Showing posts with label studio lights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label studio lights. Show all posts

5/09/2012

SP4000 Complete Professional Portrait Studio Kit - 3 Studio Flash/Strobe, 2 softboxes, wireless Review

SP4000 Complete Professional Portrait Studio Kit - 3 Studio Flash/Strobe, 2 softboxes, wireless
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I can't complain one bit about the strobes in this kit. The umbrellas were good too, would have liked a few more inches on radius but this will do fine. The soft boxes looked like trash or cheap until you put them together then they are totally functional and stout. I will leave mine put together all the time but it would be nice to have an easier way to fold them down for transport. The stands were of good quality and works just fine. The battery in the remote trigger (on the camera side) was dead on arrival but I did a search and found a package of five batteries for around $5 so I'm sure it will work fine then. The remote receiver uses two AAA batteries as well. The strobes will all work as slaves to a speedlight if you use manual mode which does not put out the pre-flash for such as red eye reduction, etc. Otherwise the strobes will sync with the pre-flash and not the flash itself and the shutter will snap after the strobes flash. Not a big deal as it's a flash problem not a strobe issue. The cases are nice as well. I do wish that the strobe caps were deep enough to keep the modeling lights in the strobe unit instead of having to take them out each time for transport and before you are able to put the cap on. The barn doors and snoots, filters, etc do a pretty good job as well. Medium quality for what it is.
I would highly recommend this kit to any starting photographer and/or semi-pro wanting a good strobe kit without spending thousands of dollars. A power strip included in this kit with a 12 foot extension would only enhance this kit.

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3/09/2012

750W Professional Photographic Studio Strobe Flash Light Kit - Barn Door, Soft Box, Umbrellas, Stands, Lamps, Triggers & More Review

750W Professional Photographic Studio Strobe Flash Light Kit - Barn Door, Soft Box, Umbrellas, Stands, Lamps, Triggers and More
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Nice starter kit,make sure that you confirm receipt of carrying case.
Light stands are too light for "this kit" will need some weight to remain steady. can easily fall, if fully extended
Also,two out the three stands were stuck upon delivery and unable to open/expand unless forced with the use of pliers etc...which happens repeatedly when collapsed. I had to use a piece of masking tape to stop it from collapsing totally.
Lights are a little slow to recycle but you get used to it with the help of the buzzer... and works well with the triggers and with the various control options.
Umbrellas are cute almost a joke, VERY inferior... invest in an upgrade IMMEDIATELY,if going to be used repeatedly.


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2/21/2012

Pro 3-Light 480 W/S Strobe Flash Studio Kit Review

Pro 3-Light 480 W/S Strobe Flash Studio Kit
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I ordered this kit to set up my first photography studio. I set it up today (finally) and took some photos of my volunteer models (my sisters). The lights are great, the slave works wonderfully (after I figured out how to make it work, hee) and the photos came out very well lit and just gorgeous. I am very happy with the kit. I'm sure when I can afford something nicer I will upgrade, but for the time being this kit fulfills all of my needs and it's great. I also love that it's super easy to put together and take apart, and the storage case it comes with is compact and easy to carry. I love the kit and hope it lasts for a long time!

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12/22/2011

Square Perfect SP3500 Complete Portrait Studio Kit - 3 Studio Flash/Strobe, 2 softboxes, 3 backdrops, wireless Review

Square Perfect SP3500 Complete Portrait Studio Kit - 3 Studio Flash/Strobe, 2 softboxes, 3 backdrops, wireless
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I wasn't sure what to think of this when I first saw it but felt that it was worth a shot. I was tired of sacrificing my more expensive equipment when on location and wanted something that would allow me to have what I needed when I needed it. For the money (keep that in mind!!) this is a great system. I'm more than an amateur, but a little less than a pro, but have managed to make several of my clients very, very happy while using this setup. Oh, the softboxes are a pain in the neck to set up and the stands are a little wobbly but all in all, I found this to be a terrific deal. I still need one more light and would just as soon not have the gels since I never use them, but everything else works find. The reflectors are a good size, the backdrops will do in a pinch (my old stuff is far better so I haven't given them much of a test).
If you are looking for an inexpensive (all things being relative, of course) break into the world of studio photography, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck. Will this set last you forever? No. But it will help you hone your skills so that as you start to make the big bucks you can start upgrading without doubting your abilities.

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10/11/2011

Photogenic PLR2500DR 1000ws PL2 Series Monlight with Digital Display and Built-in 32 Channel Pocket Wizard Radio Receiver, Transmitter not included. Review

Photogenic PLR2500DR 1000ws PL2 Series Monlight with Digital Display and Built-in 32 Channel Pocket Wizard Radio Receiver, Transmitter not included.
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Are those small on-camera strobes not cutting it? Batteries die and they get hot. Lets face it they are just not as good as pro lighting systems. I use a couple of the these bad boys at work and they have work time and time again. If you want to step up to a good pro lighting systems then Photogenic is the way to go.
Pros: I like the digital screen in the back so i can fine tune the amount of light. There is a small fan on the bottom that keeps it cool. The radio receiver for a pokey wizard is nice, Nobody wants cables everywhere anyways. The quick release for the reflector is smooth. You can attach a soft box and even an umbrella.
Cons: They fan gets a little loud but it does its job just fine. They don't recycle as fast as I want. Expensive! but lets face it this is not a entry level product.

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