Re: Who loves the Diva? 2 follow up question on the subject.

James,

The comparison you request really does not compute, because the tungsten equivilent of the 1200 HMI would be a 5K unit or a 10K unit if corrected for daylight (in order to match intensity and color as you specify). The largest convenient fluorescent unit is probably the Kino Wall of light and with daylight tubes it probably would equal or surpass the 1200 HMI. Furthermore it's advantage is the smaller footprint in exchange for the large source size and also it';s current efficiency.

There are some DP's and LD's who prefer the tungsten source because of it's predicable color over HMI's and fluorescents, but with video, I'm confident that I can white balance any varients or spikes away.

I agree with Leo, when he says that outside of the studio, it's obvious to favor the fluros and HMI's because of the lack of heat, daylight capabilities and efficiencies. If they were the same price as tungsten units we wouldn't even be having this discussion!

JS