Frezzi microfill for PDX10 ? at DVinfo.net

Gregg Richards · March 21st, 2004, 01:14 AM

I recently bought a frezzi microfill for my Pdx 10.
I love the light, great construction and quality.
I'm kinder having second thoughts about the total cost spent on light and battery. Do you guys think it was a great purchase. The light fits very nicely on the cam. I will be doing some night shooting in jamaica this summer and also to use as fill.

Jan Roovers · March 21st, 2004, 04:23 AM

Frezzi makes fine lights!
Which type did you buy?
How did you attach it?

Gregg Richards · March 21st, 2004, 05:02 AM

jan, I bought the frezzi Microfill with Xlr connector and Frezzi battery. Its attached to cold shoe on
Pdx 10 XLR audio adapter.

Tommy Haupfear · March 21st, 2004, 07:44 AM

I definitely wouldn't have second thoughts on a light like that. Of course I'm using a $50 Sunpak from B&H so anything would be an upgrade to me! :)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=52959&is=REG

Paul Frederick · March 21st, 2004, 10:14 AM

I may be in need of an on camera light soon. How severe is the "deer in the headlight" effect? I would only want a subtle eye light/fill and most on camera lights are just too much. Can the amount you add be controlled? Is it dimmable? If so does the color temperature change alot?

Gregg Richards · March 21st, 2004, 10:44 AM

Paul

No severe deer in the headlight effect. The light is somewhat diffused. It has a frosted glass cap over the actual bulb & dimmer controlled. @ full 35watt you'll notice some change in color. I brought the micro-fill accessory which includes diffuser, barndoors and dichroic filter.
I hope I answered your Question.

Paul Frederick · March 22nd, 2004, 07:09 AM

Thanks Greg, it sounds like what I may be looking for. What did it cost and where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

Gregg Richards · March 26th, 2004, 01:15 AM

No problem, the microfill cost $244, the barndoor acessory $149 from BH. Below is a link to the light on their website.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=262854&is=REG

David Mintzer · March 31st, 2004, 12:44 PM

You can also buy a soft light box for that light that really doesn't soften things up quite a bit.

March 21st, 2004, 01:14 AM	#1
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	Frezzi microfill for PDX10 ? I recently bought a frezzi microfill for my Pdx 10. I love the light, great construction and quality. I'm kinder having second thoughts about the total cost spent on light and battery. Do you guys think it was a great purchase. The light fits very nicely on the cam. I will be doing some night shooting in jamaica this summer and also to use as fill. __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 21st, 2004, 04:23 AM	#2
Jan Roovers Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Amsterdam NL -Turnhout BE Posts: 158	Frezzi makes fine lights! Which type did you buy? How did you attach it? __________________ ___________ Jan Roovers www.jtv.be

March 21st, 2004, 05:02 AM	#3
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	jan, I bought the frezzi Microfill with Xlr connector and Frezzi battery. Its attached to cold shoe on Pdx 10 XLR audio adapter. __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 21st, 2004, 10:44 AM	#6
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	Paul No severe deer in the headlight effect. The light is somewhat diffused. It has a frosted glass cap over the actual bulb & dimmer controlled. @ full 35watt you'll notice some change in color. I brought the micro-fill accessory which includes diffuser, barndoors and dichroic filter. I hope I answered your Question. __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 26th, 2004, 01:15 AM	#8
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	No problem, the microfill cost $244, the barndoor acessory $149 from BH. Below is a link to the light on their website. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=262854&is=REG __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 21st, 2004, 07:44 AM	#4
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I definitely wouldn't have second thoughts on a light like that. Of course I'm using a $50 Sunpak from B&H so anything would be an upgrade to me! :) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=52959&is=REG

March 21st, 2004, 10:14 AM	#5
Paul Frederick Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WestChazy, NY Posts: 291	I may be in need of an on camera light soon. How severe is the "deer in the headlight" effect? I would only want a subtle eye light/fill and most on camera lights are just too much. Can the amount you add be controlled? Is it dimmable? If so does the color temperature change alot?

March 22nd, 2004, 07:09 AM	#7
Paul Frederick Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WestChazy, NY Posts: 291	Thanks Greg, it sounds like what I may be looking for. What did it cost and where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

March 31st, 2004, 12:44 PM	#9
David Mintzer Rextilleon Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pleasantville, NY Posts: 520	You can also buy a soft light box for that light that really doesn't soften things up quite a bit.