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Westcott 483 3-Light D5 Daylight Softbox Kit with Case

★★★★★4.0 (5 reviews)

Illuminate Your Studio with the Westcott 3-Light D5 Daylight Softbox Kit Create professional-quality lighting with the Westcott Basics D5 Daylight Softbox Kit. This complete kit includes everything you need for studio lighting, featuring powerful daylight-balanced continuous light sources, softbo...

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Overview

Illuminate Your Studio with the Westcott 3-Light D5 Daylight Softbox Kit

Create professional-quality lighting with the Westcott Basics D5 Daylight Softbox Kit. This complete kit includes everything you need for studio lighting, featuring powerful daylight-balanced continuous light sources, softboxes, stripbank, lamps and stands.

Specifications:

  • Light Heads: 3 x D5 Light Heads
  • Sockets: 5 heat-resistant ceramic sockets per head
  • Lamp Compatibility: Up to 50-watt compact fluorescent lamps each
  • Softboxes: 1 x 24" x 32" D5 Softbox, 1 x 32" D5 Octabox, 1 x 16" x 40" Stripbank
  • Lamps: 15 x 27-watt Daylight-Fluorescent Lamps
  • Light Stands: 3 x 6' Light Stands
  • Interior: Reflective silver for maximized output

Key Features

This Item Includes: Westcott 3x D5 5-Socket Light Head - 3x D5 Power Cord - 1x Rectangular Softbox for Westcott Basics D5 - 1x Stripbox for Westcott Basics D5 - 1x Octabox for Westcott Basics D5 - 3x 6.5' Light Stand - 1x Carry Case for 32" D5 Octabox

Complete continuous daylight studio kit

High-quality ceramic sockets

UL and CE certified for safety

Compact and lightweight housing

Specifications

Brand
Westcott
Model Number
483
Kit Type
Continuous Daylight Studio Kit
Light Heads
3x D5 5-Socket Light Head
Softboxes Included
1x Rectangular Softbox, 1x Stripbox, 1x Octabox (32")
Light Stands
3x 6.5' Light Stand
Safety Certifications
UL and CE certified
Socket Material
High-quality ceramic
Housing Feature
Compact and lightweight
Carry Case
1x Carry Case for 32" D5 Octabox

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a complete continuous daylight studio kit, providing immediate functionality for various lighting needs
  • Includes three D5 5-Socket Light Heads, allowing for ample light output and flexible bulb configurations
  • Comes with three different light modifiers: a rectangular softbox, a stripbox, and an octabox, for diverse light shaping
  • Features high-quality ceramic sockets, ensuring durability and safe operation with compatible bulbs
  • UL and CE certified for safety, providing assurance of electrical standards compliance
  • The compact and lightweight housing of the light heads makes them easy to transport and set up on location

👎 Cons

  • Specific color temperature (Kelvin) or CRI (Color Rendering Index) of the light output is not provided, making it difficult to assess color accuracy
  • Bulbs are not explicitly mentioned as included, implying they may need to be purchased separately to complete the kit
  • The power output or wattage capacity of the individual light heads is not detailed, which could impact suitability for certain shooting environments
  • While compact and lightweight, the overall setup with three stands and large modifiers still requires a significant footprint for use
  • The carry case is specifically for the 32" D5 Octabox, and it's unclear if it comfortably fits all components of the 3-light kit for consolidated transport

Frequently Asked Questions

The product description lists light heads but does not explicitly mention the inclusion of light bulbs, suggesting they may need to be purchased separately.
The kit includes 3x D5 5-Socket Light Heads, 3x D5 Power Cords, 1x Rectangular Softbox, 1x Stripbox, 1x Octabox for Westcott Basics D5, 3x 6.5' Light Stands, and 1x Carry Case for the 32" D5 Octabox.
Yes, the light heads are equipped with high-quality ceramic sockets, designed for durability and safe long-term use.
Yes, the kit is UL and CE certified for safety, indicating it meets recognized electrical safety standards.
The light heads feature compact and lightweight housing, and the kit includes a carry case specifically for the 32" D5 Octabox, making it suitable for transport, although the full kit might require additional organization.
The kit provides three 5-socket light heads, allowing for multiple bulb configurations to adjust overall brightness, but precise dimming control is not specified.

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