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Review on πŸ“Έ Softbox Lighting Kit - skytex Continuous Photography Lighting Kit with 2x20x28in Soft Box, 2X 85W 2700-6400K E27 LED Bulb for Camera Shooting and Video Recording - Photo Studio Lights Equipment by Curtis Domus

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Higher quality box than the products in

I have been a professional photographer for over 20 years so most of my lights are old fashioned and of good quality but will fall apart with prolonged use. I've gradually replaced things with more modern programmable LED hardware, often trying cheaper brands like Neewer with great success. Luckily, the lanterns themselves in this set are reusable, but unfortunately everything else belongs in the bin. Stands are so cheap and light that they can't support the weight of a softbox and lights when fully extended without falling off. Also, they are so badly built that the 20 lb sandbag I placed on top to keep them from falling bent the supporting leg. The softbox itself isn't Bowens Mount compatible, so I can't relate to it. The extensions are too short and built into the device controls, making them unusable as well. The bag is a good size but very thin with a questionable quality zipper. I doubt it will last a few uses and it has a terrible rubber/plastic smell, just like softbox cases. In general, the box that this junk pile ended up in was more useful to me than the lighting kit. I do not recommend this. Look for better brands.

Pros
  • Rotatable Head & Adjustable Stand: Lightweight tripod, height adjustable from 26"-79"/66cm-200cm, 3-piece aluminum alloy legs, more durable and stable. The angle can be 210Β° adjustable Lamp holder suitable for various perfect shots with standard 1/4 inch thread tip. And with an extended 250cm cable, greater range of motion for photography comes in handy.
Cons
  • No Instructions