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| Photography Studio Continuous Umbrella Light Kit with Free 26w 5500k Fluorescent Photo Light Bulb | 
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| Brand: XPRO
Category: Photography
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $32.98 (On sale from $69.95)
You Save: $67.01 (67%)
New (5) from $32.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Media: Electronics
MPN: L2000COMBO
Model: L2000COMBO
UPC: 858226001154
EAN: 0858226001154
ASIN: B000GX484U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Works great January 2, 2008
I ordered this photography light for my daughter. She takes millions of pictures. And she has taken an interest in more professional looking indoor photos. It works great. I don't have any problems with it at all. It took about a week to get here. Even at Christmas time. Nothing was broken and she loves it. I think it is perfect for a first light. Not expensive. Easy to figure out. And like it said it works great. I'm very happy with it. So is she. :)
 Photography studio umbrella January 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The umbrellas were fine for the price but one of the bulbs did not work. I have not been able to get a replacement yet.
not bad for the price December 1, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this to use as lighting for my video work. The bulb that comes with it is not that usefull and I replaced it with a 400 WS of the same type... now it's perfect. It's lightweight and portable.
Delivery was good too!
Basic but with some problems November 27, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
When the package arrived, it said "Photography Eqipment" on the box. The missing "u" from "equipment" made me worry. Opening up the box, I found everything packed quite nice. However, all the screws in the frame were completely rusted. I've replaced them myself instead of going through the hassle of dealing with this company. I have since used this for 10 studio portrait shoots with varying degrees of success. For adults portraits, this set produces adequate light (I purchased 2 and use one as a main light and one as a fill light), but for shooting high energy children it isn't powerful enough unless you shoot at a higher ISO and risk a grainy photo.
Great Value, with Reservations November 17, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was impressed with the quality of materials and construction of each component. However, it seems that the components were not originally designed specifically for one another. The light holder, for instance, is designed to mount on the top of a metal shaft by means of a screw clamp. But the top of the light stand has a screw that points upward, and the only way I could determine to mount the holder is by clamping it onto the threads of the stand's screw -- it cannot be positioned lower, onto the shaft, where it would be more appropriate. It works, but not optimally. In another instance, the shaft of the umbrella is constructed of lightweight tubular steel. It is held in position by another screw clamp on the light holder. But when clamping it down, the screw will easily crush the tubular steel. I overcame this problem by temporarily removing the aluminum cap at the bottom of the umbrella's shaft and inserting a 15" long, 1/4" diameter wooden dowel into the tube. I can now apply adequate pressure to satisfactorily secure the umbrella.
You might gather from these problems that I don't recommend this purchase, but actually I'm quite happy with it. Compared to other sets, it's an amazing value. The use of color-balanced compact florescent bulbs makes a lot of sense (unless you require intense illumination). And the entire package is very compact.
If you're a professional photographer with an array of lighting options, this set probably isn't for you. But if, like me, you just need a simple, inexpensive way to light your subjects, this is probably as good a product as you'll find for the price!
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