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from St. Johns, MI on 8/24/2010
Comments about Adorama Adorama Budget Studio Monolight Flash Kit #4, with 3 100 watt Second Budget Flashes, Light Stands, 2 Umbrellas, Barndoor, Snoot, and Softex Carry Case.:
Just getting started and think this kit is a great way to get going. I have no complaints.
from LA, CA on 11/28/2009
Comments about Adorama Adorama Budget Studio Monolight Flash Kit #4, with 3 100 watt Second Budget Flashes, Light Stands, 2 Umbrellas, Barndoor, Snoot, and Softex Carry Case.:
I don't do much studio work but wanted to try it. At the same time I didn't want to drop big bucks just to try it. I got the upgraded kit with the 160 w lights not the 100. I really wasn't expecting much but I was pleased when I got it. The 160s are built better than I expected, and the controls provided smooth light adjustment. They do run hot, especially with the color filters or snoot on them but there is also individual switching for the lights so they do not have to stay on while making other set up adjustments. The Barndoor is a little flimsy but it works. The Umbrellas have removeable silver lined Black backs so they can also be used as defusers but they are better reflectors. The stands are okay for indoor but probably not outdoors without weighs to hold them in place. I was pleased with the products. Everything worked out of the box, everything ordered was in the boxes. I was up and running (experimenting) with a multi light set within the hour. These are not highend equipment. Professionals would not want them for main (work horse) lights but they would serve well for the Enthusiast, small studio or the pro as fills, backlight, hair, accents, a dozen uses at a low cost.
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Comments about Adorama Adorama Budget Studio Monolight Flash Kit #4, with 3 100 watt Second Budget Flashes, Light Stands, 2 Umbrellas, Barndoor, Snoot, and Softex Carry Case.:
I really like the set of three lamps. The snoot gets hot to the touch if the modeling lamp is left on. I can't figure out how to use the gels without burning a hole in them. The instructions are minimal and say nothing about the gels... nor can you replace them. Other than those two items I've been having fun shooting with this studio set. Good value for the money. Nice case, stands, umbrellas and barn doors comes with it. I recommend buying extra bulbs. One of the modeling lamps did not work upon arrival. Luckily I had purchased a couple of extras with the set.