American Recorder SIB-101CS Classic Photo Studio-in-a-Box
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: AMERICAN RECORDERModel: SIB-101CS
Product features:
- Kit contains everything needed to take professional studio-quality images: soft lighting diffusion box, lights (UL Listed)
- Soft light box: specially woven, heat-resistant, 100% nylon fiber mesh diffuser; 16" W x 16" H x 16" D
- Background: dual-sided, blue/gray, non-reflective polyster fabric
- High-output lights: two 2800K Tungsten lamps with retractable legs; 8" H with 8' cord
- Camera stand: aluminum and steel construction; operational height range: 10" to 18"
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of American Recorder SIB-101CS Classic Photo Studio-in-a-Box
Customer Review: Great for small items.
Summary: 4 Stars
I own the previous model, the SIB-100 that was upgraded to a SIB-101. They're identical other than the lights. They're UL listed with the SIB-101, they were not UL listed with the SIB-100. I'll make more comments below.
First the bad. The camera mount won't hold a camera that's much heavier than a point and shoot. I use a larger camera with a standard floor tripod. I gave this four stars because I think the camera mount isn't that useful.
Now the good.
I bought the Photo Studio-in-a-Box to take pictures of items I'm selling on eBay. I got tired of using the dining room table with the associated problems of getting even lighting and a neutral background. This provides very even lighting with no hot spots. I'll put the pictures I take with this up against any professionally taken pictures. The lighting is that good. I've posted two pictures I've taking using the Studio-in-a-Box.
More about the lights. When I started searching for replacement bulbs, I couldn't find any so I called American Recording and talked to a very nice gentleman. He told me they had redesigned the lights in order to gain UL approval. He then sold me the new style, UL compliant, bulbs and light stands for the price of new bulbs. Talk about great customer service!
For those who complain about the lights getting too hot...
To preserve bulb life, I'm in the habit of using room lighting for composing and setup, then turning on the SIB lights to take the picture. After taking a few pictures I got tired of having to turn the lights on and off for each shot. I bought an extension cord with a foot switch and plugged both lights into it. Makes things much simpler and easier.
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