Tiffen Lowel L-light - Manual (Page 2)

Lowel L-light Instructions
Clip-on Barndoors
Attach Clip-on Barndoor Frame (with or with-
out first attaching Clip-on Barndoor Leaves) to
unit by snapping clips into notches on sides of
L-light baffle assembly. Up to four Clip-on
Barndoor Leaves can be attached by snapping
dual clips of each Clip-leaf onto frame. Clip-on
Barndoor assembly can be used with screw-
base MR-16s and other reflector lamps no
larger than R-20s.
4-way Clip-on
Barndoor
Code: L1-20
2-way Clip-on Barndoor
Code: L1-25
Clip-on Barndoor Frame (no leaves)
Code: L1-21
Clip-leaf (only)
Code: iP-24
MR-16 Clip-on Accessory
Holder
Snap MR-16 Clip-on
Accessory Holder with
glass accessory directly
onto the rim of screw-base
MR-16 halogen lamp.
Should the glass accessory require replace-
ment, insert glass part behind snap-in springs
of holder after depressing the springs.
Clear Glass in Holder
Code: L1-52H
Attaches to rim of halogen MR-16 lamps.
Absorbs some U.V. with 5% light loss.
Diffused Glass in Holder
Code: L1-50H
Attaches to rim of halogen MR-16 lamps.
Softens light; reduces intensity and contrast.
Light loss: approx. 50%.
Dichroic Filter in Holder
Code: L1-51H
Attaches to rim of halogen MR-16 lamps.
Converts tungsten to approx. average daylight.
Light loss: approx. one stop.
Swing-in Accessory Holder
For use
with R-20
and
smaller
lamps,
including screw-base MR-16s. Attach Clip-on
Barndoor Frame to unit. Press both sides of
captive retaining spring clip on Holder in
toward center to release. Slide Swing-in
Accessory (diffused glass or dichroic filter)
into place. Resecure retaining spring to hold
Accessory in place. Swivel the lock fastener on
Accessory Holder 180°. Align Holder in center
of one of the eight sides of the Frame and hold
firmly in place while turning fastener 180° to
lock. Swing Accessory Holder over lamp and
snap into place on opposite Frame side. Swing
out when not in use. Note: Only two Clip-on
Barndoors can be accommodated on Frame
when using Swing-in Accessory Holder.
Diffused Glass w/Swing-in Holder
Code: iP-50H
Softens light, reduces intensity. Light loss:
approx. 50%.
Dichroic Filter w/Swing-in Holder
Code: iP-51H
Converts tungsten to approx. average daylight.
Light loss: approx. one stop.
Pro & i Gels (5)
Size: 5 x 6" (12.52 x 15.25 cm) sheets
(Pkg of 5) Blue Frost
(iP-69); Day Blue
(iP-70); ND 3 (iP-71);
Frost (iP-72); Assorted—3
Day Blue, 1 Frost,
1 ND 3 (iP-78).
L-light with Tota-brella
(for fill and soft light)
Slide shaft of Tota-brella into L-light mounting
block after loosening knob. Tighten knob to
secure. Umbrella shaft may obstruct movement
when the light is used with larger lamps, e.g.
R-40s.
Tota-brella
Standard/Silver
Code: T1-25
Size: 27" (68.6 cm) open,
19" (48.3 cm) closed. Slips into L-light mount-
ing bracket to create a softlight.
Special/White
Code: T1-26
Same as above with extremely soft, white
reflective surface.
Gels and Gel-jawz
Pre-cut 6 x 6" gels are available for use with
the L-light. They can be used with the Pro & i
Gel Frame or clipped directly onto barndoor
leaves with Gel-jawz.
WARNING: Do not double up gels, as heat
build-up between them will be too great.
To attach gels, snap Gel-jawz into indents
on barndoors. Make sure silver metal portion
of Gel-jawz is on underside of barndoor or clip
will not fasten properly. Fasten 6 x 6" gel with
Gel-jawz clips.
IMPORTANT When using lamps larger than
R-20s, use Tota-gels with Tota-frame or cut
larger gels out of a gel sheet. Make sure to
put a generous curve in the gel sheet to
keep gel safely away from lamp.
Gel-jawz (8)
Code: CL-15
Package of eight clips.
Pro & i Gel Frame
Code: iP-40
Holds 5 x 6" gels.
Collapses for storage.
Light Control Accessories
Mounts
Uni-stand
Code: UN-33
Size: 21.5"
(54.6 cm) folded
Extends to 7'11".
All aluminum stand, wide base,
legs can lie flat to floor, large
locking knobs. Folds compactly
to fit in smaller kits.
Stand-link
Code: ViP-39
Rugged metal Stand-link
mounts L-light on 5/8" and
smaller studs on stands,
clamps, handles and Scissor-mounts.
Supplied with L2-10.
Home-plate™
Code: L1-32
Balances L-light (and ViP lights)
on floors and other surfaces; mounts L-light on
pipes and stands, behind moldings and, with
Lowel Gaffer-tape, to windows and some walls.
Supplied with L2-15.
Tota-clamp
Code: T1-30
Clamps onto pipes and objects up to 1 7/8"
(4.8 cm) thick. 5/8" (1.59 cm) stud locks in
two positions and accepts a light. Two Flexi-
shafts with Tota-flags can be attached.
Small Spring Clamp
w/Stud
Code: ML-12
5/8" stud mounted versatile
spring clamps.
Large Spring Clamp w/Stud
Code: ML-13
ver. 2.1 © 2009, Lowel-Light Mfg., Inc. 110
Using the L-light
With a variety of
mounting & accessory
options the Lowel
L-light is a versatile
easy to hide accent
light, a quick kicker,
a discreet backlight or,
with diffusion, a subtle
fill. The chart below
can be useful when
considering placement
options for the light. 90 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
Call: 800 645-2522 or 631 273-2500
Fax: 631-273-2557
e-mail: [email protected]
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Lowel-Light Mfg., Inc.
Repairs & Info
Repairs, problems, suggestions and requests
for brochures/catalogs, instructions and parts
lists can be handled through your Authorized
Lowel Dealer/Distributor or directly through
Lowel. Electrical repairs should be made only
by Lowel or by a qualified electrician.
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