I have a Softbank I kit. The place I shoot for has two of the Softbank IV kits. Get the Softbank IV kit, you will want the 150s. Other than the size and weight of the case, I think it is the ideal lighting kit, very versatile.
You will not regret owning Arris, they are great lights. I like the Moles too but Mole doesn't make kits that are as practical as the Arri kits.
BTW, to answer your earlier question, an Arri 650 would make a really large and heavy hairlight or rim light. I usuall float the hairlight out on a 40" grip arm on a C-stand or on a 9' matte boom pole and doing this with a 150 is easy, 300 is a bit tougher because it is larger and heavier. Doing it with a 650 would require a really sturdy boompole, steel light stand and lots of sandbags to counterweight it. Not very practical for most shoots.
Best,
Dan
You will not regret owning Arris, they are great lights. I like the Moles too but Mole doesn't make kits that are as practical as the Arri kits.
BTW, to answer your earlier question, an Arri 650 would make a really large and heavy hairlight or rim light. I usuall float the hairlight out on a 40" grip arm on a C-stand or on a 9' matte boom pole and doing this with a 150 is easy, 300 is a bit tougher because it is larger and heavier. Doing it with a 650 would require a really sturdy boompole, steel light stand and lots of sandbags to counterweight it. Not very practical for most shoots.
Best,
Dan
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