K5600 Evolution 200

[Bern Caughey]

Been considering picking up some hard lights & came across K5600's Evolution line. I'm a huge fan of their Jokers, often renting the 400, 800, & sometimes the 1600.

The Evolution Joker (PAR), & Alpha (Fresnel/Open Face), are only 200w, which is a bit limiting, but use a new, smaller, AC-only ballast, which are comparatively affordable., & (uniquely) can be globed for 5600*, or 3200*. They come in single, or dual, kits, with either two Jokers, two Alphas, or one of each.

http://www.k5600.com/products/ev200/index.html

I love the versatility of the Jokers, but am tempted to just get Alphas as I like the precision & simplicity of fresnels. Wouldn't be able to put these in China Balls, but they have their own optical spots (as do Jokers) that are much more compact then Source 4(s), so easier to transport.

Doesn't seem to be a lot of information on these units online so welcome comments/thoughts. Also hope K5600 offers 400w & 800w Alphas.

Alpha 200
http://youtu.be/HW3ZFkhCcLs

Evolution Kit
https://vimeo.com/95405660

B&H pricing
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...CE_2|1&N=4170731350&srtclk=sort&Ntt=Evolution

 

[David W. Jones]

The Alpha reminds me of the LTM Peppers. Nice and compact. If I had the cash I would likely pick one up.
I have a couple of 200w HMI lights and have been using them more and more lately.

As a side note, the K5600 folks need to hire someone savvy in audio when they produce promo pieces.