This Altman 4-Leaf Barndoor Set will fit any light head that will accept a 10 x 10" (25 x 25 cm) accessory.

Barndoors, snoots, grids, and filters are essential accessories for any lighting system. These devices alter the shape, intensity, or color of the light output from your flash heads. Consider them as a painter would a brush or a sculptor would a knife or chisel.

Use of a barndoor set will result in a shaft of light when it is attached to the front of the reflector of your light source. The size of the shaft of light will be determined by the opening of the leaves and the distance of the light from the subject. Rotating the barndoor set will determine the angle of the shaft of light.

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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have barn doors?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Altman 4-Leaf Barndoor Set B&H # ALBD465Q is the correct barndoors for this fresnel.

Q: 2. Will this stand accept an adapter for standard 5/8th inch microphone clips or booms? Thanks!

A: The top of the stand is 5/8. Items that have a 5/8 receiver should fit.

Q: 3. What softbox or diffuser to use with this light? I am hanging it from the ceiling and need a softer shadow on my greenscreen and subjects.

A: For all my fresnel fixtures I always buy barndoors for them. This is essential for many reasons. If you can also buy a couple of filter holders that would be good also. I always keep a supply of media...color and various diffusion types. What I find most useful to soften lights is either half spun or a lite white frost. If you have filter holders to fit your light fixture just cut the media to fit and slide it into the slot provided. If you only have barn doors then you can cut the media larger and use C-47s(clothes pins-wooden) to attach the media between the large doors and cover the light beam. It is usually preferable to use the filter holder and that way the barn doors can still be used to cut the light beam and shape it to your subject.

Q: 4. Is it possible to fit barn doors and a metal wire scrim in the slot at the same time?

A: It depends on the thickness. The barn doors' frame sits in the 65Q's gel holder nicely, but not tightly. You might be able to squeeze an eighth (1/8 ) inch of space out of it but not much more than that without modifications. As for modifications, a judicious use of a pair of pliers might allow you to slightly bend the 65Q's frame out enough to do what you need to do without too much change in cosmetics or function.

Q: 5. Are you able to stack these bases? If so, do they stack neatly

A: Yes you can. It was a nice surprise. They stack nice and neat all together.

Q: 6. Does this come with a yoke or some form of mounting hardware?

A: The Altman EC-1-CE Econo Cyc 230V One Section Econo Cyc has a rugged slide bracket which allows multiple units to be safely locked together, but does not come with a yoke. However, the yoke may be purchased separately, such as the Altman Yoke - Single Cell, with Iron Pipe Clamp for Altman Focusing Cyc, B&H # ALY1FC1, the Altman Yoke - 2 Cell, with Iron Pipe Clamp for Altman Focusing Cyc, B&H # ALY2FC1, the Altman Yoke - 3 Cell, with Heavy Duty Iron Pipe Clamp for Altman Focusing Cyc, B&H # ALY3FC1, or the Altman Yoke - 2 Over 2, with Heavy Duty Iron Pipe Clamp for Altman Focusing Cyc, B&H # ALY22FC1.

Q: 7. Can this light be left on continuously?

A: This would really depend on the details of what is meant by "continuously." For a variety of reasons an LED option would likely be the better solution for long-term use. This may be an application that would benefit from further discussion. If possible please contact me to go over the details. I can be reached by phone or email. -Tom Casazza 804-349-3453 tcasazza@altmanlighting.com

Q: 8. What kind of bulbs to use for this product?

A: The most common bulbs are BTL and BTN. They are 500 & 750 watt bulbs. 750W is the highest wattage you can use. There are more uncommon bulbs that will fit as well, such as 565w or 600w.

Q: 9. What is the thread size on the base?

A: The Altman Cast Iron Base - 22-3/8" works with a standard 1.5" threaded pipe.

Q: 10. Would this melt from the heat if it were put on work lights?

A: These barndoors are made to withstand up to 500 watts on average, but they are not recommended for use with other lights other than the Lowel Omni as per the manufacturer.