DMG Lumiere by ROSCO

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rob norton

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I didn't properly look into these lights until recently. I think they look awesome.

I'd go with the sl1 or the maxi (supposedly shipping in October). I think if lower light levels of the mini are acceptable, I'd probably go with a handful of tubes e.g. Astera Helios if they're as well-received as the Titans.

Comparing the maxi to a skypanel (s60), it's less bright but just over twice the surface area and weighs less, while also being a more desirable shape in many situations.

They've done away with the folding design of the maxi from the SWITCH line. Maybe part of it is to make it easier to mount several together then hopefully sell bulk panels to large productions?

Is there enough of a difference between the sl1/maxi?

The drivers look really well designed and I like that you can mount the power supply/battery to the light or keep it off the unit. I downloaded the app and am extremely impressed (you don't need a light to try it). Maybe other apps are similar but check the dimming, it's so smooth and you can continue outside the box for a smooth 0-100 with your thumb.

MINI - http://www.dmglumiere.com/products/mini-mix-p87
SL1 - http://www.dmglumiere.com/products/sl1-mix-p86
MAXI - http://www.dmglumiere.com/products/maxi-mix-p88

brief overview


Meet the Gaffer


Experiences from people in the field - https://www.rosco.com/spectrum/index.php/tag/dmg-lumiere-sl1-mix/

App - http://www.dmglumiere.com/myMIXapp

I sound like a DMG salesperson! I just haven't been this interested in a particular light for a while. Or maybe I just want to hang out in the lighting section because this is the last safe place?

Thoughts?
 
I've owned 2 Minis for the last 3yrs to replace my Divas. Solid, great skin tones and great after sale service. SL1 have the shape of a 4ft 4 bank, Maxi I've seen one, more like square shapes, more cumbersome to drag around.
 
heguy said:
I've owned 2 Minis for the last 3yrs to replace my Divas. Solid, great skin tones and great after sale service. SL1 have the shape of a 4ft 4 bank, Maxi I've seen one, more like square shapes, more cumbersome to drag around.
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Nice. Is there anything you don't like about the minis?

Re maxi, are you talking about the switch? I don't think the Mix has the same folding design.

Dimensions:

SL1 Mix: 44 x 8 x 1.4 ‘’
maxi mix: 47 x 14 x 3.3‘’
maxi switch: 4'x2.2'x0.8"
 
rob norton said:
Nice. Is there anything you don't like about the minis?

Re maxi, are you talking about the switch? I don't think the Mix has the same folding design.

Dimensions:

SL1 Mix: 44 x 8 x 1.4 ‘’
maxi mix: 47 x 14 x 3.3‘’
maxi switch: 4'x2.2'x0.8"
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Sorry man, just saw your post. Minis are great all around for corporate/documentary interviews. Maxis would be too big to drag/fly around. For more punch and RGB I'm looking at the Gemini 1x1 in a medium softbox, more portable.
 
heguy said:
Sorry man, just saw your post. Minis are great all around for corporate/documentary interviews. Maxis would be too big to drag/fly around. For more punch and RGB I'm looking at the Gemini 1x1 in a medium softbox, more portable.
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No worries.

I agree Maxis wouldn't be fun to fly with. Personally I think they'd be close to perfect as an all-in-one key light for interviews. I try to move as much as possible with wheels so there'd be no dragging but can see why it'd be a dealbreaker if that ability isn't there.

The gemini 1x1/softbox looks like a great set up too.
 
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