The Chimera Birdcage Lantern Light Bank was inspired by a working cinematographer and refined by Chimera's engineers. The innovative design offers flexible use - hang it, stand it up, lay it down, or put it on a stand with the Chimera #3860 stand adapter. The light can be shaped with the adjustable black/silver skirt, adding a glow where you desire a small to moderate area of soft accent light. This 120VAC Chimera Birdcage stands approximately 14" (35.5 cm) tall.
| Size | 14 x 8.5" (35.6 x 21.6 cm) (H x Diameter) |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Compatibility | Tungsten-Halogen up to 500 Watts |
| Removable Front Face | Yes |
| Removable Interior Baffle | Not Applicable |
| Accepts Grids | No |
| Required Speed Ring | 5/8" Baby Mount |
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Comments about Chimera Birdcage Lantern Light Bank (120V):
This light comes in handy on set in all sorts of ways and takes different types of bulbs/Kelvin. I use it on every shoot, as it provides great soft fill light but can be used as a key as well.
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Comments about Chimera Birdcage Lantern Light Bank (120V):
The unit creates a wonderful 3-5k halo rim/feather back-light. Also dubs as a wonderful pool/poker table light and for my most used feature - a miraculous low lamp (horror or extreme drama) ground lit masking of subject (front or behind). Everyone needs to have this one in their arsenal.
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Comments about Chimera Birdcage Lantern Light Bank (120V):
Did a talking head shoot last week with one of these, a 300 watt Arri fresnel and a reflector. These come apart (though the instructions do not mention it) and compact down greatly. It will take you about 3 minutes to put it back together when it comes time for the shoot. Managed to fit the two mentioned lights and reflector in an Anvil briefcase. Sure beats dragging a big kit around.
The flexibility of these lights make them desirable for the kit. Works great on their side as an uplight, placed on a counter top as a fill, or even a key. They do get a bit hot. They come with a 500 watt bulb, but I suggest trying something a bit smaller. They also are standard with a Mogul base, and the smaller base adapter is included. I will try a 250 watt next time, so I don't have to diffuse down as much. Also, try putting a piece of straw gel around them. Works great.
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Comments about Chimera Birdcage Lantern Light Bank (120V):
Small, lightweight, goes everywhere. Makes a nice Key Light, soft and amazing fill. Lights an entire room with the shade off. Very flexible and a constant in our lighting kit. Now my softbox stays home.
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