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The best softbox kit for the beginner

The best softbox kit for a beginner?

I have this softbox and backdrops kit for two months and I like the softboxes but backdrops are a nightmare. The kit is very easy for assembly and set up and it came with the carrying bag, however, I think theses softboxes are good for a small studio or home setup. If you need to transport the lights LED panel will be better for you.

What's included?: 2 x Softbox With 125W E27 Bulb Holder; Softbox Stands; Backdrops Black/White/Green; Backdrop Stand; Carrying bag

Softboxes

These softboxes came to me with 125W Light Bulbs and one of the bulbs came broken, not shattered but not working. I contacted the seller and received the £15 refund. I bought a new light bulb and I am using these softboxes almost every day for the last two months.

Softboxes: Dimensions: 50 x 70cm; Color Temperature: 6400K; Bulbs Type: E27 125W

Softbox Stands: Material: Aluminum; Height: 80 - 200cm

Backdrops

These backdrops are terrible, they came folded and the non-woven material which they are made from is impossible to iron. I've tried standard and steam iron many times and bends are still visible.

Rolling them up helped with bends a little bit but they are still visible and more work in pods production is required.

Backdrops: Material: Non-Woven; Dimensions: 160 x 300cm; Color: Black, White, and Green

Backdrop Stand: Material: Aluminum; Width: 110 x 200cm; Height: 210cm

Conclusion

The softboxes are great for beginner photographer or videographer, however, backdrops are made from bad material and delivered folded instead of rolled up. If you are looking for cheap lighting kit get the softbox kit without the backdrops.