Smith-Victor MB500 1-Light 250 Watt Mini Boom Hair Light Kit (120VAC)
The Smith-Victor MB500 1-Light 250 Watt Mini Boom Hair Light Kit (120V AC) features a 250W flood light, a 10' 2-wire cord, a carrying case and a lighting guide. The single light stand in the kit is 8' tall, and the boom extends from 36 to 64". The reflectors are hand-spun and chemically etched to maximize light output. The exteriors have a photographic black, baked-on enamel finish. The insulated handles allow for heat-free adjustment while in use. This kit is ideal for providing a hair light for models and/or portraits. This kit supplied for use with 120VAC.
- Even Spread
- Produces an even 50 degree beam angle
- Reflector
- The reflectors, are made of heavy-grade aluminum, are hand-spun and chemically etched to maximize the light output
- New Knob
- A new, comfortable, easy-to-tighten angle adjustment knob with heat-free handles
| Rating | Max 500 watts |
| Socket (Lampholder) | Phenolic socket |
| Reflector (Mirror) | Chemically etched aluminum |
| Mounting | 3/8" Stand mount |
| Kit Weight | 8 lbs (3.62 kg) |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (7)
- Lightweight (7)
- Consistent (4)
- Reliable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial lighting (7)
- Portraits (7)
- Photography (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
Very mobile and quick set up. Worked perfect as described and was great as a hair light. Only thing I would change is it needed a longer cord. When the boom is fully raised and arm extended the power cord was a little short.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Displaying
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
I bought this boom light kit to display a product at a trade show and it really helped shed light, literally, on the product displayed. If you get a wider cone to splay the light out with, you can illuminate a whole room for interviews and other occasions where light needs to be distributed. Overall a great buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
I'm a painter. I've been using the mini-boom kit in concert with other lights when I take reference photos for portraits and still life paintings. Perhaps my studio or subjects are small, but it lights things up in a big way! It's inexpensive, lightweight and doubles as a very good work light!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
Good kit although weights need to be used when fully extended. The defuser I also purchased works well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
I purchased this as a hair light. It generates way too much light over too broad an area to be an effective hair light with out modification. By using a grid, a snoot, cinefoil or other inexpensive coping strategies it can be made to work.
I thought the directions that came with it were unnecessarily vague, for instance, this is not a photo of what the completed device looks like.
Pros
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
Good little light, I'm using it for a hair light although I would like to put lower wattage bulbs in it but I haven't tried. The stand is a little shakey high up but still worth the purchase.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
This little boom light is the perfect hair-light for both photo and video work. It's lightweight, and rises to the occassion with a tall stand and long boom arm. For the price, it's a steal.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
- Tippy
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Lighting on a budget
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
I use this light occasionally in a lab environment. It met my needs of a light duty, compact, inexpensive workspace lighting for product photos. It is a bit tippy, so weight the base for more stability. Be careful, as the 250W bulb gets hot.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Smith-Victor MB-500 Single Light Mini-Boom Tungsten Light Kit (120VAC):
Unit gets extremely hot. A sandbag is necessary to keep from tipping when adjusting boom for all needs.
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What's in the Box
- 1-5" Reflector
- 1-Socket and Cord Set with Stand Mount
- 1-Mini Boom (MB110)
- 1-Raven RS8 8' Light Stand
- 1-ECA 250W Photoflood Lamp
- 1-Corrugated Carrying Case
- 1-"Imaging with Light" Guide
- 1-Year Warranty
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