Ring light options for film and video production, including rental availability and technical specifications

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2005Brackets/Widgets forum

21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The Kinoflo Kamio ring light produces low light output and struggles in high ambient light conditions or outdoor situations.
The Kinoflo Kamio can be powered by 12-15 volt sources like camera power taps, eliminating separate power cables.
The Kinoflo Kamio has a limited field of view compatibility, with approximately 8mm being the widest lens usable in 16x9 format before the fixture appears in frame.
The Kinoflo Kamio's color balance becomes unstable when dimmed significantly.
The Gekko Kisslight features LED elements with dimmable output that maintains consistent color balance across dimming ranges.
The Gekko Kisslight allows selective disabling of ring sections to reduce flatness of lighting when needed.
The Gekko Kisslight operates on input voltages between 12 and 30 volts.
The Gekko Kisslight can become very bright and hot in close proximity, requiring careful distance management during extended use.
The Gekko Kisslight includes integrated mattebox and filter tray compatibility with various lens mounts.
The Gekko Kisslight includes wireless remote dimming capability.
Ring light rental pricing in the UK market was approximately 75 pounds per day for the Gekko Kisslight.
The Gekko Kisslight retail pricing ranged from 2700 to 5400 pounds depending on included accessories.

Discussion occurs in 2005, with some information from earlier years.
Kinoflo Kamio specifications are based on personal recollection rather than official documentation.
Gekko Kisslight specifications and pricing reflect UK market and availability at the time of discussion.
Power consumption and weight considerations for aerial mounting are mentioned but not detailed.
Some technical specifications are approximate or from memory rather than verified sources.