
Review Summary
Cineo Lighting and Litegear have teamed up to develop the Matchstix series of small, linear Remote Phosphor light sources. Matchstix operate from any DC power source from 11 to 18 VDC, including many battery options. The power connection uses 5.5mm x 2mm co-ax DC power connector Matchstix are available in 3", 6" and 12" lengths and draw approximately 100mA per inch of length. Matchstix are optimized for flawless, flicker-free control with Litegear dimmers.
Like all Cineo soft lights, Matchstix allow the user to change the Remote Phosphor panels, supporting CCT of 2700K, 3200K, 4300K and 5600K. Their color quality perfectly matches all other Cineo softlights, with CRI ratings of 90-98, depending on color temperature. The back side of all Matchstix features a standard cold-shoe slot running the entire length of the fixture for limitless mounting options virtually anywhere.
Rather than traditional diffusion to soften the light source, the light actually emits from the Remote Phosphor panels on the front of the fixture, providing a light characteristic that radiates equally in a 160 degree radius, providing Matchstix the ability to "wrap" your subject with soft light with edgeless shadows. The phosphor panels are excited by blue LEDs, which are automatically turned off when the phosphor panels are removed. The color temperature of Matchstix is extremely consistent fixture to fixture, and will not change over time like other lighting technologies.
Matchstix are extremely durable, built to last with anodized alloy construction, flexible polycarbonate panels, and field-serviceable components. Power supply and dimming options include both local and DMX control, connecting to the lamphead with up to 25' (7.5m) of cable.
Cineo Matchstix are perfect for any film or television project, in the studio or on location, or anywhere flicker-free, color-accurate softlight is required.