[1 x Snoot] I bought this Sola 4+ fresnel for use as a back light in a typical 3 point lighting scenario. It fits the bill quite well I think. I considered the ARRI L5 for this because it is bi-color, but my budget didn't quite allow for it, so the Sola 4+ was the next best option. The Sola 4+ is light enough to place on a boom without excessive counterweights and allows for easy rigging. The fixture is mostly plastic which gives it a bit of a cheap feel however. The barn doors have plastic hinges but the doors are aluminum. Considering the plastic makes it light weight, which is a huge bonus if you are travelling with this fixture, I think it is a reasonable trade off. The focus range allows fine tuning and quite a narrow spot. Fan is quite enough that most audio situations would not pick it up. The fixture has a small form factor but it packs a pretty good punch for its size. Because it is only daylight balanced, I purchased the 5 piece CTO pack which includes a opal frost diffusion. Not sure I will use the DMX function but it's nice to know it's there incase I do. Overall, I think this light is a pretty good value but it needs to be handled and packed carefully to avoid possible damage. I gave the Sola 4+ five stars because it met my expectations based on the advertising and published specs. Now Litepanels needs to make a bi-color version of this fresnel to truly perfect it!

[1 x Snoot] I just set up this new softbox. I attached it to my Astra 6x. Really happy with the inner baffle and 2 sheets of diffusion. Beautiful soft light. All materials seem durable and solid. Is it worth the price? My first thought is yes, but time will tell. This will be an excellent interview light.

Was bummed to find out that the fan must be running in order to achieve full brightness, but when I heard the fan, I knew it wouldn't be a problem. You can only hear the fan if you put your ear a couple inches from it! #silent

Comes with a storage bag which allows the softbox to fold away rather than removing the rods each time, which is awesome. As long as you have a way to transport a flat bag that is 25"x19" you should be good to go.

[1 x Snoot] Love this little light! Fresnel lens, spot or flood, just wish it was bicolor so I don't have to worry about gels and filters.

[1 x Snoot] This really concentrates the light where you want it. Well built and lightweight.

[1 x Snoot] Well I left a review back in 2017 after I bought it. Im still quite happy with the Fixture. I recently tested the CRI using my Sekonic C-700, the results hovered around 94.0 to 95.0 depending on temperature. I would say Litepanels general claim of a High CRI rings true but the output is no where near a 575w HMI. There are cheaper lights on the market now like the Aputure Storm 300d II that do output the equivalent of the 575w HMI, however I have not tested the CRI as of yet.

[1 x Snoot] Portable , powerful and extremely portable. Great piece of interview equipment , love the size. Had to add a couple of light stands. I use the lights most of the time on the AA batteries, makes it easy and convenient .

[1 x Snoot] First of all you can use Sony NPF batteries to power this light. You need a NPF battery plate with 12vdc out. It runs about 3 hours in full power. Rechargeable AA batteries also work great but half the light power (runs about an hour and 20min). It is a perfect size and weight fresnel light. You can shape the light with barn doors if it is used at 50 to 75 degree. It doesn’t get hot so you can run it all day.

[1 x Snoot] Excellent for controlling the spread of light from my Astra Soft LED unit. Very satisfied!

[1 x Snoot] I love the quality this grid gives to the light.

[1 x Snoot] If you appreciate a small, light, focusable, dimmable 0-100% back-light/rim/hair light you'll be like me -- I bought another set, a few more used, and an array of 1/4 20 mounting accessories (which was never part of my kit before). I can rig these lights in ways I couldn't rig/mount heavier lights before. I can quickly add splash or a bit of tone without trips to the truck. Option to run on batteries at 50% power? I suppose I could have a reason, but would probably just use an external battery for 100%. I thought the little legs silly, until they were perfect for a job. Now have all sorts of 1/4 20 mounts for all sorts of mounting solutions.