LimoStudio, 700W Output Lighting Series, LMS103, Soft Continuous Lighting Kit for White and Black Umbrella Reflector with Accessory and Carry Bag
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About this item
- ⭐Contents: [3 pcs] 45W CFL Bulb / [3 pcs] Bulb Socket / [2 pcs] White 33-inch Umbrella Reflector / [2 pcs] Black / Silver 33-inch Umbrella Reflector / [2 pcs] 82.3-inch Light Stand / [5 pcs] Velcro Cable Ties
- ⭐[1 pc] 29.8-inch Light Stand / [1 pc] Bulb Carry Bag / [1 pc] Photo Equipment Carry Bag
- ⭐45W Photo CFL Bulb: 6000K / 1820 Lumen / E26, E27 Standard Screw Base / Max Energy Saving up to 80%
- ⭐33-inch Diameter White Umbrella Reflector: Made of Enhanced Nylon / Works well with Any Flash or Lighting Fixture
- ⭐The kit is suitable for camera shooting, studio portraits, food, animals, children's fashion, industrial, scientific and technical commercial photography, etc
- Made of high-quality nylon construction Works well to diffuse the light from any
- flash/strobe light or continuous light
- Reflects and spreads light stream evenly
- Eliminates glare and spots
- On/off Switch
- Compatible with 45W photo bulb
- Standard lamp base, E26/E27
- Code & plug included, 9 ft. long
- Premium aluminum alloy construction
- Solid safety 3 legs stages
- Light weight, easy to transport
- Industrial standard mounting stud
- Premium Quality Nylon Material
- Energy saving vompact fluorescent spiral
- bulb, saves energy up to 80%
- Regular screw base, E26
- Color temperature, 6500K
- 45W, equals to 200W regular incandescent light bulb output
- Spiral shape design
- Daylight lighting tone
- 7.1 x 2.3inch Dimension
- Reflective photo umbrellas are designed to bounce light back onto your subject, maximizing your light’s output and range.
- The cable organizer is excellent reusable.
Reviews
★★★★★
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... is my first set of lights and are a great beginners set
This is my first set of lights and are a great beginners set. I am new to photography, but this set ha really helped get the desired lighting in my pictures, even when I have low natural lighting available. The set comes with two umbrellas, with stands and light bulbs, and a shorter light stand and light bulb. The bulbs have their own night case and Styrofoam to keep them safe and the stands and umbrellas also have their own bag. The setup is very easy and it all breaks down just as well and fits nicely into the bag. Such a wonderful lighting setup!
★★★★★
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Perfect for Filming YouTube Videos! Beautiful Lighting, Even Late at Night
I've had these lights for about a week now, and I have to say that I am very, very impressed at the quality of these for the low price! Of course there are better options out there, but for somebody who is looking for a low-budget option, this is exactly what you should buy!
I recently started a beauty channel on YouTube and was looking for a lighting setup that would help illuminate my indoor filming area. And these three lights definitely do the trick! I did also buy a separate light that attaches to the top of the camera as well, to help further light up my face specifically, but that is just a personal preference...certainly not a necessity! You could easily use these lights alone to film videos, even in a fairly dark room.
Excuse my pajamas, messy hair, and complete lack of makeup (I didn't realize I'd want to share these with anybody!), but the picture attached is a good example of how great these lights really work. That photo was taken in a room that has lots of windows, but it was 8:30 at night and pitch dark outside as you can see, and there was no other lighting being used in the room besides this system. Pretty good, right?!!
★★★★★
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I took this photo using these lights!
For the price and for someone trying to start out small in building a studio these things are amazing! I took this photo using these lights!
★★★★★
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AWESOME!!!! Read this, this is a honest review!
I LOVE THESE LIGHTS!!! They work so well, the lightbulb is 600 Watts, and they are so bright, but just letting you know if you have an outlet that doesn't work so well with strong bulbs or electronics it won't work for these lights, the energy in the lights are too powerful for the outlet, so if the lights won't turn on, just try different outlets, that's what I did! But apart from that these lights work amazingly, I make YouTube videos and they look so great on video and make everything come together, The umbrella for the umbrella lights are perfect, the tripod for the lights are pretty sturdy as well, my cats always rub against the tripod pretty rough but the tripod doesn't budge. But I would still be gentle with the lights don't toss them onto the ground and same goes for the tripod and umbrellas, they're still really fragile. These lights are great for beginner photographers or filmmakers, and To be honest, if you ever got really professional in filmmaking or photography you really wouldn't even need new lights, these lights are perfect! Only thing you would need to replace is the bowl with the ever ran out of energy! 5 stars👍🏼
★★★★★
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Beyond Impressed!! Worth Every Penny!!
I am an amateur photographer and needed a basic light kit to take yearbook photos for our homeschooling co-op. I borrowed a paper backdrop and backdrop stand from a friend and used this lighting kit. I faced the backdrop towards a window where diffused natural light was coming in. I changed the white balance settings on my Sony DSLR to compensate for the blue lighting in the flourescent light bulbs. I, as well as the staff in my homeschooling co-op were blown away by the difference these lights made on the photos. I would recommend this to anyone. What a great Christmas gift!!! Be sure to check out the you tube videos reviewing this product. They are very helpful.
I am very impressed with how this product is made. Exceeded my expectations. The carrying case works perfectly.
I hope you'll check out the yearbook pictures I took with this lighting kit.
★★★★★
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Best for home photo shoots!
I'm so happy with these lights for my photoshoots I do on my baby. It was cloudy outside and these pictures came out bright and vivid and just amazing. No photoshop used!
★★★★★
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Great for online seller's product photography!
I use this setup for product photography for my online shop. Perhaps it's not super professional, but my camera is just basic. I think the lighting is great! I used to have to wait for natural light and my product photo opportunities were limited to time of day or season. Since using these, I can't believe I ever relied on the temperamental natural light of the Pacific Northwest! After configuring them in different ways, I figured out what works the best for me which is umbrellas toward my photo spot with lights facing inside umbrellas. The smaller, lower lamp, also is diffused by the umbrella. I still edit my photos to lighten them, but with this equipment, I can finally get a level of lighting that works well and is consistent.
As for the issues others are having: I would say that I don't leave these on long enough for overheating. The longest I left them on was maybe 20 minutes and I noticed no heating. I also don't change the height or angle very much so I have no experience with the screws stripping or parts failing. I also leave the equipment up and don't need to put it away so I have no experience toting it around everywhere. It doesn't look like that would be hard to do though. If you have to leave the lights on super long, move the height and angle around constantly and need to lug it all over and put it up and take it down frequently, I would say, be careful or maybe buy higher quality stuff that can handle the wear and tear. If you are like me and have a little product photography corner in your home or business where you fit in a bit of photography here and there in your life, it's perfect and can change the way you do business. I'm so happy I can finally take product photos whenever I want rather than waiting for a sunbreak! I'm far more productive thanks to this equipment and it's paid for itself manifold!
★★★★★
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Exactly what I needed for evening Zoom sessions.
I bought this set because I work from home now. I am a community college librarian and instructor, and although the bulk of my work takes place in the daytime hours, I do have evening appointments and instruction sessions that are held on Zoom. I couldn't for the life of me find a place in my house with enough light to bring me out of the gloom. None of the carefully aimed desk lights and strategically placed lamps were doing the trick. It's hard for my students to stay engaged in an online environment anyway, and the fact I was speaking to them from the shadows wasn't helping the situation. A colleague had bought a single lamp from this company and recommended it, but he also said he felt he needed one more. So when I saw this set of three, I just jumped. My husband cracked up when I set it all up. Our dining room looks like a photography studio. "Very Fancy!" It took me some trial and error to find the exact placement, but I did. Even marked the floor with some tape for quick set up. IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE! Dare I say profound? They don't give me daylight conditions, but instead a warm, amber light. A diffused light. I even use it if the day is gloomy and my picture window isn't cutting it. I call it the Uhura Effect, because I look all soft like all the chicks on Star Trek. I sort of wished I really looked the way I look under those lights. lol. So I have no idea how this works for photographers, but if you're looking to up your Zoom game, I highly recommend this. I've promised to give it to my daughter when I get to go back to work. SHe'll love it to make videos on IG and Tik Tok.
★★★★★
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A bit flimsy, but works great and good value
The shipping packaging was a bit busy, with tons of little cellophane bags for everything, and there was quite a bit of assembly. But for the price, this is a good kit. I used it to conduct video interviews for a documentary, and the video turned out very good. The bulbs are not very bright, so you may need to supplement in certain environments to avoid shadows. Strangely, there are three bulbs and holders, but only two umbrellas. Note that the whole kit breaks down and fits in a single provided duffel, except for the compact florescent bulbs which have their own container.
This is not pro gear. But for the occasional shoot for indoor situations, recommended.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Very Good Umbrella Lighting System for a very good price.
First, I am a beginner at videos and photography, however, I know ISO-9001 quality and performance.
I just received the LimoStudio Photo Continuous Lighting Kit LMS103. Have had other lighting systems and by far this one is the best for the price. Remember, this system is low cost so handle with care and it will go far.
Pro:
* Good shipment of product and no issues. The box has NO dings or crushes.
*Good sturdy stands.
* Free one replacement bulb-purchased warranty for six months.
*Good quality light sockets.
*45W CFL bulbs for All three light stands.
*Umbrellas are good quality compared to other lighting systems.
*Product was delivered without any issues. No broken bulbs, torn umbrellas, etc...
*The two carrying cases were fine for the price. Not sure why other reviews thought they were marginal.
*The manual provided was good even though you didn't really need one. Easy setup.
Con:
*Plastic knobs did not feel strong. However, if you be careful tightening knobs it should be ok.( Remember these are low-cost products).
*Depending on room size and room background, the bulb may not be bright enough for some situations. For me the lights are fine. My room is 12 x 12 and only one window with afternoon light. This three lighting kit was fine and produced great video and photo lighting.
Summary:
I will update this review as I get more experience with the LimoStudio lighting system. Overall, I believe I would buy this product again based on my first impressions, and price remembering users need take care when using, tear-down and re-setup overtime as with most “low-cost systems”.
Side note: It’s NICE to get a product delivered and setup without ANY problems of broken pieces etc; due to lack of
manufacturing quality control issues, as I have experienced in the past.
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Question & Answer
Question :
Sorry - another question....I've read reviews that you can't replace these bulbs by buying online or from local store - is this true?
Answer :
Untrue, the light heads are universal for fluorescent bulbs. I have actually replaced the generic bulbs from this kit for some w/ higher Watts as well as colored bulbs. I purchased mine at my local Batteries Plus... but you can find them online as well.
Question :
Is what I am buying everything in the photo?
Answer :
Yes that is everything. 2 tall lights and 1 short one, 2 umbrellas and a carrying bag. Not a bad setup
Question :
Will these lights help with at home taping for auditions?
Answer :
Yes they spread a lot of light and you are able to cast shadows with them very well.
Question :
how to you hook them up to the camera
Answer :
These lights don't need to be attached to a transmitter or to the camera, because they are not strobes, but are constant on like a lamp (when the power is flipped to on).
Question :
Does the insides of the umbrella point to the subject or the outside?
Answer :
The inside would point to the subject so that it can reflect a soft light on the person.
Question :
Do I have the option of being able to put in a speedlight strobe mounting bracket on the stand if I need to use my speedlight? Thanks for any help.
Answer :
Yes
Question :
My daughter does a vlog & wants portrait lighting. I don't want her buying junk but also don't want her getting more than needs. Thoughts?
Answer :
With umbrella reflectors you have very little control since the light radiates out broadly in every direction. Yet if you are looking for an even, well-lite video (albeit two-dimensional flat light), this might be just the light for you. Be aware with smaller lights like these you'll need to be be fairly close to your subject/s. But for the incredibly low price, buy a couple of these packages (most charge $50+ for one single tripod, let alone 3 tripods, 3 lights, 2 reflectors and bags). Obviously this gear isn't intended for commercial/pro use, but where the price is important you can hardly go wrong.
Question :
Do these lights plug into an electical outlet, or are the battery operated? I'm assuming outlet, but I'd like to be sure.
Answer :
Yes they plug into an outlet.
Question :
Does the bag hold everything or just a portion of the lighting kit?
Answer :
Yes it does hold everything in the bag. BUT you kind of have to organize it just right (to keep the bulbs from breaking) and then just make sure you put it back in the same pattern and it fits every time. I have not had any bulbs break at all, and I use it quite a bit.
Question :
I need a good controlled day-light for taking pictures of artwork for prints, will this be a suitable kit for that purpose?
Answer :
It should work pretty well for that.
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