The Smith-Victor SV840 AC/DC Quartz Halogen Video Light with Built-in Barndoors and Dichroic Filter (120V AC)

serves a dual purpose as an AC or DC on camera light. It comes standard with a variety of light controls and has a universal camera mount.

This unit comes standard with 4 leaf barn doors, 5600 K dichroic filter and tilt function for ceiling bounce.

The SV840 has the ability to operate on AC or DC power with a wide variety of lamp wattages.

A universal shoe allows the light to be mounted to a female camera shoe or a 1/4-20 screw mount.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What type of light modifiers does this accept?

A: This light is capable of using Bowens S mount accessories.

Q: 2. What Bulbs come with this? What comes in the box?

A: As indicated under the In The Box section of the webpage, bulbs are included with the Smith-Victor 1000W Heat Resistant Softbox Light - 24 x 32 (120V AC). However, there are options available under the Accessories tab on our webpage. The In The Box section of our website indicates the following items as included with the softbox light: IN THE BOX; Smith-Victor 1000W Heat Resistant Softbox Light - 24 x 32 (120V AC); SBQ1 Fixture for Softbox Light; SBC2432 Heat Resistant Soft Box for 765UM/710SG with 765UMBP (24 x 32 ); 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty; Note: Bulb not included.

Q: 3. Is it possible to attach a softbox to these lights?

A: No, the Smith-Victor K102 Kit 2-Light 1200 Watt Quartz Portable Attache Kit is now supporting softboxe mounting.

Q: 4. Will these barn doors fit 8" Smith Victor light heads? I have old light heads PL-8.

A: No, this is recommended Smith-Victor BD80 2-Leaf Barndoor Filter Holder for 8.0" Lights BH #SMBD80

Q: 5. What is the CRI rating?

A: Smith victor does not list the CRI rating for that light.

Q: 6. Can I use this with the Smith-Victor Photoflood Kit?

A: Unfortunately, the included softbox can only with the included lamp head.

Q: 7. The description specifically says which types of products they will work for, will these bulbs work in any continuous light kit? (i have an impact light kit)

A: It works with any Light kit that uses a standard light bulb connection and must be able to take 500 Watt bulb, they get very hot so make sure it doesn't touch any material.

Q: 8. Where to place this lamp for video recording?

A: I would recommend three lights for video recording.

Q: 9. Are these softboxes attached using a speed ring and can they be rotated 360 degrees?

A: The softbox mounts to a ring on the fixture. It can be used in either orientation.

Q: 10. Can I insert the bulb into an SV M-150 Photographic Light? The lamp says the following: Use Esy Lamp 120V, 150W, Max. Smith-Victor Corp., Griffith IN. 46319 USA The lamp I have is very old, but still works with the bulb that is currently in the lamb and looks like the bulb that you are selling.

A: Yes, this lamp would be compatible with the Smith Victor M-150 lamp head.