Anyone tried or familiar with Cinelights or NextLites Fresnels (Tungsten) ?? Vs Arri

[chlywly]

So I'm contemplating investing in a set of Fresnels, 2k, 1k, 650, 300 etc. I was originally thinking Arri, but those babys are expensive.

I found two companies which seem to make something similar, could almost be called a knock-off.

They are half the price, but not sure if they are worth the trouble.

Any ideas? Anyone tried them in the field?

http://www.cinelight.com/tungsten-lights/fresnel-lights

http://www.nextlites.com/category/tungsten/

Thanks!

 

[legrevedotcom]

Regarding Arri... Check out thomann.de. I dont think they are too expensive. Bur.... In regards to cinelight, I ordered from them but had to cancel the orde after it was shipped due to personal reasons. They were very helpful in contacting TNT and having tyeblrder turnes around before reaching me. I want to try and order from them again... Just to try and see the quality of the lamps. For that price it wouldnt matter if it turns out to be crap

 

[Essami]

A bit old thread but I bought some of their lights and have been very happy with them. Here's a review I did: http://samisanpakkila.com/2012/08/cinelight-tungsten-fresnel-lighting-kit/

 

[David W. Jones]

I'm not a big fan of those. Most of my Fresnel lights are used Mole-Richardson purchased fron eBay.

 

[gonzo_entertainment]

I'm not a big fan of those. Most of my Fresnel lights are used Mole-Richardson purchased fron eBay.

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This.

Unless they stop making the bulbs your great grandkids could use those Moles because they are almost indestructible.