Description
Used Kino Flo 4Bank: Classic, Professional Fluorescent Soft Light
This listing is for a used Kino Flo 4Bank, a foundational lighting fixture in film, television, and professional photography for decades. Known for its soft, beautiful light quality and exceptional color accuracy, this fixture remains a workhorse on sets worldwide. This pre-owned unit offers the opportunity to acquire a legendary piece of lighting gear at a more accessible price point. While it may show cosmetic signs of wear consistent with professional use, its core functionality and superior light output are fully preserved.
Award-Winning Soft Light with Color Accuracy:
The Kino Flo 4Bank is revered for its ability to produce a broad, even spread of soft, wrap-around light. When equipped with Kino Flo’s proprietary True Match® fluorescent lamps, it delivers a high Color Rendering Index (CRI of 95+), ensuring that colors are reproduced faithfully on camera. The system is designed to be flicker-free at any shutter speed, thanks to its high-frequency electronic ballast, making it reliable for high-speed photography and video.
Versatile and Modular Design:
The 4Bank system consists of two main components: the lightweight fixture head and a separate remote ballast. This modular design provides exceptional flexibility on set. The fixture’s low profile and light weight allow it to be easily mounted on a light stand, taped to a wall, or rigged into tight spaces where traditional hot lights would be impractical. The remote ballast can be placed up to 75 feet away (with optional extension cables), keeping the controls accessible even when the fixture is rigged overhead.
Key Features & Functionality:
The included ballast allows for individual lamp switching, providing precise control over light output. By toggling between lamps, you can easily adjust the intensity without introducing color shifts, a common problem with traditional dimming. The fixture can be loaded with either Daylight (5500K) or Tungsten (3200K) True Match lamps (lamps may not be included or guaranteed). Built-in barndoors and an optional louver offer further control over the beam spread and light direction.
Condition and Value:
As a used item, this Kino Flo 4Bank fixture has a history of professional use. It is sold in fully functional condition, having been tested to ensure all four lamps and the ballast operate correctly. The exterior may have dings, scuffs, and other minor cosmetic imperfections, but these do not affect the performance or reliability of the light. For a professional looking to expand their lighting kit with a tried-and-true soft light, this used 4Bank represents an excellent and cost-effective investment.
Key Features:
- Light Quality: Soft, beautiful, flicker-free light with a high CRI.
- Modular Design: Lightweight fixture head with a separate remote ballast.
- Ballast: High-frequency, dead-quiet, universal voltage (100-240VAC).
- Control: Individual lamp switching for precise intensity adjustments.
- Lamps: Compatible with both Daylight (5500K) and Tungsten (3200K) fluorescent lamps.
- Versatility: Ideal for interviews, chromakey work, and as a key or fill light.
- Condition: Used, fully tested and functional with cosmetic signs of wear.
- Energy Efficient: Draws significantly less power than comparable hot lights.
