Impact Soquete de Porcelana com Seletor em Linha (500W)

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Very easy to assemble & high quality overall

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

A basic light socket, nothing fancy. The quality of construction is more than satisfactory for the price. I put a 105 watt CFL in one of these for a soft, cheap, bright area light.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I bought a few of these to replace some hardware store work lights. These cost a few bucks more than the work lights but are well worth it.

The ceramic sockets will take brighter bulbs, the wooden handles allow you to move them even while on, and hopefully the in-line switches will be more reliable.

Note that the mount for the lights is a screw thread. Nice for putting on a tripod, can't put them on a regular light stand though. (The impact light stand does have threads though)

I've only had the lights out on one shoot, but no complaints so far.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Needless to run an essay over here, it works just fine. Better built and looking than my DIY version.

And for it's price, it's a must. I plug in two 350W bulb lights, and doesn't seem to hesitate on doing its job.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Combine this with a 500W bulb, and you've got a huge amount of light for the money.

If you're (really) careful, you can put this in one of the larger china-lanterns, for some beautiful soft light that's cheap/easy/small/light.

The mount is not as heavy-duty as the the ones you'll find on professional fixtures, but it don't feel like it's going to break either.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Does what it needs to, holds a bulb and carries electricity!

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I like the wooden handles that keep the heat from your hands while positioning them during shooting,and the porcelain sockets are built to last. I would have liked the inline switch better if it were nearer the handle but all in all I am glad I got them.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

This is part of a good, basic light system. That said, this was a replacement for the first one [...] Once it's set up, I think it's less likely to break. Time will tell.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Cheap, practical, effective. That's what I wanted, and that's what I got. It's all the bare bones you need and nothing else. The wood handle doesn't overheat, and my reflector attaches firmly.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Cool wood handle, light, easy to use. Should have clamp to attach to anything.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I had to shoot some interviews for a documentary and buying this along with a few other items (stands, daylight bulbs, other reflectors) was about as expensive as renting an Arri kit for a few days. And I still have it for future shoots. Not a great bit of equipment, but does the job in a pinch. The locking mechanism on the sockets is kind of awkward.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I use several of these sockets for low-budget videography. They are surprisingly powerful and work well for shooting indoors, especially in tight spaces. The reflectors (which are a must) screw on easily as well.
My one complaint is that many bulbs are too large for the smallest reflectors, which should be longer.
Overall a fantastic, modestly priced product!

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I use this product with an impact reflector lighting kit.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

used for lighting kit

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I purchased this to convert a Westcott 28" softbox which I use with a speedlight for photo portraits. This device allows me to use the same softbox to create a soft, continuous light for video interviews using a 100 watt fluorescent bulb.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Wood handle allows for easy adjustment when light gets hot!

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

This porcelain socket fits nicely in the reflector I use and I don't worry about over-heating as I did with metal ones... long cord and nice on and off switch making it easy to use.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

It's a porcelain socket. I plugged in the bulb and it worked... amazing!

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

I use this light to supplement larger continuous lights for interior architectural lighting. It is also great for small spaces such as bathrooms.

Comments about Impact Porcelain Socket with Umbrella Mount (500W):

Easy to use on stand on in hand. However, attachment to stand isn't intuitive to a newbie.