Foldio3 + Extra Lights (25inch Lightbox for Product Photography with Halo Bars / 25" x 25"/ Portable Studio, Dimmable LED Chips, CRI 97+, Background Sheet Included | ORANGEMONKIE)

I am not a professional photographer. I am, however, experienced enough to know a bit more than the basics.My wife detailed me to select and purchase a table top photography studio to gift to her father, who crafts various types of jewelry. Challenge accepted -- not that I had any choice.My father-in-law is an amazing person with an impressive range of knowledge, skills and experience. (Honestly, he's a godsend when things break or I need help with any construction task.) However, he's not a tech guy and he's not very experienced in photographing small things (like jewelry). Given his developing interest and skills handcrafting jewelry, he's been asked to photograph items he's manufactured for sharing, exhibiting and marketing. Having nothing but a decent camera with a flash, the results have been a poor reflection of the quality of his hard work. A table top photography studio would be a real good tool for him, one that would surely provide greater opportunity for successful photographs.Like you, I looked at several available kits sold through Amazon. I also did some Google searches for the best table top photography studios. Time and time again, Foldio/Orangemonkie products like the foldio3 appeared on the list of top picks by professionals. Comparing the foldio3 to others that qualified for my short list of options-for-purchase, it seemed this was the one to recommend for the following reasons:1. It simply is well-reviewed (4.3 Stars on Amazon) with reviews that include important considerations to me, including:A. Good quality and design for intended useB. It sets-up easily and it packs up wellB. Includes good lighting that is adjustable and also backdrops in a variety of colorsC. The cost (which is more than many) was worth it to many of the reviewers2. The videos (in particular) and the photographs included on the Amazon product page were well done and provided to me a very good understanding of how the product assembles, how it can be used/adjusted, how it can be expanded (as a kit), and how it packs up for storage or transportation. This was an option my father-in-law could store easily, set-up easily and have everything necessary to take great photographs.3. While the size capacity is much larger than necessary for most items of jewelry, I decided the size provided more options to him in the event he wanted to photograph either larger items or expand his kit to include the Foldio360 Smart Turntable or other accessoriesUpon receiving the Foldio3 with Halo Bars, my father-in-law excitedly assembled it and immediately put it to use. No instructions needed. This kit is very intuitive, very well designed and promotes success (in photography). While he was without his digital SLR and had only his (older) phone's camera, the results were immediately obvious: Much better photographs.Win! Win! My father-in-law is visibly pleased with his gift. My wife is pleased with me (for the moment).I should mention a final remark my father-in-law mentioned. While capable of accommodating larger items, the kit folds up into a very manageable and light-weight package for storage and travel. (My in-laws RV full-time several months out of the year. Space management is a very real consideration for them. This kit meets their discerning space and weight criteria, qualifying it as something he can take along and use whenever and wherever they travel.I will soon be retiring. Among the numerous tasks before me will be liquidating a number of items that we've inherited or bought or have been given that need to go. eBay and CraigsList will occupy me, and I'll need good photographs. I will be in the market for a table top photography studio, myself. As a discriminating buyer, I prefer top-quality products that get the job done. As a somewhat experienced photographer, I know what I need to get good results. I will most certainly buy this very same kit again -- but, this time for me. Therefore, I highly recommend this product to you and hope you find it equally worthy of a 5-star review.

It’s absolutely great and easy to set up!! It’s the perfect size as well

Tool was good

Up front, I ended up returning this product as it didn't quite meet my needs and seemed a bit overpriced. However, this was very easy to set up, the lights were good quality, and I was able to produce excellent product photos.If you take product photos of small to medium sized objects and are looking for a portable setup, this may be the lightbox for you. I can see this paying for itself fairly quickly.

I LOVE this product. When I received it there was a missing power adapter. I emailed the manufacturer (Orange Monkie) the next day and they were extremely responsive. They also sent an additional part that I wasn’t sure I had as I was out of town. I would buy from this manufacturer again and again. The product itself is so easy to put together and use. I love the app too. All told, it took me less then 15 minutes to be up and running and shooting my first video for my product. I’m very happy all around.

I have beeen shooting for a week for a memorial video using this for all of my still life products. This included so many old photos as well. Each one came out like a new photo .It is such a fabulous product for people who do not want to take up a huge still life area in their home.The only thing I would ask for is a few more stands for products that are a more steady than the one that comes with the unit.Margot Gibson

I purchased this folio to take pictures of products I sell online. Before this I used to take amateurs pictures over the floor or outside in a table, like we all do when we start a small project, until I reach the point I wanted to do better.That is when I started to search for several products offered in the market but most of them were not portable and they relied to be in a fixed table. I wanted something better, something that I could unfold and fold in a manner of seconds as I don't have much time and physical space. And I think I found it.This Folio3 is great for that. Price is on the high end, it could be better, but heck, the other options are not cheaper.I ordered the set that comes with Halo bars. They are ok to add extra light but I don't think they are really needed. Without the Halo bars you can get the job done. With the Halo bars you get the job done with an extra brightness.I honestly recommend this Folio3 for those who have small space and little time to set it up.

Searching through the 100's of products, I went to Reddit and this was recommended. The lighting is perfect, and the setup is quick! I would recommend the front light bars included version as well.Much better over my paper roll + light boxes setup which takes way too much time and doesn't give me nearly as good of results.Will likely pick up the 360 base at some point for videos.