Picking the best studio lighting kit is one of the most critical decisions you can make as a photographer or videographer. But it can be tricky since there are tons of options on the market. As a video light manufacturer, COLBOR has a range of studio lights and also offers light accessories like softbox, light stands to ensure a complete setup. In this article, we will introduce 3 COLBOR kits that can simplify your shopping procedure and ensure high quality studio lighting. Or you can come through all COLBOR products and build your own lighting kit with your preferred gears.
COLBOR 2 light kit: Studio lighting kit for beginners, under $400
This kit is a good choice for beginner content creators to create a complete studio lighting setup. It includes two COLBOR CL60 studio lights, a square softbox with a grid, and a heavy-duty light stand. It allows you to adjust the position and angle of the light and soften the lighting to get flattering outcomes.
Why is it ideal for beginners and the best lighting kit for home studio? The CL60 is an ultra-compact, lightweight lighting solution offering portability and versatility. Featuring a 2700-6500K COB LED lamp bead with a remarkable CRI rating of 97, it ensures high-quality illumination for various shooting scenarios. With 10 preset special effects, users can easily achieve creative lighting effects for their projects. Operating the light is convenient with its user-friendly LCD display, allowing adjustments to be made effortlessly.
Whether adjusting settings locally or remotely via a smartphone app, users have flexible control options to suit their preferences. Its innovative cube design enables seamless attachment of multiple units for enhanced lighting setups. It can be powered globally with its included power adapter, or users can power it with a V-Mount or 2 NP-F batteries for on-the-go shooting. Additionally, it supports using a PD power bank for added convenience.
With its versatile Bowens-mount adapter, the CL60 is compatible with a wide range of light modifiers, expanding its creative possibilities. A carrying bag is provided for convenient storage and transportation of the CL60 light and its accessories. This ensures ease of use wherever the shoot takes place.
Key Features
- 2 user-friendly lights with softbox & light stand
- 19,665 Lux of 5600K lighting at 1m with reflector
- 2700-6500K adjustable color temperatures, CRI 97+
- Ac power or optional V mount/NP-F batteries
- Supports PD power bank
- Wireless app control
- LCD screen to show lighting settings
- 10 preset lighting effects
- Portable studio lighting kit, each light weighs 550g and measures 140*80*90mm
- Bowens accessory mount for wide compatibility with standard modifiers
- Modular & stackable design for higher output
COLBOR 3 light studio kit: LED studio lighting kit under $550
This COLBOR studio lighting kit includes 3 COLBOR CL100X LED studio lights, a softbox with a grid, and a heavy-duty air-cushioned light stand. The CL100X shares the same features as the CL60 but features higher illumination.
This kit is a good choice if your studio work requires a key light of powerful intensity or you need a professional 3-point lighting setup. The CL100X’s modular design allows you to combine these 3 fixtures to create a powerful unit. The included softbox is specially designed for the combined unit to soften the studio lighting. Or you can place them separately to create a 3-point setup with your already-have modifiers and light stands. The light base of the CL100X adopts a universal screw hole to ensure simple mounting on most of the stands. Its Bowens mount adapter allows wide-range uses with modifiers.
Key Features
- 3 LED studio lights with softbox & light stand
- 25,070 Lux of 5600K lighting at 1m with reflector
- 2700-6500K adjustable color temperatures, CRI 97+
- Ac power or optional V mount/NP-F batteries
- Wireless app control
- LCD screen for easy operation
- 10 preset lighting effects
- Each weighs 800g and measures 152*80*90mm
- Bowens accessory mount for wide compatibility with standard modifiers
- Modular & stackable design for higher output
COLBOR 4-light kit: Video and photography studio lighting kit under $700
Unlike the aforementioned studio lighting kits that include bi-color lights, this kit consists of 4 COLBOR CL60R RGB LED lights, a softbox for light combination, and a light stand. It offers creativity and more possibilities to your studio lighting setup and is a good choice for a complete 4-point lighting setting.
Here is a video tutorial on how to use this YouTube studio lighting kit to achieve a 4-point setup.
Video by David Zhou
The CL60R boasts an extensive 2700-6500K CCT color range, paired with an impressive CRI rating exceeding 97, ensuring precise color rendering. Alongside its broad CCT spectrum, the CL60R offers a myriad of colors in HSI mode, providing limitless creative possibilities. Light intensity is adjustable from 0 to 100%. While you have the option to control color and brightness directly on the fixture, app control allows adjustment of light settings via the smartphone and Dynamic Matrix Control enables one CL60R to work as the controller of other fixtures. Notably, the OTA (Over the Air) intelligent feature allows the fixture to continuously update and enhance its capabilities.
Key features
- 4 RGB LED lights with softbox & light stand
- 22,655 Lux of 5600K lighting at 1m with reflector
- 2700-6500K adjustable color temperatures, CRI 97+
- 360° Color Adjustable RGBWW
- Ac power or optional V mount/NP-F batteries
- Supports PD power bank
- Wireless app control
- LCD screen to show lighting settings
- 10 preset lighting effects
- Each weighs 660g and measures 140*80*90mm
- Bowens accessory mount for wide compatibility with standard modifiers
- Modular & stackable design for higher output
FAQs
What is a studio lighting kit and why do I need one?
A studio lighting kit is a collection of lights and accessories intended to provide you with greater control over the lighting in your studio projects. This is especially handy when natural light is limited or when you want to achieve specific effects in your photos and videos.
What gears are included in a basic studio lighting kit?
A typical studio lighting kit will comprise a range of equipment to meet various photographic demands. A thorough one should typically include the following items:
- Lights: This is the foundation of the kit. Depending on the kind, it might be flash/strobe lights or continuous lights such as LEDs, fluorescent, or tungsten lights.
- Softboxes: They are used to diffuse light and give a softer, more even lighting for the subject.
- Light Stands: Used to support and place lights at various heights and angles.
- Light modifiers: These include accessories like umbrellas and reflectors, which are used to manipulate and shape light.
- Carry Bags: For simple transportation and storage of equipment.
Some kits may additionally contain remote controllers, battery packs, and light meters for advanced functionality. The exact equipment differs depending on the kit's specialized purpose, such as portrait photography, product photography, or video creation. It's critical to select a kit that meets your specific demands and the style of creation you intend to achieve.
What are its benefits?
Investing in a studio lighting kit offers numerous advantages that can greatly enhance your photography endeavors. Here's why:
Consistency: Professional lighting gear ensures uniform lighting conditions across all your shoots, which is essential for achieving predictable and reproducible results, especially for projects demanding consistent lighting.
Creative Control: A studio lighting kit provides you with the ability to manipulate the intensity, direction, and quality of light. This grants you the freedom to experiment with various lighting setups, shadows, and highlights to realize your artistic vision.
Improved Image Quality: High-quality lighting contributes to overall image enhancement. It cam reduce noise, improve color accuracy, and enhance contrast. Whether you're capturing portraits, products, or still life, effective lighting enhances the professionalism and sharpness of your photos.
Efficiency: Studio lighting enables you to work more efficiently. It allows you to set up your lights once and then concentrate on composition, posing, and capturing the perfect shot. Unlike natural light, which varies throughout the day, studio lighting remains consistent.
Professional Aesthetic: Regardless of whether you're a hobbyist or a seasoned professional, utilizing studio lighting adds a refined, studio-quality touch to your work, setting it apart from amateur snapshots.