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Warning: Never touch or try to change a bulb in the lights, especially after use.

This tutorial will showcase all of the studios lights.

Lowel Omni Lite

This light is 500 watts and has a pivoting accessory arm.

On the front of the light four barn doors can be found, these barn doors are used to limit or expand the amount of light coming off of the light. The barn doors are also helpful for keeping light out of the Camera’s lens.

The omni can be turned on and off using the switch located on the power cable.

The Lowel Rifa Lite

The Lowel Rifa Lite is a 250 watt lite with a soft box surrounding it. The soft box diffuses and softens the light so no further diffusion is necessary. The power for this light is also located on the cord.

The Lowel Tota Lite

The Lowel Tota Lite carries 750 watts making it the brightest light in the kit, the power for this light is also located on the cord. On the light you will find an accessories slot just right of the lamp, continuing further right you will see a French flag socket.

The light also has to flaps on it that serve as reflectors.

Lowel VIP Pro Lite

This light comes in at 250 watts, like the omni it has barn doors on the front with a variable focus. The power switch for this light however is located on the back of the light, to the right of the switch is a focusing knob that will adjust the light projection.

The accessories socket for this light is found just below the lamp.

If you have any questions about working with the studio lights, please contact us before you begin working with them. The lights are both delicate and expensive studio equipment and their correct usage can mean the difference between a great and not-so-great project.