Powerful enough to light a small room yet small enough to fit in a large pocket, the Lowel V-light can be used as a broad key-light, a fill-light (with an umbrella or diffusion gel), a back-light, or a background light. It's also excellent for copy work.
When fitted with its GDA 500 watt 120 volt bulb, this V-Light will emit a beam of 34 footcandles, with the barndoors @ normal position, and 25 footcandles with the barndoors @ 180° position, from a distance of 10 ft (3m).
Although this kit is supplied for use with 120 AC voltage, it can function with 220-240 voltage, with the appropriate optional bulb, and adapter plug, available separately.
| Rating | 500 Watts maximum |
| Socket (Lampholder) | R7s, Double ended |
| Lens (Condenser) | Not Applicable |
| Reflector (Mirror) | Dual reflector doors |
| Mounting | 5/8" stand or stud |
| Yoke | Not Applicable |
| Cable | 16' #18/2, 120V Grounded Edison Plug |
| Focusing | Door angle provides vertical beam control |
| Weight | 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) |
| Dimensions | Size closed: 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.3" (18.5 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm) |
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Comments about Lowel V-Light 500 Watt Tungsten Flood Light Kit (120-240VAC):
I use three v-lights with umbrellas and gels primarily for interviews and product video shoots when on the road. These shoots are done mostly indoors using a light-hungry Sony HDV cam, 35mm adapter and Nikon lens. In these situations, the v-lights have proven to be a very portable, versatile and effective lighting solution.
Although the units run hot, they cool quite rapidly.
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