Customer Reviews

KT900 Three Light 1250w Mini-Boom Lighting Kit

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You could spend a whole lot more on this! But this is a great kit, its brighter than some of the less expensive models. It also can be broken down and put back into the handy carrying case that it comes with. It allows you to get the three basic light types and produce nice looking video or stills. I use it together with both a digital camera and a HD camcorder, and am very happy with it.

This kit, although not for the died in the wool professional, is an excellent starting point for serious amateurs to learn how to use studio lighting effectively without spending a fortune. I has the basic ingredients to experiment with and produce excellent results.

I just got this product today, and at first glance, it seems like it's going to be an excellent tool for learning studio lighting. Based on other reviews, I thought it might be cheap construction; it's actually not bad. One reviewer said that theirs did not come with instructions. Mine came with two different instruction booklets: one for the boom setup, and one for the regular light stand setups. Maybe his/hers was a bad shipment. The instructions provided with mine did the trick, and I had the kit setup in a matter of minutes.

I am a novice photographer, so take this with a grain of salt... I just bought this kit and it included no instructions and lots of components. I suppose if you are accustomed to using these kits, putting them together must seem self-explanatory. If you are new to these kits you will find it frustrating. It is also frustrating to discover Smith Victor does not have a support site (just references on photography). They do not even provide a support # or address. Keep all this in mind when considering something from this company.

Well, I finally got to use my Smith Vector Boom kit and lights. It arrived very quickly. Thanks to amazon for speedy delivery. The contents were in perfect condition. No missing parts, no broken light bulbs. Assembly was a breeze. I mean easy! It must have taken me no longer than 20 minutes to put together. The instructions were very simple and basic. Not much can go wrong. What I love about this product is the portability factor. It is very light, yet sturdy enough to be moved about from setup to shoot to packing away. The case it comes with is awesome. I do alot of video shoots, so the ease of portability is a must and this product delivers. To quality of the light output is very impressive considering the price. The bulbs produce a nice bright and vibrant picture.
The kit includes a light setup chart which is nice if you know little about lighting. This kit will give you the tools you need to experiment and produce beautiful results. I highly recommend it for any newcomer to the world of lighting. A great inexpensive yet excellent quality product.

This is my first lighting set and I'm very happy with it. One other reviewer complained of the lights giving the wrong colors, not sure what you mean there. I uploaded a photo from one of my shoots (auburn hair, polka dotted dress) and as far as I can see the color seems fine.
Regarding instructions, this came with several sheets of assembly instructions but I found it pretty intuitive and didn't have any issues getting it set up.
They could be built a bit more sturdy since they are intended for mobility but I think as long as you take care setting up and breaking down they are plenty strong enough. I would recommend getting a dimmer switch and a diffusion screen for the 5 inch boom light though.
DP5 5 In. Diffusion Screen
DC-1 Dimmer Control

I would like to have seen it constructed out of heavier material but I also guess it would cause the price to go up.. But tell ya what, I love my equipment!!!!!!!! Does a great job and I would order from this company again...

I cheated and bought this from Ritz Camera. When I had a slightly defective umbrella, their reply was to bring the whole kit back and they'd have to order a new one. That was not going to happen. They were local so I thought I was doing a good service. Nope, never again. Their custumor service sucked!


Well I called Smith Victor the lady just took my email address and said she was sending a new one out. No questions asked. I thought that would be worth mentioning here.

I'm a beginner and these lights are perfect for me. The video came out great and the lighting made all the difference. I'm totally satisfied with this purchase and very unsatisfied with Ritz Camera. It was even more expensive than Amazon. So buy it here!

I am very pleased with the KT900 kit I bought. I am a matuer photographer and it really has improved my photos considerable. To use house lamps and a flash for good photos is just not the way to go. I encourage anyone who is looking to get a light kit to start with this model.
It also works well for my green screen use when I do chroma key for video.
The only thing you may need to be careful of is the back light will tip over if you over extend it. You may need to snad bag the base so as to avoid knocking out your talent.

Deliver on time. Item has been a great investment for my photography business. Improved digital image quality greatly! Outdoor/natural light photography is what I perfer, but for some sessions (infants, maternity, rainy days, etc.) I must work indoors. Also, I do some event photography (sports, dance, gym) and the set up has worked great. The carrying case is a must have!!!!