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- Page 2 Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Thank you for choosing Rotolight Thank you for choosing the Rotolight Camcorder LED lighting system. In order to take maximum advantage of the Rotolight RL48/RL48-A ‘Stealth Edition’ features and ensure maximum perfomance and longevity please read this manual carefully before using the Ro- tolight.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How to mount Rotolight on your Shotgun Mic 3.1 - How to mount Rotolight on to an Accessory Shoe 3.2 - How to mount Rotolight on to a Rail Support System 3.3 - How to mount Rotolight on to a Spare Tripod 3.4 -... - Page 4 The Rotolight is a very fast deployable system and always available when you need it, so you’ll never miss that perfect shot. Rotolight can be accurately dimmed (using Neutral Density filters) over a range of 1.5 aperture stops. The 48 Ultrabright LED’s provide warm, natural light for HD Cinematography, with that great ‘ring-light’...
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Page 5: How To Fit Or Remove The Filter Holder
5600K (stu- dio daylight) use a 223 filter To fix the filter holder on your Rotolight hold the filter holder in your left hand with open side facing upwards and push the Rotolight (face down) into the centre of the filter holder. -
Page 6: How To Open/Close The Rotolight Body
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 1.1 - How to open / close the Rotolight body To open the Rotolight, remove the filter holder, then hold Rotolight in your left hand face down. Hold the back of the Rotolight with your right hand, then ro-... -
Page 7: Batteries
When the batteries are nearly fully discharged, Rotolight will become less bright (The colour temperature will not change, however. ) We recommend Energizer Lithium L91 To avoid damage from batteries during storage don’t leave batteries inside Rotolight when not in use www.rotolight.com... -
Page 8: How To Mount Rotolight On Your Shotgun Mic
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide How to mount RotoLight on your Shotgun Mic Align the centre hole of your Rotolight over the foam windshield of your Cam- corder Microphone. Carefully slide the Rotolight over the foam windshield. Please note that if you have a... -
Page 9: How To Mount Rotolight On To An Accessory Shoe
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .1 How to mount RotoLight on to an Accessory Shoe Using the optional Rotolight Stand, fit the accessory shoe to 1/4” thread adapter to the accessory or ‘hot’ shoe on your cam- era. Tighten the lower thread of the shoe adapter down onto the shoe so it doesn’t... -
Page 10: How To Mount Rotolight On To A Rail Support System
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .2 How to mount RotoLight on to a Rail Support System Extend your camera support rails to be level with the front edge of your Mattebox, then fit one of your rail standard ‘lens supports’ inverted with the 1/4”... -
Page 11: How To Mount Rotolight On To A Spare Tripod
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .3 How to mount RotoLight on to a Spare Tripod Screw the Rotolight support arm onto the 1/4 inch thread of the tripod support plate thread at least five turns or until tight leaving the arm pointing fully forward. -
Page 12: Rotolight Calibration Filters
Lee 216 - Diffusion Screen (A strong diffusion used for soft light effects) 4.2 Calibration Chart To set Rotolight to a particular colour, (e.g. RL48A to 5600K use a 223 filter as shown on the RL48A Chart). To dim Rotolight you can combine neutral density filters, to diffuse Roto- light deploy the 216 Diffuser. -
Page 13: Optional Accessories
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Optional Accessories 5.1 Rotolight Belt Pouch The Rotolight belt pouch allows you to ‘wear’ your lighting rig. Fully lined, and with a reinforced belt clip it provides multi purpose storage for your Rotolight(s), spare filter kit(s), 6 x AA batteries (or tools), iPhone, Keys and RotoStand(s). It is strong enough to hold a V-lock camcorder... -
Page 14: Accessory 'Colours' Filter Pack
This might sound obvious but it can take a little getting used to. There are loads of advantages to the RL48 switch design, it’ s water proof and you cannot accidentally operate it. www.rotolight.com... -
Page 15: Specifications
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Specifications Model: Rotolight RL48 Size: 138OD/38ID(mm) Weight: 6oz/90grams Power: 3 x AA Alkaline or Lithium Mounting: Shotgun Mic Hot Light Equivalent: Colour Temperature: 3200K, 4200K, 5600K CTO Filters: Lee 205, 223, 285 ND/Dif Filters: 298, 209, 216... -
Page 16: Appendix
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Appendix To see more information about the Rotolight and Rotolight Accessories, please visit our site at www.rotolight.com. Rotolight filters were designed by the world renowned and leading filters maker Lee Filters. To see more information please visit www.leefilters.com www.rotolight.com... -
Page 17: About Colour Temperature And 'White Balance
The human eye can detect a colour difference of 50 Kelvin, so you’ll be pleased to know that Rotolight is ‘Studio Accurate’ (i.e. to within +/- 50 kelvin of its calibrated colour temperatures). -
Page 18: Colour Filters Guide
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Colour Filters Guide We have selected a wide range of colours and filters specially designed by worldwide renowned lighting specialists. 184 - Cosmetic Peach 791 - Moroccan Frost A wam highlight or front light, com-...
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