The hair light question comes before the kit
A hair light is the fixture that separates a subject from the background, and where you put it matters as much as what you put there. A boom stand lets you hang that light above and slightly behind the subject without a stand leg in the frame. The 6x9G kit pairs a boom stand with a softbox for exactly that job, plus two main softboxes, stands, bulbs, a green muslin and a carry case. The buying decision is less about wattage and more about whether your shoots need that overhead position and whether you can work within the kit's specific hardware.
What the 6x9G kit actually includes for a hair light
- 3 Softbox Photography Video Studio Boom Stand Hair Chromakey Lighting Kit 6x9G: 1 x Easy Softbox for hair light, 1 x Photography Video Studio Boom Stand, 1 x Boom Arm with Grip, and 1 x Lightweight sandbag. These four items are the hair-light system. The boom arm and grip let you position the softbox overhead, and the sandbag is the counterweight that makes that position stable. If you already own a boom, you are paying for a duplicate.
3 Softbox Photography Video Studio Boom Stand Hair Chromakey Lighting Kit 6x9G - 3 Softbox Photography Video Studio Boom Stand Hair Chromakey Lighting Kit 6x9G: 2 x 4 Bulbs Lighting Heads, 2 x Softbox Light Soft Box for main light, 2 x Studio Lighting Stands for main lights, 9 x 60W Day-Light Studio Light Bulb (60W CFL = 300Watt Incandescent). The kit is a complete three-light setup, not just a hair light. The two main softboxes and their stands cover key and fill, while the boom-mounted softbox handles the hair light. You are buying a full kit whether you need all three lights or not.
- 3 Softbox Photography Video Studio Boom Stand Hair Chromakey Lighting Kit 6x9G: 2 x Background Support Stands, 1 x 6 x 9 GREEN Muslin, 4 x Cross Bars extends to 10ft wide, 1 x Studio Carrying Case. The green muslin and background stands make this a chromakey-capable kit. If your hair light work is for green screen video, the background system is part of the value. If you shoot on location, the carrying case matters for transport.
Boom stand vs light stand for a hair light
A standard light stand puts the fixture on a vertical column. A boom stand adds a horizontal arm that extends the light out over the subject. That difference changes what you can light and what you have to manage on set.
- Boom stand: overhead placement without a leg in frame: The boom arm with grip lets you hang the hair light above and behind the subject. This is the main reason to choose a boom for hair light work: the stand base stays out of the shot while the light reaches in. The tradeoff is that the arm needs counterweight, which is why the kit includes a sandbag.
- Light stand: simpler, but limited angles: A vertical stand can hold a hair light to the side or high on a column, but reaching over a subject usually means putting the stand where the camera can see it. The kit's two main-light stands are standard studio lighting stands; they are not described as booms in the supplied information.
- Space and setup: A boom takes more floor space behind the subject and requires you to position and weight the arm. A light stand is faster to place. If you shoot in a tight room or move constantly, the boom's overhead advantage may not justify the extra setup step.
Who the 6x9G kit fits
- Portrait and headshot shooters who want a dedicated hair light: The boom-mounted Easy Softbox is designed for the hair light role, and the two main softboxes cover key and fill. This is a coherent three-light portrait setup in one purchase.
- Chromakey video creators: The 6 x 9 green muslin and background support stands are included, so the kit covers both the lighting and the background. The hair light helps separate the subject from the green screen.
- Shooters who need a complete kit rather than one fixture: Because the kit bundles lights, stands, bulbs, background and case, it suits someone building a studio from scratch. It is a less efficient buy if you only need a boom and already own main lights.
- On-location work with a vehicle: The studio carrying case and the compact fluorescent heads point to transportable use, though the kit's total weight and packed dimensions are not confirmed by the supplied information.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shooters who already own a boom and main lights: You would be duplicating hardware. A single hair light softbox and a boom arm would cover the same job with less redundancy.
- Anyone who needs confirmed battery or wireless operation: The supplied information describes fluorescent bulbs and lighting heads but does not confirm battery power, wireless triggering or supported control standards. If those are requirements, treat them as unconfirmed rather than assuming the kit provides them.
- Shooters who need documented setup limits: The catalog does not specify maximum boom extension, sandbag weight, or exact bulb head compatibility beyond the included bulbs. If you need those figures before buying, the supplied evidence is not enough to answer them.
The wattage number and what it means for a hair light
The kit is described as giving over 2700 watts output, with nine 60W daylight bulbs where each 60W CFL is stated as equivalent to 300W incandescent. That total is a kit-wide figure, not a hair light specification. For hair light purposes, the practical question is whether the Easy Softbox and its bulb give you controllable output at the distance you plan to place it. The supplied information says light output is adjustable with four light outputs, but it does not map those outputs to specific heads or describe dimming per fixture. Treat the 2700W figure as a kit summary and plan to test the hair light position on your own setup.
A practical way to decide before you buy
- 1. Confirm you need an overhead hair light: If your current work already separates subject and background with side or back lights, a boom may add complexity without changing the result.
- 2. Check your space behind the subject: A boom arm and counterweight need room. Measure the area where the stand base and sandbag will sit, and confirm you can keep that area clear during shoots.
- 3. Decide whether the green screen is part of the job: If you shoot chromakey, the included 6 x 9 green muslin and background stands are a real part of the kit's value. If you never shoot green screen, you are paying for background gear you may not use.
- 4. List what you already own: The kit's value depends on how much of it replaces gear you would otherwise buy. If you already have main softboxes and stands, the boom and hair light softbox are the only new capabilities.
- 5. Accept the documentation limits: The supplied information does not give boom extension limits, sandbag weight, or per-head dimming details. If those numbers are essential to your workflow, ask the seller before committing rather than assuming.
