Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio
by Sakar International Inc.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio
Customer Review: A Must-Have for Web Owners or Online Auction Sellers
Summary: 5 Stars
This portable lighting studio is just what I've always needed! I've always wanted to take professional looking pictures for my website or when I sell on eBay and now I can! I haven't had time to actually test it myself but my teenage daughter put it through its paces and even she was well-impressed by the pictures she took. The lights work great and I like that you can just put it all away in its carrying case.
I guess if there was a drawback at all to this, it would be the fact that you are limited on the size items you can actually put into the "box"--but you probably could take the top off and extend the background with a similar color fabric. Or just using the lights with your own background for larger objects would make for better pictures than what you are already taking. For example, I sew for fashion dolls so this size will be perfect. But when I sew for 18 inch dolls, I can use a background of my own or try to extend the white or dark background of this unit, along with using the lights. Oh yeah, and you get a nice mini tripod too. I've always wanted one of those so I was happy when I found out this set included one.
I got a really sweet deal on this set by applying for the Amazon VISA card too. I will automatically have $30 deducted from my bill when it's due so that makes me love this product all that much more! (I hope I was allowed to say that, good plug for the Amazon VISA card at least!)
What are you waiting for? Order this today! I got mine in just ONE day, I was totally amazed but I live in OH and it shipped out of KY. Soon you'll be taking better website or auction pictures yourself and will be able to write your own review.
Customer Review: Not professional, but...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're looking for a top quality, professional portable lighting studio this is not the product for you. However, for us amatuers and for the low price, it does what it is designed to do.
As noted in other reviews, the 20 watt lights that come with the kit are not very bright. A quick trip to my local Home Depot solved this problem with the purchase of a 3 pack of the GU10 50 watt lights for a little over thirteen dollars.
Flimsy legs on the light stands? Granted, they are not solid, industrial grade stainless steel, but unless you manhandle them, they do the job. They are stable and have convenient on/off switches in the cords. The cords themselves are quite long, not those 'shorty' electric cords so common today on most appliances.
The tripod may not hold a heavy SLR camera, but it's stable for smaller cameras and the legs telescope for height. The platform holding the camera is also adjustable for angle.
Granted, there are no written instructions on how to assemble the unit, but less than five minutes of 'finagiling' I had it set up and ready to use. It's really quite intuitive. Just look at the picture on the box and it should not be a problem.
Bottom line, I'm very happy with this little light studio. It folds into a neat package (complete with carrying strap) and there are compartments to hold all the components. It came securely packaged for shipping and arrived in perfect condition. I now have the ability to photograph my collections and make them look professional. I don't think you'll be sorry if you purchase this unit.
Customer Review: Everything I wanted in a small package
Summary: 5 Stars
I frequently need to photograph small items for reviews, auctions, and blog posts. I decided to try out this item to assist with lighting and background elements. I was more than pleased with the even lighting and the ease of set-up and tear-down. The entire unit packs into a flat package in just a few seconds (if the lights have cooled).
The only area of complaint I have is the "tripod." It is tiny - not up to the task of supporting a real camera. It would be fine for a small point-and-shoot, but I sold all my small cameras, now that the iPhone 4 has such a good camera. My Nikon D90 was too heavy for the poor little thing, but as long as I didn't really trust it with the full weight of my camera, it was fine to steady my shots with. Don't expect to leave your camera in place and do bulb work or claymation using this little guy.
That being said, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. After I submitted my first articles with shots using this lighting box, the editor of one site sent an email complimenting me on the quality of the photos. It's nice to see the difference yourself, but even better when someone else remarks on the quality without prompting. That's the level of control you can have with this lighting setup.
Customer Review: makes product look so good
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product and a must have if you sell anything on eBay or even craigslist. It came nicely packaged and set up easily. Once I saw my photos, I wondered why I didn't try it sooner. My items came out looking great. I love that it comes with it's own lighting and there's no backdrop to distract. I used to dread the time it would take to get a photo that I was happy with, now it happens in no time and I love the way they turn out. I have a Nikon D-50 but I've also used a simpler point-and-shoot and both have given great photos on this background.
While playing around with the myStudio, I noticed a few things that helped make my photos look their best. First be sure to position the bounce cards to reflect the light back onto your item. Then turn off any extra lighting in the room. It also helps to have your camera on a tripod to keep your camera still. Play around with shooting your item straight on or from above. With taller items, shooting from above helps to fit the entire item on the background. It's really amazing what you can do with this personal sized studio. I'm glad I have it.
Bottom Line: It is easy to use and gives great looking photos. It'll set your items apart.
Customer Review: Great Deal For The Price
Summary: 5 Stars
First let me start off by saying, if you're looking to do high end professional commercial photography product placement, you're not going to get that from this kit. Don't set your standards so high that you're going to skip over having to buy 1k-2k in professional photographic lighting and studio gear by buying this.
With that said, this kit is aimed and geared at a home DIY'er looking to make a decent image for eBay, or other online sales. I bought this just to play around with it as a toy. Granted, I do not expect to produce G-d like images with my D2Xs with this set, but my inital tests using a Nikon CoolPix have proved very successful in accomplishing what this product was intended for.
Some folks say the lighting is really off, however, with my CoolPix set to AWB, I had no off casts at all. Lighting was a bit dime, but, it's nothing placing the camera on any tripod and a cable release/self time can't fix.
Bottom line is that it's a great little kit for the price, and who it is aimed at. If you want to do high-end work, stick to a full studio. If you wnat to sell items online, then this is a great little set for you.