Anyone who have tried these already? how's the ouput?:)
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x181/monpunx/d-180-web.jpg

Includes the following:
3 units D-180 studio flash – 180w/s studio flash, with slave and modeling light
3 pcs. Aluminum light stand
1 pc. 50 x 70 cm softbox
1 pc. 55cm octagonal softbox
1 pc. Honey comb grid
1 pc. Synchord adapter for camera
3 pcs. power chord
1 pc. Synchord
1 pc. Studio flash bag for 3 units
1 pc. Light stand bag for 3 stand
1 pc. 5 in 1 Circular Reflector 22”
1 set Pre cut Savage Background paper (21”x38”) – super white, super black, focus gray, chroma green, and chroma blue

How much is this?

this one retails for Php 16,000 introductory price in Aperture.. :D

for me its definitely best bang of the buck!

this is a toy- dont waste your money! - not best bang for your buck. more like you'll hear a loud bang sooner than you think..

For us hobbyist and not heavy user, I guess this is good enough. But commercial use I don't if this will stand rigorous use. For me this is a good bye. Considering what comes with the package. Does the strobes have warranty on them?

For us hobbyist and not heavy user, I guess this is good enough. But commercial use I don't if this will stand rigorous use. For me this is a good bye. Considering what comes with the package. Does the strobes have warranty on them?

but seriously antonio- why would you buy a lighting system called DELICACY?

i just hope the box doesn't say " THE FLASH UNITS THAT IMBIBE THE CELEBRATIONING OF ALL PICKET FENCINGS THAT IS KNOWN TO THE MAN SO HE IS PARTICIPATE AND HAPPY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. PLEASE NOT USING WHEN THE RAINS IS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND FALLEN SOFT OR HARD"

but seriously antonio- why would you buy a lighting system called DELICACY?

i just hope the box doesn't say " THE FLASH UNITS THAT IMBIBE THE CELEBRATIONING OF ALL PICKET FENCINGS THAT IS KNOWN TO THE MAN SO HE IS PARTICIPATE AND HAPPY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. PLEASE NOT USING WHEN THE RAINS IS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND FALLEN SOFT OR HARD"


hahahaha:D I can't stop laughing at this. Nice one maestro Basil!

but seriously antonio- why would you buy a lighting system called DELICACY?

i just hope the box doesn't say " THE FLASH UNITS THAT IMBIBE THE CELEBRATIONING OF ALL PICKET FENCINGS THAT IS KNOWN TO THE MAN SO HE IS PARTICIPATE AND HAPPY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. PLEASE NOT USING WHEN THE RAINS IS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND FALLEN SOFT OR HARD"

What's in the name. It's just a name. If it serves the purpose why not? It's not that I'm going to build a studio. Plain hobby, just like a toy. If it breaks, so it breaks. Buy a strobe that cost you 5x as much then seldom use it. For me it serves my purpose, for you maybe you need something more. It really depends on the person who needs and will use it. I have a JTL strobe and it is made in china. Who knows it might be manufactured in the same plant.

Just my opinion. If some don't think this is good for them then don't buy.

:) Peace

Where can we check out this lighting setup? Pede na to sakin :D

It may or may not be good enough, but the price is too good to pass up without further scrutiny of this product. What if....?:)

I think this set is ok for starters, if it breaks so be it, they will repair it I'm sure. This is cheap but some people won't mind. Imagine you can start taking pictures of your toys and maybe some portraits. Not bad for 16k. If ever the unit breaks, I'll be happy to have the accessories. I have a collection of cheap but reliable monolights I bought from avenue. I got my roi in a day. This is not for every one. But I still think it's for me, for the kind of photography that I do, these could be a good back up. For me, this set is ok. It's not the name that counts, it's how you use it. :)

I might add this to my collection of inexpensive strobes. Guys, this can help you in some shoots. When you do things your way, you will learn more. So if you have the extra cash, buy this or something like this and practice at home. BUy a book and execute it using these lights. No need to go on workshops when you can play with your own lights in your own home at your own time. Just me.:)

What's in the name. It's just a name. If it serves the purpose why not? It's not that I'm going to build a studio. Plain hobby, just like a toy. If it breaks, so it breaks. Buy a strobe that cost you 5x as much then seldom use it. For me it serves my purpose, for you maybe you need something more. It really depends on the person who needs and will use it. I have a JTL strobe and it is made in china. Who knows it might be manufactured in the same plant.

Just my opinion. If some don't think this is good for them then don't buy.

:) Peace


RELAX! it's just that in the course of time, i have witnessed poor uninformed photogs get burned sometimes literally by substandard products. ah, at the recent miss earth shoot at bella luce 40 photographers watched in amazement as a china -made pretender started doing like a locomotive as black smoke rose from it after a small explosion. not a bella luce unit by the way as they are smart enough to employ the tried and tested reliable VISATECS.

yes, i had been to a couple of factories and had witnessed how these things are put together- very shabbily is an understatement. for what it's worth, i try to help people whenever i can so they're not wasting their hard-earned money. nah, not a ralph nader but i get a kick out of proving that a capacitor the size of a double A battery disguised in an aesthetically enlarged casing just ain't gonna work. JTL? i once posted elsewhere in this forum that one day, i was at HENRY"S in hidalgo and a customer came in with a big box. in the box were 4 JTL monolights all labeled- "SUMABOG" not very many photographers are rich like you and without a wink can say "if it breaks, it breaks" cheers!

but seriously antonio- why would you buy a lighting system called DELICACY?

i just hope the box doesn't say " THE FLASH UNITS THAT IMBIBE THE CELEBRATIONING OF ALL PICKET FENCINGS THAT IS KNOWN TO THE MAN SO HE IS PARTICIPATE AND HAPPY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. PLEASE NOT USING WHEN THE RAINS IS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND FALLEN SOFT OR HARD"

Hahahaha!, panalo to! sakit na ng chan ko kakatawa.

No offense to anyone ha.
I needed the laugh. Too much stress at work.
I know i've read that somewhere. kaya sapul and tawa ko.
Basil, you know you did good there! Funny!

but seriously antonio- why would you buy a lighting system called DELICACY?

i just hope the box doesn't say " THE FLASH UNITS THAT IMBIBE THE CELEBRATIONING OF ALL PICKET FENCINGS THAT IS KNOWN TO THE MAN SO HE IS PARTICIPATE AND HAPPY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. PLEASE NOT USING WHEN THE RAINS IS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND FALLEN SOFT OR HARD"

HAHAHA! nice one! it should also say...

Harmfull when swallow...

this is a toy- dont waste your money! - not best bang for your buck. more like you'll hear a loud bang sooner than you think..

Sir do you have first hand experience on this product?

was planning to get this one but most of the comments here have been on the negative side... i could use the extra lights and the background and accessories it comes with... i have a aurora 600 watt lights right now but i still use 580 ex for kick lights etc... was hoping this would be alright for that job...

just like the korean flavoured water- jelly drink.


"cannot seen! but can be eating!"

well for me the price of the pkg. is really tempting...though I still have doubts if it would perform any better, I also had a lot of feedback from people about the the falcon eyes which was carried by Aperture. The Falcon eyes performed well according to those, though I know it wouldn't be enough for whole body portraits. but this pkg. is much better than the falcon eyes, I think this is Aperture's replacement for FE, which are entry level lighting set.

P.S
Feedback from the professional photographers regarding Aperture's after sales service are truly great! haven't heard any bad comments yet..(from 2003-present)

I think the strobes won't last but for 16K, it might be OK even for the price of the stands, umbrella/softbox and other accessories?

considering that 1 light stand will cost an average of PHP2,000 x 3 = PHP6,000 plus 3-strobes for PHP10,000 its a good deal...i might purchase a set to back up my visatecs.

as i can see in the image it uses the same flashtubes and modelling lamps as visatecs! will be checking this out soon.

considering that 1 light stand will cost an average of PHP2,000 x 3 = PHP6,000 plus 3-strobes for PHP10,000 its a good deal...i might purchase a set to back up my visatecs.

as i can see in the image it uses the same flashtubes and modelling lamps as visatecs! will be checking this out soon.

hey cris,
you're not even counting the three modifiers, the backdrops, the grid, the system bag, the light stand bag, the sync cord etc.etc. more like 3 strobes for PHP5,000!! does that not raise a red flag for you? stick to your visatecs dude- you're doing marvelously!!

hey cris,
you're not even counting the three modifiers, the backdrops, the grid, the system bag, the light stand bag, the sync cord etc.etc. more like 3 strobes for PHP5,000!! does that not raise a red flag for you? stick to your visatecs dude- you're doing marvelously!!


yep, i am sticking with the visatecs...but have to check the qualitity of these delicacies.:)

i just realize that 3 strobes cost 3x less than my canon speedlights.:D

I think the strobes won't last but for 16K, it might be OK even for the price of the stands, umbrella/softbox and other accessories?
my entiments exactly... was to buy a few modifiers and stands... plus bags for the lights and the backdrop... konting dag dag may spare strobes pa ako :Grin:

The Delicacy studio flash kit has one year warranty on parts, 6 months on flash tube . it comes with 3 pcs. of 180 w/s. studio flash. Please check it out at our shop at Rm5A 395 Banawe Street. Quezon City.
Tel : 732-8991 .Aperture trading Corp.

I will update you the flash meter reading soon.

Hello Chris,

You cannot compare the delicacy to a visatec. The output is different and also the price is very far from Visatec. The delicacy is designed for the beginner or hobbyist.

The Delicacy studio flash kit has one year warranty on parts, 6 months on flash tube . it comes with 3 pcs. of 180 w/s. studio flash. Please check it out at our shop at Rm5A 395 Banawe Street. Quezon City.
Tel : 732-8991 .Aperture trading Corp.

I will update you the flash meter reading soon.

i will be dropping by on december to check this out.:)

OT: do you have stocks for visatec speedrings for aurora softboxes?tnx.:)

you can check it our at our shop at Rm5A 395 Banawe Street. Quezon City. The delicacy has one year warranty, six months on the flash tube.-aperture trading corp

Hello Cris,

Yes , we have speedring for Visatec, broncolor pulso, balcar , photona, multiblitz varilux and profilux and bowens

Hello Cris,

Yes , we have speedring for Visatec, broncolor pulso, balcar , photona, multiblitz varilux and profilux and bowens

thanks Mr. Frank, will definitely visit your shop.:)

my entiments exactly... was to buy a few modifiers and stands... plus bags for the lights and the backdrop... konting dag dag may spare strobes pa ako :Grin:

but al, check the quality of the accesories too- it could be very frustrating for you. a soft box is not a softbox, an umbrella is not an umbrella, a stand is not a stand. i always say - you get what you pay for. i was at hidalgo yesterday helping out a fellow DPPer purchase a light unit and we were checking out this made in china system. i was setting up the stand and as i was tightening one section the knob just snapped and almost crumbled in my hand. i laughed so hard. remember, were not talking manfrottos here. on an emergency i once bought a BOLING octabox (purportedly) - i was so embarrased with myself, i threw it out. the velcro joiners just systematially fell off one by one. i have an AURORA octabox that's been with me for a year and being assembled and disassembled almost every week and has gone thru all the punishment of airport baggage carousels and it still looks brand new. i just can't believe the amount of knock-offs that are being peddled to unsuspecting customers. HIDALGO is so replete with bootlegged manfrottos, it's not even funny!

I will update you the flash meter reading soon.

Hi Frank! hope you could do this for us so we would know how strong these babies are. I'm sure a lot of people here is already interested or will be interested to get the set.:)

Aperture service is great. We have been using Falcon eyes for iur Digiprint studios and so far none of them have burned or need repair...and we really abuse this lights. Im not sure about this other brand but FE works for us.

well for me the price of the pkg. is really tempting...though I still have doubts if it would perform any better, I also had a lot of feedback from people about the the falcon eyes which was carried by Aperture. The Falcon eyes performed well according to those, though I know it wouldn't be enough for whole body portraits. but this pkg. is much better than the falcon eyes, I think this is Aperture's replacement for FE, which are entry level lighting set.

P.S
Feedback from the professional photographers regarding Aperture's after sales service are truly great! haven't heard any bad comments yet..(from 2003-present)

For us hobbyist and not heavy user, I guess this is good enough. But commercial use I don't if this will stand rigorous use. For me this is a good bye. Considering what comes with the package. Does the strobes have warranty on them?


yep good bye sa pera mo..wave goodbye now....

if someone who has used it comes up with a review it would be great. product may prove to be reliable but with the price better assume its not until proven.

frank tsai,

i would like to know the following infos about your delicacy lights

unit specs:
1. Guide Number: ft/meter at ISO100
2. Power Control
3. Recycle Time
4. Modelling Lamp Wattage
5. Flash Duration
6. Trigger Modes (synch cord, radio, ect..)
7. fuse type and availability
8. buld life and availability
9. synch speed (1/250sec and slower..?)
10. power requirement should be less than 250v

package specs:
1. what kind and height (min-max) are the stands..?
2. speedring type and availability
3. accessories & attachments availability (can i fit a barndoor, a
snoot, gel filters, etc...
4. warranty on parts and bulbs only..? service not included..?

feel free to give additional information... and when are you going to
accept credit card payments..? when are you moving to makati..?

and maybe we could have basil or somebody to come over to do material and product testing...

RELAX! it's just that in the course of time, i have witnessed poor uninformed photogs get burned sometimes literally by substandard products. ah, at the recent miss earth shoot at bella luce 40 photographers watched in amazement as a china -made pretender started doing like a locomotive as black smoke rose from it after a small explosion. not a bella luce unit by the way as they are smart enough to employ the tried and tested reliable VISATECS.

yes, i had been to a couple of factories and had witnessed how these things are put together- very shabbily is an understatement. for what it's worth, i try to help people whenever i can so they're not wasting their hard-earned money. nah, not a ralph nader but i get a kick out of proving that a capacitor the size of a double A battery disguised in an aesthetically enlarged casing just ain't gonna work. JTL? i once posted elsewhere in this forum that one day, i was at HENRY"S in hidalgo and a customer came in with a big box. in the box were 4 JTL monolights all labeled- "SUMABOG" not very many photographers are rich like you and without a wink can say "if it breaks, it breaks" cheers!

When Master Basil talks about Lights (and most things for that matter), it is always great advice. Sometimes it is masked in humor, but great advice nonetheless. :Grin:

Technical specification :
Flash output : 180 w/s
Flash guide no : 42
Recycling time : 1.2s-2.2s
Power regulation : stepless
Modeling light : 50 watts
Triggering method : infra -red or via synchord
Fuse : glass fuse 5A ( can be bought at hardware)
Maximum height light stand : 6.5 ft.

light metering testing :
distance : 1 meter : sync speed : 60 :ISO 100
With 50 x 70 c, softbox (double diffused ) Aperture : F8
With barebulb : aperture : F11

One year warranty on parts and services : 6 months on flash tube : No warranty of modeling light

when it comes to Heat & Electricity - there should be NO fooling around. It's either you or your clients who is on the line. I have witnessed a lot of the shabby workmanship of these items here in china & you'll be shock to see what's inside & how they where connected :Shock: instead of using screws they just use Hot melt glue or just melt the plastic to hold the PCB's in place. Wiring are almost bare & no spaghetti tubbing which could cause short circuits yada yada yada :Grin:

when buying High power Electrical equipments look for stamps of standards such as UL or CE but then again those can be easily printed here in China :BlackEye:

If you're going to spend anyway, might as well spend on reliable stuff hehe.

^^^ Bumping this thread.

Nearest direct equivalent of this flash kit in other brand (well at least in Aperture) is Aurora, but @Php32K. How does this brand compare with Aurora?

Oh, btw, I've been a member here for a year now (ngayon ko lang napansin... hehehe), and this is my first post. So please be kind to me. ^_^

TIA.

EDIT: Spelling

when it comes to Heat & Electricity - there should be NO fooling around. It's either you or your clients who is on the line. I have witnessed a lot of the shabby workmanship of these items here in china & you'll be shock to see what's inside & how they where connected :Shock: instead of using screws they just use Hot melt glue or just melt the plastic to hold the PCB's in place. Wiring are almost bare & no spaghetti tubbing which could cause short circuits yada yada yada :Grin:

when buying High power Electrical equipments look for stamps of standards such as UL or CE but then again those can be easily printed here in China :BlackEye:



hmm... oo nga... like the much talked about substandard china made christmas lights... kakatakot gamitin:Scared:

hmm... oo nga... like the much talked about substandard china made christmas lights... kakatakot gamitin:Scared:

and especially on electrical products, they have the reputation for, not only cutting corners but leaping blocks. many such items have either been recalled or banned in north america (christmas lights, night lights, household bulbs, extensin cords, power bars etc.) due to substandard parts and manufacturing.

any updates on this?
its tempting right!!!

btw ~ i have this question. if the bulbs got busted are there replacements available?

thank you for the advise sir... as always... it is well taken... :)


but al, check the quality of the accesories too- it could be very frustrating for you. a soft box is not a softbox, an umbrella is not an umbrella, a stand is not a stand. i always say - you get what you pay for. i was at hidalgo yesterday helping out a fellow DPPer purchase a light unit and we were checking out this made in china system. i was setting up the stand and as i was tightening one section the knob just snapped and almost crumbled in my hand. i laughed so hard. remember, were not talking manfrottos here. on an emergency i once bought a BOLING octabox (purportedly) - i was so embarrased with myself, i threw it out. the velcro joiners just systematially fell off one by one. i have an AURORA octabox that's been with me for a year and being assembled and disassembled almost every week and has gone thru all the punishment of airport baggage carousels and it still looks brand new. i just can't believe the amount of knock-offs that are being peddled to unsuspecting customers. HIDALGO is so replete with bootlegged manfrottos, it's not even funny!

@Al Gonzales (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=398) - when are you going to check this package? Please do share your findings! TY

So far, I am currently happy and contented with the lights I bought from Aperature. Which was demo-ed by Frank himself. Given the 1yr warranty, I'm already okay with it since I bought this for personal use only. To keep me learning more about lighting strategies. =)

Ill try to post sample pics over the weekend.

i already bought mine also! i am just waiting for the parcel to arrive :) kinda excited for my first starter kit. (feeling is like your first walk)

if you say its a "good bye" then i guess you wont be buying it.

i am enjoying my delicacy! :)

i am enjoying my delicacy! :)

congratulations for having a new set of toys!:Grin: please post some sample shots using your lighting system

http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=295578#post295578

sample pics posted above. from the delicacy studio lighting set. =)

ceasar et al;

is the set good for groups? say around 5-6 persons lined up..?

ceasar et al;

is the set good for groups? say around 5-6 persons lined up..?

haven't tried it yet. but since there are 3 strobes included, it would depend i believe on how you would use them. are you planning to take full body shots (group)?

ceasarazanza can you show us the flash kit in pictures? plsss

@ceasar:

something like lining them up like a suspects' line up in a police station...

basically i want to know how broad the area the set could cover.. where each lights are used as 1) main 2) fill 3) effect/backlight... not using two lights for the same function...

grabe demanding!!! hahahaha.. its just that i hope the set is powerful enough.. those 300 watts sets are just way above my budget...

@ceasar:

something like lining them up like a suspects' line up in a police station...

basically i want to know how broad the area the set could cover.. where each lights are used as 1) main 2) fill 3) effect/backlight... not using two lights for the same function...

grabe demanding!!! hahahaha.. its just that i hope the set is powerful enough.. those 300 watts sets are just way above my budget...

ill see if i can try it out too tomorrow so maybe i can post either pics or speak to it. :)

ceasarazanza can you show us the flash kit in pictures? plsss

wil post pics tomorrow.. :)

Technical specification :
Flash output : 180 w/s
Flash guide no : 42
Recycling time : 1.2s-2.2s
Power regulation : stepless
Modeling light : 50 watts
Triggering method : infra -red or via synchord
Fuse : glass fuse 5A ( can be bought at hardware)
Maximum height light stand : 6.5 ft.

light metering testing :
distance : 1 meter : sync speed : 60 :ISO 100
With 50 x 70 c, softbox (double diffused ) Aperture : F8
With barebulb : aperture : F11

One year warranty on parts and services : 6 months on flash tube : No warranty of modeling light

Frank, may you also provide links to reviews on this product? thanks

@danpagulayan (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/member.php?u=4848) - those data can be found also in the manual!

ceasar, thanks

ceasarazanza can you show us the flash kit in pictures? plsss

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd308/azanza/IMG_1403copycopy600x400-1.jpg

with falcon eyes background support model b-8210E2; black washable cloth.
height 250cm(8.2ft) width 315cm(10.3ft).

@ceasar:

something like lining them up like a suspects' line up in a police station...

basically i want to know how broad the area the set could cover.. where each lights are used as 1) main 2) fill 3) effect/backlight... not using two lights for the same function...

grabe demanding!!! hahahaha.. its just that i hope the set is powerful enough.. those 300 watts sets are just way above my budget...

i don't think it would suffice having 5-6 people lining up with just using these lights to what you have mentioned and how to use them. :( this january, frank has more packages to offer he said, which i myself am waiting to see and test. :)

thanks ceasar... i guess i have to wait for the new packages muna...

Can i use this set-up for shooting grad pictures (pre-elem-HS)?

Anyone else have tried and tested this package? User Reviews please? Thanks

is this a good buy for pageant use, we were advice to get a studio flash, cause our sb800 aren't enough

I'm not a pro but here's a sample crop photo (unprocess) using jinbei. For portrait it's good enough but not as a large group. I shot this with raw format, light meter and warm card for my white balance. I now have my elinchrom 400bx with me and I'll be using jinbei for my kicker, hairlight & background light. Durability? that I can't say but not bad for the price @ 15k? Your call. :)
http://images.richardledesma.multiply.com/image/2/photos/29/500x500/19/DSC_4737.jpg?et=4%2CMRwRDcCgUbqBxs%2CC5rMA&nmid=91230740

hmmm..Jinbei brand, a popular brand here in Beijing, China,..me and my friends were almost tempted to buy that set to be used for the shoot but ended up buying the Jinbei DP-500, as we were just planning to buy only one strobe but with a higher power. I personally haven't tried that set but will eventually buy it in the future, and can say personally that I trust the Jinbei brand.

Curious in testing this brand. Just a hobbyist and wont be using it much.

My friend has 2 of this lights and he lent it to me for a shoot.

Let me tell you this.... it's not really what brand of lights you are using. It's how you use the Lights that will matter. I see people with more branded pieces of equipment but can't even maximize their use. Let your images speak before you bash on a brand. :)

http://www.goldenshell.com.cn/download/shuoming/d180.pdf

Hi there,

been reading through this thread. I just like to ask, if delicacy is not the way to go, what studio kit would you recommend that is still within the budget of 12-15K?

Your replies are very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Carlof

Hi there,

been reading through this thread. I just like to ask, if delicacy is not the way to go, what studio kit would you recommend that is still within the budget of 12-15K?

Your replies are very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Carlof


Try looking up Tay Hua Trading. They have Studio Strobe Packages from Php 12K-20K up. I've been to their shop and they can give you a demo.

It's in Binondo.

Try looking up Tay Hua Trading. They have Studio Strobe Packages from Php 12K-20K up. I've been to their shop and they can give you a demo.

It's in Binondo.
So it's still Tai Hua. Hmmm..My original choice. Maybe I can stick to my current strobes (My Sb600 with a shoot through and a reflector, halogen and fluorescent lights).

thank you for confirming. :)

Thanks,
Carlof

So it's still Tai Hua. Hmmm..My original choice. Maybe I can stick to my current strobes (My Sb600 with a shoot through and a reflector, halogen and fluorescent lights).

thank you for confirming. :)

Thanks,
Carlof

I also have similar setup.

Shoot-Thru/Reflector Umbrella, reflectors, lightstand, wireless trigger, spot lights, and Nikon SB-22 main flash strobe. :D

All from Tay Hua.

Would you get this jinbei or the Falcon Eyes kit?

Well, i just bought a set of studio kit lens in shutter master in makati ( sister company of aperture trading ) just last week and i have been toying around for lmost a week since then and you get relly good results, by the way it is noe named SPRITE 180 by the same china company Jenbai ( hope i spelled it right ) for beginniers like me in studio lightings its a nice place to start with, Raymond of shutter masters really helped me alot while i was inside their shop....

My friend has 2 of this lights and he lent it to me for a shoot.

Let me tell you this.... it's not really what brand of lights you are using. It's how you use the Lights that will matter. I see people with more branded pieces of equipment but can't even maximize their use. Let your images speak before you bash on a brand. :)

:D thats soo true, well put!

a friend of mine pointed this set to me a few days ago since Im looking for a cheap light set just for practice (and a few experiments here and there) I guess this pkg aint bad for a beginner like me. The extra goodies included really got us tempted though. When youve decided to take your hobby to the next level then get yourself one of those high end lights and gears diba? JUST MY OPINION.