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This kit, although not for the died in the wool professional, is an excellent starting point for serious amateurs to learn how to use studio lighting effectively without spending a fortune. I has the basic ingredients to experiment with and produce excellent results.

I just got this product today, and at first glance, it seems like it's going to be an excellent tool for learning studio lighting. Based on other reviews, I thought it might be cheap construction; it's actually not bad. One reviewer said that theirs did not come with instructions. Mine came with two different instruction booklets: one for the boom setup, and one for the regular light stand setups. Maybe his/hers was a bad shipment. The instructions provided with mine did the trick, and I had the kit setup in a matter of minutes.

I am a novice photographer, so take this with a grain of salt... I just bought this kit and it included no instructions and lots of components. I suppose if you are accustomed to using these kits, putting them together must seem self-explanatory. If you are new to these kits you will find it frustrating. It is also frustrating to discover Smith Victor does not have a support site (just references on photography). They do not even provide a support # or address. Keep all this in mind when considering something from this company.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R31QJBUCHEVJKB 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.

Well, I finally got to use my Smith Vector Boom kit and lights. It arrived very quickly. Thanks to amazon for speedy delivery. The contents were in perfect condition. No missing parts, no broken light bulbs. Assembly was a breeze. I mean easy! It must have taken me no longer than 20 minutes to put together. The instructions were very simple and basic. Not much can go wrong. What I love about this product is the portability factor. It is very light, yet sturdy enough to be moved about from setup to shoot to packing away. The case it comes with is awesome. I do alot of video shoots, so the ease of portability is a must and this product delivers. To quality of the light output is very impressive considering the price. The bulbs produce a nice bright and vibrant picture.
The kit includes a light setup chart which is nice if you know little about lighting. This kit will give you the tools you need to experiment and produce beautiful results. I highly recommend it for any newcomer to the world of lighting. A great inexpensive yet excellent quality product.