The LED technology is moving fast, and if you own a bunch of fluorescent/tungsten lights, it can cost you quite a lot of money to upgrade them to LED versions. If you are like me and still love that excellent Kino Flo quality of light, you definitely should take a look at the Ushio ColourMax LED Tubes. Wipe the dust off of your Diva lights, and let’s take a look! From Old to New Retrofitting/relamping fluorescent or tungsten lights isn’t exactly a new thing. In the past, we talked about ReLamp to upgrade your ARRI Fresnels into brand new LED lights. The team at Quasar Science is also manufacturing their Q-Led kits for Kino Flo 4 feet 4 banks. I love the concept of modding/upgrading an existing light. First of all, if you already have it and paid for it, it will save you some money. Secondly, ARRI fresnels or Kino Flo lights are industry workhorses. They will last you decades of strain. Also, let’s face it, the light quality of these fixtures is top notch. I’m having a hard time investing in cheap LED lights with poor build quality and random light quality. Most of the time, there is no way to service an LED light without sending it to the other end of the world. Knowing that you can trust your gear and it’ll not let you down stands for some peace of mind. In the end, that’s why these retrofitting techniques are an incredible way to give a second...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 19 February, 2019