Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC)
- Price: $249.95
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- B&H # PHFSPK
- Mfr# DP-FSPTKT
Product Highlights
- 500 Total Watts
- 2 Flood Lights, Reflectors
- 120V Bulbs, Umbrellas, Stands
The Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit is suited for general photography or videography. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and provides soft, even tungsten light. It provides enough light for a 2 - 3 person group portrait, or a 3 x 4' product setup.
The kit includes 7' light stands, umbrellas, and bulbs.
- The silver umbrellas have black backings, to minimize stray light, and to better untilize the light from the fixtures.
- The aluminum light stands rise to a maximum height of 7 feet, and collapse down to 28 inches.
- For free lighting lessons using this kit, Click Here.
| Rating | Each Fixture: 250 Watts |
| Socket (Lampholder) | E26 Edison Screw |
| Lens (Condenser) | Not Applicable |
| Reflector (Mirror) | Aluminum |
| Mounting | Baby (5/8") |
| Yoke | Not Applicable |
| Cable | 9.6' (3 m), line switch, 2- conductor, Edison plug |
| Focusing | Not Applicable |
| Weight | Each Fixture: 2 lbs (909 g) |
| Dimensions | Each Fixture: 8" Reflector |
| Kit Weight | ~10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
84%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (9)
- Lightweight kit (6)
- Durable (5)
- Easy to set up (5)
- Attach securely (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (12)
- Photography (8)
- Artificial lighting (5)
- Indoors (5)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
I approve!
Used it for a portrait of my two children, and plan to do family portraits. The lights do seem dim, but once I placed them where I liked them there was plenty of light...Read complete review
Used it for a portrait of my two children, and plan to do family portraits. The lights do seem dim, but once I placed them where I liked them there was plenty of light. The pictures came out a thousand times better than using just a flash. I'm not a professional, but I am a picky graphic designer. I approve of these lights as a great starter set!
I would have liked some instructions on setup though. There was a bit of a learning curve with that.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Sturdy Set
A very sturdy set for the price, these light stands are very heavy duty yet maintain a light weight for transport. The umbrella refection and light quality is also pretty good at such a ...Read complete review
A very sturdy set for the price, these light stands are very heavy duty yet maintain a light weight for transport. The umbrella refection and light quality is also pretty good at such a low price point. The only downside is that this set doesn't come with a bag or case to pack everything up safely, and protect the bulbs.
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Dim Light
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I bought the Photoflex First Studio kit hoping it to be a good first lighting kit. This has not been the case. While the materials, stands and construction are much better than cheaper units you can buy, the 250 watt bulbs for each unit are far short of being usable in a typical situation.
I hope to be able to find a way to boost the 250 to 500 watts as this is a minimum if you want enough light to shoot at reasonable f-stops and shutter speeds.
The only way I could get enough light into my Nikon D50 was to heavily boost my ISO or to use a flash which defeated the purpose of the light.
Bought this kit to use at the recent Help-Portrait event and finally boxed it up and used another set-up that someone brought that was 2-500 watt softboxes that were spectacular.
By the time I mod this kit, I could have bought the softbox kit I was originally looking at in the first place.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight Kit
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
So far I'm LOVING the lights. I'm still learning different ways to use them. The only thing I wish at this point is that it they had longer cords, but I can work around that easy enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight Kit
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I would recommend this kit for studio or on location lighting. Since they are lightweight, I would recommend sand bags for stability when shooting on location. They provided nice, even lighting. The cords aren't very long, so we used an extension cord.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight Kit
Cons
- Lights get hot instantly
- Not sturdy
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I use the First Studio Lighting to photograph my friends & family. Pretty good equipment for my first time shooting studio photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I love this lighting set! This is a great price and product to start out with. It's fully transportable, easily set up and very sturdy.
It did take some time to figure out the first time. If there was a diagram as to how it should be put together that would have made life easier but once you set it up the first time it's a breeze from there.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compatible
- Easy Setup
- Good product
Cons
- Color Cast
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
The kit was as expected. Stands were sturdy, unbrellas were good. E[...] It was a good experiance.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
- Short Lifespan
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
used this set once in August, now I have a shoot Saturday, and one of the bulbs blew when I turned on to test lighting. [...] that doesn't help me at all.What am I suppose to do? Ifm this is a common problem with this product, themn I will not be using it any more, and will order nothing else.I will also let others in my profession know about it. Bridgette Blair
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compatible
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight Kit
- Long Sync Chord
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I needed lighting for a new studio, used Saturday, and was very pleased. Does exactly what it was described t do. Would highly recommend it.
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Weddings
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
it needs automatic sensor to be much perfect. but it is still ok with the price range
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
No controls- only options are whether to use the umbrellas or not. Light is not diffused over a wide enough area to do full-body shots- only maybe shoulders up.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight Kit
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
Used it for a portrait of my two children, and plan to do family portraits. The lights do seem dim, but once I placed them where I liked them there was plenty of light. The pictures came out a thousand times better than using just a flash. I'm not a professional, but I am a picky graphic designer. I approve of these lights as a great starter set!
I would have liked some instructions on setup though. There was a bit of a learning curve with that.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight Kit
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
Very easy to setup and use. Put everything together in a few minutes with no issues. Did everything I wanted.
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
I am sill waiting for the first bulb [...] but getting plenty of use with the other half of kit.
Pros
- Compatible
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
Works just as expected, very professional. I would like some sort of carrying case.
Pros
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
These lights caused a bit of frustration at first. As I've learned and applied the basic principles, this set has really proved to be well worth the money.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
This is my first investment in studio lighting so really have no basis for comparison. I can tell you that the quality & finish of the product is of fine quality.
For example, I bought the Impact reflector kit which came with a stand and you can tell it is cheaply made whereas the stand with this kit is of a much nicer and sturdier finish.
Portraits have been coming out well. Documentation is brief and helpful.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
THE LIGHTS ARE A LITTLE WEAK BUT, OK FOR CLOSE PORTRAIT WORK. tHE SWIVEL BASE FOR THE LIGHTS WAS SO TIGHT ON ONE OF THE LIGHTS I CAN BARELY TILT THE LIGHT EVEN WITH locking handle completely removed
Pros
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- First Studio Lighting kit
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
Well made studio light kit. Nothing cheap but the cost.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
Very easy to set up.
Light weight and portable with the carrying case.
Would recommend for anyone getting started in portrait photography...
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Two Light Portrait Kit (120VAC):
A very sturdy set for the price, these light stands are very heavy duty yet maintain a light weight for transport. The umbrella refection and light quality is also pretty good at such a low price point. The only downside is that this set doesn't come with a bag or case to pack everything up safely, and protect the bulbs.
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