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Ken Hull · March 7th, 2009, 01:04 PM

I have been planning to get a couple Lowel Omni's. But I noticed B&H sells the Impact Qualite, which seems sort of similar to the Omni. It's less expensive, and it comes with barndoors. Any thoughts about Qualite vs. Omni?

Ken

Subbu Vedula · March 9th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Kevin at sn-films had done some comparisons of pro light and qualite. You may want to check this link: Index of /Photos/DVXUser

Marcus Marchesseault · March 9th, 2009, 03:01 PM

I've only worked with the pro-lite but I noticed the Qualite is made of polycarbonate. I know some polycarbonate lights have a thermal switch to keep them from overheating and they can trip at any time. I've worked with the Lowel for hours without problems. I also like the small size. Hard lights are all point sources so small size doesn't really harm the quality of the light pattern.

Bill Hamell · March 9th, 2009, 04:57 PM

The Omin's are 500 watts the Qualite's are 300 watts.
I have three of the Omni's and although I prefer my Fresnel's they are great when compactness is prefered over ease of use.

Bill

Ken Hull · March 10th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks guys!

I decided to go with the Omni's. They seem to have more options, and are probably sturdier. Also, I like having the switch on the power cord, rather than on the unit itself.

Ken

March 7th, 2009, 01:04 PM	#1
Ken Hull Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240	Impact Qualite I have been planning to get a couple Lowel Omni's. But I noticed B&H sells the Impact Qualite, which seems sort of similar to the Omni. It's less expensive, and it comes with barndoors. Any thoughts about Qualite vs. Omni? Ken

March 9th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#2
Subbu Vedula Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 48	Pro and Qualite comparison Kevin at sn-films had done some comparisons of pro light and qualite. You may want to check this link: Index of /Photos/DVXUser

March 9th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#4
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	The Omin's are 500 watts the Qualite's are 300 watts. I have three of the Omni's and although I prefer my Fresnel's they are great when compactness is prefered over ease of use. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

March 10th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#5
Ken Hull Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240	Went with Omni's Thanks guys! I decided to go with the Omni's. They seem to have more options, and are probably sturdier. Also, I like having the switch on the power cord, rather than on the unit itself. Ken

March 9th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#3
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I've only worked with the pro-lite but I noticed the Qualite is made of polycarbonate. I know some polycarbonate lights have a thermal switch to keep them from overheating and they can trip at any time. I've worked with the Lowel for hours without problems. I also like the small size. Hard lights are all point sources so small size doesn't really harm the quality of the light pattern.