Customer Reviews

Westcott Photo Basics 501 Backlight Kit

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

We own several of these at work now. After having bought one to try out, we bought many more. It's cheap, well enough built (not great, but good enough), and it gets the job done!

I was impressed at first until it went out on me. I opened it up and discovered that the blue shell is just a fancy cover for the few wires insides. I fixed the poor connection that fell out of place. A soldering gun should have been used. I got it working after I reconnected the loose wire but then it went out on me a second time even with all wires still intact. The stand is really nice and durable but the light is a joke. This product is not what it's worth.

I have used the 2 light set for over a year now, and this is a great improvement. Very easy to use. Works just great for the photography enthusiast!

The light itself is well worth the price, but the bulb that came with it does a dis-service to the product over-all

I bought these lights thinking they would be bright. I didn't thoroughly read the description I guess. This is a "backlight" light, meaning it just a kicker light. Not bright, but enough to fill the edge with some soft line.