Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit

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★★★★☆
3.6

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Lightweight (6)
  • Powerful (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Good color value (5)
  • Attach securely (4)
  • Easy setup (4)
  • Long-lasting (4)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Cheap price (1)
  • Consistent (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (3)
  • Runs hot (3)
  • Cheap quality (1)
  • Cheaply made (1)
  • Gets hot (1)
  • Limited use in large room (1)
  • No instructions (1)
  • Not alot of light (1)
  • Short lifespan (1)
  • Short range (1)

Best Uses

  • Indoor (8)
  • General purpose (7)
  • Low light (6)
  • Photography (6)
  • Night time (5)
  • Portraits (5)
  • Professional work (4)
  • Artificial lighting (3)
  • Special events (3)
  • Outdoors (2)
 
 
 

Provided by WolfCamera.com

  • 2 10 in. Reflectors
  • 2 Socket & Cordsets with Stand Mounts
  • 2 Raven 6 ft. Aluminum Stands
  • 2 ECA 250-Watt Photoflood Lamps
  • 1 Corrugated Carrying Case
  • 1 Lighting Guide: Imaging with Light
  • Specification Description
    Model 401430
    UPC 037733008294
    Select Photoflood Kits

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    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit

    $98.50

     
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    $112.95

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    Product Reviews

    Last update: Oct 11, 2009

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

     
    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Really good product for the money!

    "I normally do outdoor portraits, and am just starting to get into the indoors/studio thing. These lights are great for starting out. Ive done beautiful portraits of my kids (only had them a couple weeks) but I cant wait to start taking pictures for everyone else...." Read Full Review »

    Mar 02, 2009 by photomom

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    Cheap - No Instructions

    "I bought this product as a starter kit. It had no instructions, and too many parts to figure out on my own. I exchanged it (plus $7.00) for the Photo basics version. Wow, what a difference. It was way better made, and easy to assemble. Don't waste your money...." Read Full Review »

    Sep 05, 2009 by jfwootten

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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Review

    Really good product for the money!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Durable
    • Powerful

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Indoors
    • Low Light
    • Night Time
     

    "I normally do outdoor portraits, and am just starting to get into the indoors/studio thing. These lights are great for starting out. Ive done beautiful portraits of my kids (only had them a couple weeks) but I cant wait to start taking pictures for everyone else. "

    • Made with Product
    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 2 2009
    photomom
    Denver, Co
    I am:
    • Semi-pro Photographer
    Reviewed at:
     

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Review

    Smith Victor KT500U Light Kit

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Compact and lightweight
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Easy to move and use
    • Lighting
    • Photography
     

    "Just put together a Photography Studio in a room above my garage and used the new lighting to do portraits of family and friends. With little effort and proper placement of the subject kit items I produced some great portraits. I would recommend the kit to all beginning photographers. "

    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Feb 12 2007
    Gunner
    Puget Sound, WA
    I am:
    • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
    • Professional
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    Price: $98.50
     
     

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Review

    You can get excellent results!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy Setup

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Photography
    • Portraits
     

    "Get nice portraits perfomed indoors, using one or both lights at time. Umbrellas are a bit flimsy, but ok.



    Be carefull, after a while these lamps get hot. ;D "

    Sample Photo

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    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 11 2009
    Gaby Salazar
    Monterrey, Mexico
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    Price: $98.50
     
     

    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Review

    Good Quality for the price.

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Durable
    • Powerful

      Cons

    • Runs Hot

      Best Uses

    • Indoors
     

    "I take lots of baby photos and i'm just learning all about lighting. "

    First Easter

    First Easter
    • Using Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 22 2009
    Chris
    Goose Creek,SC
    I am:
    • Photo Enthusiast
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    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

    Smith-Victor KT500 500-Watt Thrifty Photoflood Kit Review

    Great value!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy Setup
    • Lightweight

      Cons

    • Limited use in large room

      Best Uses

    • Artificial Lighting
     

    "I'm using this kit to help balance indoor lighting for digital video. For the money, this is a great starter kit that helps brighten the subject and eliminate shadows in a smaller room. However, while 500 watts may sound like a lot to a beginner, it isn't enough to do much good when you are more tha …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 10 2008
    Mike the Shooter
    Denver, CO
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    • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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