Need insight into choosing on-camera lighting at DVinfo.net

Glen Elliott · March 16th, 2005, 05:29 PM

Looking to invest in some better on camera lighting. I've narrowed it down between the:

1) Frezzi Micro dimmer (pros: very light......cons: only 35watts max)

2) Frezzi Mini dimmer (pros: much more powerful, up to 100 watts if need be......cons: expensive, especially when you add in a shoe mount thats NOT included, and any type of adapters/softbox)

3) NRG Varalight (pros: built in shoe mount, 100watts, able to swivel stright up to bounce off low ceilings.....cons: weight!....listed at 1.3lbs....might be difficult to glide with (glidecam 4000).

Can anyone offer feedback?

Dave Perry · March 16th, 2005, 05:44 PM

We use one of these. It's expensive but it's AMAZING. Only 24 watts but you would not believe how well it works.

Richard Veil · March 20th, 2005, 12:05 PM

I thought it was nice

Some one has a HMI with flip up cover color correction and diffuser

Who was that.. i think it was NRG?

Call NIR.. his name at Band Pro in LA and he will know from their show last year.

Also dedo for those who know.. there is dedo

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Bob Pennington · March 22nd, 2005, 01:05 PM

Anton/Bauer offers lighting that is modular, the base unit can accept the Standard head module or the HMI Ultra-DAY Light head module.

Numerous accessories are available including filters, SoftBox diffusers and an add on Dimmer.

The ability to mix and match accesories with various lamp sizes and styles of lights allows you to build a system with flexibility to meet the most demanding needs for portable lighting.

More info:
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight2.htm
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultradaylight.htm
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_dimmer.htm
http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_accessories.htm#focus

March 16th, 2005, 05:29 PM	#1
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Need insight into choosing on-camera lighting Looking to invest in some better on camera lighting. I've narrowed it down between the: 1) Frezzi Micro dimmer (pros: very light......cons: only 35watts max) 2) Frezzi Mini dimmer (pros: much more powerful, up to 100 watts if need be......cons: expensive, especially when you add in a shoe mount thats NOT included, and any type of adapters/softbox) 3) NRG Varalight (pros: built in shoe mount, 100watts, able to swivel stright up to bounce off low ceilings.....cons: weight!....listed at 1.3lbs....might be difficult to glide with (glidecam 4000). Can anyone offer feedback?

March 16th, 2005, 05:44 PM	#2
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	We use one of these. It's expensive but it's AMAZING. Only 24 watts but you would not believe how well it works. __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

March 20th, 2005, 12:05 PM	#3
Richard Veil Chimera Lighting Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 293	I saw this Sachler light with dimmer.. I thought it was nice Some one has a HMI with flip up cover color correction and diffuser Who was that.. i think it was NRG? Call NIR.. his name at Band Pro in LA and he will know from their show last year. Also dedo for those who know.. there is dedo dedo quote rv.. dedo contact in nj paul __________________ Strength and Honor RLV

March 22nd, 2005, 01:05 PM	#4
Bob Pennington Anton/Bauer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 20	Anton/Bauer On Cam Lighting Anton/Bauer offers lighting that is modular, the base unit can accept the Standard head module or the HMI Ultra-DAY Light head module. Numerous accessories are available including filters, SoftBox diffusers and an add on Dimmer. The ability to mix and match accesories with various lamp sizes and styles of lights allows you to build a system with flexibility to meet the most demanding needs for portable lighting. More info: http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight2.htm http://www.antonbauer.com/ultradaylight.htm http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_dimmer.htm http://www.antonbauer.com/ultralight_accessories.htm#focus