Safe to shoot Kino Flos with a film camera that isn't chrystal sync?

[Benjamin_Lussier]

Hi guys,

 

Is it safe to light a scene with Kino Flos if the camera isnt chrystal sync, OR if, let's say I want to shoot high speed at a framerate that isnt 60,120 or 240 fps ?

 

Does the High Frequency ballast compensate? Creating a sort of incandescent light ? Or is it still a just like a regular fluorescent (60hz) but, made a little more stable to avoid flicker?

 

I've never used Kino Flos, as you can guess. And I think I may have to use them on project soon.

 

Best regards,

 

Benjamin

Edited December 21, 2008 by Benjamin_Lussier

[Jim Hyslop]

Is it safe to light a scene with Kino Flos if the camera isnt chrystal sync, OR if, let's say I want to shoot high speed at a framerate that isnt 60,120 or 240 fps ?

 

Google is your friend - a search of "kino flo flicker" quickly led me to Kino Flo's faq, part of which says "Kino Flo ballasts are designed to be flicker free at any shutter speed."

 

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Jim