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(More customer reviews)So i got this in a few days back, I have had a little time to play with it but not much.
What you get.
2 Umbrella stands
2 Flash bulbs
2 heads
White umbrella
Black/Silver Umbrella
Hotshoe - PC adapter
Carrying bag
2 PC cables.
Build quality
Umbrella stands - Fine for the price. They extend up to 7 feet in height, easy to adjust, and the bulbs screw right in. They are lightweight and not the sturdiest things out there, but more than enough for thier purposes. any outdoor shooting, you will want to consider beanbags or stakes if you are on soft ground.
Flash bulbs- awwwhh man these things are pretty cool. First time playing with studio equipment so keep this all in perspective. So you plug the bulb into the head, flip on the power switch. A green light lets you know the bulb is alive, the amber light means its ready to fire. I have used these in several settings already and the flash detectors on these rock! Not once have i had a misfire! The flash ONLY when they see a flash! I tried to trigger them by flipping a room light on and off as fast as i could, they wouldnt fire. I have hit shutter speeds of about 1,500 and they sync up pretty good! So far i have been unable to make them slip up, and i have tried! I am shooting with a Nikon D40 with the pop-up flash, and an SB-600. it triggers on either fine. TTL mode is a No-No! as they WILL prematurly discharge off the TTL pre-flash. I set my SB-600 on Manual with 1/64 power and it has no power triggering them even in a large room with vaulted ceilings.
PC Hotshot Adapter. I dunno, it works, but it feels like a piece of junk. I dont know if i expect it to last or not. The PC cables are short also. 4-5 feet tops, so yer better off triggering with a flash IMO unless you want to upgrade the Hotshoe adapter. Honestly, even without this thing the whole setup is still a great deal at this price. So, this is unimportant.
Umbrellas. Not huge, but they seem to collapse / expand just fine. Light weight. Some people complained they got 2 white umbrellas, i got one of each. i rule.
The carrying bag, i have another one identical to this from a 9ft collapsable background support stand from Steve Kaiser. This one is just smaller, other than that, it is a clone. like a Mini-Me.
Anyways, i JUST got the bag in today. Like a lot of people ordering through coyboystudio they forgot to send something in the order, and like a lot of other reviewers coyboy studio immediatly mailed me a bag and got it here quick. great service! That said, the bag is better than expected. I expected a bare bones glorified canvas sack with a crappy zipper. Instead i get a pretty well designed back with an internal compartment on either side with a decent zipper, padded throughout with 1/8th inch padding. it has a side pocket, and can be opened down the middle or on the end. Im sure it will fit everything just fine. if not, i will edit my review. Summary
This is worth the price along for the bulbs, stands, and umbrellas. Throw in a shoddy PC hotshoe adapter that works, and a decent carrying bag and this is a no brainer. I dont think you can possible get better gear for this price. if you can, please let me know, cause im pretty impressed. Everything works flawlessly, and while it is not of professional build, for the price it cannot be beat.
EDIT:
The bag is not really large enough to accommodate the stands, umbrellas, bulbs, and the rest of it..... it fits my manfrotto Tripod and ballhead great though, plus room for my monopod.
have a Hakuba p100 bag, it fits this kit perfectly.
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Strobe Light: Control: Triggered by Flash or a sync cord (included); Output: 40 WS; Power: 110V-50Hz / 60Hz ; Wire Back The Interval: 4-6 (sec.) ; Light Control the Distance: 12m ; Color temperature: 5500 - 6000K ; Flash synchronization: 1/800(sec.) ; Flash Lamp index GN ISO-100:26 Light Stand: Versatile, HardworkingLightweight Black anodized aluminum; StableQuick Setup Maximum Height: 1900 MM, 78 inches; Minimum Height: 810 MM, 32.4 inches; Maximum Load Capacity 2.5KG, 9.9 lbs; Closed Length: 805 MM, 32.2 inches; Footprint Diameter 925 MM, 37.8 inches; Mounting Stud 5/8 inches Light Socket (AC adapter): It mounts on standard light stands. It is very easy to adjust the umbrella and lights in different angle. Umbrella: Works well to diffuse the light from any flash creating a soft even light for your subject. Light-weight and easy set up. Entire kit set up in minutes. product code:40Wstrobehotshoecasekit
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