I would say this system fits the bill nicely.

Set up time, from unpacking to shooting is less than 20 minutes.

I’m very happy with the overall materials for a mid-quality system such as this.

Tripods are stable and are of stirdy material. Strobes unpack and mount easily and securely, with adequate adjustment knobs.

Wireless sending unit mounts easily and quickly to a SLR Hot Shoe… and simultaneously fires all three strobe lights. I could sync the flash for up to 1/200 of a second… at 1/250th, half black, so you have to keep your shutter speed at or under 1/200th.

The hot/modeling lights may be turned off after the set up and strobes fire alone. This saves the hot lights and extends their life.

I gave this system only four stars, as upon unpacking, one of the spreader bars was lacking the silver tip/cover and a mounting ring has one threaded adjustment screw mis-aligned, though one could still make do.

The carry case is nice and well padded, more than practical for transporting the system. Will fit nicely in a normal trunk or back seat, along with other photographic equipment. Not too heavy for one person to carry comfortably.

Each light may be adjusted for strobe strength, though the hot lights remain on at a single intensity and may not be adjusted.

The instructions are minimal, but someone of normal aptitude will assemble everything with little problem I’m sure.

I think overall this is a very good value, properly priced for what you get. **consider that this entire system, including shipping, costs less than just one SB-800 on-camera speed flash.

I simply put ankle weights on the tripod bases for greater stability, as I like to use these outside and this prevents toppling due to a slight breeze.

Each light also has a fan unit, which helps keep them cooler. Though the fan remains on even if the hot lights are off and the strobes are on standby. So, they are not temperature activated, rather remaining on so long as either light is powered up. With all three lights powered up, you year the fans running, but not much or a distraction overall.

I would suggest this system for the advanced hobby photographer, or the pro who wants something portable and inexpensive for location shoots.

I’ve done several sessions with it already and have had very pleasing results.

***Expect nothing but first rate customer support from this Company. Very good responses and parts availability (if needed). When it comes to lighting systems, backdrops or other portable photographic equipment, Steve Kaeser lighting systems is where I’ll be headed. In two weeks, I’ll be giving a seminar on photography equipment, this system, with it’s scale and portability, will be my demonstration kit.
Rating: 4 / 5

1.U WANT TO LEARN OR ENHANCE YOUR STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS!

2.U NEED A PORTABLE STUDIO SETUP FOR ON LOCATION JOBS!

3.U WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND GET A GREAT SETUP AT THE SAME TIME!

4.U WANT TO BUY FROM A TRUSTED SELLER WITH GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!
Rating: 4 / 5