• Lighting Design

  Diva 400 vs 4×4 Foto flo

  Posted by Vince Becquiot on April 8, 2008 at 3:58 pm

  Since I can’t seem to find someone who rents the Diva 400 around here, I was wondering if you guys could tell me how they compare in brightness to the 4×4 Foto flo.
  My guess is that it won’t come close, but I couldn’t find specs anywhere online. These would mostly be used as daylight interior fixtures, and I like the dimming and size factor.

  Thanks,

  Vince

  Dan Brockett replied 18 years, 1 month ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  John Sharaf

  April 8, 2008 at 4:54 pm

  Vince,

  In broad stoke, the Diva is twice as bright as a conventional Kino Flo (2’Fourbank) so a 4’Fourbank would be about the same output as a 400 Diva. Of course the unit is twice as big, which is something of an inconvenience to transport, but the increases source size does offer an advantage.

  JS
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  Vince Becquiot

  April 8, 2008 at 5:16 pm

  Thanks John,

  That’s good news. I’m not too worried about close coverage, that’s why I own the 4×4’s.

  Thanks again,

  Vince
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  Dan Brockett

  April 8, 2008 at 10:33 pm

  Hi:

  4×4 will provide a softer light source because the surface area of the tubes is larger.

  The 55 watt biax tubes used in the Divas are pretty small in diameter.

  Dan

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