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hard-plastic case, with a smaller case included for lamp storage. Total kit weight is 81 lbs. Our review kit also included the optional Chimera softbox and speed ring for the 650W fixture. Each light has a hard-wired power cord with rubberized, water-resistant molded plastic switches. Components are tough and built to withstand the rigors of production. The stands and yokes are well-built, comprised mainly of metal with some tough plastic components. The heads are a combination of metal and plastic construction, with a thick plastic knob on the back for focusing from spot to flood. Bulb installation is toolless and quick. The metal barn door construction is solid, featuring built-in gel clips. Barn doors on this kit are the most solid of the three we tested. We noted that the ARRI focus range is much wider than comparable lights, enabling greater control of the light output. For example, you can fully flood the open-face 1K with a twist of the focus knob, which effectively cuts measurable output by 10x. The Chimera soft box and speed ring employ a standard design that requires some assembly to mount on the light. Used with the 650W light, we found the light quality to be very soft, wrapping smoothly around a subject. The 650W Fresnel is a beautiful design with an entirely metal exterior. ARRI’s open-face 1K has a mainly plastic exterior, and doesn’t feel quite as solid as their 650W, but it puts out a lot of light. Dropping in scrims and gels is a painless process for both units. In short, the ARRI Fresnel Combo kit is a powerful and reliable solution that’s built to take whatever you dish out. LOWEL SUPER AMBI LIGHTING KIT T he Super Ambi location kit includes two 750W Tota lights, two 500W focusable Omni lights, one 500W Rifa EX softbox and one 250W Pro Fresnel, with stands, lamps and barn doors for all. The kit includes two full single scrims for the Omnis, gels and collapsible gel frames (one for an Omni or Tota and another for the Pro light), a flag and reflector for the Tota, as well as two 27” umbrellas. Loaded into its storage case, the kit weighs less than 60 lbs. A smaller padded case is handy for replacement lamps. Each fixture has an interchangeable, rocker-switched power cord, which can be changed out for international use. Keyed plugs feature a solid molded stress-relief > LOWEL SUPER AMBI KIT FIXTURE 250W Lowel Pro 500W Omni Light 750W Tota Light FULL-FLOOD 59 fc 53 fc 55 fc FULL SPOT 180 fc 301 fc n/a SCORE ARRI PROS: Solid construction, powerful output, great value. Heavy-duty cords, reliable barn door design. CONS: Some plastic components, total weight is a hefty 81 lbs. BOTTOM LINE: A reliable kit that can take the heat of production. MSRP: $3,040 CONTACT: www.ARRI.com www.dv.com RIFA EX LIGHT 500W TUNGSTEN LAMPS OUTPUT Open fixture 27 fc w/ softbox 25 fc 3-65W FLUORESCENT LAMPS OUTPUT Open fixture 32 fc w/ softbox 22 fc (All measurements taken in footcandles from a distance of 8 ft.) dv october 2007 19 http://www.ARRI.com http://www.dv.com

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