Similar to Kinoflo Diva

[Christian Filippone]

Im looking at buying some lights & very interested in buying Kinoflo Divas but can't afford them just yet, Just wondering if anyone has tried these kinoflo knockoffs? They look like they're pretty well made & able to fit genuine kino fluro tubes which should give you the exact light as an original kino right?
Only down side that I can see is that it doesn't come with Eggcrates or Gel frame.

eBay sale link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111218706428?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[David W. Jones]

This is a 4ft 4 bank knock off.

The Diva would have 55w biax tubes in them.

 

[BrownCowVideo]

I bought the Alzo Pan-L lights as an affordable alternative to the Divas. http://www.alzovideo.com/selection_fluorescent_video_lights_pan-l-disc.htm I really like mine.

 

[eiker_ir]

Another positive Alzo Pan-L Lite user here, the only downside is that the mounting bracket is not as versatile as the one from the Diva's, but for the huge price difference i can live with that.

 

[julian]

I have (6) of the Alzo pan-L-lite with kino Flo true color biax bulbs 55K/32K to go with them. They are great lights and has never failed me.

 

[julian]

Also, from time to time the guys over at Alzo Lighting gives discounts on lighting fixtures etc. Which is good..

 

[robfilms]

i've been also looking at the alzo.

presently, i'm leaning towards a slightly cheaper fotodiox clone which is 3 bank 6 x 55w.

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Fluo...-Temperature/dp/B0093M2W16/ref=pd_sim_sbs_p_1

though the alzo offers dimming, i'm not sure about dimming flos.

i do like the alzo egg crate but the cheaper price and 50% more fire power has me looking at the fotodiox.

i welcome any and all thoughts.

be well.

rob
smalltalk productions/nyc

 

[Moseph]

Don't bother dimming a biax light, bad things will happen.

 

[Michael Carter]

There are all kinds of dual, or quad, or even six-tube biax units out there. You can get duals for under $200. Amazon sells the Cowboy Studio stuff, there's Alzo, FloLight, all sorts of stuff on eBay.

The biggest difference is the yokes or stand mounting setups. But a biax flo is a lot of light for the $$. A quad puts out a LOT of soft light. Shop around.

I've used the 4' kino and it's a nice light, doesn't seem to have the same kick as the biax stuff though. VERY pricey for something that has some really cheap components. I'd rather stack a couple duals when I need a tall light like that.

 

[CharlesPapert]

As a point of interest, I'm selling a great kit that is similar to the Diva 200's, but has a lot more flexibility with the fixtures:

http://www.charlespapert.net/gearsale/gyoury.html