I was looking into a britek kit and found PBL lights (see link below)...I like them because they are 500W/1000W switchable (2 bulbs). So, does anyone have PBL's and how do they compare with the Britek kits?

http://www.skaeser.com/servlet/Categories?category=PBL+CONTINUOUS

I need a decent softlight kit without dropping a ton of $$ (yeah...I know, there's a ton of posts on the subject)...I know they are not going to be "arri quality" I don't do a ton of lighting, but I think I would do more if I had just a basic kit. AND...I do have a couple of shoots coming up, so it would save me having to rent an arri kit.

THANKS.

Looks just like Britek just a different name. A number of the Britek halogen lights are dual bulb and dual wattage. I've got 3, 600 watters that can half to 300 watts.

The Briteks are not a bad kit. They're not that controllable like a fresnel but for the money, they offer good light. I bought my kit including 2 softboxes, 3 stands and bags for $450. This isn't my only kit though. If you do go this route, I'd suggest getting a Lowell Pro light as well for a little backlight / kicker. Little more directional punch than the Briteks. Run you about another $250 with stand.

Yes they're not Arri quality but they do the job and are part of a kit that is a nice run and gun for me.

cheno