Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7')

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

I love the space I save with this Lasolite - you might be saying "it's huge" but just wait till you see how small it gets since it's collapses. All my hi-key looks are smooth and beautiful; it really does nicely on skin tones.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

Great results even with full auto shooting on my Canon EOS 7D.

Highly recommend you watch the demo video for speedlight & HiLite setup.

For my first shots, I used my one speedlight(slave) in the HiLite and the build-in flash(master) using the automatic setting & E-TTL. Got great headshots.

As I added another speedlight to fill in and used manual setting I got even better results (with a few practice shots). For manual flash setting, I used F/4 in the HiLite, f/16 for the fill-in flash and f/8 & 16 for the built-in. I played around with it for a little while before I got the results I wanted for a group photo and product photos.

I also recommend you watch the demo video for folding the Hilite & putting it back into the carring case.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

It has been useful to blow a out pure white background behind larger products I shoot. I also am excited to use it with people too! ( they are much more exciting to shoot than products)

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

EASY TO INSTALL- HARD TO UNINSTALL

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

You definitely pay for the convenience with the price, but it does make creating photos with a high key white background very simple and easy.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

the HiLite allows me to shoot in smaller spaces where a cyc wall or properly lighting seamless white background paper would not be feasible.

one caveat, though: when shooting full-length, you really need something to provide a flat white floor. i purchased the lastolite vinyl train, but it wrinkles and rarely offers a smooth white floor in the photo results. it's a quick fix in photoshop, but extra work nonetheless.

if getting the high-key look without having to drag a client to a studio is important, look no further. however, if you're shooting in your studio, there are less-expensive options for high-key results.

separately, the HiLite can also be used as a large soft-box... but that's a nice-to-have and, again, i wouldn't buy it for that purpose - there are far less-expensive options.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

I love this product. So easy to use and lighting is great. Make high key shoots so much easy.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

Easy to use. Perfect for headshots and 3/4 shots. Getting the floor to become as white is a little bit harder.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

I have had my HiLite 5X7 for a couple of week now and have already used it commercially twice. One problem is that I wish I would have gotten the larger one. The white vinyl train is nice but looks sloppy. It come rolled up in a tube that crinkles the vinyl and is really hard to straighten up when photographing full lengths. I taped it to the ground but still looks funny in the pictures.
The light is beautiful, creates a little lens flair but its nice.

Comments about Lastolite HiLite Illuminated White Background (5 x 7'):

This product is great! Easy to use, light and versatile! Once you get used to putting it away, then you'll be happy! I am able to put it on it's side for shots of people sitting or with big groups. This is the choice product for isolated backgrounds. Also great with colored gels.