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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Lastolite Bogen Black Free Standing Background Support System, with Crossbar & Stands:
I usually shoot outdoors, but had a pre-event portrait to take when there was rain forecast. I was dreading the whole backdrop thing thinking it would be a pain, but this is incredibly simple to use and feels very sturdy. There's really nothing to put together - it's just a matter of expanding the lightstands and sticking the crossbar on top. I love that the crossbar is all one piece that telescopes to be shorter or longer.
[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
from Melbourne, Australia on 8/19/2009
Comments about Lastolite Bogen Black Free Standing Background Support System, with Crossbar & Stands:
I have seen another (cheaper) setup like this that came with 3 section cross bars (made of 3 separate pieces that 'plug' in to one another to form a single cross bar). Issue with that setup is, you have a choice of 1m (using 1 pole), 2m (using 2 poles) or 3m (using all 3 poles)... you can not have anything in between the 3 options. This product has sliding cross bar (much like light stands) that allows you to choose the width you want. It is set to certain width by simple twist motion. Simple but an effective design!
If I could improve on the design, I would hope for a kit that can stretch to 3m (9'8") height, rather than 2.5m (8'2").
And just in case you are wondering what appears to be 2 'hooks' on cross bar (appears in the product photo) are... they are included clamps.
[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Melbourne, Australia on 8/19/2009
Comments about Lastolite Bogen Black Free Standing Background Support System, with Crossbar & Stands:
I have seen another (cheaper) setup like this that came with 3 section cross bars (made of 3 separate pieces that 'plug' in to one another to form a single cross bar). Issue with that setup is, you have a choice of 1m (using 1 pole), 2m (using 2 poles) or 3m (using all 3 poles)... you can not have anything in between the 3 options. This product has sliding cross bar (much like light stands) that allows you to choose the width you want. It is set to certain width by simple twist motion. Simple but an effective design!
And just in case you are wondering what appears to be 2 'hooks' on cross bar (appears in the product photo) are... they are included clamps.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from Northern Virginia on 1/22/2009
Comments about Lastolite Bogen Black Free Standing Background Support System, with Crossbar & Stands:
Great Value, good and secure mounts, I have used it for backdrops of cloth and paper. Its compact design allows it to be transported with ease. Add some large clips to the top and the sides for a near perfect backdrop.