Dracast vs Litepanels at DVinfo.net

Bill Ward · October 3rd, 2015, 07:06 AM

Looking at pulling the trigger on an LED package. Looking mostly at the Dracast 1000 series panels and their 7 inch fresnel LEDs, vs the Litepanels Astra EP panels and their 6 inch fresnels.

Any thoughts?

Paul Cronin · October 24th, 2015, 01:33 PM

Hi Bill,

About to put a full LED kit on the market if you have not purchased?

Two Litepanels Sola 4
Three Litepanels Croma
Gels
defuse
stands
all fit in one storm case

Steven Davis · October 24th, 2015, 06:04 PM

I'm considering buying some LEDs for an interview kit. I have a Lowel hair light, but may add some LEDs for the interview portion. Keep us updated. I really don't want to drop 1k on the lights if I can help it.

Doug Jensen · October 25th, 2015, 06:32 PM

You don't want to invest $1K in lighting??? Are you a pro or not? I don't think you could put together a decent LED light kit for under $3K. Honestly, you really need to set your sights higher if you are going to get into LED lighting, otherwise you'd be better off sticking with a simple tungsten kit.

I own all of the lights in Paul's kit and that would be a great starter package, especially if portability and battery operation is a benefit to you.

October 3rd, 2015, 07:06 AM	#1
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	Dracast vs Litepanels Looking at pulling the trigger on an LED package. Looking mostly at the Dracast 1000 series panels and their 7 inch fresnel LEDs, vs the Litepanels Astra EP panels and their 6 inch fresnels. Any thoughts?

October 24th, 2015, 01:33 PM	#2
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Re: Dracast vs Litepanels Hi Bill, About to put a full LED kit on the market if you have not purchased? Two Litepanels Sola 4 Three Litepanels Croma Gels defuse stands all fit in one storm case __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com Last edited by Paul Cronin; October 25th, 2015 at 09:30 AM.

October 24th, 2015, 06:04 PM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Re: Dracast vs Litepanels I'm considering buying some LEDs for an interview kit. I have a Lowel hair light, but may add some LEDs for the interview portion. Keep us updated. I really don't want to drop 1k on the lights if I can help it. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

October 25th, 2015, 06:32 PM	#4
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,416	Re: Dracast vs Litepanels You don't want to invest $1K in lighting??? Are you a pro or not? I don't think you could put together a decent LED light kit for under $3K. Honestly, you really need to set your sights higher if you are going to get into LED lighting, otherwise you'd be better off sticking with a simple tungsten kit. I own all of the lights in Paul's kit and that would be a great starter package, especially if portability and battery operation is a benefit to you. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools