F S: 4k Par, Dedo Kit, Kino Flathead 80s

Guy Holt · February 24, 2011

Hey Everyone,

I am selling off some of my gear that I no longer need to make way for new stuff. If you want added security, you can partake in the ebay auctions. As you can see from these screen grabs of my present ebay auctions, I have 100% positive feed back on my auctions so you can bid with confidence. Use the links below the screen grabs to connect to the auction site. If the auction pictured below has expired, be sure to search for the item on ebay because it will be relisted if it did not sell. Note that there are two separate Flathead 80 Auctions running concurrently.

Demo Kino Flo Flathead 80 – Complete System

Dedolight 3 Head Kit - Complete - Great Cond.

Demo Desisti 4K HMI Par w/ Flicker Free Electronic Ballast

This 4k Par can serve as the backbone of a powerful HD lighting package when used in conjunction with our 7500W modified Honda EU6500is blimped generator. As long as there is a sun and moon in the sky there is the need for a large HMI like this Desisti on interior and exterior sets because smaller HMIs, Kino-Flos, & LED panels don’t come close to balancing direct sunlight in day light scenes or covering deep background in night scenes. For powerful daylight fill on exterior sets, to create the feel of hard sunlight on interior sets, or to light deep background on night exterior sets, a dual wattage HMI Par like this Desisti is invaluable because it will operate off our modified Honda EU6500is (pictured below) or off of regular wall outlets.

New 7500W "Movie Blimped" Genny for Mole, Arri, Kino

The Par configuration of this light not only give you more output, but is also extremely versatile. When you need a lot of light for fill on day exteriors you can lamp it with a 4k globe. To cut a hard window pattern, swap the standard spreader lenses for a Frosted Fresnel. When you don’t need the punch of a 4k Par, like on a night exterior, you can swap the 4kw globe for a 2.5kw globe giving you more power to run additional lights on a small portable generator. The 15 Amps you save by burning the smaller 2500W globe will power quite a few more lights when you consider that a Kino Flo Parabeam 400 uses only 2 Amps. For example, it is possible to power a lighting package that consists of PFC 1200, & 800 HMI Pars, a couple of Kino Flo ParaBeam 400s, a couple of ParaBeam 200s, and a Flat Head 80, in addition to this Desisti Par (with a 2.5kw globe) off of our modified Honda EU6500is Generator. Given the light sensitivity of the Digital SLR HD Cameras this can constitute a complete location lighting package for HD Digital Cinema productions. When you have a camera system like the Canon 1D, that offers a 35mm image sensor, interchangeable lens capability, and is capable of an ASA of 1000 without noticeable noise, you don't need much more light than we can run off our generator system.

For details about powering these 4k HMI Pars on wall outlets and portable generators read our company newsletter article: “The Use of Portable Generators in Motion Picture Production.”

This article is cited in the just released 4th Edition of Harry Box's "Set Lighting Technician's Handbook" and featured on the companion website "Box Book Extras." The article is available online at http://www.screenlightandgrip.com/html/emailnewsletter_generators.html. Of the article Harry Box exclaims:

"Great work!... this is the kind of thing I think very few technician's ever get to see, and as a result many people have absolutely no idea why things stop working."

"Following the prescriptions contained in this article enables the operation of bigger lights, or more smaller lights, on portable generators than has ever been possible before."

Use this link for an informative newsletter article that explains the electrical engineering principles that make it possible for our modified Honda EU6500is to power bigger lights, or more smaller lights, than has ever been possible before of a portable generator.

Financing is available on items over $5000.00. I accept Paypal from confirmed addresses only as well as Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, and Wire Transfers. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email at rentals@screenlightandgrip.com or call 781-326-5088, Ext 5# for the Rental Dept. All Prices are in USD and do not include shipping. You are also welcome to pick items up personally in Boston, but you will then be subject to the 6.25% Massachusetts Sales Tax.

- Guy Holt, Gaffer, ScreenLight & Grip, Lighting and Grip Rental in Boston, MA