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Compact. Lightweight. Self-Contained. Rugged. Convenient. The Case is the Light! Grab it and Go...
For the pro on the go, the all-in-one Caselites offer your choice of daylight or tungsten color correction in a compact, easy to carry fluorescent package.

Compact, Self-Contained Location Fluorescents 120/230v, 55w Lamps

The current popularity of fluorescent lights in film and video production is well deserved. They offer cool, soft and efficient light at several times the output of incandescent halogen sources. Unfortunately, they can also be too cumbersome and fragile to use on location, often requiring several cases to carry lights and accessories.

The Caselites solve that problem by being compact, lightweight, rugged and completely self-contained without sacrificing output or light quality. The all-in-one Caselite is both light and case combined. Pop the lid and there's room inside for spare bulbs (or stand), stand fitting tilt-bracket and plate, plus power cord. With an internal ballast, separate lamp switching, snap-on egg crate, and dual-purpose barndoor/intensifiers, the Caselites are designed to offer beautiful, soft, easy to use fluorescents in a compact, location friendly system.

2 Efficient Models:

2 x 55w and 4 x 55w tube fixtures

120/230v operation

Case lid:

holds spare lamps or stand, plus egg crate, mounting plate, stand tilt-bracket, power cord.

Internal ballast:

means quicker setup time

Efficient reflector and ballast design

allows maximum light output

Daylight or Tungsten:

uses 5300ºK or 3000ºK compact fluorescent lamps

Individual lamp switches:

to control output intensity without dimming

Supplied light controls include:

quick release egg crate grid, mounted gel clips, dual purpose barndoor/intensifiers

Rugged lightweight stackable case

made of heavy duty ABS plastic

Updated tilt-bracket

for easy stand mounting and versatile lamp positioning

Rain cover included

for damp weather travel

Ideal for TV news crews and documentary video production

Caselight2

Weight:

Fixture alone: 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Fixture w/Lamps, Egg Crate, Intensifiers, Plate and Stand-Fitting Bracket, AC Cable: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Fixture w/above plus lid: 14 lbs (6.4 kg)

Amperage:

1.3 at 120v, .7 at 230v

Fits on:

5/8" (1.59 cm) stud

Materials:

High impact ABS and aluminum

Cable:

removable 16' (4.88m) #18/3 with switch

Switch:

one in-line and one recessed lamp switch on back

Performance
All readings taken at the center of the beam, with daylight lamps, using Minolta T1 meter.
Beam angles: points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum

* Intensifiers set at approx. 40º
(Lux = foot candles x 10.8)

Caselight4

Weight:

Fixture with lamps: 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
Fixture w/Lamps, Egg Crate, Intensifiers, Plate and Stand-Fitting Bracket, AC Cable: 14.2 lbs (6.4 kg)
Fixture w/above plus lid:21 lbs (9.5 kg)

Amperage:

2.6 at 120v, 1.4 at 230v

Fits on:

5/8" (1.59 cm) stud

Materials:

High impact ABS and aluminum

Cable:

removable 16' (4.88m) #18/3 with switch

Switch:

one in-line and three recessed lamp switches on back

Performance
All readings taken at the center of the beam, with daylight lamps, using Minolta T1 meter.
Beam angles: points at which intensity drops to 50% of maximum

*Intensifiers set at approx. 40º
(Lux = foot candles x 10.8)

Caselite2 - Code: CF-20

1 -- Caselite2 Storage Lid

Storage space for all the listed components plus Uni Sr. Stand and/or lamps.

2 -- Snap-on Egg Crate Code: CF-22

Further controls light spill with loss of output.

3 -- 2 Barndoor/Intensifiers Code: CF-21

Dual purpose reversible Barndoor/Intensifiers can be used with black barndoor side facing in to cut spill, or reflective intensifier side facing in to increase output (approx. 50%).

4 -- Mounting Plate Code: CF-35

Updated Mounting Plate attaches to back of fixture, allowing use of Stand-fitting Tilt-bracket or or standard 5/8" stud. Allows fixture to rotate 360º.

5 -- Stand-fitting Tilt-bracket Code: CF-36

Updated bracket with 5/8" stud. Keeps Caselite's center of gravity squarely over stand for best balance, while allowing maximum rotation and angling of fixture.

6 -- Gel-jaws (8) Code: CL-15

Package of eight clips. Attach to barndoor leaves to hold gels.

7 -- 16' Power cable Code: T1-80 (or applicable CE cable)

#18/3 switched AC

Caselite4 Supplied Components

Caselite4 - Code: CF-40

1 -- Caselite4 Storage Lid

Storage space for all the listed components plus Uni Sr. Stand and/or lamps.

2 -- Snap-on Egg Crate Code: CF-42

Further controls light spill with loss of output.

3 -- 2 Barndoor/Intensifiers Code: CF-41

Dual purpose reversible Barndoor/Intensifiers can be used with black barndoor side facing in to cut spill, or reflective intensifier side facing in to increase output (approx. 50%).

4 -- Mounting Plate Code: CF-35

Updated Mounting Plate attaches to back of fixture, allowing use of Stand-fitting Tilt-bracket or or standard 5/8" stud. Allows fixture to rotate 360º.

5 -- Stand-fitting Tilt-bracket Code: CF-36

Updated bracket with 5/8" stud. Keeps Caselite's center of gravity squarely over stand for best balance, while allowing maximum rotation and angling of fixture.

6 -- Gel-jaws (8) Code: CL-15

Package of eight clips. Attach to barndoor leaves to hold gels.

7 -- 16' Power cable Code: T1-80 (or applicable CE cable)

#18/3 switched AC

Lamps

CF-55TU

55 Watts, 3000ºK Tungsten
Lamp manufacturer's rated life: 8000 hrs.

CF-55DA

55 Watts, 5300ºK Daylight
Lamp manufacturer's rated life: 8000 hrs.

May require "minus green" filtration gel (1/4 or 1/2), when used with film emulsions.

Uni Sr. Stand

Mount

Uni Sr. Stand

Code: UN-66
Size: Maximum height: 7' (2.2 m)
Maximum Base Diameter: 46" (1.2 m)
Collapsed length: 22.5" (57.2 cm)
Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Based on design of Uni-stand and KS Jr. Stand, collapses smaller than KS Jr., fits into lid of either Caselite (in Caselite2, in place of spare lamp tubes).

Optional Accessories

10' Unswitched Cable

Code: T1-808
Weight: .8 lbs (.4 kg)
For portable stage lighting use. "Hard service" #18/3 cable.

Note: Partial listing. For info on other Light Controls, contact SMS Productions.

Caselite Lampak

Code: CL-85
Weight: .8 lbs (.4 kg)
High impact molded polyethylene case with foam inserts to hold 6 T-55 lamps. With padded shoulder strap.

Caselite Rain Cover

CF-24 Caselite2 Rain Cover
CF-44 Caselite4 Rain Cover
Fold-up yellow rain cover with zippered lid. Made of flexible plastic to minimize dampness when transporting unit (not suitable for protection when shipping).

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