Lighting question: Diva lights vs Caselights - GoFuckYourself.com

Xxaru Media · 02-01-2009, 12:01 PM

I'm trying to get some opinions on Kino flo diva lights vs the Lowel caselights. I know people talk wonders about Kinos here, but I hear the caselights are supposed to have the same light output in a more portable case. Anybody have any info on these things? Which of the two would you recommend?

tony286 · 02-01-2009, 12:56 PM

my friend who is a pro videographer (cable shows, news)loves them.

AaronM · 02-01-2009, 01:49 PM

I have a pair of Diva 400's which pack into a hard travel case. It's always a pain in the ass. I'd compare the size and weight of the cases then make a decision if I were you.

One note about the Kino's. The stands that come with the 2 light kit are crap and they WILL fall over on fuck up your lights if you are not VERY careful with them. You could use sandbags or something like that to weigh them down but that's just more heavy shit to pack and bring with you.

Jim_Gunn · 02-01-2009, 05:17 PM

I love KinoFlo, but for my purposes, the Diva Lights are too small. I don't travel with them on an airplane so portability is not a major issue for me. But if you have to travel, Diva Lights are pretty convenient. My lights just have to be small enough to fit in my Jeep. I use multiple four-foot four-bank Kino Flo lights and some Lowells as well on location on my local sets.

Grapesoda · 02-01-2009, 05:48 PM

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photon-ma...iva-400-a.html

http://www.coollights.biz/-c-25.html

vidvicious · 02-02-2009, 09:17 AM

if money is the issue . go witht he cool lights .. however I've always stuck to my Kino's .. love them .. however they are not the end all of lighting ... they do have they're use and are not god for all lighting situations and are way over priced

an other great lighting fixture that I've had limited exeprience with, but apsolutely loved they're usablility is the "Rololight" .. tons of different configurations, One bulb or 50 bulbs .. you can build a light wall .. or just light the under side of a bed .. etc .. if you want awesome floresent lighting and money is no object then this is the light to go for

more info at http://en.corporation.rololight.com/iiix/splash/

do it the way the pros do .. learn for years of experience .. I'm available for private and corporate workshops on lighting, shooting techniques as well as camera calibration ..

billyb · 02-02-2009, 11:27 AM

Kinos are great, I have three diva 400 universals and one gaffer kit. It all depends on your budget. Do not get caught up in the hype, I have also used caselights and they are good also.

A lot of the gonzo stuff from redlight district was shot using caselights. So if you like that look use caselights. If you like the perfectgonzo look, use all kinos and houses with a lot of natural lighting.

02-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#1
Xxaru Media Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MIA Posts: 255	Lighting question: Diva lights vs Caselights I'm trying to get some opinions on Kino flo diva lights vs the Lowel caselights. I know people talk wonders about Kinos here, but I hear the caselights are supposed to have the same light output in a more portable case. Anybody have any info on these things? Which of the two would you recommend?

02-01-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photon-ma...iva-400-a.html http://www.coollights.biz/-c-25.html Last edited by Grapesoda; 02-01-2009 at 05:50 PM..

02-02-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
vidvicious Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 4,765	if money is the issue . go witht he cool lights .. however I've always stuck to my Kino's .. love them .. however they are not the end all of lighting ... they do have they're use and are not god for all lighting situations and are way over priced an other great lighting fixture that I've had limited exeprience with, but apsolutely loved they're usablility is the "Rololight" .. tons of different configurations, One bulb or 50 bulbs .. you can build a light wall .. or just light the under side of a bed .. etc .. if you want awesome floresent lighting and money is no object then this is the light to go for more info at http://en.corporation.rololight.com/iiix/splash/ do it the way the pros do .. learn for years of experience .. I'm available for private and corporate workshops on lighting, shooting techniques as well as camera calibration .. __________________ 3D-VR live webcams Facebook profile "I take pics for the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist." Last edited by vidvicious; 02-02-2009 at 09:22 AM..

02-01-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	my friend who is a pro videographer (cable shows, news)loves them.

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	I have a pair of Diva 400's which pack into a hard travel case. It's always a pain in the ass. I'd compare the size and weight of the cases then make a decision if I were you. One note about the Kino's. The stands that come with the 2 light kit are crap and they WILL fall over on fuck up your lights if you are not VERY careful with them. You could use sandbags or something like that to weigh them down but that's just more heavy shit to pack and bring with you.

02-01-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I love KinoFlo, but for my purposes, the Diva Lights are too small. I don't travel with them on an airplane so portability is not a major issue for me. But if you have to travel, Diva Lights are pretty convenient. My lights just have to be small enough to fit in my Jeep. I use multiple four-foot four-bank Kino Flo lights and some Lowells as well on location on my local sets.

02-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#7
billyb Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 184	Kinos are great, I have three diva 400 universals and one gaffer kit. It all depends on your budget. Do not get caught up in the hype, I have also used caselights and they are good also. A lot of the gonzo stuff from redlight district was shot using caselights. So if you like that look use caselights. If you like the perfectgonzo look, use all kinos and houses with a lot of natural lighting.