Lowel pro Lights

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I still love the Lowel Pro lights and am looking to buy 6 of them for events. Looking to find a really good deal on them though. Any suggestions?

Was also looking at the Impact Qualite - 300 Watt Tungsten Light. Haven't actually played with it though. How does it compare to a 250w lowel pro light?
 
If you are looking outside of Lowell, consider getting industry standard Redheads 300/800 watts. I've seen some knock-offs on ebay for 60-70 USD. But don't know the quality. You'd need to do some research. But redheads have been (and still are) used on productions. Blondes are as well but maybe too beefy for what you are looking for.
 
I don't understand, what's the difference between a "knock off redhead" and a pro light? I thought thought redheads was a specific light but could also be used as a term to describe small open faced or fresnel lights..kind of like Kleenex. Wouldn't a pro light be considered a redhead? Also, where are real redheads an industry standard?...They aren't in the US from what I've seen.

Either way I am open to any other light that can be focused like the pro light and is either 250 or 300 watts with 4 barn doors. The pro lights are well made and very small with a small round face which is also what i'm looking for in order to achieve nice sunstars or flare up nicely if they happen to get in a shot. Are there other lights that are comparable in this way?
 
Mitch Gross said:
Lowel Pros are something like $110 each. How much of a deal do you possibly need?
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If I can get them for $90 each I would save myself $120 and get a 7th =). If you like you can buy me one :P

honestly though, I've already invested too much into event gear. Just looking to not have to spend more than I need too.
 
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egproductions said:
I don't understand, what's the difference between a "knock off redhead" and a pro light? I thought thought redheads was a specific light but could also be used as a term to describe small open faced or fresnel lights..kind of like Kleenex. Wouldn't a pro light be considered a redhead? Also, where are real redheads an industry standard?...They aren't in the US from what I've seen.

Either way I am open to any other light that can be focused like the pro light and is either 250 or 300 watts with 4 barn doors. The pro lights are well made and very small with a small round face which is also what i'm looking for in order to achieve nice sunstars or flare up nicely if they happen to get in a shot. Are there other lights that are comparable in this way?
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Well, yes the term is used in a generic sense, but it does refer to a specific brand/type of light. The original Redhead was introduced by Ianiro. Had a red casing hence the name. But they are not fresnels they are openfaced instruments.

As far as industry standard, I might have to clarify the statement. HMI is now becoming largely industry standard in productions with decent budgets. The openfaced HMI primarily is the Joker. In Tungsten productions, the openface has largely been the Redeheads and Blondes. The point being for the OP that these have been around enough to be copied (they are very simple fixtures) and they can be found used as well. Lowell has a good market segment with beginner/film students and they seem to cost more than what theyre worth IMO. Open faced lights are simple though some of the most useful lights on a set. Again my opinion.

Anyway I have seen knockoffs like these and others >> http://cgi.ebay.com/Photo-Video-Stu...088?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf7e684a8

Not an endorsement, just the first listing I found on ebay.

Hope that helps.
 
Isn't there a huge size difference between Lowel Pro lights and "RedHead" lights ?
( I have 3 Lowel Pros in my compact lighting kit )
 
The Lowel Pro lights these days are recommended to be used with the FVL 200 watt bulb. The fixtures still max out at 250, no 300 watt bulb options are shown on the manufacturer page.
http://lowel.com/prolight/prolight_b.html#info

A few years ago the standard bulb for the Pro light was the GCA 250W. These would easily burn out if bumped or moved abruptly so they are not longer recommended as the standard. I often times put the 125W in and still need to dim/cut it and use the Lowel iP-20 four way barn doors. This is how it ships in the Lowel DVcreator kits. FVL bulb with four way barn doors. If you're getting a bunch of 'em, definitely consider budgeting in the barn doors. They're really helpful.
 
+1 on the barn doors. The usefulness of this light is cut dramatically without them

Its gonna cost you close to $170 new, with barn doors and tax.
Unless Mitch can tell us where he gets them cheaper. (hint hint) I'm still waiting to know Mitch !
 
Hadn't seen that brand before. Curious to see your review :)

They will be a bit deeper than the Lowells But you can rebulb them to different wattages. I love hard lights, hopefully you'll enjoy your purchase :)
 
I really like the versatile little Pro lights, I have a dozen of them, and use them all the time. I use the 250 W globe. I move them hot and never have trouble with filament breakage, but am careful with moving any burning lamp to avoid bumps and jars.

Best prices I know of are in the $170 range for fixture, barndoors and globe.
 
As promised, here is my review on the following light...I'm still searching for a cheap pro light alternative..this is not the one:

http://www.amazon.com/Photography-l...=UTF8&qid=1313068949&sr=1-1&tag=5336062087-20

Review:

Overall I think this is a good light for the money. If you need a basic light with a lot of power then this one is good. It's not built to be a workehorse like a tota light but the round open face is nicer than the spread of the tota. I was originally looking for very small face lights, like the pro light, for event use. The large face of this light and the build quality are deal breakers for what I was looking for though. That being said, I think its going to be a useful kicker in my next planned production.

Pros: half the price of a tota or pro light, looks decently professional on a set..especially as prop lighting when dimmed, comes with barndoors (although they aren't oriented properly to align with the tightening hole so you either have to tighten on the can itself or your barn doors aren't going to oriented to be level. Dimmer is convenient. Adjustable focus.
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Cons: The build quality seems very stripped down and basic, I don't feel like it could handle too much abuse but it's not super fragile either. The size of it isn't as small as I was hoping which makes it a little awkward to move around..especially when hot. The light gets as hot as you would expect an 800watt tungsten to get. The dimmer gets slightly hot as well..although you won't burn your skin touching it. Dimming the light also causes a slight humm/buzz in the lamp. The focusing adjustment only makes a marginal difference.
 
Scratch that, the A50's are at least double the size of the Pro lights..pictures online are deceiving. Pro lights still seems to be the best option.
 
Sorry to keep coming back to this but I just wanted to post a very helpful youtube video I came across. It compares the pro light Arri and Dedo light.
 
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