Arri Softbank 1 Tungsten Light Kit Review (page 2)
To Rent or Buy
Of course, all this quality and completeness comes at a price that’s likely to cause sticker shock in all but the wealthiest of videographers. Still, we’d like to remind you once again that these kits are widely available for rent in larger urban areas.
It’s not an accident that rental companies are fond of the Arri kits: their durability keeps them working properly, shoot after shoot, even in the most unforgiving of conditions.
If you do consider taking the plunge and purchasing one of these excellent kits, you’re not likely to regret it, not even after years and years of service.
TECH SPECS
Lights: 1x 300W Fresnel, 2x 650W Fresnel, 1x 1,000W Arrilite
Accessories: Barn doors, Scrims, Filter Frames, Lamps for each light, Chimera Video Pro, Bank (Small), Chimera 7 1/4-inch Speed Ring, 4x Manfrotto AS-2 Stands
Accessory pack: leather gaffer’s gloves, clothespins, ceiling scissor clamp, 25-foot heavy-duty extension cord, carrying case for lamps, ditty bag, accessory bag
Case dimensions: 40 x 19 x 13 (inches)
Weight: 78 lbs. (fully loaded)
Strengths
- Rugged, professional design
- Complete complement of lights
- Good selection of accessories
Weaknesses
- Expensive
SUMMARY
The Cadillac of portable video light kits, it’s a good choice for purchase or rental.
ARRI Inc.
617 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 353-1400
www.arri.com
$2,695
