Westcott Cine Flex vs Intellytech vs Aladdin - 1x3 Panels

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robotfist

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I'm looking to get a lightweight 1x3 flexible bi-color panel and have narrowed it down to these 3 panels. I was wondering if anyone has experience with them. It's odd, but these manufacturers don't want to post the total weight of their complete kits (panel, ballast, dimmer, cords). The just post the weight of the mats themselves. And while the panels are nice and light, the rest of these kits usually aren't. The Westcott Cine Flex's ballast/dimmer package looks like it's massive.

The Westcott and the Aladdin appear to be the brightest of the 3, while the Intellytech looks to be the lightest (though I'm not sure, since they don't post weight specifications). The Aladdin is actually a 12"x48" so it's a bit bigger than 1x3, which is fine. I will be flying on airplanes with whatever kit I choose, so I want a good balance of brightness, lightness and durability.

Does anyone own or use any of the latest panels by these brands? Pros, cons? Is one easier to set up than another?

- Derek
 
I can't speak to those particular sizes, but I do have two 2'x2' and one 3'x4.5' Intellytech foldables and the quality of light is great. The 3'x4.5' is a beast of a case(not heavy, just big), but the 2'x2' is in a small hardshell "briefcase". You could probably take everything out of both "briefcases" and fit it all in a backpack.
 
I have Aladdin All in one panels and the dimmer unit is attached on back off the panel and it’s tiny.
 
Only the IntellyTech comes with a Flight Case so wonder how you’d transport the other options during Air Travel?

I have a pair of Aladdin bi-color 1x2’ that get transported inside (along with a bunch of other G&E) a 28” Samsonite Spinner, & wouldn’t trust flying with them just in their soft-sided Kit cases. Westcott’s case looks much the same.

Also own four of the IntellyTech 2x2’, both with individual cases, & a dual-light case. As hard cases these are much more robust, but also much heavier, & the interior foam leaves a lot to be desired.

The Aladdin’s build is leagues above the IntellyTech’s, & if I had to choose only one lamp I’d go for the 3x3’ (either the 200W, or more likely the 350W) over a 1x4’ (or 1x3’). But then I’d never rely on just one light as everything breaks, & not sure how I’d fly with the 3x3’s either.

Probably the simpliest solution would be to get a pair of IntellyTech’s with a hard case, & if your filming people, choose the 2x2’ instead of the 1x3’.
 
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One more vote for the Intellytech 2x2 . I chose it partly just for the case which is very convenient. Its very bright though and the color is good. I've been quite happy with it though it became faster to setup after I figured out how to strap the AC power unit to the controller. Don't know the others though.
 
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