Which Rifa (if any) at DVinfo.net

Graham Budd · July 18th, 2005, 01:06 AM

I'm here in New Zealand & considering either a Rifa-Lite 44 or 55 from B&H.
Costly to ship here + low current NZ$ exchange rate, etc..

Small kit size, quick setup, access to bulbs, & bits leads me to considering either the DV Creator 44 Tungsten 4 kit or the same with the Rifa 55.
The extra for the the 55 kit over the 44 (shipped) is significant.

My question, will the the Rifa 44 do the job on (typically) single person interviews using a PDX10 or must I have the rifa 55?

How important (given its expense) is the eggcrate?

Thanks in advance,
Graham

Richard Veil · July 21st, 2005, 01:11 PM

44 kind of small and only takes 250 bulb

and egg crates only if u need light control

lite background ect

chimera 8000 and 8005 have pro cons

Stephanie Wilson · July 21st, 2005, 02:32 PM

Hi Graham,

Richard's THE MAN when talking lighting and I'm not familiar with your camera's sensitivity, but I have the Rifa-44 and it's more than adequate.
I actually have to dim it down in most interview situations. Panny DVX-100A

Good luck!

Stephanie

Graham Budd · July 21st, 2005, 03:10 PM

Well, I went ahead yesterday & purchased a 'Rifa Pro 44 2 Light Kit' (has a pro-lite as well) together with a few bits & pieces like clamps, Flexi-Shafts & a mini-boom arm from B&H (will use with a small reflector).

BTW I have a PDX10P w/- low lux about 7 v's your DVX-100A of a round 3 ... Stephanie .... I guess I'll have to get closer!

Important (apart from cost) was that it was carryable (just) together with camera bag & tripod up & down stairs (one trip to from the car).

I know I can also get 230 volt lamps (here in NZ) etc. & the 44 & the pro use the same lamp ..

Thank you & cheers,

Graham

Richard Veil · July 21st, 2005, 03:26 PM

DV is sensitive and you invested in a good company - Lowel
Many great people there!

years ago and with another company I fought to keep them from eliminating a 250 adapter and kit for that reason - dv

of course I got fired. not a free think company.

but that ended up to be a good thing.

always be learning

enjoy your 44 kit. You may be able to go DC if it uses prolite bulbs.

You all ROCK!!

July 18th, 2005, 01:06 AM	#1
Graham Budd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 28	Which Rifa (if any) I'm here in New Zealand & considering either a Rifa-Lite 44 or 55 from B&H. Costly to ship here + low current NZ$ exchange rate, etc.. Small kit size, quick setup, access to bulbs, & bits leads me to considering either the DV Creator 44 Tungsten 4 kit or the same with the Rifa 55. The extra for the the 55 kit over the 44 (shipped) is significant. My question, will the the Rifa 44 do the job on (typically) single person interviews using a PDX10 or must I have the rifa 55? How important (given its expense) is the eggcrate? Thanks in advance, Graham

July 21st, 2005, 01:11 PM	#2
Richard Veil Chimera Lighting Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 293	I would advise the 55 44 kind of small and only takes 250 bulb and egg crates only if u need light control lite background ect chimera 8000 and 8005 have pro cons __________________ Strength and Honor RLV

July 21st, 2005, 03:10 PM	#4
Graham Budd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 28	Thanks for the Feedback Well, I went ahead yesterday & purchased a 'Rifa Pro 44 2 Light Kit' (has a pro-lite as well) together with a few bits & pieces like clamps, Flexi-Shafts & a mini-boom arm from B&H (will use with a small reflector). BTW I have a PDX10P w/- low lux about 7 v's your DVX-100A of a round 3 ... Stephanie .... I guess I'll have to get closer! Important (apart from cost) was that it was carryable (just) together with camera bag & tripod up & down stairs (one trip to from the car). I know I can also get 230 volt lamps (here in NZ) etc. & the 44 & the pro use the same lamp .. Thank you & cheers, Graham

July 21st, 2005, 03:26 PM	#5
Richard Veil Chimera Lighting Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 293	gottta go with Stephanie DV is sensitive and you invested in a good company - Lowel Many great people there! years ago and with another company I fought to keep them from eliminating a 250 adapter and kit for that reason - dv of course I got fired. not a free think company. but that ended up to be a good thing. always be learning enjoy your 44 kit. You may be able to go DC if it uses prolite bulbs. You all ROCK!! __________________ Strength and Honor RLV

July 21st, 2005, 02:32 PM	#3
Stephanie Wilson Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks CA Posts: 255	Hi Graham, Richard's THE MAN when talking lighting and I'm not familiar with your camera's sensitivity, but I have the Rifa-44 and it's more than adequate. I actually have to dim it down in most interview situations. Panny DVX-100A Good luck! Stephanie