This non-dimming, 252 total watt Baby Base Fluorescent 3-Light Kit is based around the Baby Base 84-watt compact fluorescent fixture which is suitable for studio backlighting or location lighting applications. It utilizes two 42-watt fluorescent triple tube lamps. This unit is non-dimming, but if a dimming kit is preferred, one can be ordered separately.

The Baby Base will provide 40 footcandles from a distance of 6 feet.

This kit includes three Baby Base non-dimming fixtures, 3000K fluorescent tubes, stand mounts, barndoors, light stands, and a soft kit bag. 4100K tubes are available separately.

Compact, ideal for location use or on small setups.

A 4-leaf barndoor set is included to alter the spread of the light emitted.

Constructed of .063 formed aluminum, coated with a black polyester finish.

A fuse holder with fuse and spare are provided to protect against line voltage surges.

Multi-voltage (120-230 VAC) use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I mount a 75mm Ball Head on this one?

A: This unit has a 100mm bowl. However you can use a 75mm Ball Head with this dolly if you add the Kessler Crane 100mm to 75mm Bowl Adapter, B&H # KETH1017. https://bhpho.to/2WvFSIz

Q: 2. Does the Fluid Base make the monopod more stable for still photography (I'm not doing video)?

A: The fluid base offers the additional capability of smooth movements during video shooting, it may also help in tracking moving subjects for bursts of high frame rate still shots as well.

Q: 3. Could this be mounted to the ceiling with a Manfrotto magic arm?

A: Yes. The following item will be needed. Impact Conversion Socket 5/8" Female to 5/8" Female BH #IMSRP125P • MFR #SRP-125P https://bhpho.to/3J73Q4p

Q: 4. Will 2 of these lights be enough for portraits of 2-3 people at a time? Thanks!

A: Yes, 2 lights should be enough light for even more people in a studio w background setting. 6 lights each provides plenty of light. You can use the full 6 lights for main and turn off 2 for fill light. You might still want to consider a smaller light source for head light as well as one for the background.

Q: 5. Will larger octaboxes work with this, or will they be too heavy?

A: This fixture is only compatible with the softbox that is included.

Q: 6. Ranking to Dona and Polaris?

A: They are very similar solutions and both are high quality.

Q: 7. Does this come stock with a 100mm bowl receiver?

A: It comes with a 100mm Bowl Insert.

Q: 8. What is Watt-equiv output of this pair of lights? Specs say 3.4W (I assume per lamp). At typ conv ratio of 3.8, that's only 26 W-eq for the pair! That's feeble, even for intended use on videochat. What am I missing?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not publish a watt equivalent rating for these lights. The only measurement they offer is a foot candle rating of 22 at a distance of 18 inches from the subject.

Q: 9. What is the folded length?

A: The Matthews Preemie Baby Stand has a Min / Max Height of 20" / 36".

Q: 10. Is it correct that the minimum working height and collapsed height is: 1cm as stated in the specifications?

A: The working height is 41" or 104cm.