Westcott introduce Photo Basics X-Drop portable background kit

The lightweight, quick-assemble X-Drop Backdrop kits from Westcott are on sale at an introductory price of under $100.

Black X-Drop Backdrop from Westcott

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.

David Selby
David is a keen photographer and has been editor of Lighting Rumours since 2010. When not writing about lighting, he works as a data scientist at the University of Manchester, UK.
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