Kisslite LED Ringlight

A powerful and efficient LED ringlight for film and video, so lightweight and slim, you can leave it on the camera all day, and solve lighting problems with the flick of a switch. The kisslite is a completely new tool. Like ringlights of the past, is creates a flattering, shadow-free look. But that's where the similarities end. It's extreme light weight and slim profile makes it brilliant for handheld camera work, Steadicam, dolly and crane shots. No other source has same the benefits of light output, weight and low power draw. The kisslite manages to solve a lot of problems, without adding any new ones.

The light that thinks it's a Mattebox

The kisslite is so lightweight (The lamphead itself weighs only 508g) it can be clamped on the barrel of the lens. It fits most video and film lenses with internal focus, from 126mm, down to 77mm with step-down rings. Of course, there are options to mount the kisslite on standard Arri 19mm bars as well, or with an adaptor, 15mm bars. A filterbox mounts between the kisslite lamphead and the camera lens. it uses standard 4" x 4" and 4" x 5.65" filter trays and an optional top chop flag in front.

Warm White LED

The tungsten lamphead for the kisslite has the soothing, warm feel typically associated with incadescent and halogen lights, with a 3200k CCT and highly accurate color (CRI of 90). The Daylight lamphead has a CCT of 5600k.

Fully dimmable

The small, lightweight, power supply unit / control box houses the clever electronics of the kisslite. It's fully dimmable from 5% to 100% with no change in color temperature and no flicker. Switch it on for instant light (less than 100ns) at preset dimmer level and full color. The top, bottom, left and right areas can be switched on or off individually.

Focused where you want it

the LED lights are carefully focused with lenses arranged in a ring frame. The standard 12 x 50 degrees lens frame spreads the light out in an oval pattern optimized for 16x9. The 06 degree lens frame has a tighter beam to throw the light farther. The lens frames snap to the front of the lamphead quickly and easily with magnets (on the U.S. Version).

Power Friendly

Share the camera battery, Use a dedicated battery belt, or plug it in. The compact power supply accepts from 12 to 40v DC, so any standard 12 or 24v film battery with a standard XLR 4 pin will work. That makes it easy to share the camera battery, an option that is especially useful on steadicam sleds, or whenever keeping weight to a minimum. You can also use a dedicated gekko technologies battery belt. The 14.4v 9Ah battery packs can power the kisslite up to 2.5 hours. A universal auto-sensing fast charger for the battery belts can use 12v D.C. and 85v - 260v A.C. with input frequencies from 47 - 63 Hz. When using Gekko Technology battery belts or 12 volt and 24 volt battery packs, the power supply features a low-battery warning light and auto-off battery protection circuitry. Of course, if adding another cable is easier than swapping batteries, plug it in with the auto-ranging 90 - 260v 2amp mains transformer, and an IEC mains cables (USA, UK, or European). At 24v, the kisslite draws only 1.4A .

Built for Speed

The fact that the kisslite can be left on the camera without getting in the way, means it can be switched on and ready to go in a moment. When shooting with a small crew, the operator can quickly set the dimmer level, without having to stop-down or waste precious time fitting N.D. filters, diffusion or wires to the light source.

Ready to Travel

The combination of small size, low weight, flexible power sources, fast setup, and million uses, makes the kisslite the light to travel with.

Diffusion and Gels

Add a diffusion frame, CTO or CTB correction filters, or use the clear gel holder to add whatever gel you like. There is even a gel cutting template to make neat ring shapes.

Dimmed from a distance

There is a lemo port on the power supply to plug in an external dimmer. Use a wired dimmer, a DMX controller, or a gekko technologies wireless dimmer receiver.

Long Life

The LEDs in the kisslite are expected to resist significant lumen depreciation for at least 50.000 hours. You don't need to buy more bulbs. Ever.

It's the little things

The kisslite was designed by a fellow Cameraman and Director, David Amplett. It's his attention to detail that makes working with the kisslite such a pleasure.

Already Famous

The kisslite has been enthusiastically adopted by professionals in a wide range of production situations. It's being used on commercial, drama, documentary, news, live TV, and Major Motion Pictures. Credits include Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Death Defying Acts, Mamma Mia, Golden Compass, Star Trek, Desperate Housewives and Date Night, FIFA 2010 Games.

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