This is amazing. I like how the light spreads. Great for lighting the entire overhead scene, otherwise it won't be visible. I think a big flashlight would be even better than this one, so I'm planning on using that too to get a softer, brighter light. The stand that came with it was very stable. Normally I would throw away the tripods that come with most lights, but I'll leave it at that. It's solid for the job. Overall it was easy to set up. When you press, look at the lantern and make sure the pieces connect before releasing. Good product.