PBL BACKGROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM 9'x15' BLACK WHITE MUSLINS by PBL
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Manufacturer: PBLModel: 915bw
Product features:
- 1...Brand new ultra white 9' x 15' muslin, 100% cotton, non-glare finish.
- 1...9' x 15' seamless one black, 100% cotton, Matt finish non reflective.
- 1. Background Support System with 9' crossbar
- Holds canvas, muslin or paper up to 9' wide, Heavy duty stands extend up to 8.5', Compacts down to 38".
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of PBL BACKGROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM 9'x15' BLACK WHITE MUSLINS by PBL
Customer Review: Cheap...Like the Budgie...
Summary: 4 Stars
So first off, this thing came in super fast from TX to CA. Props to the shipping company since they had it expected 2 weeks after the intended date.
Now to the actual product. I set it up the minute it arrived and my first impressions were, "Wow, that's a nice bag." It's not padded at all, it's just canvas w/ nifty handles and zippers, so be careful when setting the pack down. The support poles are very thin aluminum (might be galvanized steel?) and are packaged at the bottom of the whole bag, so one drop on one of the ends and you'll have a fun time trying to get the poles round again so they'll fit in one another.
I only set up the black muslin because of the horror stories about it being super thin and guess what...the stories are true. In a dimly lit room you can see what's behind it. I did double it up and clamp it but it turns a 9x15' seamless into a 9x8' (rounded up). Weak. My fix to this is to try and wrinkle the hell out of it and just use it that way. It could be pleasing if bokeh'ed out enough.
The stands are cheap as hell, but they are light and are sturdy enough to hold the intended kit. I wanted to use my heavy duty Paul C Buff ones (the big 13' ones) but the support pole's holes are too small for the stands' studs. The good thing is that the studs that came w/ the supplied stands look like they're removable so I may go to my local shop to see if I can switch the studs out for normal-looking ones and use em for my lights, then widen the holes in the support poles to fit my heavier stands.
The muslin does come looped and stitched at the end so you can slide the support pole right through to the other side. I only needed clamps to secure the doubled-up muslin. If using it like a normal seamless, it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
Now I'm not sure if this thing will support better, heavier muslin but for the time being it should work fine. I gave it 4 stars strictly for price, otherwise I'd give it 3, because for $100, you really can't beat it. Good muslin of similar size can run anywhere from $50-$75 and stands on the cheap end can run about that much. Just don't expect to be able to use these stands w/ your lights any time soon. I intend to use this on a few shoots and reevaluate its rating. Stay tuned!
Description of PBL BACKGROUND SUPPORT SYSTEM 9'x15' BLACK WHITE MUSLINS by PBL
YOU CANNOT PURCHASE A BETTER QUALITY BACKDROP SUPPORT SYSTEM AND MUSLINS ANY WHERE AT THIS PRICE. WE GUARANTEE IT. NEW PBL 9' x 15' muslins. These muslins are made of 100% cotton. Non glare finish. One ultra black and the other super white, factory woven for an even finish. Use for special effects or video production. Plus a background support system that will give you years of use. Made of steel tube construction for extra heavy duty strength. Black finish with rubber tips on the legs to prevent movement. Solid locking/unlocking system to raise center poles. Oversized leg bracing.Photo Backgrounds
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