's Part# S-085370
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The amaran Pano 120c RGB COB Mobile Light Panel (White) is a lightweight mobile panel featuring 2300-10,000K CCT tuning with an output of 13,490 lux at 3.3' at 6500K. Content creators and vloggers can add variety to indoor and outdoor environments with the 120W battery-operated light and its i

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The Nanlite Dual Panel Coupler and Softbox Kit for PavoSlim 120C and 120B provides the hardware needed to join two PavoSlim 120C or 120B LED panels together in either a 2x2 or a 1x4 configuration. Included with the kit are two folding softboxes, two sets of dual-layer diffusion, and two egg crate

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Samy's Part# S-077621
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The amaran Spotlight SE is amaran's first projection lens modifier designed to elevate the performance of your amaran 150c or 300c. This compact optical modifier for Bowens Mount point-source fixtures (up to 300W) transforms your light into a powerful spotlight that can extend the reach of your

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Features a sliding leg making it usable on uneven place flags, color gels, bounce cards, and silks in front of light sources to block, direct, or modify the light. It can also be used to mount lights or rig anything that will fit on the stand.
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Studio Lighting: Enhance Your Photography and Videography

A well-equipped studio lighting setup is key to capturing professional-quality images and videos. Whether you're working on commercial shoots, portrait sessions, or creative projects, the right lighting ensures optimal exposure, color accuracy, and depth. Samy’s Camera offers a wide selection of studio lights, modifiers, and accessories to help you achieve the perfect lighting setup for any environment. For mirrorless camera users, explore our Digital Mirrorless Cameras to pair with your studio lighting for ultimate control.

Find the Right Studio Lighting Equipment

Selecting the right lighting setup transforms your workflow and improves image quality. Whether you need powerful monolights, adjustable LED panels, or essential light modifiers, our collection includes industry-leading brands designed for both beginners and professionals. To complete your setup, consider investing in a reliable Tripod & Head for added stability in studio and on-location shoots.

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Monolights & Strobes

Monolights and strobes provide powerful, adjustable flashes perfect for freezing motion, enhancing subject definition, and achieving dramatic lighting effects. These lights are a go-to for portrait, fashion, and product photography, offering consistent and professional-grade illumination.

LED Panels

LED panels deliver continuous lighting with adjustable brightness and color temperature, making them ideal for video production, livestreaming, and studio photography. Known for their energy efficiency and soft, even light output, LED panels provide precise control over lighting conditions.

Light Modifiers & Softboxes

Softboxes, beauty dishes, and reflectors diffuse and shape light, reducing harsh shadows for a more flattering and professional look. These essential accessories help refine light quality in portrait and product photography, ensuring smooth and balanced lighting.

Ring Lights & Specialty Lighting

Ring lights are a must-have for beauty photography and content creation, providing even illumination with minimal shadows. For more specialized setups, barn doors, grids, and colored gels offer custom lighting effects. Complete your studio with LED Ring Lights for soft, studio-grade lighting in compact setups.

Upgrade Your Studio Lighting Setup


  • Adjustable brightness and color temperature for precision control

  • Wireless remote operation for seamless adjustments

  • Durable, professional-grade construction for long-lasting performance

  • Versatile mounting options to fit any studio configuration

  • Compact and portable designs for on-the-go content creators

Studio Lighting FAQs


What’s the best studio lighting for portraits?

For portraits, a combination of monolights and softboxes provides a soft, natural look, eliminating harsh shadows and enhancing subject details.

Are LED panels or strobes better for photography?

LED panels offer continuous lighting, making them great for video and hybrid shooting, while strobes provide powerful bursts of light, ideal for freezing motion and high-speed photography.

How do I get even lighting for video recording?

Using multiple light sources—such as a key light, fill light, and backlight—creates a balanced setup. Ring lights and LED panels provide soft, consistent lighting for flawless video results.

Shop Studio Lighting at Samy’s Camera

Whether you’re shooting high-end commercial work, streaming content, or fine-tuning your creative lighting, Samy’s Camera has the studio lighting solutions you need. With a curated selection of professional lighting gear, you can create perfectly lit images and videos every time.



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Mola Demi 22 in. Softlight Reflector - Silver

"I love this reflector! Mola makes superior products, and this is a perfect example of that! The portraits come out nice and crisp. If you want images that are beautifully lit and will really pop, get the mola reflector with silver interior!"

Ashleigh R. San Francisco, CA.


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How To Set Up a Basic Portrait

There are a few items you'll need to create a good studio lighting setup for portrait photography. A typical studio portrait setup will usually include a key light, a fill light, and a backlight. The key light is the main light and is usually located 35 to 45 degrees toward the subject. The fill light is then placed somewhere above the camera lens and helps to bring out the details by reducing contrast. Finally, the backlight shines from above or below but behind the subject, somewhat pointed toward the camera. The backlight helps to define the edges of the subject from the camera's perspective. A wireless remote would then let you move about your subject using different angles and lighting conditions to compose your images. With a good studio lighting setup, the creative possibilities are endless!

How To Light Product Photography

To get good lighting for product photography, a basic setup is to have three main sources of light. You'll need a main light which is similar to a key light. To even the light source, a common light modifier used is a diffuser. The diffuser scatters the light resulting in a softer and larger light source. Finally, you can also use a reflector, which helps balance shadows and reduce contrast to improve details.

A tabletop studio light box can provide these lighting elements, which can be really helpful for small product photography at home or when you're on the go. The more you practice with light, the more comfortable you can get working with light to craft your desired image.

Samy's Camera has great choices and everyday low prices on photography gear and studio lighting equipment. Set up your perfect photography studio with our selection of professional camera lighting today!


How to Use Light in Photography

You can use natural sunlight to capture warm photos in the early morning or golden hour - late afternoon if you are able to capture footage outdoors. When shooting in a studio, you can experiment with photography lighting, flashes, light intensity, and shadows to create the images you desire. Using diffusers, light reflectors, and filters can help you modify and control the light.

What Is a Light Meter in Photography?

Light meters measure light and help the user determine the ideal exposure for a photo. Some cameras have light meters built into the camera body, but you can also purchase a separate device. With a light meter, photographers are able to quickly and accurately measure the exposure.

What Kind of Umbrella Should I Use in My Studio?

There are many varieties of umbrellas available in sizes and styles. You can bounce light into the umbrella or project light through translucent umbrellas to get different results. Umbrellas are great on location as they are quick to set up and utilize.

How to Use Light Reflectors in Photography

When using light reflectors, always be sure they are positioned opposite the photography lighting source. Light reflectors help professional photographers modify studio lighting. The light bounces off the reflector, redirecting the light on the subject matter and eliminating shadows or providing a different color tone of warmth or coolness.

What Lighting Equipment Is Needed for Studio Photography?

Studio lighting is the key for any studio photographer. There are lots of options to choose from, but it comes down to consistency and control of light. The more control you have will give you more options to be creative and get the desired look.

How to Simulate Natural Light in a Studio

If you have a modeling light on your studio strobe, you can achieve a natural lighting look in your photography. You can turn off the flash and use the constant modeling light. You can also enhance the light by using warming gels, diffusers, and reflectors to bounce the light off the walls and other objects. Mirrors can be used to produce the effect of natural sunlight as well, as they have reflective properties that help to give the feeling of a larger and brighter space. You can also adjust the settings on the camera, such as white balance.

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