This K 5600 Joker 1600 Softube Lightingfrom K 5600 Joker 1600 Softube Lightingtransforms a harsh narrow beam into a soft, even linear source. These characteristics make the Softube ideal for hairlighting, sidelighting, corner lighting, large vehicle interiors or wherever a compact, long, soft source is needed. Easy and quick set up saves the lighting crew valuable production time.

Based on the fiber optic light guides principle, the Softube is a light-trapper that disperses the light from the Joker 1600's (purchased separately) parabolic reflector into the tube and bounces it off a mirrored cap creating a soft homogenous wrap-around effect. The unit consists of three parts: an attachment ring, a translucent Joker Gel and a mirrored cap.

Accessory Produces Soft Linear Light    Fast Setup    69" in Length, 9.5" Diameter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the ballast get hot while on?

A: The K 5600 Lighting 800W ballast control system does get warm to touch but does not get hot.

Q: 2. Does this include the pick'n pluck foam?

A: Yes this is easy to pick and pluck. Be sure you know exactly where you want to pluck it as there is no going back!

Q: 3. I see a Canon Tilt Shift lens being used on this Cambo WRS. How would I achieve this?

A: In order to use Canon lenses you will need 2 things:1) A digital back with electronic shutter capabilities, such as the Phase One IQ3-100.2) The WRE-CA Lensplate adaptor attached to this answer. A few things to note however:Even though they will mount, some lenses do not have enough image circle to cover the full sensor size of medium format digital systemsSome Canon lenses also are focus by wire and will not allow for the lens to focus when not connected to a Canon body. The 17mm and 24mm TS-E lenses are able to be controlled, focused, and have an image circle large enough to cover the sensor.

Q: 4. Does anyone fully understand the bicolor aspect of this light? I've been watching NAB videos and it seems like the balast is universal but you may have to swap the head for tungsten 2k open face mode.. Don't quite understand yet. thanks!

A: For the Joker2 1600 and our Joker2 800 their is an alternate rear cap that will be available in about 8 weeks that will allow you to mount a Tungsten 2k or 1k lamp in the same socket as the daylight version. The igniter cap is removed by Two screws and un-clipped from the buglite head. You can the mount the alternate rear cap that has an on/off switch and plug so you may use the tungsten lamps. This allows you a 2k/1k Tungsten Par or buglite when you need it without having to carry an additional fixture. This is a very quick, simple swap of caps.

Q: 5. 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: 6. What is the difference between the 1600NF model and the 1600 model

A: The 1600 comes with pluck foam and the 1600NF comes with NF or No Foam.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Your listing says the ballast is 'IN' the box and ALSO 'Not' in the box. Which is it? Please?

A: The Kit includes the ballast which is wireless DMX, ALS, Dimming, 1000Hz

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. Is the white "Thorens" logo also shown on the back side? I would prefer a platform with no company logo showing.

A: No, there is no Thorens logo on the back of the TAB 1600 Absorber base. It is only on the front of the base. You can turn it around so that you do not have to see the logo.