Broken bulbsDecember 2, 2008 Product is exactly what I expected, except that two out of the three bulbs were broken when I opened the package...no external damage to packaging was visible.
It's okay, BUT...November 28, 2008 I purchased this light kit to serve as a full-time travel kit for my photography business. The carrying kit is awesome because it's a hard-case on wheels. Gotta love that! The downside to this is the mini-boom is not the easiest to put together. It doesn't quite fit on the tri-pod as tightly as I would like it to fit. It swivels a lot if you're not careful. Overall a nice kit if you're looking to leave it in a studio for 3-point lighting. Price is right if you're just starting out and you are looking for a cheap way to light in a small studio.
Great kit for the money!August 29, 2008 You could spend a whole lot more on this! But this is a great kit, its brighter than some of the less expensive models. It also can be broken down and put back into the handy carrying case that it comes with. It allows you to get the three basic light types and produce nice looking video or stills. I use it together with both a digital camera and a HD camcorder, and am very happy with it.
Save your moneyAugust 15, 2008 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
KT900 3-Light 1250-Watt Mini-Boom Kit
This kit should be an embarrassment for Smith-Victor. I decided to purchase this expecting it to be entry level equipment. It is not. I have seen SV lights and expected a modest version of their equipment. The stands may qualify. They are functional. However the rest of this kit is garbage. The lights are nothing more than shop lights from any home store painted black. I would be very surprised if they are rated for the 500W 0r 250W bulbs which are included. Those bulbs burnt out within 5 minutes of operation.
I would recommend you take your money and buy one decent $200-$250 light, rather than waste your money on this kit. I have purchased items online for over 10 years. This is the most disappointing product I have ever seen. I am getting a RA from Adorama to return.
I am also a little upset with Adorama as a result. I don't expect a ocmpany with their reputation to sell products this cheesy.
kt900 gets the job done. I will tell you how.August 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
KT900 3-Light 1250-Watt Mini-Boom Kit
This kit arrived quickly. It had every thing in the box correctly. I took a chance on this kit since it was my firt light kit. You learn by doing! So I learned that it can get the job done but you have to find just the right adjustments in the light placement and your camera settings. I have a kodak z812 but if you have a better camera then you will have more fun I am sure. Play with the lighting set up and try different positions and start with one light only! The biggest problem will be a orange tint on the subject, thats what you get using hot lights! Thats why strobe is preferred. However, you can eliminate this two ways... one, use your photo software on the computer. Two, get that light close to the subject about 2 feet from the face and you will get true light and a great photo. It's just like placing a softbox right next to the subject. It takes alot of photo test shots to find the light you are looking for on your subjects. Good Luck. If this is all you can afford give it a try or if you have a SLR digital try a one light set up instead with a mono light and a flash trigger on your camera or a flash strobe with an umbrella. It is better to get one good flash strobe and add on later.
