Flashpoint 2800-W-Fluorescent Cool-lite Kit with Stands, Socket Kits, 14 Bulbs, Softboxes

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ROBERT H : Will other softboxes fit on these units?TIFFANY B : No, but if you really wanted to, I suppose you could rig something. As they come though, they are not designed for other softboxes.ARMANDO R : No. the softboxes that come with this kit attach directly to the lamp-head. They don't use a speedring like other light systems including Flashpoint monolights.ANDREW R : Unfortunately no, it is unlikely that other softboxes will fit these light units.
Shopper : i want to build a small studio - i will be mostly photographing one or two models - whats the best lighting to get soft glamour shots - is it flourescent - led - flash - halogen etc with what attachments - i dont have a big budget but do want to get the best shots with the best lighting ? tonyRICHARD T : I use flash and hot lights, flash is the best, but if you want to shoot video and still's at the same time use hot lights. some good hot lights are Smith Victor 720-SG 1000W get 2 Smith Victor 720-SG 1000W a big umbrella and med soft box that can take the heat, and a impact D1000 1,000W AC Dimmer. one or two Smith-Victor 700SG 600 Watt Quartz Light for a hair light. then you can shoot video and stills a flash set up will run much more $$PAT T : I would definitely suggest flash strobes. With umbrellas or softboxes attached to them, you can achieve a much softer look than you could with halogen or other form of continuous lighting. Many people use one light only to get started, but two work much better and allow you to achieve more varied effects on your subject. You can either purchase the larger flash heads, or you could start with the flashes which attach to the camera, such as a canon 580ex, but my recommendation for studio work would be the larger flash heads. Good luck!
Shopper : What is the maximum wattage fluorescent bulb unit can take?ANDREW R : Maximum wattage is not specified, however it is not recommended for use with bulbs which exceed 60W.

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2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

So so...

We wanted to add some dynamics to our studio flashes and pop in some daylight balanced lighting. While the quality of the light itself is great, the mounts were not. Within one week I had to clamp the tripod mount to the stud to keep it together. Definitely cannot stand up to daily use in a studio.

Randy

2013-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive for the price

It is very impressive that this kit comes with so many big quality bulbs. I estimate the cost of the bulbs alone would be the total of the package. Pretty neat that there is simple light brightness controls too. I ordered this for myself and considering ordering a second unit for my school where I teach

JAMES D.

2013-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good light source for home studio

My lights arrived with one small broken part which was easily super-glued back together. The variable brightness on each light (5 switches per fixture) make it easy to balance your main light and your fill light. The lights must be totally disassembled to fit into the carrying case, so plan on having a fair amount of set up time.

DON H.

2012-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good

Hi, I bought this lamps, and they are totaly fine, but one piece of one of the tripods was broken when I opened it. My father is a dentist, so he fixed it with acrylic. As a coment, be carefull when you tighten the knobs of the tripod, because I think that is way these piece was broken.

Luguz99

About Flashpoint Octa-Fluor Kit with Stands, Socket Kits, Umbrella,6 Fluorescent bulbs

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Impressive for the price

By JAMES D.

It is very impressive that this kit comes with so many big quality bulbs. I estimate the cost of the bulbs alone would be the total of the package. Pretty neat that there is simple light brightness controls too. I ordered this for myself and considering ordering a second unit for my school where I teach

Flashpoint COOLPOINT* 2800w Flourescent Outfit

• This Flashpoint CoolPoint* Fluorescent Outfit illuminates the way to cool, pleasant professional continuous lighting. The CoolPoint* is a comfortable alternative to the heat and distraction of quartz based fixtures. 7 perfectly color balanced high tech Edison based fluorescent bulbs provide 4200W of soft bank light.

• Each bulb is individually controlled from the rear of the light head. and each bulb produces 1000 lumens.Beautiful tone and color consistency without heat and element fluctuation. The kit consists of two matched 28 inch nylon silver lined lightbanks, each encasing an array of 7 bulbs firmly secured in a unique socket structure.

• Light quality is enhanced by use of a removable internal scrim baffle for perfection in portrait to product imaging. The outer diffuser is changeable as well, assuring total control in your project with classic soft wrap around light to dramatically defined contrast falloff styles. Certain subjects demand the use of cool sources of lighting.

• Food is especially sensitive to the effects of heat. Salads wilt, fresh cut surfaces discolor, frozen desserts melt and fruit color fades, all from the ill effects of high temperature exposure. Jewelry and delicate set ups that use wax or cool melt hot glue go limp under the duress of heat.

• CoolPoint* solves these challenges and delivers the ability to use continuous light with all the advantages of in camera metering in any environment. Videographers and still photographer will benefit from the easy to use kit.

What's in the box:

  • 2 19½x27½" (50X70cm) Softboxs 2 Light stands 7'3 14 Fluorescent bulbs 60 watts Carrying Case(non-padded)