Kessil/Fiilex barndoor accessory

Clamagore · 12/11/2013, 02:07 PM

During BRS’ recent Kessil feature, I saw that Kessil’s sister division, Fiilex, markets a studio light in housing of the same diamter as the A350/A360 with a barndoor attachment to modify the beam spread (Fiilex P360). Does anyone know if the Fillex barndoor can be purchased independently and adapted to the Kessil? Unlike the Kessil, I see that the business-end of the Fiilex is specifically designed to receive accessories, but I'm still hoping.

Beyond that, does anyone know of another barndoor option that can be adapted cleanly enough to match the fit and finish of the Kessil? Thanks!

ska d · 12/11/2013, 03:05 PM

I've always gotten replies from Kessel. Might want to give them a try.

reefwiser · 12/11/2013, 03:16 PM

Good question if you contact Kessel let us know.

I was thinking of a lamp shade idea.

parrthed · 12/11/2013, 06:40 PM

That would be sweet if it will work, I love all the Japanese style tanks with barn door halides.

Clamagore · 12/12/2013, 08:19 AM

Kessil was very quick with a response (thank you Kessil). Unfortunately the answer was as I expected: no dice. The front end of the Fiilex is designed to receive the barndoor, but the Kessil would have to be modified, voiding the warranty.

I've been looking on the B&H website and found some small, generic barndoors, so that might be an option. They key of course, is how they might attach without looking sloppy!

reefwiser · 12/12/2013, 12:32 PM

Keep us informed. It would a good accessory for them to make.

Ssteve · 12/14/2013, 10:49 AM

Love the idea, subscribed.

Rancherlee · 12/16/2013, 08:18 AM

Same here, great idea! Especially if they were reflective which could reduce the spotlighting and add some fill like a reflector does for a MH.

Clamagore · 12/16/2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rancherlee

Same here, great idea! Especially if they were reflective which could reduce the spotlighting and add some fill like a reflector does for a MH.

Perhaps, but I think it would have to be a textured reflective surface so that the color fringing at the periphery of the beam wouldn't be as obvious in the tank as it currently is on the back wall.

ClownBubbaJoe · 12/17/2013, 06:18 PM

Do any of you have a photo of one ? Never seen one before.

Clamagore · 12/17/2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClownBubbaJoe

Do any of you have a photo of one ? Never seen one before.

Here, take a look at DiCon's Fiilex photo/video light:

http://www.fiilex.com/products/P360.php

spoon671 · 04/12/2014, 12:17 AM

Bump, because interested. Anyone find a kit that fits?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClownBubbaJoe

Do any of you have a photo of one ? Never seen one before.

Barndoors.

EllisJuan · 04/12/2014, 02:39 AM

This says it is made for lights with 4" reflectors. Kessils are 4" diameter. They may be worth a shot, if they don't fit Amazon is great about returns...

http://www.amazon.com/Photographic-H.../dp/B003KIWP02

12/11/2013, 02:07 PM	#1
Clamagore Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 119	Kessil/Fiilex barndoor accessory During BRS’ recent Kessil feature, I saw that Kessil’s sister division, Fiilex, markets a studio light in housing of the same diamter as the A350/A360 with a barndoor attachment to modify the beam spread (Fiilex P360). Does anyone know if the Fillex barndoor can be purchased independently and adapted to the Kessil? Unlike the Kessil, I see that the business-end of the Fiilex is specifically designed to receive accessories, but I'm still hoping. Beyond that, does anyone know of another barndoor option that can be adapted cleanly enough to match the fit and finish of the Kessil? Thanks!

12/11/2013, 03:16 PM	#3
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	Good question if you contact Kessel let us know.I was thinking of a lamp shade idea.

12/16/2013, 08:18 AM	#8
Rancherlee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 152	Same here, great idea! Especially if they were reflective which could reduce the spotlighting and add some fill like a reflector does for a MH. __________________ 58 Oceanic soon to be 7' 210 Oceanic peninsula! Current Tank Info: 58rr Oceanic center flow

04/12/2014, 02:39 AM	#13
EllisJuan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,366	This says it is made for lights with 4" reflectors. Kessils are 4" diameter. They may be worth a shot, if they don't fit Amazon is great about returns... http://www.amazon.com/Photographic-H.../dp/B003KIWP02 __________________ 24x24x12 Rimless RR * Apex * Reeflink * Radion Pro G2 * MP10wQD * JNS CO-1 Skimmer * Advance Acrylics Custom Sump * Jebao DC2000

12/11/2013, 03:05 PM	#2
ska d Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 508	I've always gotten replies from Kessel. Might want to give them a try.

12/11/2013, 06:40 PM	#4
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	That would be sweet if it will work, I love all the Japanese style tanks with barn door halides.

12/12/2013, 08:19 AM	#5
Clamagore Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 119	Kessil was very quick with a response (thank you Kessil). Unfortunately the answer was as I expected: no dice. The front end of the Fiilex is designed to receive the barndoor, but the Kessil would have to be modified, voiding the warranty. I've been looking on the B&H website and found some small, generic barndoors, so that might be an option. They key of course, is how they might attach without looking sloppy!

12/12/2013, 12:32 PM	#6
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	Keep us informed. It would a good accessory for them to make.

12/14/2013, 10:49 AM	#7
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	Love the idea, subscribed.

12/17/2013, 06:18 PM	#10
ClownBubbaJoe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 363	Do any of you have a photo of one ? Never seen one before.