Is this photography set any good?

Question

I came across this item and i was wondering if it is any good.

Tabletop Photo Studio
Ideal for photographing items such as jewelry and collectibles for online auctions or insurance records, or for providing the proper environment for enhancing the hobby of photography, this is the complete tabletop photo studio for use with your own camera that includes 2 backdrops, a compact light box with an integrated diffuser screen, and two high output lights that are adjustable & retractable

Here s the site if you want get more info about the product.
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73033.asp?source=Giftscom&keyword=73033&cm_ven=NewGate&cm_cat=Giftscom&cm_pla=SPORTS%20LEISURE&cm_ite=73033

and what exactly is an integrated diffuser? Would i be better off purchasing a seperate one?

Answer 1

80 bucks is awful steep for a light box that you can build yourself. The ad doesn't say much about construction, or the type/wattage of the lights. Pretty cheesey stands, too.

Google "build a tabletop photo lightbox" and see what's out there.

Answer 2

If you look closely you'll realize that a trip to Joanne fabrics and Home depot can accomplish the same thing. It just depends how handy you are. For $79 I'd rather experiment. I'll learn about lighting and save some bucks. Unless you are a commercial enterprise where I could write this off I'd pass. Goodwill has Hi-intensity lights for $5 bucks apiece. But Im one cheap kinda guy. Ebay auctions don't require alot, which this is aimed at.

Answer 3

I THINK THIS MIGHT BE A PRETTY GOOD DEAL ESPECIALLY SINCE I ALREADY OWN THE CASIO CAMERA SHOWN. THE CAMERA IS A LITTLE HIGH AND CAN BE BOUGHT AT WAL-MART MUCH CHEAPER. THIS IS THE BEST DIGITAL CAMERA I'VE OWNED GOOD LUCK! & MERRY CHRISTMAS

Answer 4

I don't think I'd spend more than 50 on it, and don't expect much.