Good value for money but...
The pair of lights are good value for the money. They were relatively easy to assemble and use (adjust). I am a beginner with indoor lighting. The lights give off a strong white light that brings our details in house interior photos.
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The bulb rests on the umbrella's metal rod. I called the vendor cowboystudios.com and they said that is not a problem since the bulbs do not get very hot. I agree the bulbs do not get very hot but I am concerned that any sudden accidental jerking of the lights when moving could cause the bulb to break because of the contact between the bulb and the metal rod of the umbrella. Those new style florescent bulbs are energy saving but they contain mercury and must be very carefully cleaned up when you break one.
I wish the lights came with instructions. My first attempt at assembling them almost met with disaster. I grabbed the light just in time before it almost fell over and broke. I did not realize that the light must extend over one of the tripod legs -- not inbetween them.
I guess I could search the web for instructions and tips on using lighting but I would have appreciated a cheat sheet on using the lights.More detail ...
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