Foldio3 (25inch Lightbox for Product Photography / 25" x 25" / Portable Studio, Dimmable LED Chips, CRI 97+, Background Sheet Included | ORANGEMONKIE | World 1st All-in-one Photo Studio)

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

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.

nice looking and functional, but i dont like so many stuffs with cables, if you can make the light bars using battery would be better, having cables around significantly halmed how to position stuffs and the planning. it is on the expensive side but as a professional photographer i love it, btw, there are two small triangles at the end of the setup. i used two paper to cover them, but i do think in the future updates, you need to address this issue

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.

Tool was good

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 the deluxe kit and watched a video from Foldio (on YouTube) to make sure I was setting everything up properly. My biggest frustration is that the extended turntable is too large for the lightbox. The picture (on Amazon) suggests that it will fit snuggly into the lightbox with enough room for the two Halo lights to be positioned on either side. This photo is not accurate. To use the extended turntable and the Halo lights at the same time, you have to physically shove the turntable into the vinyl background. The turntable will then get stuck on the background (due to friction) and it will stop turning. So basically you can use the extended turntable... or the Halo lights... but not both at the same time. For me, that defeats the purpose of having a compact lightbox. If I want to use the extended turntable, I have to set up my studio lights (which takes up a lot more space). Basically, the Halo bar lights are useless for me, because I'm trying to video larger items and I need the full space offered by the extended turntable. I also feel like the lightbox is not very portable since it arrived in 5-6 different boxes which would be a headache to keep track of on the road. Overall, I am very disappointed with this product and I would not recommend it to anyone.