Lowel Rifa eXchange

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Lowel Rifa eXchange

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Lowel Rifa ™ eXchan
Lowel Rifa eXchan
General Warnings
The Lowel Rifa eX is a profes-
e ™ Instructions
e Models
Rifa™eX44
Rifa™eX 55
Rifa™eX 66
Code: LC-44EX
Code: LC-55EX
Code: LC·66EX
Front size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm)
Front size: 21 x 21" (53 x 53 cm)
Front size: 25 x 25"
Front size: 32 x 32" (81 x 81 cm)
Collapsed length: 21" (53 cm)
(635
Max. wallage:
Max. wallage: 500
Max. wallage:
Max .. amperage:
Max. wallage:
Max. amperage:
sional lighting instrument.
Read these instructions and
lamp manufacturer's
warnings
carefully before operating.
•
Do not pull power cable
to open fixture.
•
Always operate with diffuser
safety panel in place.
•
Not for household use,
use only for photographic
(film;
•
video;
imaging)
lighting
purposes.
Do not leave Rita eX
unattended.
•
Always unplug unit and
300
allow it to cool before lamping,
Max. amperage:
changing lampheads, storing.
• Do not use more than one
Weigh!: 2.1 Ibs (1 kg)
diffuser,
nor any diffuser
the Lowel
•
Rifa diffuser
other than
supplied.
w/4'
7081001,
The units use lamps
of
different
voltages
never
(example:
connect
a 120 volt lamp to a 230 volt
or a Rifa'-44-EX
with 12 or 30
volt lamp to any higher
voltage)
Weigh!: 35 Ibs (1.6 kg)
7081001,
7153153
w/ 4' captive
at 120v
w/ 4' capt. cable
U.S. Patents: 459645,
cable
83
7081001,
7081001,
7153153
Supplied Lamphead: TH-X300
It is not necessary to remove supplied Standard Lamphead when storing or transporting Rifa eX.
for unit.
Make certain to allach
approved
for voltage
at 120v
Remove only to exchange for accessory lampheads.
Do not exceed maximum
appropriate
625
1000
power source
source,
rated wattage
750
Max. amperage:
captive cable
cm)
7153153
voltage.
•
cable
4.2 at 120v
Make certain that lamp
matches
•
at 120v
7153153
voltage
•
w/ 4' captive
25
x 635
Code: LC-88EX
being
power cable
used.
Do not interfere with unit's
Beam an les LC·44EX
with 120v, 200w, 3200oK,
points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum
with 120v, 500w, 3200°K,
LC·88EX
LC·66EX
LC·55EX
FVL lamp
EHC lamp
with 120v, 750w, 3200oK,
EHF lamp
with
120v, 1000w,
3200oK,
FEL lamp
ventilation.
•
•
Never touch hot parts.
Units such as this emit
considerable
properly
•
light and heat, if not
used could
to faces, delicate
flammable
•
be dangerous.
Avoid placing unit too close
objects
or
materials.
Do not use near
standing
water or in damp locations.
• When mounting light overhead use Safety Cables.
•
Unplug before cleaning
material.
Handle
reflector
with care.
Clean with a damp cloth only,
as soap or chemical
damage
material.
while fixture
•
cleaners
may
Do not operate
is damp.
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Do not fold Diffuser when
storing. Roll it up onto supplied
cardboard
tube to prevent cracking.
Warn in s
Lam
• Always unplug unit and allow
it to cool before lamping,
changing lampheads,
•
fingers
avoid
Insert lamps carefully
breaking.
pressed
firmly
Not doing
Lamps must
and fully
into socket.
dam-
lamp life.
Never exceed maximum
rated wattage
•
to
be
so will cause socket
age and shortened
•
storing.
Avoid touching glass with bare
Rifa-44EX
of unit.
socket is designed
to accept lamps with 2 different
configurations.
use extra caution
when installing
& removing
pin
lamps,
contacts may be stiff at first.
FEP
FEL
FKR/240
EHG
LC·88EX
-2000
Maximum
1 OOOw
(May
use lamps for LC-66EX)
EHF
650
300
200
120
235
3400
3000
hr
75
Walls
300
hr
Volls
250
3000
500
EHO
hr
120
hr
750
3200
3200
3200
100
100
EHC
hr
300
200
200
1000
240
250
105
500
125
JCV
24(N-5lJv\A3M
240
3000
hralsoalso
230
12
50195
Volls
Walls
30
JCVW/ffJJNBM
220
25
(270)
92
(990)
49
(532)
24
14
(262)
(147)
89
(962)
160
45
(1730)
(491)
300hr
109(1180)
30
(326)
7
(80)
19
2
(22)
72
(209)
(778)
1000
3200
300
hr
(2110)
562000
(608)
Lamp
Code
33
OK
LC-66EX
(356)
Avg
93200
(100)
OK
Life
-(846)
Avg
Maximum
FC(lux)
FC(lux)10'
Life
5'
FC(lux)
750w
(May
5'
Lamp
FC(lux)
Code
use 10'
lamps for LC-55EX)
150
hr
148
40
(1598)
(432)
15
(166)
17
4(228)
(188)
(46)
66
(710)
35
(381)
(102)
54
(582)
15
(159)
39
(418)
10
(111)
82000
18
(81)
69
(198)
(745)
20
(220)5
(58)
14
(148)
(40)
21
78
:1-'
Lam IBeam Data
LC-55EX - Maximum 500w
FEP/240
See instructions for Accessory Lampheads or www.lowel.com
for information on use and different lamp options.
NOTE: Above lamps are for Standard lampheads as supplied with models of Rita eX System and pre-2007 models of Rifa-Iite.
Settin
u
e ™ Instructions
Rifa eX
Warning: Do not pull power cable to open light. Doing so may damage
.
the cable & fixture. Make sure fixture is unplugged before setup.
Remove the Rifa eX unit
assembly "click-locks" into
to tighten if light droops
•
from its sleeve and mount and
position.
forward on stand.
lock on suitable stand.
•
•
•
wise to lock fixture open.
Releasetilt lock handle, tilt
Tighten thumbscrew clock-
Attach diffuser panel by
placing it over the front of the
light to horizontal, relock tilt
Warning: The fixture must
light inserting the corner pins
handle, release the Velcro
be locked open before using,
of the reflector frame through
the grommets of the diffuser,
strap around the folded
failure to do so may cause the
assembly.
fixture to close during opera-
securing it with Velcro strips
• Reaffix the strap to itself.
Unfurl Rifa-lite reflector mate-
tion, damaging the fixture
• Orient on stand with one
located around the reflector
• Never use more than one
rial until assembly loosens.
• Loosen thumbscrew locat-
leg extending straight out
under Rifa for best balance.
diffuser at a time.
Always operate Rifa-lite
ed on back end of fixture.
•
with diffuser panel in
•
Rifa Balance Bar accessory.
While holding the assem-
, .
'
For increased balance, use
Tilt lock
handle
Thumbscrew
Stand mounting
bracket
Stand lock
place.
bly base push the sockeVlamp
•
cage assembly (avoid touch-
is on left side when viewed
Make sure locking handle
(switched) power cord to
•
ing lamp) inward until the
from rear, this will cause lock
captive cable IEC connector.
eXchange!" System Accessory Lampheads
Attach 16' extending
(See Rlfa eX Accessory Lampheads & their Instruction Sheet for additional informatIOn)
It is not necessary to remove supplied Standard Lamphead when storing or transporting Rifa eX. Remove only to exchange for accessory lampheads.
The Lowel Rita eXchange System allows
the use of accessory lampheads, to
TH-X300
increase versatility in lamps & output.
• To remove standard (supplied) lamphead,
For all
Rifa eX models
make sure fixture is unplugged & cool 10 touch.
Wilh diffuser removed, fixture open, on stand,
hold rear fixture stem, and push in & twist
lamphead to release.
•
Use same method to install accessory head,
taking note of proper bayonet pin / cutout
alignment.
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TH-X1000
Standard lamphead supplied with
FLO-Xl
FLO-X3
For all
Rifa eX
models
Standard lamphead that is supplied with the
Rifa eX 44. It will also fit the other models of
This accessory lamphead is designed to take
This accessory
screw-thread edison base (normal household
Rifa eX as an accessory head, allowing use of
socket) daylight fluorescent lamps. It will also
lower wattage, as well as some lower voltage
DC powered, lamps.
allow use of low wattage incandescent lamps
lamphead is designed to take
screw-thread edison base (normal household
socket) daylight fluorescent lamps.
Wattage
/
Voltage
Wattage / Voltage
125 - 300W
at
120V
27W at 120/240V or 65W at 120V
235 - 300W
at
240V
27Wat 120/240V or 65W at 120V
Rifa EX 66
27W at 12o/24oV or 65W at 120V
Rifa EX 66
50 - 100W
at
12V
27Wat 120/240V
Rifa EX 55
27Wat 120/240V
Rifa EX 55
200W
al
30V
27W at 120/240V
Rifa EX 44
27W at 120/240V
Rifa EX 44
(27W or less)
Model
Rifa EX 88
Model
Wattage / Voltage
27Wat 120/240V or 65W at 120V
Rifa EX 88
Rifa eX 55, 66, & 88. Can not be used with
Rifa eX 44.
Attachin
Soft E
Crates
Soft Fabric Egg Crates are a valuable
Stora e
•
•
Unfold Egg CraIe accessory With the
Secure the egg crate to the body of the
Unplug light and allow to cool for at
accessory for controlling the light spill of the
diffuser already attached, place the Soft Egg
Rifa with Velcro strips located around the edge
least five minutes before disassembly.
Rifa. They can also help prevent a moving
Crate over the front of the light, inserting lhe
of the reflector housing
•
subject from becoming overiiI as they
corner pins of the reflector frame into lhe metal
and front diffuser To prevent damage 10 lhe
approach the light. Egg Crates are available
in 3 different
tube sockets localed in lhe egg crate corners.
diffuser, wrap material around tube and place
Detach fabric accessory (if used)
in pocket of light storage sleeve.
dispersion
•
angles (30, 40
prevent Rifa eX from collapsing fully. Remove
& 50 degree)
for each model
plied protective caps on head & post.
of Rifa.
•
Some Accessory Lampheads & lamps will
lamps and head before collapsing. Place supHold stand mounting bracket, loosen
thumbscrew on mounting arm assembly and
push shaft until frame has collapsed.
• Smooth reflector material and secure with
Velcro strap, tilt light down, remove unit from
light stand and place in sleeve.
Rifa-lite Beam An les
(Pomt at which mtenslty drops to 50% of maximum)
Rita with 50· Egg~Crate
Rifa with 40· Egg Crate
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e ™ Instructions
An Introduction to Rifa for the New Pro
The Rifa eX is a dedicated sofllight,
with quick set-up and beautiful output.
With a lillie practice, good results are
Rifa's 55, 66, & 88 all
use the same standard
lamphead & socket.
easy to achieve.
And while you should
First, a brief overview •.•
lamps than the maximum
Soft light is soft because
each model,
is large when compared
ject being
the size of its source
to the size of the sub-
lit. The larger the ratio at light source
size to subject
stand outside
on an overcast
day, you will
very little shadow
because
sky) is so much
(the whole
have
the size of the
Hard light
is hard because the size of
is small when compared
lit. In a fixture
to the sub-
such as a Pro-light,
size of the source
is much smaller.
This makes the light very directional
result, the shadows
it throws
clear sunny day will result
because
of the smaller
and as a
in sharper
(harder)
shadows
source.
well. The further away from the subject
is, the smaller
For example,
the source appears
from a 24 square
aprox.
greater amount
coming
of softness
almost
of the output
degrees),
retaining
than a hard source
because
its source
the soft source
larger in size (light
direction).
subject
be
(the lit diffuser)
is the largest.
the subject
is dispersed
As a result,
sible.
level of color
much
background
color
like Rifa
than the subject
floor, before hitting
(5000-6500k).
Because
in color,
depending
overcast
clouds,
of the above,
3200k
Blue Gels are custom
For an in-depth
decisions
some
book,
we suggest
Matters
understanding
involved
pockets
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/
Soft source close = Softest shadow
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Also see the evolving educational
resource section of lowel.com
match
cut to fit the Rifas.
with
to
www.lowel.com
Setup 2
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Directional Sources have
smaller surfaces
3:00
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dramatic
the subject.
contrast
Tota so it lights
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3,00
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A
with the Rifa eX alone, You can place the
& falloff
than the subject,
with the light tilted
From there, you can arc the angle of the
from 6:00 (at camera - this will give the
to either 300
or 9:00, depending
on how much
you want in your shot. Place the broad throw
the background
without
spilling
onto the subject.
To light an interview
focusable
A
Rifa eX with 250 - 500W
3
lamp
/
I
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Camera
subject
while
results.
B
1 Tota-Iight
subject
hard source),
separation
keeping
hard / dramatic
with 1 Rifa eX and 1 Pro-light
try using
with
100 - 250W
Vary the angle to the subject
a 9:00 / 3:00 placement,
key, as the Rifa becomes
without
lamp
spilling
C
(250w
as a back light to give the
facing each other for increased
flare from the back light (Pro).
Pro-light
the Pro-light
from the background.
the 2 lights
As you approach
the background
Setup Keys:
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1 Rifa, 1 Pro-light,
subject
out in either direction
most even lighting)
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Camera
light at a 45' angle, 2-3 feet higher
Rifa-Iite
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1 Rifa, 1 Tota-Iight
down towards
9,00
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To light an interview
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1
Same soft source further back =
Less soft shadow
Rifa eX
B
9:00 /
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from
many of our dealers.
on the side of the light.
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acclaimed
& Depth, available
of Light
Basic Starter Setu s usin
Setup •........
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in the art of
Ross Lowell's
in the room. Rifa Day
excess to allow them to be clipped
the velcro
of the complete
either
They are sized to cover the front diffuser
the wall.
information,
section
blue sky or any combination
you will need to choose
the Rifa to the daylight
enough
than
can vary
is to move the
the
(5500K)
its direct sun,
1/4, 1/2 or full day blue to most closely
to fall off towards
introductory
Lowel catalog.
lighting,
tung-
daylight
on whether
color
of the creative
is to
daylight
The first step in
by 6 feet or so if pos-
of daylight
tungsten.
For additional
be needed.
The goal is to match the warmer
This will allow a light placed on a stand
higher
gel will
sten lamp in the Rifa, with the cooler
of light spill on
spill
away from walls,
of the Rifa with daylight,
is so much
to be used fairly close to the sub-
the subject.
for
in a room
where the desire
correction
cor-
which are a more
These are just some
starting suggestions.
up" if they
of identical
in a wider
source
lamps,
see the Resources
mix the output
soft sources,
efficient
gel corrected
of the Rifa
use of daylight
on the model
from "burning
that also has windows,
minimizing
the 88 will
depending
Lampheads
System allow
rected fluorescent
portion
in the center 70- 75
For setups wilen you are shooting
strength
eXchange
Mixing with daylight
softness
Soft light falls off in output
The Accessory
so where the
your exposure.
lamps in larger sized Rifa's, to reduce
while
egg crates are available
happen to get too close to the light source
of the Rifa
System allow greater use of lower
fhe areas behind
(Rifa 88-EX)
at same distance,
Lampheads
is to
of egg crate used. They do a great job of pre-
inch source.
venting
The Accessory
previously,
egg crate to the front
the egg crates will trim this to either
30, 40 or 50 degrees,
its now
if the
that will cast light in
will being
clip.
to the
180 degrees (with the strongest
give you the
Lowel Gel-jawz,
loaded
can also help
of dispersion,
Rifas have an output
yet
spring
being so close,
described
fabric
or any small
in the camera. An
to this, which
degrees
of light, yet a
because
ject. This can create problems
• 25 x 25' (Rifa 66-EX)
of all because
of 5 feet, will
from a larger 32 square
are designed
softest
inch source,
the same 72 foot candles
more quickly
• 21 x 21' (Rifa 55-EX)
level that can occur
With the source
of
is fluc-
back & forth in relation
Soft fabric
in different
of
using the same 500 watt EHC lamp in the Rifa
88 from a distance
wattage,
• 16 x 16' (Rifa 44-EX)
moves
of the light.
of 5 feet will give
of light with the amount
Postitioning the Rifa
There are 4 models of Rifa, with front
diffusers in sizes of
in exposure
subject
add an accessory
as
to be
tuation
easy solution
using the 500 watt EHC lamp in
you 72 foot candles
output
the
close to the subject
its effect can be noticable
at
You can use clothespins,
that can arise as a result
soft sources
light source.
lamps
softness
situation
reduce the light spill
wattage
Rifa eX Models
• 32 x 32'
for increased
the same wattage / output.
eXchange
& therefore the harder its shadows.
So logically,
for
are sharper. A
Distance from source to
object becomes a factor in sharpness
source
wattage
recommended
you can use lower wattage
in the larger models
softness
ject being
never use higher
the Rifa eX 55 at a distance
larger than
you are.
the physical
using
size, the softer the light. If you
source
its source
Using Fabric Egg Crates
Another
dramatic
the Pro becomes
Place the broad throw
Tota so it lights
onto the subject
Tota-light
a
soft fill. Note: watch for lens
with 300 - 500W
lamp
Li ht Controls & Accesso
Rifa eX Accessory
Lampheads
e ™ Accessories
.
Cables
Mounts
Heads
Soft Egg Crates
Balance Bar
16' Switched
Code: TH-X30o
Code: FLo-Xl
Code: UN-55
Code: LC-30
Code: Tl-80
attaches quickly
and afterwards
Weight: 2.6 Ibs
Size: 125"
Weight: 13 oz (369 g)
(1.2 kg)
Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g)
Standard
The Rifa Balance
10' Unswitched
the Rifa-lite
(55.2 cm) folded
light-weight
Maximum
bag
When
height:
x
30°
Egg Crate
Soft Egg Crate with 300
dispersion
New stand, based on design
nation
combi-
30° Egg Crate for LC-44EX
Code: LC-44EC/3o
compact than Omni-stand.
For Rifa 44.
to allow better stand
It can facilitate
angling
and
Install
orienting
R
shown
Code: T1-808
For portable
conical
Code: LC-55EC/30
Size: Maximum
Weight: 9.5 oz (266 g)
for all 4 models
Diffuser
replacements
of Rifa.
Code: LC-66EC/30
must always be used to pro-
tect against
height:
washers
~16~
as
Female
(*).
lamp explosion.
For LC-44EX
Code: LC-44D
Size: 16 x 16" (40 x 40 em)
For LC-55EX
Code: LC-88EC/30
For Rifa 44, 55, 66.
Weight: 1 Ib (448 g)
KS Stand
Size: 21 x 21" (53.3 x 533
em)
For LC-66EX
40°
Egg Crate
For LC·88EX
For correcting
varying
Rifas to mix with
strengths
Each set contains 3 sheets:
& 1/4 Blue
Female
with switch
and 2 pin "Amphenol
Type" connec-
41bs
tor for batteries.
Code: LC-55EC/40
(1.8 kg)
Wide based, sturdier,
Code: LC-88EC/40
50°
x
50°
KSA Stand
stand.
dispersion
batteries.
same as above.
onto pipes,
shelves,
etc. up to
Adapts
Also accepts two Flexi-shafts
flags or flectors.
For LC-88EX
fEl'~~0
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Fom,"
Weight: 2 oz (57 g)
Connects
Cable to cigarette
Recommended
when
attaching
Size: 39 x 32" (99 x 81.3 cm)
loverhead.
for
extra security
Rifa-lites
I
For Rifa 44 only.
1ft!
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Problems, info, repairs, etc.
Call: 800334-3426
or 718 921-0600
Fax: 718 921-0303
e-mail: info@lowelcom
your authorized
www.lowel.com
140 58th Street Brooklyn,
U.S
II!I®
T1-80
connector.
M•.te
(Set of 3)
Lowel equipment
•
required.
Code: 01-82
Code: LC-87
Inc.
and
sockets.
Code: CM-50
lighter
Lowel-Light Manufacturing,
lighter
12v Car Adaptor
with
Safety Cable (3)
Size: 33 x 26" (84 x 66 cm)
for
12 volt batteries
cigarette
No wiring
a light.
Code: LC-88ECI50
Code: LC-67
Rifa 44 IEC Connector
automobile
(1.59 cm) stud locks in two
and accepts
Male
use with some
For LC-66EX
Adaptor Cable
Code: R2-85
1 7/8" (4.78 cm) thick.
positions
Size: 29 x 22" (73.7 x 56 em)
Lighter/Car
Female
Clamps
Code: LC-66ECI50
12 volt
required.
~1'~
Code: LC-55EC/50
Code: LC-57
No wiring
l' 12v Switched Cigarette
,
Code: T1-30
5/8"
M,I,
air-cushioned
Otherwise
f,m,l,
the Rifa-44
or use with appropriate
Tota-c1amp
angle.
Cable
~1~
Code. R2-82
Adapts
Code: KSA
Egg Crate
for use with
•
For ali 4 Rifas.
Rifa-44
4-pin XLR Switched
lightweight
stand with 5/8" (1.59 cm) stud.
For LC-55EX
Male
Weight:
Code: LC-47
1110
~5~
t
30 volt battery #18/3;
For LC-44EX
Size: 23 x 16" (58.4 x 40.6 em)
5' Omni 30v Cable
Adapts
Code: LC-44EC/50
(1 sheet each)
BS
plug.
II
with clothespins.
Day Blue; 1/2 Blue;
Washers
1363A
Collapsed length:
Black-anodized,
pockets
*Conical
with double
and male fused
3' (91 cm)
of daylight,
they attach to Rita's velcro
{.75 mm/3)
pole switch
Code: 01-81
Code: LC-66EC/40
Rifa Daylight Gel Sets
#18/3
~~
"
height:
Male
r-
bar legs
9' (2.74 m),
Code: LC-88D
Size: 32 x 32" (81.3 x 81.3 em)
Female
lightweight
Code: KS
Size: Maximum
Code: LC-44EC/40
Size: 25 x 25" (66 x 66 em
pole
~16~
dispersion
angle.
with double
Code: Tl-802
Code: LC-66D
and male CEE-7 plug.
16' (5 m) T/O UK Cord
stand with 5/8" (1.59 cm)
stud and solid
x
{.75 mm/3)
switch
Weight: 35 Ibs (16 kg)
Wide based, sturdy,
Weight: 12.5 oz (345 g)
#18/3
2.3' (65 cm)
40°
Code: LC-55D
length:
Male
Code: Tl-801
7'7" (2.3 m)
Collapsed
use.
cable.
16' (5 m) Eurocord
KS Jr. Stand
Code: DT-33
#18/3
Bar as shown,
stage lighting
"Hard service"
the
stand fitting
Balance
M,',
Weight: 1.1 Ibs (5 kg)
of the light when necessary,
knob.
Cable
~1O~
it can shift the Rifa's
need to overtighten
more
with switch.
between
such as on a boom arm, without
& Omni-stand.
of Un i-stand
More stable than Uni-stand,
angle.
#18/3;
and its stand fitting.
installed,
balance.
titting
Bar is an extension
that mounts
center of gravity
7' (22 m)
Base diameter: 46"
30°
(31.8 cm)
arm accessory
Size: 215"
own small
light diffuser
Male
Each Egg Crate
tolds up to be
stored in its
Code: FLo-X3
\V
~16'~
Female
For better light control
See pg 2 for information
Standard
AC Cable
NY 11220
Distributors.
or a qualified
Patent
and kits are sold through
Repairs,
problems,
Lowel
Dealer (Distributor)
electrician.
No. 4594645,
4
authorized
suggestions,
Rifa-lite®
ver: 6.3
Lowel Dealers and, in some countries,
and requests
or directly
for brochures,
with Lowel
Electrical
is a registered
trademark
©
Mfg., Inc. 2008
Lowel-Light
instructions,
repairs
of Lowel-Light
Authorized
Lowel
parts lists may be handled
should
by
be made only by Lowel
Manufacturing,
Inc.
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