Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Xetron XCN Heat filter

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Posted by Bernie Anderson Jr (Member # 410) on 07-28-2007, 09:08 PM:

Do they make heat filters for the Xetron/Nuemade XCN consoles?

I running a 4500w bulb in them and I'm trying to balance brightness with heat on the film. I still get a slight buckle eventhough it seems fairly cool. I know with the strong Highlight 2 they have a heat filter at the snood.

Thanks

Bernie

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 07-29-2007, 06:28 AM:

Yes, they are available; pricey. Remember there is always a loss with any filter, so look for light levels to drop slightly and color to shift. Overall, though, this is probably what you should do.

Otherwise, go back to a smaller bulb and accept the lower, safer light levels. Louis

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 07-29-2007, 08:27 AM:

From experience I would reccomend the Ultra Flat heat filters. They seem to be the most consistant and thay also have the sharpest cutoff.

Mark