Thoughts on this fluorescent + LED Light setup for mostly Interviews

[Bill Davis]

Note that in the ad, they fail to mention that a 3 light rig like that will run one north of $5000.

At some point, LED based fresnels will get realistic pricing as the competition increases and the economies of scale kick in.

Right now, unless you’re paying a whole lot for your electricity – it’s going to take a while before the ROI makes sense for these.

I was also interested at NAB to see that some manufacturers are using the traditional “deep” lens and movable socket form factor, but others are looking at a flatter fixture that still manages to focus via the lens.

Here’s an iPhone snap of one of the flat fixture forms.
4031_ledfresnel.jpg.zip

The times they are a-changing.

“Before speaking out ask yourself whether your words are true, whether they are respectful and whether they are needed in our civil discussions.”-Justice O’Connor

[Craig Seeman]

[Bill Davis] “Note that in the ad, they fail to mention that a 3 light rig like that will run one north of $5000.”

I’m missing hidden costs? Those are Sola ENGs not Sola 4 or Sola 6. Sola ENGs are $489 each now. I don’t know what the full kit costs but with stands and the softbox attachment it can’t be too far over $2000. Of course you can get a Lowel Pro Light for $130 each though.