The tube LED light has been a popular form factor for filmmakers for a few years now due to the ease of transport and mounting, the ability to wrap light around a subject, and the simple modular design making it easy to add more tubes for more light. Lighting manufacturer Quasar Science, now a Vitec company, has updated their RGBX Rainbow series with a second generation called the Rainbow 2 and the Double Rainbow. We’ve known about these fixtures for a while, but they are just now starting to ship widely. We got our hands on a few Rainbow 2s and Double Rainbows, and I am happy to share my thoughts with you! I’ve been a fan of Quasar Science’s products for years now. Primarily I utilize their T-8 and Crossfade tubes, even adding Quasar tubes in a few Kino Housings. The daylight or tungsten T-8 tubes can be zip-tied or even taped to ceiling tiles to replace ugly overhead office lighting, and their small weight and low power draw make them easy to work with. Though I’ve never had an opportunity to work with the original Rainbow Fixture, the updated versions – given the connection options on paper and the mounting system – are definitely appealing to me. Quasar Science Double Rainbow The Double Rainbow is available in a 2′ 50W and 4′ 100W version, and I had access to both sizes for this review. Currently, the pricing sits at $900 for the 2′ and $1,300 for the 4′....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 21 February, 2022