InCinematographer - Issue 1 - June 2017 - 58
58 www.incinematographer.com | Issue 1 | June 2017 BB&S Intros Small Pipeline Lights B B&S Lighting has introduced, fit-anywhere, 4-inch and 8-inch long Pipes to join their Pipeline family of 1-foot, 2-foot, 3-foot and 4-foot lengths. Each is available in 3200°K, 4300°K or 5600°K color temperatures. Just 1-inch in diameter, Pipeline's rugged, cylindrical Pipes emit a high 98 TLCI remote phosphor LED light, spread over 180 degrees. Among Pipeline's advantages are low power draw (3W for the 4-inch Pipe, 7W for the 8-inch), high output (333 lumens for the 4-inch Pipe, 666 lumens for the 8-inch), and wide light dispersion - all with heatless and fan-less operation. They are available in 10-20V to run on batteries or 48V versions that dim all the way down to zero. These new, small, cylindrical fixtures can be mounted virtually anywhere: on the ceiling, on a C-stand, in a doorway. Any small, hard to light space is a good candidate for lighting with a 4 or 8-inch Pipe. They are easily hidden in nooks and crannies in background pieces, and dialed in to just the right dimming level. These new Free Pipes feature dedicated dimmer/ drivers to control the output and feed power. They are power versatile via 12V automobile battery, 14.4V battery via d-tap, or AC adapter. BB&S has also displayed new 2-foot, 2-bank systems, new bags and cases for new kits or individual custom use, popular Area 48 Soft and HC9 Mini Fits Smaller Form Cameras T he newest addition to the Core SWX Hypercore line is the HC9 Mini. The HC9 Mini maintains all the features of the Hypercore line but was designed with smaller cine cameras in mind, such as the RED DSMC2 and ARRI Mini. "Our users are moving towards more compact digital stills and motion cameras, so they needed a power solution that matches that form factor and allows them to stay mobile," said Jose Flores, Sales Manager, Core SWX." Measuring in at only 3.54 x 4.65 x 1.90in (9 x 12m x 5 cm) and weighing only 1.9lbs. (862gms.), the HC9 Mini is available in three versions, including V-mount, RED-specific and a Gold Mount version that is compatible with Anton/ Bauer chargers. The HC9 Mini is a 98wh (14.8v) battery with a 12A load. With the latest in Lithium Ion technology, the HC9 Mini also comes with an Leica Cine MacroLux Family Grows by Two B uilding on the success of the original Leica Cine MacroLux +1 diopter, CW Sonderoptic is introducing two new diopters in the line, a +2 and a +0.5. Utilizing the same signature Leica optics and coatings as the +1, the new Cine MacroLuxes can be stacked or cut together for consistently beautiful and creative images. The +2, +1 and +0.5 optics share the same mechanical housing, meaning that all three are compatible with 95mm front diameter prime, zoom and anamorphic lenses and that all of the diopters can be stacked and combined for new effects. The addition of the Leica Cine MacroLux +2 offers a greater macro effect for table top and close up work. The much requested +0.5 provides many more options for use with wide angle lenses. "Close focus wide angle cinematography is a very popular trend right now," said Gerhard Baier, Managing Director of CW Sonderoptic, "and there is no easier way to bring that look to a large number of lenses than using the Leica Cine MacroLux +0.5. Plus, the fall off characteristics give a feeling of increased aperture to any lens, even very wide focal lengths." "Adding the Cine MacroLux +2 was a must for completing this set. Even though all of these diopters can be stacked and combined, our clients doing macro work needed more flexibility and the +2 gives that to them because optically speaking, combining two +1's does not exactly equal +2. It's closer to +1.7." www.cw-sonderoptic.com/leica-cine-macrolux Studio lights, new K-7 Twist miniature ball LED light, the LED Flyer pole light, Force V Ellipsoidal, and more. www.bbslighting.com www.brothers-sons.dk LED backlit runtime LCD on the front of the battery pack, that lets users know how much battery time is left when in use, and also indicates remaining charge time while connected to a charger. This allows users to plan their shoots down to the minute. The RED-specific version can communicate directly with a RED camera's LCD/VF. The HC9 Mini's battery cells are incased in an overmolded, rubberized housing, providing additional protection against accidental impacts that may occur when operating in rugged conditions. Like several other Hypercore batteries, the HC9 Mini is safe and legal for air travel. www.CoreSWX.com