Gyoury - Dimmable or Non-Dimmable at DVinfo.net

Ed Szarleta · October 22nd, 2004, 02:45 PM

Anyone with experience with these lights find the dimmable versions valuable enough to spend the extra dough, or is a fixed intesity good enough?

Charles Papert · October 22nd, 2004, 03:09 PM

Ed:

I can't tell you how valuable the dimming function is. OK, I'll tell you!

On all my shoots, I like to have at least one Gyoury standing by as a "last minute" light (unless I needed to use them both within the scene, which is often the case). Just as you are ready to go, if you realize (or the client points out) that a touch more fill is needed for a black hole etc., to be able to toss the Gyoury in there and dial in the exact level of light needed without having to mess around with nets, scrims, pinching barn doors or backing the unit off etc. is indescribably wonderful.

Being able to remote the ballast means that if you hang a Gyoury as a backlight for, say, multiple interviews, you can adjust the intensity for different color hair (less for blonds, "distinguished" gentlemen, that sort of thing) without having to stand on a chair etc.

Finally, you can achieve lighting effects such as a crackling fire or a TV set just by working the dimmer up and down.

Spend the bucks! You'll love it.

Ed Szarleta · October 22nd, 2004, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the info Charles, even though you're spending more of my money :)

Ed Szarleta · October 22nd, 2004, 03:53 PM

Charles, the Kino's seems so much more less expensive, including the bulbs...two diva 200's in a kit for around 1650 and change...wonder why the Gyoury are so much more expensive?

Charles Papert · October 22nd, 2004, 08:04 PM

Yeah, looks like they are about $500 more expensive for comparable packages. I hadn't realized that, thought they were competitively priced. I bought the full kit with the China ball setup and a bunch of other accessories, so I was up over $3000; since the Diva's don't have the feature set I never bothered to compare the basic units price-wise.

I would send an email to Chris Gyoury at chris@meansst.com with this question, perhaps he can "sell" you on the advantages of his system over the Diva's. Tell him I sent ya!

Ken Tanaka · October 22nd, 2004, 10:49 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Charles Papert : ... Tell him I sent ya! -->>>

Oh, that ought to put you squarely on his Christmas card list this year. <g>

Ed Szarleta · October 26th, 2004, 12:25 PM

Charles, I did what you said and did not receive an answer back. I purchased the Diva 200 kit for around $1600...Might not be as flexible, but the resale value I am sure is much higher. For all you retailers out there, always respond to your emails, for you might miss out on a sale. :)

October 22nd, 2004, 02:45 PM	#1
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Gyoury - Dimmable or Non-Dimmable Anyone with experience with these lights find the dimmable versions valuable enough to spend the extra dough, or is a fixed intesity good enough?

October 22nd, 2004, 03:09 PM	#2
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Ed: I can't tell you how valuable the dimming function is. OK, I'll tell you! On all my shoots, I like to have at least one Gyoury standing by as a "last minute" light (unless I needed to use them both within the scene, which is often the case). Just as you are ready to go, if you realize (or the client points out) that a touch more fill is needed for a black hole etc., to be able to toss the Gyoury in there and dial in the exact level of light needed without having to mess around with nets, scrims, pinching barn doors or backing the unit off etc. is indescribably wonderful. Being able to remote the ballast means that if you hang a Gyoury as a backlight for, say, multiple interviews, you can adjust the intensity for different color hair (less for blonds, "distinguished" gentlemen, that sort of thing) without having to stand on a chair etc. Finally, you can achieve lighting effects such as a crackling fire or a TV set just by working the dimmer up and down. Spend the bucks! You'll love it. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

October 22nd, 2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Thanks Thanks for the info Charles, even though you're spending more of my money :)

October 22nd, 2004, 03:53 PM	#4
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	vs Kino Charles, the Kino's seems so much more less expensive, including the bulbs...two diva 200's in a kit for around 1650 and change...wonder why the Gyoury are so much more expensive?

October 22nd, 2004, 08:04 PM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Yeah, looks like they are about $500 more expensive for comparable packages. I hadn't realized that, thought they were competitively priced. I bought the full kit with the China ball setup and a bunch of other accessories, so I was up over $3000; since the Diva's don't have the feature set I never bothered to compare the basic units price-wise. I would send an email to Chris Gyoury at chris@meansst.com with this question, perhaps he can "sell" you on the advantages of his system over the Diva's. Tell him I sent ya! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

October 22nd, 2004, 10:49 PM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	<<<-- Originally posted by Charles Papert : ... Tell him I sent ya! -->>> Oh, that ought to put you squarely on his Christmas card list this year. <g> __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 26th, 2004, 12:25 PM	#7
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Well I did it, but... Charles, I did what you said and did not receive an answer back. I purchased the Diva 200 kit for around $1600...Might not be as flexible, but the resale value I am sure is much higher. For all you retailers out there, always respond to your emails, for you might miss out on a sale. :)