04Dec Linco CFL lighting kit sale
Linco actually sells some very good lighting kits, the only problem is that the pricing normally starts at around $900 for a 2 light kit and goes up from there. However, right now they are offering their Flora lighting kits for a little bit better then half price.
If you’ve used lower end lighting stands, you know that they usually can’t handle a lot of weight and the base spread is so small that they easily tip over. The tent like soft boxes on some of those units can also be a real pain to setup and tear down. Linco’s stands on the other hand are heavy duty and have a very wide base. Their soft boxes are also some of the easiest to use. I have one of these sets on the way so I should have a full review up as soon as I get back from DC. If you’re interested in the kit you can find it right now on ebay for $408 with free shipping which is about $500 less then the normal price.
December 5th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Must already be sold out can’t find any on ebay…
December 5th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Looks like they are still up Here’s a link
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December 6th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Hey, I’m on the lookout for a lighting kit. I have shot with natural light ever since I got started because I could never really afford a lighting kit. Now I realize that I need one. Would you recommend this for a first lighting kit? or is there another one you can think of that would be better?
Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks again.
December 7th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
If you have the budget for this kit it will do a great job and the sales price is hard to beat. There are cheaper (lower quality construction) kits on amazon if you are trying to safe money.
December 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Thanks for great deal! My order is on the way!
December 7th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
I have to admit I’m a BIG fan of Linco stands. I have a Linco Flora and it is well built and very light weight. I have 4 8ft stands and they are my go to stands now. I don’t really use my Cowboy Studio/Ephoto aluminum stands for much anymore.
I did notice that the difference in this advertised kit are with 50w CFLs and not the 85w bulbs. I noticed it when I saw the equivalent watt amount. One 6x85w bulb Flora is 2040w equivalent. Just something I noticed.
December 7th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
The Cowboy studio kits are a good low price starter, but the linco stands and heads are a very nice step up. I the lighting kit just showed up today, looks like mine had all 85 watt CFLs I probably get them setup and start playing around with them tomorrow now that I’m back home.
December 9th, 2012 at 11:27 am
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December 29th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
I was ready to order one of these kits when I noticed that they are all advertised with the 50w CFLs (even the $950 priced kits). Can anyone elaborate any further on how a kit can be purchased with the 85w CFLs at the a sale price?