Impact Porcelain Socket with Adjustable Umbrella Mount (500W)

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

I use it for short films and small jobs. These are nice because they are all one piece, no assembly required. And they are solid - wood, metal, and ceramic where it counts. the stem is plastic but it's pretty solid. And it has an option to attach an umbrella or other accessories.

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

I use this product on video shoots. I use it as a staple part of my lighting set up.

The great things about this product are the porcelain socket that wont melt if the tempurture gets too high.

I also love the wooden handle that remains cool to the touch no matter how long the lamp is on.

Finally, I like the adjustable umbrella mount which allows me to point the lamp in a variety of directions during a shoot.

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

I purchased this for a simple light weight lighting set up that is portable and inexpensive and it's PERFECT!!

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

First class equipment! Should last for many years....

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

Great Value Item

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

Got these lights in a kit to replace a previous strobe kit I sold. I needed continuous lights for the added flexibility of being able to try different bulbs. Given that most photo bulbs generate a lot of heat, the ceramic sockets really play an important safety roll! The added wooden handle that stays cool is an added bonus too.

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

I have been using these lights with 70W CFL bulbs for hair and makeup stations on photoshoots. I get nothing but huge compliments and praise for their quality and ease of use.

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

I use this for small video productions with older children. It's well-built and makes handling hot lights very easy for the kids!

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

If you need a single light to illuminate a dark scene the price cannot be beat...It is extremely bright and powerful (when used with a good 500W bulb). One recommendation would be to bounce the light for a softer look especially when using it for video, everyone should have this in their arsenal

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

This porcelain socket, exceeded my expectations. It is durable, and professional looking. The first one I ordered did not work, but B&H quickly fixed the problem and had another overnighted.

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

Simple cost effective solution to lighing.

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

Use it for indoor general lighting. Useful as additional set light.

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

For what it is, these are a great and inexpensive way to start off with professional lighting. They can attach easily to professional stands (works better if you get them in a kit like I did with stands, reflectors and bulbs).

Was skeptical at first, but have used them on a couple of commercial shoots and they work great.

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

Well made. Easy to set up. Mount slides right onto a light stand. For [$] you can't go wrong if you need a socket & mount.

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

I bought this collection to set up a studio setting in my apartment. It really does the job. the bulbs are not that good though. 2 broke on day #1. I Fortunately ordered 3 extra. I totally recommend this set-up for those who are learning to use studio lighting. The stands are strong and efficient and they possess a slot to set up an umbrella which is cool. They do get hot, but with an umbrella your model won't feel the heat. so get one with the set.

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

This is the second simple economical flood-type light that I have purchased and I am much happier with this one than the first one which was a Smith Victor. The Smith Victor was twenty dollars more for some reason, came disassembled, was flimsy and broke after it tipped over one time. This Impact version was cheaper, with a sturdier construction, a longer cord, an on/off switch on the cord instead of the back of the lamp, and I believe can handle a higher wattage. I also like the wooden handle in the back of it. It looks good and is easier and safer to handle the light with. This is the light I wanted originally a few months ago but it was out of stock, so I settled for a more expensive but amazingly inferior product. I'm so glad that I went with this one this time around.