This is a Lowel Rifa eX 55 Pro Kit. Compact, lightweight, and self-contained, the 500W Rifa-Lite eX 55 uses a simple umbrella-like design to achieve its quick and easy set-up and strike capabilities. It has a heat-resistant 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm) removable front diffusion screen. The eX series of Rifa lights enables you to change out the fixture's socket, to make use of cooler-running fluorescent bulbs. The kit also includes barndoors, gels and gel frame, bulbs and an R1-82 hard tube case.
With its high intensity #2 reflector and prismatic glass, the tiny focusable Pro-light is more efficient than a Fresnel of equal wattage, yet it gives an exquisite even light, with Fresnel-like shadow quality. It can be used as a low-level key light or accent light, fill light (with diffusion), or backlight. In addition to a wide variety of customizing accessories, its versatility can be increased by adding a DC adapter cable and swapping its bulb for use as a camera-top fixture.
| Rating |
Rifa-lite eX 55: 500 watts Pro-light: 250 watts |
| Socket (Lampholder) |
Rifa-lite eX 55: 2-pin Pro-light: Pro socket |
| Lens (Condenser) |
Rifa-lite eX 55: Not applicable Pro-light: Prismatic glass |
| Reflector (Mirror) |
Rifa-lite eX 55: Not applicable Pro-light: High-intensity #2 reflector |
| Mounting | Fits any standard 5/8" stand or stud |
| Yoke | Not applicable |
| Cable | 4' captive cable, 12' extension cable, 120V grounded Edison plug |
| Focusing |
Rifa-lite eX 55: Not applicable Pro-light: Continuously variable |
| Weight |
Rifa-lite eX 55: 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) Pro-light: 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Dimensions |
Rifa-lite eX 55: Collapsed length: 24" (61 cm) Front: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm) Pro-light: 4.6 x 5 x 3.7" (11.7 x 12.7 x 9.4 cm) Kit in Case: 30.75 x 8.5 x 6.5" (78.1 x 21.6 x 16.5 cm) |
| Kit Weight | 21 lbs (9.5 kg) |
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I'm an television editor who has been in the business for over 20 years and have finally decided to start shooting interviews and some broil. A lot of my peers in the business told me to buy Lowel and to get at least 2 lights for general interviews. I'm very impressed on the quality of this kit and it's portability. I'm hoping to get additional use out of it with my photography as well.
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