Amazon Basics Light Box Photography, 25 x 30 x 25 Inches Large Portable Foldable Photo Studio Box with LED Light, 1 Piece, Black

I guess the important thing to know is the value, sturdiness, stability, and ease of use are all good on this one and I would buy it again if I needed to. A few things that might be important to you. The quality is so much better than the flimsy twisty white thin ones that we have normally gotten and available all over amazon. (I think you might know the ones I mean). I did buy the background that is in these photos (not on amazon) as it comes with a standard white background, but it was easy to attach with velcro (bought separately here at amazon), but you would not need another background if you are willing to go white and the quality of the white is good.. Good lighting, with about a 6 or 8 ft cord, however, if you notice on the photos I've shared, if you are shooting a very shiny object, you likely would need a filter to get the glare out completely. I'm happy enough without using a filter. If an item is not so shiny, the lighting is just fine. I was slightly hesitant at first as it is more expensive than some, but very happy I opted to pay a bit extra.

I have never used a light box before so I didn't know what to expect. I read many of the reviews and decided to take the plunge. I works great! Yes, as some other reviewers have noted, there is a bit of a shadow on one side due to the absence of a light on the right side, but I found that I could remedy that with my edits and / or adjustments on my phone. Some reviewers also mentioned a crease in the sweep that was visible in the background. The instruction manual says that you can iron the sweep on the back side only. I tried this starting from a low temperature and working up to a higher temperature that ironed out the crease. The manual did not give a temperature setting for the iron. It worked beautifully. Crease gone! If you want a colored bottom, I found that a piece of colored poster board fit perfectly inside on the bottom. The openings on the top and front work good, too for getting different perspectives. I also flip the cover up over the top and can get some good shots that way, too. One note about the pictures that found disappointing. There is so much light in the light box - it literally appears white - but when I looked at my pictures they were all gray and drab. This attests to the fact that I am a novice at this. The gray can be fixed with editing. I have an iphone 8 and it comes with as many editing features as any free online photo editing app. What I found worked for me was to aim my camera at the object in the light box, hold my finger on my iphone screen until the focus square came into view, then move my finger along the screen upward to lighten up the photo. Worked great and saved with the need to edit as much, if at all. Surprisingly, this worked well even when the lights in the light box were not on. This photo studio is large but is so easy to pop up and put back down again - it literally takes less than a minute. I keep mine in the original bag and box when taken down to keep it just that much more protected and clean. If you try poster board for background color like I did (some of my products are white), the poster board fits perfectly in the box, too. I would highly recommend.

This is good product for what it is including the price point (when it's on sale). It's a little wider and taller than other light boxes. Keep in mind, there's no diffuser on the LEDs, so shinier or more reflective items will show the reflection of the LEDs or even the inside of the light box itself. The temperature or the color (pure white to amber) of the LEDs is not adjustable but it's not a dealbreaker for me as the purpose of the product was geared more towards being able to document items you're trying to sell online. White is the only backdrop color although you could probably DIY it to place other colored backdrops instead. It works pretty well for most items not larger than a basketball if you care about having an unobstructed background. Setup is relatively easy and there's multiple flaps and even an overhead port for you to take pictures at different angles. The overall weight isn't too heavy and is easy to transport or store once folded up. Recommended.

Easy to set up and fold down to store. I was able to set it up on top of my jewelry-making supply cabinet, and since I didn't need to rig up lights, etc. it enables me to have a portable product photo studio in one relatively small corner of my workshop. I can't emphasize enough how helpful that is. Now with the cons: it has one light strip across the front ceiling and one along the left side. I read a lot of reviews about this product that mention this and the fact that one side of the box is always in shadow. It's true, and I've tried every camera setting I know of to counter that, even used photo-enhancing software, but nothing ever really works 100%. I purchased a Trekoo 2 LED Light strip set to compensate. Amazon sells them for $15.99, and I highly recommend you just go ahead and buy it at the same time you buy this lightbox. It's basically two LED light strips with a connecting cord between them, and then USB connector cables at one end for a power source. They have peel & stick backs, so I just placed them side by side in the exact spot the light strip on the opposite side is located. I ran the cord through the opening in the top of the box, and sat a power strip with 3 USB ports on top of the box. This also enables me to keep the lightbox plugged in at all times (it has no on/off switch) and I can now turn the lightbox on & off using the on/off switch located on the power strip. I have only taken a few test photos with the addition of the new LED light strip, but so far, I really like what I see. I am photographing jewelry, which can be very tricky unless you have really good lighting, and this seems to be a good solution thus far. Yes, I have the same issue with the crease in the backdrop, but I am shooting in macro from directly overhead, and it really isn't that much of an issue for me. I would recommend possibly taking it out and seeing if it could be smoothed out by hanging it up and *lightly* warming it with a heat gun. The backdrop material is like a heavy blackout vinyl window shade though, so direct heat would obviously be a bad idea. You can however, hang a nylon backdrop over it to cover the crease. I have not had any problems with the box collapsing, etc. and I have been using it for a year, and do occasionally lay lightweight items on top of it. Overall, I would say it's a good product, but it could use an extra built in light on the unlit side, an on/off switch so you don't have to unplug it to turn it off, and a better pack & ship solution for the backdrop that eliminates the inevitable crease.

We’ve been taking pictures of the stuff we sell online for years. We started with blank walls and thought those were pretty good. Then we got one of the soft, pop-up boxes to take pictures in, and the white background was even better. The problem we always had was lighting, and to a lesser degree, reflections. We tried lighting it up with studio lights that shine through the fabric like a soft box. That was okay, but had a weird color that had to be corrected in editing. Then we tried natural sunlight shining through the tent. That worked best, but always left one side in shadows. Plus, it still cast a weird color to correct. And there was still the issue of reflections which we fixed in editing. We found this type of LED photo box a while ago and thought it looked pretty nifty with its own light inside. But they were awfully expensive. When we found the Amazon Basics model, it was a better price, but still a little rich. So we waited for a sale before we caved and bought it. Why didn’t we order this a long time ago? We’re taking the brightest pictures yet, and the reflections are history! First, we’ll admit that it’s a bit bulky. It’s a plus that it folds for storage (and transport, although, we won’t be traveling with it). But it’s just a tad awkward to raise it up and down. The main bulk is in the top where the lights are and in the fold-down plastic that makes the back wall. The concept of unfolding it is easy, but the execution takes a little coordination to hold the light, pull it open without overstretching these elastics that are inside, and pull down that wall so it has support. Closing it is the opposite, but you have to make sure the top doesn’t fall when you release that wall. We decided that it’s easier to open/close on its side on the floor, and then lift it onto the counter. Again, none of this is hard. It’s just strange until you get used to it. Once it was on the counter, the first thing we noticed was the height. We’re using the kitchen island because it’s a good height for taking pictures without too much bending, and it’s the only place we have a plug convenient. You may have a better spot, so this may not apply. We just wanted to note that its natural height on a normal counter makes for a reach to put the camera over the top photo hole (which we love, by the way). Maybe we’re just too short and should get a ladder. Or we should put it on a shorter table. Yes, there are solutions. We’re simply telling you about the height to the top hole and cord storage compartment in case you can picture yourself in this situation. Inside the photo box, it’s our new happy place. We like the overall size of the box that accommodates most items. The background is broad enough that we don’t have to edit the corners out of the pictures. We haven’t tried it yet with larger things, like clothes, that require a little space to spread out, so there still may be some edges in the pictures. Anyway, we really like the smooth vinyl backdrop. Unlike our other tent with a fuzzy backdrop that got dirty and then lost splotches of fuzz when we washed it, this backdrop easily wipes clean. There are a few wrinkles in the backdrop where it folds for storage, but the instructions say that those can be ironed out from the backside. We haven’t tried that yet. We see that the backdrop is on a rod that looks like it could snap out, but we see no reason to snap it out unless Amazon starts selling other colors of interchangeable backdrops for these boxes. We also like that there’s plenty of Velcro to hold flaps in place as needed. Now can we talk about the light? Oh, heavens, LED light at last! It’s so beautiful that it’s almost tiring to the eyes after long photo sessions. But the way that the box is so white and our objects are in vivid, natural color with no side shadows is worth it. We have to get used to closing the front flap though. We’ve always just stood in front of the old tent, so old habits are hard to break. But when we do that, we notice that there is still a subtle discoloring that has to be corrected. When we close the flap, the light bounces off the white in all directions and results in brighter pictures. Did we mention how much we like the holes to shoot through? Finally, most of those pesky self-reflections are eliminated. Depending upon the object you’re photographing and the angle through the hole, you still may see the reflection of the camera lens peeking in, but that’s better than seeing you and the room behind you. The magnetic strips make it a breeze to fling open any hole and have the flap catch without hanging in the wind. We’ve used all the holes, but the top might just be our favorite. We’ve always tried to take top angles, but they either come out blurry or crooked from the awkward way you have to hold the camera. With this box, we can just set the camera on top so it’s steady, and it really is shooting straight down. Oh, the wonders we should have treated ourselves to long ago! If we had to find one con, it’s that there is no on/off switch for the light. You have to plug it and unplug it. The power cord plugs into a small opening covered by a flap near the top left rear. In and out is on and off. A small inline toggle switch would have been nice and less wearing on the pin. As long as that doesn’t break, it’s not a deal breaker to this otherwise fabulous new photo toy! Now if only our stuff would start selling faster with the beautiful new pictures.

Absolutely one of the best investments to date! Hands down. I've been an eBay and Amazon, ETSY seller for quite some time. The one thing I struggle with is getting good pictures with good lighting. I posted a picture of a ring listed that we were NEVER able to capture the stone characteristics (of course we could have with a more complex set up). I unfolded the unit, popped it open and snapped a picture with my iPhone 7 Plus and took the first picture that every caught the ring the way I needed it to be seen. Amazing to us. The booth proves the perfect amount of white light without the shadows. I heard some people in an eBay Facebook group I follow mention that they have built there own, or gotten another version with detached lights, etc. The difference with this photo booth is that it is truly all-in-one and it collapses for beautiful portability that can be taken anywhere there is a flat surface and an outlet for a plug. It will definitely increase my own productivity which will increase listings which will hopefully increase sales. If online sales is your lifeblood - or part of it - this is money well spent and one of the little investments you will make that will pay off quickly. Taking pictures are for some part of the drudgery of the job. This portable photo studio is worth it's weight in gold. Great job Amazon! One little issue I had was finding the manual. Probably just me, but I had to watch a YouTube video to see how the unit was opened and moreso, plugged in. There is a zipper compartment at the top that holds the AC adapter and manual. I thought it was an opening for taking pictures from the top. It is that ... it has a hold to shoot pictures from above. But it also neatly houses the manual and AC cord. A little sticker on the outside saying "unzip me first" or something to point to the manual would be extremely helpful! Thanks for a great product that solves a sticky problem.

I recently purchased a portable foldable photo studio box to level up my photography game, and I must say, it has been a mixed experience so far. First of all, the portability factor is nice however this box is on the heavier side but it does fold flat which makes it easier to cary. I can quickly set it up wherever I need it, and that's a huge plus for someone like me who loves outdoor shoots. Another great feature is the built-in LED lights. They provide just the right amount of lighting to enhance the subject without being too harsh. It definitely adds a professional touch to my photos. Unfortunately, there are a few downsides that prevent me from giving this product a higher rating. Firstly, the material used for the walls of the box feels a bit flimsy. I also wished the backdrop was embedded to the walls instead of a sheet like material that drapes over the bottom part of the box as it has a very noticeable crease that shows in the pictures. Overall, this portable foldable photo studio box has its pros and cons but it definitely achieves what i need.

Upon receiving my delivery of the AmazonBasics Portable Studio, within the first five minutes I was shooting excellent product photos. I'm not at all exaggerating - the set-up was incredibly easy-breezy, and the light emitted inside the box is perfectly balanced and positioned. I read some of the reviews posted by others that mentions the crease in the backdrop (or sweep) but I am not at all bothered by this, as it is incredibly subtle and can be easily edited out if it really bothers you that much. The backdrop is manufactured of a heavier vinyl-ish material - it seems this probably allows the backdrop to remain smooth and mostly wrinkle-free when the studio is folded up stored. For reference, I should mention that I had previously purchased the following items as my product photo studio solution: LimoStudio 16" Folding Photo Box Tent LED Light Table Top Photography Studio Kit StudioPRO 675W Triple Translucent Umbrella Continuous Bright Lighting Kit for Photo, Photography, Film & Video Studio - (Set of 3) Cowboystudio 33 inch Photography Studio Translucent Shoot Through White Umbrella KAEZI 45 Watt Studio Grow Light Bulb Compact Fluorescent 5500K CFL Day Light Bulb (45 Watts) My former set-up (the LimoStudio tent) came with four sweeps (white, black, blue and red), which I initially thought would be useful, but in the end, I only ever used the white sweep, which collected dirt very easily and was made of a cheap material that I found impossible to clean. The LED lights that came with that studio did not diffuse correctly and basically emitted a spotlight effect from whichever angle they were positioned. I then purchased the StudioPro umbrella kit to solve this problem - these took up a ton of floor space, and in my two-room apartment, such a thing was exceedingly inconvenient. Even after all of the additional items I purchased and the incessant tweaking I did, I was not happy with the quality of my product photos, and my studio set-up had taken over my life. Ultimately, my experience, spending hours with all of these former components proved nothing but frustrating, and futile - they didn't come close to the ease of use and the immediate-high-quality output yielded within the first few minutes using the AmazonBasics studio. The example photos I posted reflect a quick-and-dirty, unedited, no-filter test I did using my Microsoft Lumia 735 8.2 megapixel camera phone. I have a DSLR that I use for product photos, but this shows how decent the results are out of the box, using super-basic equipment. I'm beyond satisfied with this purchase - it's everything I need, and I honestly wish I'd purchased it first, before sinking the same amount of money into separate components that ultimately didn't measure up.