[NAB 2014] Bee plasma light from Hive

[Billy Jim]

I don't like LED lighting, not even the remote phosphor units from Area 48 and Cineo,
so I'm interested in these:

http://www.newsshooter.com/2014/04/10/nab-2014-bee-plasma-light-from-hive/

 

[Mark K.]

Oh! Me likey. Full spectrum daylight goodness.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Anyone know if it's possible to add a speed ring?

Wonder if these could function as baby Jokers...?

 

[Billy Jim]

Hive guy in video said standard 11" speed rings.

 

[Mark K.]

Yep, they take a standard speedring.

 

[Brandon Alperin]

Ive worked extensively with both remote phosphor and hive lights, and I would strongly suggest taking a look at the ergonomics of the light, weight of the light and quality of the light before you buy. The hive quality is similar to hmi, perhaps a little more harsh, and you get more punch and directionality than most traditional LEDs. The hives are very heavy for what they are, and the accessories for their killer pars quickly become a hassle. Their spread is not as wide as a standard hmi par, as the reflector around the plasma does not fill up the entire par lens.

Personally I would go w the Cineo for output and quality vs power draw. I find that it is much much more pleasing in terms of light quality and falloff. If you need the punch, and just the punch, then hives could be a better option. But if you're going to spend that type of cash, might as well just get some jokers or an M18.

 

[Mark K.]

Well I think that's rather where the 'Bee' factors in for Hive. Their regular units have to be compared to HMIs on a price/output equation. But this one is $2k with a 100 degree beam spread - that puts it in a whole other category for price/output.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Well I think that's rather where the 'Bee' factors in for Hive. Their regular units have to be compared to HMIs on a price/output equation. But this one is $2k with a 100 degree beam spread - that puts it in a whole other category for price/output.

Exactly. Much more affordable than a Joker.

What's the light output equivalent to, in HMI terms? Anyone know?

 

[Mark K.]

They generally call the 273w plasma globes equivalent to a 575 HMI. So I guess you could think of it as a daylight-balanced blondie stuck on flood.

 

[Zeb B]

I own the range of Joker HMI's . . . not the most thought out product. Looks to be some off the shelf Italian fixtures refitted with different guts. The Hive looks to be an odd ergo piece of gear. Square lights somehow just don't seem to work as well. Cool concept but would have to test the light quality to see if this has a place beyond ENG

 

[Billy Jim]

more details on Hive Bee, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myMZaLX9Fj8

 

[Billy Jim]

Zacuto Plazma lives in Eden Park Microplasma:

http://prophotocoalition.com/jantunes/story/microplasma-your-next-studio-light

 

[Mark K.]

Thanks Billy, sounds like they've now revised down their description of the output to 400w HMI equivalence.

 

[Robert Ruffo New]

Exactly. Much more affordable than a Joker.

What's the light output equivalent to, in HMI terms? Anyone know?

Not at all the same light quality/effect not accessories potential of a Joker. As the saying goes, better to cry once.