The K 5600 Softube Lighting for Joker-Bug 400is an accessory for the Joker-Bug 400 Light that transforms the narrow light into a soft, even, and linear source. The Softube traps the light and then uses reflections to emit the light. The unit consists of an attachment ring, a translucent Joker Gel, and a mirror cap. Additionally, it includes a case for storage of the Softube and its parts.

Soft and Linear Light

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How about a description of this kit in the product placement on the website?

A: Joker 800The Joker 800, designed around a UV-block bulb originally commissioned by K5600, was the first unit of this wattage introduced on the market.More Output in LightbanksDesigned specifically to take full advantage of the large reflective material inside a Lightbank, this fixture provides 50% more output than a regular PAR 1200W, and a better spread of light thanks to the bare-bulb design of the Bug-Lite.Two Beamers AvailableLike the Joker 1600W, the Joker 800W can be used with two different Beamers :The PAR beamer which features a specular reflector and can be used with the classic set of four lenses supplied in all Joker-Bug kits (Medium, Wide, Super Wide and Frosted Fresnel).The Zoom Beamer which consists of a segmented reflector, focusable from 15 to 55 degrees.High Speed Ballast & Wireless CapabilitiesThe 800W comes with a dimmable ballast, which is able to work at 300 or 1000 Hz frequencies for High Speed shoots. Using the Lumenradio protocol, the new ballast now has an antenna and DMX panel allowing for it to be controlled via a tablet or smartphone. Convenience & TravelComing in a hard case like the other units in the Joker line, the 800W is easy to take on flights making it the ideal travel companions for gaffers. The complete kit weighs only 47lbs and is compact making it perfect for tiny spaces, and can be run on domestic electrical supply

Q: 2. How loud is the fan in db? Does it have variable speeds? Does the fan slow down when the speaker is in standby mode?

A: The QSC K8.2 Two-Way 8" 2000W Powered Portable PA Speaker with DSP Processor (BH # QSK82) features a very quiet, low-noise fan. Once the amplifier reaches a certain temperature, the fan engages at very a low speed, and as the amplifier heats up, a clever algorithm in the DSP will instruct the fan to speed up accordingly. There are no published specifications for the dB level but it is not audible while content is playing.

Q: 3. Does this kit include the case? lenses, ballast?

A: The Joker2 800w Kit includes Head, Ballast, UV Stop Se lamp, Joker Beamer, Clear and Frosted UV Protection Beaker, 25' extn cable, Barndoor, 4Pc Lens set w/rings, 3 Pc scrim set, Hard White Carrying Case. K 5600 part number is K0800JB2

Q: 4. Does this have a fan in either the head or the power supply? How loud is it if present?

A: Yes, both the head and power supply have extremely quiet fans.

Q: 5. Can this be used on the joker 800 with the zoom Beamer?

A: Yes, the K 5600 Lighting Softube for Joker-Bug is designed and made for the 1600 but will accommodate a 800 unit.z

Q: 6. Does this head work with an old ballast? Does it come with a beaker and and a lamp?

A: This head will work with our other 800w ballasts. this is only the bug head w/9' cable. It does not include a beaker or lamp, nor reflector (beamer). You would need to order the beakers and lamp separately. If you wish to have the entire kit the part number is K0800JB2 which includes the new wireless DMX ballast. We also offer the K0800JB2v1 which comes with the non DMX version of our ballast. In addition we have the 800w Zoom kit K0800JBZ2 as well as our JoLeko kit that has only the Joker2 head, lamp, new ballast and Joker2 Bug-a-beam adapter complete kit. # K0800JL

Q: 7. Will the long or short stem work on the Leica m 10 r?

A: The long stem is recommended for the Leica M10 cameras.

Q: 8. What's the CRI rating?

A: The K 5600 Lighting Joker2 800W Kit BH #K5K0800JB2 does not have a CRI rating.

Q: 9. It says that you can dim the lights, and it uses Pulse Width Modulation. Curious, if shooting Slow Motion work 120P to 240P, would these show any signs of fliker from the PWM? Thanks!

A: You should not have any flicker at those rates. The ballast is adjustable up to 100,000 Hz . The ballast is factory set at 66.67 hz. Even at 24kHz you would be fine.

Q: 10. Does this ever need to be replaced, does it wear out?

A: This K5600 Pyrex Safely Glass for Alpha 4K is generally long lasting.