Flashpoint CL-1144R LED Circular Light

2018-06-08T13:12:48

This is my second one I purchased. Glad I purchased.

CHARLENE J.

2018-04-09T10:40:21

The FP CL-1144 is and excellent value for the price! Although not as bright as one might like for every application, they are plenty powerful for headshots, and some portraiture. They are daylight balanced and, with the diffusion sock on, give a nice smooth light. I have used them for location shooting as they are super light and easy to set up and take down.

Carl C.

2018-02-13T10:54:38

Great light I carry when on the move. It’s well built I like the constant led light instead of flash it’s a new way of thinking. Comes with a well padded case good price point. I might be a little ruff on equipment this light stands up . Good work horse of a light

JAMES M.

2017-12-07T17:22:52

Very disappointed in the light output. I have a 19" LED ringlight which has less than half the LEDs and the ringlight only produces .3 stop less light than this one.

JACK Z.

2017-08-25T08:45:04

I have been through many lights and I don't know why I waited so long to purchase these lights. The price is right and the results are incredible. I think, when I get the funds that I am going to order more. I love them.

Carlos J.

2017-08-23T20:06:55

I am a D.P. that has shot with a tungsten package for over 30 years. These lights are excellent but extremely hot. I have received so many complaints by actresses being uncomfortable with the heat that I had to change things. I kept on asking so many questions but could not get that many answers from a technical point of view. So here is my review: They are light weight, quick to set up, come with a case and very powerful. I call this setup the interview light kit. This is the best interview light kit I have every used. I will never use a kinoflo after using these lights. Kinos don't have much punch to them. I mount the light on a mini boom arm. You could also mount it to a C-stand with the gobo arm. The light does not have much weight. NO heat at all. I also use smaller led light for a hair light and a background light. Shoot with Canon 5D mark3. Light at 5 feet away form actress (butterfly position) These lights have some punch to them. It is nice because I can back the light up to give actress more room. 100 ISO with 60 shutter I am at a T4 with the light at about 65% . Wow, put some fill with a card and beautiful light. Color Balance: I set my balance at 5300. Skin tone is true at 5300 after many tests. They are daylight balanced but noticed that they are warm when camera is set at 5600. Quality of light: Soft : Light does come with a sock diffuser but I don't use it. The light is very soft and fills in wrinkles nicely. Con's: 1. Hard to cut. Light is round and does not have any type of barn doors. I use black wrap and C-47's and was able to cut it nicely. 2. Catch light (Eye light) very minor: The light is 14" diameter. The catch light does show up on the eye but not like using a 36"x36" softbox (some call it modifiers). Conclusion: These lights are awesome. I have producers asking me for the interview light kit now. I highly recommend these lights. . It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider whether you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

Nick M.

2017-08-15T09:03:39

Small enough to travel....big enough to handle all our interview lighting needs. Dialing up or down the intensity makes our job requirements simple and comprehensive. Worth the investment...

DICK O.

2017-06-09T08:50:33

I was pleasantly surprised by the brightness and the overall quality of this light.

JEFFREY A.

2017-04-10T15:10:23

Over the past six months I've converted my entire studio to LED lighting. The old strobes and flashes are sitting on the shelf. This light is cool, throws plenty of light and is silent. Perfect for portrait stills or video. I did not expect the case to be so well made, it's perfect for taking this light on the road. We do on location music videos and run our lights from portable battery units so we can take them everywhere we need them. These lights have a low power draw and last as long as we need them to on one portapack. This was the perfect size for lighting individuals and I couldn't be happier with it. I definitely recommend it for studio or location work!

FREDERICK D.

2017-04-07T08:34:13

Beautiful lights to use for portrait and interior design photography ... I will never use flash again in a studio type of setting. I do use them with umbrellas

CHARLES I.

2017-02-04T14:06:53

I was surprised when I purchased these lights! I shoot all over the San Francisco Bay Area and you never know what type of lighting you may need to you get there! These lights saved me a few times and I use this at weddings at dusk to get the most amazing lighting with the sun set and into the cobalt blue skies! I hook it up to my Vegabond battery and it lasts well into 4 hours of reception! LOVE it!

TAMMY N.

2016-12-19T10:24:11

Great lights, they do everything as promised!

BRADLEY K.

2016-12-14T18:51:54

this LED array is extremely versatile. As stated by others, it is light, and does not flicker when dimmed. For studio macro shots, it throws off no heat. I have used it outdoors as fill and main light, indoors as a kicker and as a wash light for a background. If you are used to shooting with natural light, the continuous light offers many advantages for outdoor portraits. The product is inexpensive relative to the output, and a fraction of its main competitors...

JEFFREY S.

2016-11-25T10:49:35

A reasonably large amount of light. At 14" round the out of the box size isn't terrible. They are light, quick to assemble, and functional. The remotes are great, letting the videographer great control of key to fill ratios. However, there are 24" square and 36" octagonal softboxes available. They use holes that are already in the light. The softboxes don't have a lip or grid to control spill (grip tape and black foil is what I use) and the metal lip on the light doesn't let it fill the box as well as an exposed bulb creating a less even light. Umbrellas work but have lots of spill...more of a photo than a video solution. Reverse mount umbrella softboxes almost work...but the 14" diameter creates a big dark spot (which wasn't as bad in a 50" Wescott Apollo. The lights come in their own hat boxes, the stands have individual cases, all with shoulder straps. It is a very easy light kit to transport. How much do I like it? I bought two sets.

David Z.

2016-11-21T11:57:02

These are wonderful. More than twice as many LEDs as most other LED banks I've tried. Small footprint, light, and comes with carrying case. These can provide both daylight and tungsten color temp and are fully dimmable!

WILL C.

2016-08-29T21:01:29

Because this a relatively new purchase I can not comment on the important issue of durability. I can say having only used them on but three three ocassions so far, that they got the job done; providing a nice soft illumination, and their dimmer gave me added control. As happens with soft sources, they spread and spill beyond the desired target areas and so a flag kit or maybe a large roll of Cinefoil / black wrap and clips with which to contain spillage is necessary. The stands could be better - more sturdy, and their stage locking lever easier to secure..., they seem to demand a lot of effort to retain the desired height; lastly, a better light stand bag that can accommodate all three stands would be a major plus...,the bag provided is flimsy and covers only two, leaving the backlight/boom stand without coverage. I ended up buying a separate padded stand bag for ease of transport and to protect and extend the life of these valued instruments Other than that, I think the kit a good value; I wish they offered the user the option of battery operation, but that might be asking too much at that price. For their VAlUE they're a good buy and I'd recommend them.

JEAN R.

2016-08-22T09:00:43

This unit is a great addition to my lighting inventory. Its intensity allows me to use it for either fill-lighting or even as a primary light source.

STEVEN F.

2016-08-17T13:03:53

Easy to put together. Lights the area well. No problems. The remote dimmer was more than I needed.

JAN D.

2016-08-15T09:17:01

This is an excellent kit for the money. Throws out a lot of light, they're adjustable and the remote cable dimmers make it easier. Can't say enough about the quality. Stands, carrying case, diffusers are added bonuses.

Mel C.

2016-08-10T18:04:57

This is a great LED light and doesn't get hot at all. Lights up a small room pretty well!

TILA Z.

2016-07-26T11:15:37

I have several other types of LED lights for video production purposes. These are absolutely brilliant with their round shape producing a great catchlight, and with a diffusion sock, or able to take an umbrella mounted straight through the middle - perfect! Because of the relatively large diameter of the light, IMO it works better shooting through a white umbrella rather than reflecting off the umbrella - the light simply obscures too large a central area for my tastes. Another great point is that the dimming feature is flicker-free, unlike one of my other brands. Getting these units from Adorama (rather than the competitors) is the way to go because of the padded "hat box" which seems to be an Adorama exclusive and is essential for storing or transporting them. Absolutely can't go wrong with these!

Mike S.

2016-05-04T08:52:54

I have rental properties and I use it to illuminate the dark spaces so I don't have to guess what the flash will give me. It is light and well built and fits on my existing light stands. The included cord is so long, I haven't had to use extension cords. It comes with a very nice case.

HOWARD M.

2016-04-11T12:52:37

Great value for a strong light. They are compact, adjustable and include a diffuser. I use two lights in front currently and an Einstein/Alien Bee for a back light but will be adding a 3rd LED soon. I'm very impressed with the quality and build of these lights. For the slight price difference, I would strongly recommend this over the 500 led version. With the light control you can soften to your liking yet you will have power to spare. I use Manfrotto light stands and they connect very easily and feel solid. I shoot portraits and video, they work well for both!

Jeffrey M.

2016-03-28T08:48:36

great light, flicker free even on slow motion shot. (240fps).

hang z.

2014-12-24T19:00:00

This is great light, it has just the right light consistency for creating a perfect photo. It adds lots of brightness and color which definitely enhances the photos.

Jacke T.

2014-12-17T19:00:00

I love this light due to most of this lights are just quality but its doesn't look good this one is good looking & adds brightness to the room you it can be used in public places the same as private.

jaciy p.

2014-12-16T19:00:00

Its light enough to go anywhere, the LED follows traditional round reflector design in a modern brilliant LED source. Flattering glow is perfect for lighting without the included fitted diffusion cloth. The circular array creates pleasing illumination and naturally round catch lights, the 1144 LED bulbs stay cool, keeping your subjects comfortable even when used close-up. Color is consistent and flicker free at 5600K daylight even while dimming down to 10%. And, light output from 10-100% is remotely controlled for less intrusive presence on the set. With the lamp hour life of 50,000 I enjoy trouble free, economical use for years and years. Qliq Qwip One of the brightest advances in technology is the advent of the light-emitting diode (LED), a two-lead semiconductor light source.

Sruly

2014-12-16T19:00:00

The brightness of this light does not make you uncomfortable, even when it's close to you. The bulbs stay cool keeping your subjects comfortable while shooting. The coloring is consistent and very accurate, even while dimming down. It's top quality and surely deserves more than a five star rating!

Eric

2014-12-16T19:00:00

The advanced technology of this product, makes it a good item. The LED circular light gives the image photo color consistency and enhances them.

Jacke T.