This is a very solid light that, given a modicum of care, will last you for years. While there are less expensive models out there, in this case you do get what you pay for. The advanced engineering touches, the ability to switch from indoor and outdoor color temperatures, and the solid-build quality make the Photoflex Dual Spectrum Kit a good value.

Light Specs: CoolStar lamp in Medium silver-interior soft box (at 3 feet) with single layer diffusion, f6.8 @ 125 shutter speed @ low gain, f3.1 @ 180 shutter speed @ low gain, f2.8 @ 250 shutter speed @ low gain
Kit Includes: Starlite QL light head with Starlite Swivel, Starlite Connector, 1-CoolStar 150w Compact Fluorescent Lamp (5600K), Reinforced CruzTube for CFL transport, Bi-Pin Socket Adapter, 1-1000w bulb (3100K) for Bi-Pin Adapter, Medium SilverDome soft box, LiteStand 2214 (8; 2"), Transpac Single Kit Case

• Quality Build
• Well Engineered

A versatile multi soft-box light kit, well engineered with dual color temperature options.

John Burkhart is Videomaker's editor in chief

Photoflex Products Inc
97 Hangar Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
www.www.photoflex.com
$1,097