Looking for a lighting kit - Britek?

Joshua Starnes · June 13th, 2005, 10:23 AM

Something I've been wondering is how do these compare to more professional open face lights, like Mickey's or Arrilite 1000's. Besides the obvious differences in sturdiness and whatnot, just as a light how do they compare? I've been wanting to add a couple of higher-power open faced lights to my kit for a little bit. The Britke's are about half the price of a comparable Arri or Mole or Red Head, and I'm wondering if it would be worth it to take the savings, or if I should just get the Arri?

Jack Barker · June 17th, 2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lach

...you'd be better served getting a used Fresnel on eBay for cheap. You can easily find some good ones in the $200-300 ball park.

Jeez, David. You can get a BRAND NEW Altman 650L (takes 650, 500 & 300W lamps) for $275 at B&H. Why sweat eBay when you can get gear as good as any Arri, Pepper or Mole for that kind of price. Altman gear is way under-appreciated, in my opinion.

June 13th, 2005, 10:23 AM	#31
Joshua Starnes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 356	Something I've been wondering is how do these compare to more professional open face lights, like Mickey's or Arrilite 1000's. Besides the obvious differences in sturdiness and whatnot, just as a light how do they compare? I've been wanting to add a couple of higher-power open faced lights to my kit for a little bit. The Britke's are about half the price of a comparable Arri or Mole or Red Head, and I'm wondering if it would be worth it to take the savings, or if I should just get the Arri?