Do the bulleted list of items under the price come with the light? Is this light capable of handling softboxes or does it get too hot?
1463306
I wouldn't try that myself. I've melted a couple of umbrellas with this thing and it's loud as heck, so don't even think about shooting video's with it... especially if you have two of them.
1463307
This gets way to hot for any gel or softbox in my opinion. I would never buy this item again.
1009330
I would like to get this, but I neither need nor want the mini tripod or the lights. I can easily supply my own 5300-5500k lights. Anyone out there know of a slightly bigger box that's dedisgned the same way?
1666385
Not sure. It's more in the warm side (slightly) it's not bad and it's a great deal. Just remember that this light will need a transformer. Thank you. NKH
1450327
I wouldn't recommend it. It puts off light, but gets really hot. I bought it to use with a light box and it doesn't work well for that.
611863
The kit comes with everything you need including two 85 watt,5500 K compact fluorescent light bulbs. So you really don't need to buy anything to put it into service. Also, it is designed with home studios in mind. As such it runs on a run of the mill household power plug. Finally it is one of the better softbox kits I have owned over the course of my career as a fetish filmmaker and photographer. So I hope that helps
879952
I didn't have a problem with the lights. I don't do a ton of photography with them anyways. And honestly, most photography lights are going to be hot anyways. They worked great for me, just keep in mind that they do get hot and you'll need to handle them with oven mits. I also tried to turn them off when i wasn't using them to help keep them cooler.
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I have seen similar flash units with the GODOX brand on them that come with a softbox attachment.. while these flashes are good for the money the mountings to the stand are not that tough so they need to be mounted with care and not overloaded.. the 250w head seem a lot more substantial and can also be found with softboxes if you search
2192540
Yes, the light is easy to put away and re setup. The bulb is quite large but fits nicely in its box. You may want to consider leaving the soft box setup but you don't have to. Everything else is quite compact.
1131053
Thanks for all the replies. I've gotten used to it so it's not a deal breaker for me. I guess I did not pay close attention to the description and I assumed it had a light sensor as well as the motion sensor.
836419
Comes with softbox, 2x difusion panels, carry bag, mk2 speedlite bracket. Great product. White interior gives a lot softer light than the std lastolite model. I'm not sure about the warranty sorry..
1107979
it is kind of strong. I bought a "Collapsible Softbox Light Modifier for On - Camera", it fits right on the bulb and softens the light.
1940268
The soft boxes are reasonably well made, but I consider the 8 cfl lights to be the most delicate items, and storing them properly (the original boxes they come in) is a delicate process that is not worth the risk of damage. They are fairly small soft boxes and when removed from the stands they might be compact enough for storage. Personally, I just leave them up and clustered together in my attic. I find that convenience is a real plus for me. Hope this helps
642133
This lightbox works well. The main thing to remember to get good pictures is lighting and use of a tripod. This set comes with lighting and tripod. My only disappointment with this is that the lights are very much dimmed through the box material, but using a tripod that is not an issue.
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Hi, I am a photographer. I would say if you were going for the traditional store bought soft box, it is too thin and shear. You would need to double layer it, or possibly triple layer. Probably not a fit for you. Also, it is not as stiff as the standard one photographer use. More flawy and shear. You would probably see the bulbs through the material. If your bulbs are not that bright, then MAYBE it would work, because it would allow the light to shine through. Let me know if you have more questions.
1955645
I think so. The bulbs don't get very hot. 110 is plenty. I'm thinking anymore than that it will look over exposed... And this also depends on the type of photography/video productions you're going to do. I was satisfied with them but only a little close up. I think you would have to find a bigger soft box. The bigger the soft box the better quality the light. These really need to be used close unless you adjust your camera settings and even then, some come out grainy looking. This really is a good deal for the price, but the boom stand is really sensitive and the soft boxes tip over easy. I broke one of the bulbs in mine. I think so. The bulbs don't get very hot. 110 is plenty. I'm thinking anymore than that it will look over exposed... And this also depends on the type of photography/video productions you're going to do. I was satisfied with them but only a little close up. I think you would have to find a bigger soft box. The bigger the soft box the better quality the light. These really need to be used close unless you adjust your camera settings and even then, some come out grainy looking. This really is a good deal for the price, but the boom stand is really sensitive and the soft boxes tip over easy. I... » Read More I think so. The bulbs don't get very hot. 110 is plenty. I'm thinking anymore than that it will look over exposed... And this also depends on the type of photography/video productions you're going to do. I was satisfied with them but only a little close up. I think you would have to find a bigger soft box. The bigger the soft box the better quality the light. These really need to be used close unless you adjust your camera settings and even then, some come out grainy looking. This really is a good deal for the price, but the boom stand is really sensitive and the soft boxes tip over easy. I broke one of the bulbs in mine. « Show Less
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These lights are good for shooting a short film, or pretty much anything where you need soft, even lighting if you know how to use them properly. The differences between these and higher end units are the build quality and the type of fixtures and lamps used in them. I have shot commercials and interviews with these and have been very satisfied with the results. These soft boxes are not as sturdy as a Chimera or other high end soft box, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good they are for the price. I find the daylight fluorescents included put out a nice even light and being able to choose from 1 to all 5 of them is very versatile. One thing to watch out for is if you transport them assembled, the bulbs can come loose during transport (probably form the vibration). One came totally out of the socket and fell out and broke and a few other bulbs were very loose. I usually leave them assembled because they are a bit of a pain to put together, but now I take the bulbs out before I load them in my vehicle. If you are on a small budget these are an excellent deal as long as you are aware that they need a little TLC.
2101895
This is a soft box, it uses no bulb. There is nothing electrical about this item. You must own a monolight before you can use this.