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Mike Rupp · April 22nd, 2003, 10:47 AM

I'm looking at the Bescor MPL-635PRB Light Kit, and a Anton Bauer UL2-20 Light. Anyone have experience with either of these that can make a comment? How much wattage does one need for average outside interviews during daylight? Are these models too strong, or too weak, at 75watts or so? Mike Rupp

Rob Wilson · April 22nd, 2003, 01:31 PM

Mike,

75 watts won't do much in the daylight, especially after you color correct it with a filter. If all you're trying to do is eliminate some shadow with an on camera light it'll help but won't do much more in my experience.

Mike Rehmus · April 22nd, 2003, 04:27 PM

A much more powerful and controllable tool is a reflector. White paper, gaterboard, purpose-made foldable models all do wonders. Of course they do require another set of hands.

I'd go for 100 Watts if you are going to stick with Halogen lights. HMI, if you have the money are naturally daylight in color temperature and use much less power for the same output.

April 22nd, 2003, 10:47 AM	#1
Mike Rupp Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 25	lighting decision I'm looking at the Bescor MPL-635PRB Light Kit, and a Anton Bauer UL2-20 Light. Anyone have experience with either of these that can make a comment? How much wattage does one need for average outside interviews during daylight? Are these models too strong, or too weak, at 75watts or so? Mike Rupp

April 22nd, 2003, 04:27 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	A much more powerful and controllable tool is a reflector. White paper, gaterboard, purpose-made foldable models all do wonders. Of course they do require another set of hands. I'd go for 100 Watts if you are going to stick with Halogen lights. HMI, if you have the money are naturally daylight in color temperature and use much less power for the same output. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

April 22nd, 2003, 01:31 PM	#2
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Mike, 75 watts won't do much in the daylight, especially after you color correct it with a filter. If all you're trying to do is eliminate some shadow with an on camera light it'll help but won't do much more in my experience.