Smith-Victor ImageMaker, Fluorescent Light Tent Kit

2017-01-10T07:27:00

Quick setup and excellent "light tent." It didn't get a 5-star rating from me because it is not very easy to attache the background pieces of fabric to the tent. Plus, the four backdrops should be a bit longer so they fill the entire interior. Otherwise, for the money, this is a very good solution to lighting small items for "still life" photography.

Dean S.

2016-09-02T09:02:52

Kit got all that you need for product photos. But the tripod that goes with it is really awful, one of the legs broke before first use

Pavel Z.

2016-07-11T15:02:54

Excellent quality lamps, and tent. Arrived with all parts as advertised, in one box. Well thought-out kit. Fast shipping from Adorama too.

Lourdes Z.

2013-04-29T21:00:00

The only down side is that The drapes could be a little wider. Other than that, I love it and have used it commercially for jewelry and other small items with great results.

Katherine

2013-03-01T19:00:00

I am well pleased with this product. The lights were cool and provided good coverage. The tripod isn't that great, but it is similar to other mini-tripods, and the lighting is sufficient to handhold a camera. I metered the light inside the tent and was getting 1/250, F8 at ISO 400. I used a point and shoot camera handheld, but I could have set a floor tripod next to the table and used my SLR. The lights and tent are not hard to setup.

CHARLES T.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Perfect for in home use

Les

2012-03-25T21:00:00

I'd been disappointed with available light tents until I came across the Smith Victor ImageMaker, Fluorescent Light Tent Kit. I'd have to say it's one of better photography investments I've made. My wife and I use it to photograph her fused glass art pieces with great results; nice even lighting, plenty of room to position her work, and sized nicely to fit on a counter top. The lights that come with the tent kit are well made and provide good, even lighting. I'd certainly recommend this tent kit to anyone needing to photograph fused, stained and leaded glass pieces pieces up to about 14 inches in size.

JOHN W.

2011-03-05T19:00:00

This is all that an amateur needs to take great shots, particularly for [...]. It is a little awkward attaching the backdrops but I suppose any light tent would be the same.

Susan's B.

2011-01-12T19:00:00

I use this light tent to photograph jewelry I make, bowls and bottles-stoppers I turn, and leaves and other object as subjects for later drawings and paintings. got it a couple months ago, and have been using it since. The lights are fairly dim, so my pics are at 800 SO, 1/125th, f8 or so. not a problem for my subject matter and needs. Lint does tend to stick to the black background sweep (i.e. not easy to just pick off by hand), but I'm glad it was included, because many are quite expensive; I'll probably buy some black material to replace it with eventually. Tripod is a nice extra for use with a small point and shoot digicam. Wouldn't work for anything larger, and the legs do not extend for getting a higher angle on the work. I think it is a good product for the price, as I did a fair bit of comparison internet shopping before buying.

The C.

2010-07-25T21:00:00

I LOVE this kit!! The only flaw I've found is the detatchable zippered window has velcro along the edges on the inside and outside, sometimes things get stuck to the velcro....like my clothes or camera strap. Minor flaw, totally worth the money!

Nicki

2009-03-05T19:00:00

A decent price for a Light Tent with lighting. With a little practise you get great photographs with out unwanted shadows.

Richietee

2008-02-24T19:00:00

I bought this to photograph my fountain pen collection. The two lights are adequate, but I'm tempted to add a 3rd light. With just the two lights, which are at a fixed height, you cannot direct light from the top of the tent which might be necessary for some situations. I'm not sure how to use the two background fabrics to get the best results - it didn't come with any instructions for their use. I find myself using other make-shift background material in addition to the supplied backgrounds. I also wish the product had recommendations for the type of lenses to use to get the best results. Instead it came with a general guide to studio lighting, almost all of which doesn't apply to the light tent at all. The Velcro-on front panel is very useful for blocking out even more unwanted reflections, but it's very annoying to manipulate and work around. Putting it on and sticking the lens through the opening requires so much movement that you might cause your subject set-up to move. Out of the box, it is wrinkled so much that it hardly fits over the opening without some stretching. The front opening is adequate, but at times it can be a tight squeeze to reach inside to change the background or do a complicated set up of objects. This can be a challenge depending on your build. The size of the tent is perfect for small to medium objects. So far I have photographed some of my fountain pens, some of my headphone audio equipment, and some of my camera lenses. Assembly looks complicated at first but actually is very easy. The items feel very strong and well made. Be careful taking the tent out of the bag for the first time. It is under springy tension and might unfold violently in your face. Probably wont hurt you, but it's startling if unexpected. As far as getting it back in the bag, I have yet to attempt that--might be a fun project for those of you who enjoy solving puzzles. Overall I am very satisfied with this product, especially for the price, and I know I will continue to use it quite a bit for my pen collection and other random uses. Also, if I ever decide to sell anything on eBay, I will definitely photograph the item using this light setup.

ANGEL D.

2008-02-20T19:00:00

I'm a beginner in product photography and while this wasn't easy to set up or take down at first, I liked it once I got the hang of it. With the tent and the nice lamps all in the one kit, this is much easier and more practical than buying all the gear separately or making one's own light tent.

f-stop S.

2007-05-17T21:00:00

[...] The lights that were provided were a bit weak and I added an extra light pointed down to compensate. The tent is easy to work with however,I found that placing it up on boxes allowed me stand more upright making it easier to get good photo's.

mariomoma

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Quick to setup. Solve minor lighting problems for small to mid size items.

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