Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you use a Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox?

A: If your model of Chimera Video Pro Plus softbox is one of the many that will accept this speedring. . . https://bhpho.to/3t46q3k . . . then you can add these items to use your softbox with the aforementioned speedring on the Litepanels Caliber LED Fresnel: Raya Reflector Adapter for Speedlight (BH #RARAS) https://bhpho.to/39PC2lV SmallRig Double Ball Head with Cold Shoe & 1/4"-20 Stud (BH #SM1135) https://bhpho.to/3mvaSFQ

Q: 2. How does the throw / power on this light compare to the Dedolight DLH-4 150 Watt Spotlight?

A: According to Litepanels, the Caliber LED would have the equivalent output of a 150w tungsten lamp.

Q: 3. Would this kit be sufficient to light a single person interview in a medium shot, or would this be better considered for use as specials, to create a lighting effect, as a catch light, or as a accent light, etc.?

A: It could work for that if you are wanting a hard light, your subject isn't moving, and the ambient light isn't overpowering. Typically that would be either indoors without strong backlighting. . . or possibly outdoors at night. Having said that, for the sake of versatility it would be more typical to use a more powerful light source with a softbox option such as this one: Genaray Torpedo Portable Daylight Focusing 3-LED Light Softbox Kit (BH #GEBLT603LSBK) https://bhpho.to/3wF9BRl

Q: 4. Is it a Universal 1/4 -20 mount on these?

A: Yes, this would have an Universal 1/4 -20 mount on this.

Q: 5. Can Litepanel Caliber power by Sony NP batteries via DC Barrel cable?

A: Unfortunately, no, the Litepanels Caliber LED Light cannot be powered by a Sony NP-F series battery.

Q: 6. Is this a good kit for macro-photography use, such as focus stacking? Would the light be consistent from frame-to-frame? Is the color quality high enough, or does it have off hues that require correction?

A: The color and output of these lights would be consistent from frame to frame when using them for macro photography.

Q: 7. How sturdy is the mount? The 1/4" mount on the similar (discontinued) Sola ENG light broke and was garbage.

A: We have not had issues come to use about the mount on the Litepanels Caliber LED Fresnel.

Q: 8. Do these light give a noticeable green or purple tint like many LED do? Please share links of samples! Thanks!

A: The Caliber lights do have very good color and the CRI rating is 91.We do have on line a hands-On-Review. And that might be helpful the link for that is http://bhpho.to/1QwCn8Y.

Q: 9. Can these mount on any normal light stand post?

A: These LED units can mount onto any standard light stand which has a 5/8 stud and terminates to a 1/4 male thread.

Q: 10. Is this light flicker free for video?

A: Unfortunately, Blizzard Lighting does not list this unit as being flicker free. However, it would depend on the frame rate in which you are shooting whether it may or may not flicker.