Saturday 28 July, 2012   David A. Selby   Accessories, New releases, Westcott   3 Comments

Westcott introduce Photo Basics X-Drop portable background kit

Need a backdrop for location shoots? Westcott have brought out the Photo Basics X-Drop Backdrop, a kit that assembles “in seconds” with a 5 foot by 7 foot seamless background. On release, it is available at an introductory price of under $100.

Black X-Drop Backdrop from Westcott

There are nine different colours available including plain old black, white and chroma-key green for conventional applications as well as the more frilly ‘Eminence’, ‘Saffron’ and ‘Serenity’ for the grandma’s wallpaper look. Mist, Quarry (pictured) and Slate have a muslin-style effect. Each fabric can be removed from the frame and washed, unlike collapsible disc backgrounds.

'Quarry' X-Drop Backdrop from Westcott

The recommended retail price for an X-Drop kit is $99.90, possibly set to rise to as much as $189.90 after the promotional period ends. You can also purchase the fabrics on their own for $59.90. Visit Adorama and other Westcott dealers to buy.

  • JMerkle

    Meh.

  • http://www.brucefosterphotography.co.uk Bruce Foster

    Looks really interesting for fast-setup and for where the space for photos isn’t all it could be.

    I wonder if they will match the $99 price in the UK.

    • http://www.brucefosterphotography.co.uk Bruce Foster

      I have been in touch with Westcott about a couple of things, including the possibility of joining two of the green ones together to create a bigger studio.

      (Apparently) this can be done by linking a background onto the one next to it.
      They also recomend putting a weight on the stand so that it doesnt lean over.

      For green screen work (I do quite a bit of Green Screen location work), the seam should key out so long as there is no actual gap.

      I have also tried to contact the UK distributor about the offer, but so far no response.

      Bruce

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