Kino Flo alternative / On-camera lighting at DVinfo.net

Etienne Didelot-Pothier · December 13th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Hi there everyone.

I know there's a few posts on the subject, but I need direct hints for my case from someone who actually uses it.

I'm looking at Kino Flo alternatives, because I can't really afford the real thing.

What's the main difference if there's one? Quality, of course, but what else?

I'm trying to build a 3 unit kit to cover every situations, not too sure what type of fluo to get.

I'm also into photography, so, fluo is really a plus for me because I need a cheap way to produce very soft light.

And finally, I need a on-camera lighting solution. I've looked at MicroBeam, LitePanels and others, I'm not too sure what to get.

Also, I don't want to pay 800$ for a on-camera light.

Thanks :)

Brian Standing · December 13th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Fluorescent HMI and LED Video Studio and Location Lighting - Cool Lights USA

'nuff said.

Etienne Didelot-Pothier · December 13th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Hrm.. thanks..

Etienne Didelot-Pothier · December 14th, 2009, 12:51 PM

When they say 2x55w, it means that it's a 2 bank that draws 110w or that produces 110w?

What would be a open face equivalent?

Brian Standing · December 14th, 2009, 03:10 PM

"...this fixture can put out an equivalent of almost 500 (tungsten) watts of flicker-free and quiet light for drawing only 110 actual watts."

(From the description on the Cool Lights web page).

Etienne Didelot-Pothier · December 14th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Damn, alright, thanks!

Etienne Didelot-Pothier · December 16th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Cool Lights vs Flo Lights..

anyone tested them face to face?

December 13th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#1
Etienne Didelot-Pothier Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	Kino Flo alternative / On-camera lighting Hi there everyone. I know there's a few posts on the subject, but I need direct hints for my case from someone who actually uses it. I'm looking at Kino Flo alternatives, because I can't really afford the real thing. What's the main difference if there's one? Quality, of course, but what else? I'm trying to build a 3 unit kit to cover every situations, not too sure what type of fluo to get. I'm also into photography, so, fluo is really a plus for me because I need a cheap way to produce very soft light. And finally, I need a on-camera lighting solution. I've looked at MicroBeam, LitePanels and others, I'm not too sure what to get. Also, I don't want to pay 800$ for a on-camera light. Thanks :)

December 13th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#2
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Fluorescent HMI and LED Video Studio and Location Lighting - Cool Lights USA 'nuff said. __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

December 13th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#3
Etienne Didelot-Pothier Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	Hrm.. thanks.. __________________ http://www.EDPimagerie.com Canon XH A1 - Rode NTG-2 - Canon 7D - 8" HD - 50mm f1.4 - 11-16mm f2.8 - 70-200 f4L

December 14th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#4
Etienne Didelot-Pothier Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	When they say 2x55w, it means that it's a 2 bank that draws 110w or that produces 110w? What would be a open face equivalent? __________________ http://www.EDPimagerie.com Canon XH A1 - Rode NTG-2 - Canon 7D - 8" HD - 50mm f1.4 - 11-16mm f2.8 - 70-200 f4L

December 14th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#5
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	"...this fixture can put out an equivalent of almost 500 (tungsten) watts of flicker-free and quiet light for drawing only 110 actual watts." (From the description on the Cool Lights web page). __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

December 14th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#6
Etienne Didelot-Pothier Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	Damn, alright, thanks! __________________ http://www.EDPimagerie.com Canon XH A1 - Rode NTG-2 - Canon 7D - 8" HD - 50mm f1.4 - 11-16mm f2.8 - 70-200 f4L

December 16th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#7
Etienne Didelot-Pothier Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	Cool Lights vs Flo Lights.. anyone tested them face to face? __________________ http://www.EDPimagerie.com Canon XH A1 - Rode NTG-2 - Canon 7D - 8" HD - 50mm f1.4 - 11-16mm f2.8 - 70-200 f4L