Used fresnel lights.

[robmneilson]

YOu got a good deal. I bought to mole !K's a couple years ago and they have been workhorses. Can't go wrong with used Mole Richardson or Arri!

[gonzo_entertainment]

To replicate what I usually rented I need an additional about a 650 or a 500, but I can get by on this for most small gigs.

[traviswears]

Congrats man! I just picked up my first two lights. A Diva and a used Arri 650. Can't wait to pick up a few more!

[Michael Carter]

Check Pyramid weekly - and call them if you need something, they don't post everything on their site and they're good guys.

Before I shot a frame of video, I was a fashion shooter and started using cinema-techniques for lighting - trying to stand out, and I loved tungsten film for fashion stills.

I bought several theatrical Fresnels, 6", 500 - 1k. That was 20+ years ago and I use them for video to this day. If you're in a $$ pinch, keep an eye on eBay. I have a pile of rectangular open-faced lights with barn doors that were theatrical market - they are dynamite. I have "real" video lights in my rig now, but a fresnel is (pretty much) a fresnel. Some have so-so lenses, but decent ones for sixty bucks? Grab 'em.

[David G. Smith]

Well I did it. Bought a Midget and a Mini Mole for $300 Shipped and a 1K solar spot for $350 with extra bulbs. Tired of renting for small gigs.

That is a score!.