studio kit

There was a post about this only a few days ago. It's cheap and it works. However,

1) Build quality is not terribly good.
2) The flash output is not very consistent.
3) The accessory is non-standard, so you are stuck with the accessories included and little option to build on later.
4) Don't expect much support from the seller. It's a box shifting operation.
5) They are not fan cooled, so can't be used for long or they could overheat.
6) People have reported some of them go bang in smoke, flames and fanfare.

And I'll shut up here and see if others have things to add. :thumbs:
 
will keep an eye on this as i have been recomended a smaller version of this with two lights instead of three
 
Personally i'd say go for the single smartflash & a folding softbox and build from there. Better quality and good customer service should there be a problem.

Work with a single light and gradually build it up.
 
I have a set of three ( make that two now) of the 300 watt ebay jobbies, I found that they were not as adjustable as they are supposed to be and had to use them with ND filters to turn them down low, I also found them to be inconsistent with power and getting the white balance right..I also had one go bang and found the reflector / lamp holder hanging on its cables inside the softbox...thats when I phoned Garry and now have two lencarta 300 elite pro's which are just so easy to use, just set them up with the light meter and use them...Result..
 
thanks guys think a will be going the smart way :thumbs: would be good to hear how you get on with yours Graeme. thanks harry all points taken wont be wasting my money on fleaby
 
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i think you have chosen wisely jim,

i am far from an expert but its very easy to look at a complete ebay kit think "thats all i will ever need" but in reality you wont use half of it for ages and the majority wont be very good when you do.

as said, start with one light and one or two modifiers....play with them and take loads of pics. then you can build on your kit exactly to your needs and it should last you for a long time.

i have found in a home setting, it takes ages to put up loads of gear and before you have got to grips with it your subjects (usually the family) are board to tears while you are just getting going.

one head and stand is nice and quick and you will get many more shots to keep.

just my thoughts;)
 
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