I'm shooting interiors early next week. There are no windows. The existing lighting is very nice so I don't think I will use strobes at all. I will probably have to swap out a few bulbs that are too hot in the existing lighting and use some low power hot lights for accents. I have some lights that I've been using for years. They do the job, but not only do I have to keep them out of the frame, I also have to hide them from the client. That's how cheap they look. I can't even remember where I got them. Anyway, I'm thinking of getting 4-5 Lowel Pro Lights. Anyone ever used them?
Scotti
Posts: 2606 | Location: Los Angeles, California USA | Registered: 14 January 2001
I have several. Nice for tight spaces, good control over the light. Well-built and lightweight. Good for accent lights (attach with Manfrotto clamps).
On the downside there are limitations. You can't point the unit downward over a 45 degree angle (the switch is located behind the bulb and it can overheat).
''I also have to hide them from the client. That's how cheap they look.''
Such a cruel world it is.
Don't have any of those, but last I looke at their little focusing lights I wasn't too impressed with the light Q or the plastic housings and went with the LTM peppers, but they are very affordable IIRC.
Thanks for the reply. They seem to be exactly what I need and the price is right. Now if I can just get them in time for the job (saw the thread on B&H being closed for the holiday). I'll try Samy's.
Scotti
Posts: 2606 | Location: Los Angeles, California USA | Registered: 14 January 2001
The peppers look like a hanging light. Can they be adapted for a stand? I guess they could be clamped. I'm close to Studio Depot, but they are out of stock.
Such a cruel world it is.
Yeah, but I still drag myself out of bed every morning.
Posts: 2606 | Location: Los Angeles, California USA | Registered: 14 January 2001
They are relatively a lot bigger so that could be a concern, but I also have some old photogenic mini spots as well as some home made 'uglies'. They are a cine/theater light and do work well (last) at heavy angle like hanging off a boom.
I'm happy with them - have the 300 watt version and got a great deal on them [barely] used; they had those and a bunch of 2k watters. Last time I priced them they were a bit less than the Arri's w/o any practical difference [to me anyways].
I've got some Arri fresnels that I'm happy with and you can get them locally. Also Mole Richardson has a similar line and you can walk into their Hollywood store and see all they have and buy direct from them.
Posts: 706 | Location: Redondo Beach, CA | Registered: 01 October 2003
Thanks for the tip. This looks like it would be perfect for my application, but it's too rich for my blood. I would drive over there and look, but I'd probably walk out with a couple of them!
Samy's has a nice Arri kit. Not having used either light, I most likely would go for the Arri kit, being a better deal.
Scotti
Posts: 2606 | Location: Los Angeles, California USA | Registered: 14 January 2001
There are a lot of different Arri lighting kits that come with a nice case with wheels. I got one a couple of years ago that has a 1000 watt softlight and three 650 watt fresnels and came with all the stands. Everything fits like a glove and it is very easy to roll around on location. http://www.arri.de/infodown/light/broch/ARRI_Lighting_K...Brochure_US_2007.pdf
That photo on the Samy's page is an open face, not a fresnel. Do yours look like that image?
I have 6 Arri fresnels, 2-100w grey housings, 4-150w, and 2-300w. I'd suggest the snoot and black Rosco aluminum wrap for the fresnels to really contain the light.
Posts: 5249 | Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA | Registered: 14 June 2001
I use both Arri 150 with (200watt bulbs and Lowel pro lights. Both lights have a different look to the light. Most tungsten kits have a mix of lights depending on the need and look of the photographer. My kit also includes lowel omni and Tota lights.
Posts: 332 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: 02 August 2002
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