Advice About On Camera Lights

Bob Pennington · July 18th, 2005, 02:22 PM

Anton/Bauer has introduced a dimmer for use with the UL-2 light.
The entire Anton/Bauer light system is modular-- The UL-2 is a seperate base and Head module system. http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight2.htm

If you want you can add a dimmer to the existing UL-2. The dimmer is based on the wedge system which allows the light to be moved forward (ovecoming any shadows from the lens hood or shotgun mic).
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_dimmer.htm

Since the head module is removable-- you can add an HMI head module.
(The dimmer is not compatible with the HMI head-since the ballast in the HMI requires a constant voltage) The HMI head draws 28 watts of power and outputs 350 footcandles at 3'.
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultradaylight.htm

Mike Sutherland · July 18th, 2005, 04:19 PM

I use a paglight c6 on camera and if needed an arri ( 2X 650W and 3 X 300 W fresnels) setup if required off camera. I use a lot of diffusion, the paglight has a diffusion flip out cover to soften the light and with the arri's I use a softbox and gels as required. This seems to work well and I am very happy with the results.

Dave Perry · July 18th, 2005, 04:34 PM

We use a Frezzi 24w HMI sun gun and it kicks butt. Brightest 24 watts I've ever seen. I also has the mini soft box and gels with it but the kit was expensive, around $800.

July 18th, 2005, 02:22 PM	#16
Bob Pennington Anton/Bauer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 20	Dimming Lights Anton/Bauer has introduced a dimmer for use with the UL-2 light. The entire Anton/Bauer light system is modular-- The UL-2 is a seperate base and Head module system. http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight2.htm If you want you can add a dimmer to the existing UL-2. The dimmer is based on the wedge system which allows the light to be moved forward (ovecoming any shadows from the lens hood or shotgun mic). http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_dimmer.htm Since the head module is removable-- you can add an HMI head module. (The dimmer is not compatible with the HMI head-since the ballast in the HMI requires a constant voltage) The HMI head draws 28 watts of power and outputs 350 footcandles at 3'. http://www.antonbauer.com/ultradaylight.htm

July 18th, 2005, 04:34 PM	#18
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	We use a Frezzi 24w HMI sun gun and it kicks butt. Brightest 24 watts I've ever seen. I also has the mini soft box and gels with it but the kit was expensive, around $800. __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

July 18th, 2005, 04:19 PM	#17
Mike Sutherland New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10	I use a paglight c6 on camera and if needed an arri ( 2X 650W and 3 X 300 W fresnels) setup if required off camera. I use a lot of diffusion, the paglight has a diffusion flip out cover to soften the light and with the arri's I use a softbox and gels as required. This seems to work well and I am very happy with the results.