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Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit
- Free Item Included:
- Impact Lamp Kit (120V) ($14.77 Value)
- Price: $219.95
- GBP 140.43
- Free Item Included:
- Impact Lamp Kit (120V) ($14.77 Value)
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This item may contain 10 or 12 inch reflectors, depending on availability.
This unique kit includes umbrellas, a boom arm, air-cushioned light stands, and a case for transport and storage.
This Bundle Includes:
- 2 x 12" Reflector Floodlight Kit (120VAC)
- 5" Reflector Floodlight Kit (120VAC)
- 3 x Air-cushioned Light Stand (Black, 8')
- 2 x White Translucent Umbrella (43")
- Mini Boom Arm - 5' 4"
- Light Kit Bag (34 x 13.5 x 8")
Also Includes:
- One-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
| Rating |
12" Floodlight: 500 watts maximum 10" Floodlight: (if included) 500 watts max., 250 watts suggested 5" Floodlight: 250 watts maximum |
| Socket (Lampholder) | Ceramic |
| Lens (Condenser) | Not applicable |
| Reflector (Mirror) | 10" or 12" & 5" aluminum parabolic, black finish |
| Mounting | Universal 5/8" mount |
| Yoke | Not applicable |
| Cable | ~10' with in-line switch, 3-prong USA plug |
| Focusing | Not applicable |
| Weight | Each Head: ~4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Dimensions |
10" Flood: 12 x 10" (30.5 x 25.4 cm) 12" Flood: 12 x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) 5" Flood: 10 x 5" (25.4 x 12.7 cm) With sockets |
| Kit Weight | ~16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 87 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good color value (26)
- Attach securely (24)
- Durable (23)
- Good power output (21)
- Long-lasting (8)
Cons
- Runs hot (21)
- Flimsy (7)
- Poor instructions/manual (3)
Best Uses
- Indoors (53)
- General purpose (32)
- Low light (22)
- Outdoor events / games (8)
- Portraits (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (25), Photo enthusiast (13), Professional (9), Beginner (6), Casual photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (25)
Most Liked Positive Review
starving DP's learning kit
I purchased this kit so that I could have some kind of lighting for my cinema 101 project since the community college I attend has nothing in the way of lighting gear for students to ...Read complete review
I purchased this kit so that I could have some kind of lighting for my cinema 101 project since the community college I attend has nothing in the way of lighting gear for students to check out. In addition to my shoot, the kit ended up being set up and struck about ten times in the last two weeks for three of my classmates shoots, I was using black wrap to control the light ( be careful to allow top ventilation if you do this, as the plastic retaining ring in the socket may melt).
After all this (including a few spills) the kit is still operable, though I've had to do some minor repair on one of the sockets. The stands have proven to be sturdy considering all the handling abuse they've taken. The kit has great versatility, providing a key (spotted with black wrap) a fill (bouncing with a reflector board) and a kicker/backlight (using the boom to get near the ground). The case provided with the kit holds everything nicely, with a little wiggle room to stuff some extension cords and a roll of black wrap inside.
For the price of the kit, there is really not much to complain about it. Though the set up is in general a bit flimsy and fragile, you still get more than your moneys worth. If the kit could be improved upon without raising the price, I would suggest weighting the stands legs and replacing all plastic hardware with aluminum or steel. All things considered the price is really the strong point of the whole kit.
If your a wanna-be cinematographer I highly recommend this kit. You'll be able to grasp lighing theory in a hands on way and practice without going into serious debt.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!!!!!
Simply do not buy this product! I have never written a review ever on B&H, but I have never come across a product this bad in all my audio and photo purchasing l...Read complete review
Simply do not buy this product! I have never written a review ever on B&H, but I have never come across a product this bad in all my audio and photo purchasing life. Unless you like being struck with pangs of frustration, then you should find a better quality lighting kit. Let me take you through my experience. It is true what the other reviewers say about this being somewhat confusing to assemble. But sometimes you have to just use your brain a little more. After assembly I plugged them in to receive their warm glow. . . Then the light switch doesn't work. . . then a bulb blows after I "gently" move the stand (the bulbs are poor too) . . . then I go to turn the remaining two lights off and one won't turn off and the other has a mind of its own and turns itself on and off at will. . . I had replacement sockets sent, which were supposed to have working switches; well they didn't even turn on at all. At least the original sockets worked for a little bit. . . So after receiving my replacement - replacement sockets I thought "well things are going to be better now, I'll just hang on to these instead of getting a real lighting kit." Well the new replacements pretty much do the same thing. Think to yourself, what do you want most out of a product? At least what do you want at the most basic level? I don't want the equipment to become an obstacle to my original goal. . . which was if I remember correctly to take pictures. . .? I just want this stuff to work. . . and it does not. Thus anyone looking at this product should just invest in a quality lighting kit and at least know that it will work when you want it to. I'm never buying impact again and I hope I can save someone else from a similar fate.
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Bad bulbs
Best Uses
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
Nice kiy of ligthts but needs better bulbs[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
The light kit is good.. umbrella is kind of weird.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
- Well made
Cons
- Hot
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
Solid gear at a very affordable price. Ideal for occasional use. I bought this kit for some simple video work. If I were doing video on a larger scale I would purchase florescent lights that are much more expensive, but a lot cooler to operate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Cheap plastic parts
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I am looking to start a small video production company and this light kit was the perfect fit. However, every little piece seemed to be broken. The 2 500 watt lights came burnt out, and the adjustment knobs and plastic bag strap pieces snapped after 3 uses. Very annoying. [...] The kit is great, it just had a lot of broken parts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
This was inexpensive so I did not expect much but I was happily surprised. The stands are sturdy, the lamp housing is ceramic and hardy, everything was easy to assemble and came in a great bag for toting. I can set up 3 point video lighting with this in about 15 minutes and it does a great job! There are no instructions with the kit but it was easy enough to figure out. If your on a budget and need lighting then this is the kit for you!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
You have to keep in mind the cost when comparing this kit to better ones. For the price, its a good kit. It's all relative.
There's a lot here (umbrellas, stands, reflectors, boom, carry bag etc).
The lights do run hot but thats tungsten lighting in general. You can install compact flourescent for cooler lights.
Bottom line: No kit for this price will be perfect. This however, does the job.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Powerful
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I use this kit on video shoots for interviews, it allows me to set up a basic 3 light set up. I recommend using the pro light with barndoors for hair light & a c-stand with grip arm for background cucoloris if you have the cash, the lights do run hot so buy a pair of insulated gloves to use when removing the bulbs after use & I recommend buying dimmer switches for all three lights I paid 9.95 for 1 dimmer switch + 1.95 for 3 prong adapter If you intend on using this kit in a small space even using 250wt bulbs is too much light, the dimmer switches allow some control over this problem
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good value
Cons
- No Instructions
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
This is a nice light set for the money. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it came with no instructions. Perhaps it is intuitive for professionals who are used to working with lights, but for beginners like me, the lack of instructions was a bit frustrating.
I was able to figure it out, although I don't like the connector that holds the mini boom on the light stand. It is either too snug or too loose and adjusting is a pain. That could definitely use a re-design.
The carry case could be just a tad bit bigger so that re-packing is a bit easier.
Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase, it's perfect for my first set of lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
There was one minor flaw with one of the tightening screws in one stand, but it was something we could repair without sending the product back. There are no instructions on how to put things together, but with a little patience and a couple of minutes it is easily done. It is a good product for those who will use them occasionally.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Quality
- Great price
- Simple to setup
- Works well
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Still Photography
- Studio
- Video
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I needed some hot lights for a simple video studio setup I have for making YouTube videos. I'm a long time and experienced photographer, but I just recently moved into video. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money, but I wanted something that was quality and would last several years. I scoured the B&H website looking for a multi-light kits and this one seemed to fit the bill for both price and quality (given the reviews). [...] I was surprised at the quality given the price. The stands are in fact air cushioned and of decent quality. The light fixtures are simple, but the materials look to be of good quality and the switches (what often fails) appear to be well constructed.I've already used the kits carrying bag for a photo gig and found that it too is well made and very useful.Overall I'm quite pleased with this lighting setup and have no plans to buy any additional lighting equipment at this time. It meets all of my expectations and actually exceeds them a little, I didn't expect a kit this nice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
very easy to use, little assembly required, bag fits everything nicely to transport where needed. Never used ANY lighting equipment before, & this was by far a breeze.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good value
- Strong lights
Cons
- Flimsy
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
This light set is a great beginning set and is quite decent for the price. As many have said, there seems to be no way to get even close to fitting it in the bag after it is assembled, which is unfortunate. I actually bought this set because it had a bag and now it basically functions as if it doesn't have one. I've used the set, so far, only for in-door lighting and it has worked very well for that. Also note, as others have, that it comes with no instructions at all. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy setup
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
- Stock Photography
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
This is a nice and simple lighting setup. The bag makes it nice for transporting and storage. So far I am really loving this setup and am very happy with the color balance I am getting.
I get an extra set of bulbs just to be safe but I hope to not need them for a little while.
A little tough to get some of the handles to hold properly but I think it might be the nuts settling in still.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
- Confusing setup
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I got this for a photography class, and it's great for that. I plan on using it for portraits, too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Harsh Color
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I used this product for a documentary shoot as well as a music video shoot. What great about this product is the price and the fact the you can do a standard 3 light set up very effectively. What's bad about the product is the fact that it doesn't have barn doors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
Really nice kit for the price. Honestly this kit is hands down the best bang for your buck.
I purchased mine for a quick and easy lighting kit for doing videos, mainly interview style videos.
I priced it out separately and you are looking at an easy $400 so you can't go wrong buying the kit.
The bag is really nice and solid with inner dividers.
Lights are pretty decent and stands are pretty good to. I wish the stands locked out somehow but they seem solid enough. I'd recommend getting some sort of sand bags to hold the stands down when they are fully loaded so they cannot tip. I am having my wife make me some big rice bags.
One of the umbrella ends ripped off the metal after opening it one time, looks like the stitching came off so B&H is sending a new one.
Overall pretty nice kit for someone wanting a lot of lights for a rockin price.
There are no instructions but you can figure it out pretty easily if you can figure out how to take a picture with a DSLR.
I highly recommend this product.
Pros
- Durable
- Good price value
Cons
- No directions
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
I love how professional the kit looks. I love the bag it comes with. I thought it was a great value for what you pay for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
Overall, this light kit is an economical way to gain continuous tungsten light source in studio or on location. Build-up is a snap, the only downfall I noticed is the 5" boom light, the stand wants to slip downward, once the light is extended beyond the 45 degree plane. The counter balance, does provide stability. Like many others noted, this set does run a little hot, and I swapped to 200w EFS bulbs, and noticed an improved performance throughout the day. The case is nice, and proved itself after the third day of shooting, and moving around. Nice Work B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Product photography
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
This is a very affordable kit that has everything to get you started with shooting photos with continuous lighting. The color value is excellent, the stands and the reflectors don't have the cheap feeling to them. Coming from a DIY makeshift product photography setup it does make a lot of difference and takes the guesswork out of the equation. I'm not sure if I'll use the umbrellas much because they require a lot of clearance and the fragile nature of the bulbs make it very impractical to move them around. Overall, great value and based on this product I'll definitely look into Impact's other offerings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Loses Charge Quickly
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Impact Three-Light Mini-Boom Kit:
Only problem I face is the bulbs dont last long and the clips that hold it still dont get to tight but they work great. Used them in a photo session the other day and they give off the perfect amount of light! Great for the price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
Bundle Items
- 2 x 12" Reflector Floodlight Kit (120VAC)
- 5" Reflector Floodlight Kit (120VAC)
- 3 x Air-cushioned Light Stand (Black, 8')
- 2 x White Translucent Umbrella (43")
- Mini Boom Arm - 5' 4"
- Light Kit Bag (34 x 13.5 x 8")
Also Includes
- One-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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