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 Rotolight. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. www.rotolight.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Contents 1 - How to fit or remove the Filter Holder 1.1 - How to open/close the Rotolight body 2 - Batteries 3 - 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.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide Introduction Rotolight RL48/RL48-A ‘Stealth Edition’ Camcorder LED light simply slips over your shotgun mic and each model delivers : - Calibrated ‘Daylight’ 5600K, 4200K and ‘Tungsten’ 3200K on the RL48 model. - Calibrated 6900K (Direct Daylight), 5600K (Studio Daylight), 4100K (Mixed Light) and 3200K (Tungsten) on the RL48-A model. The Rotolight is a very fast deployable system and always available when you need it, so you’ll never miss that perfect shot.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 1 How to fit or remove the Filter Holder 1) T his is the Filter Holder. It will hold any combination of the supplied ‘Lee filters’ ringfilters to colour calibrate, dim or diffuse your Rotolight. Refer to the calibration chart to select the closest filter combination that matches your ambient lighting environment. e.g.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 1.1 - How to open / close the Rotolight body 1) 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 rotate the back , counter clockwise one eighth of a turn to open the body of the light.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 2 - Batteries Model RL48 fter opening the Rotolight RL48 A (2009 model), you will see all three AA Battery compartments and the electronic circuitry. Use Energizer Lithium (L91) AA batteries for best results (up to 3.5 Hours). RL48 will also work using standard Alkaline (e.g. Duracell) for 3 hours. If you intend to use rechargeable batteries, use Lithium Hydride models for superior performance.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 How to mount RotoLight on your Shotgun Mic a) lign the centre hole of your Rotolight A over the foam windshield of your Camcorder Microphone. b) arefully slide the Rotolight over the foam C windshield. Please note that if you have a softie you will need a softie adapter (call Rotolight for details) c) Position Rotolight towards the back of the mic, you can rotate Rotolight so that the front facing switch is in a convenient position for you to operate.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .1 How to mount RotoLight on to an Accessory Shoe a) sing the optional Rotolight Stand, fit the U accessory shoe to 1/4” thread adapter to the accessory or ‘hot’ shoe on your camera. Tighten the lower thread of the shoe adapter down onto the shoe so it doesn’t slip.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .2 How to mount RotoLight on to a Rail Support System a) 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” screw thread pointing downwards. Screw the Rotolight support arm onto the inverted lens support thread at least five turns then secure with a tensioning ring leaving the arm pointing fully forward just below the mattebox.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 3 .3 How to mount RotoLight on to a Spare Tripod a) 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. b) Put the red Logo Boss assembly through the centrehole of the Rotolight and clip the legs into the holes of the support arm. 3 .
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 4 Rotolight Calibration Filters 4.1 Filter Descriptions otolight ships with 6 special ringlight filters (by Lee Lighting) which store inside the R Rotoight and fit ito the filter Holder.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 5 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 battery. It has a configurable internal compartment and can also be used as an AC/grip lighting rigging tools belt pouch 5.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 5.4 Accessory ‘Colours’ Filter Pack The Rotolight Add-On Colour FX Filter Pack comprises 10 of the most popular Lee Lighting colour filter gels, many of which have been created by some of the World’s leading lighting designers working in Stage, Screen, Cinema and Television to capture specific moods or colour effects, and the result is a superb collection designed to compliment most common lighting conditions.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 7 Specifications Model: Size: Weight: Power: Mounting: Hot Light Equivalent: Colour Temperature: CTO Filters: ND/Dif Filters: Rotolight RL48 138OD/38ID(mm) 6oz/90grams 3 x AA Alkaline or Lithium Shotgun Mic 50W 3200K, 4200K, 5600K Lee 205, 223, 285 298, 209, 216 Model: Size: Weight: Power: Mounting: Hot Light Equivalent: Colour Temperature: CTO Filters: ND/Dif Filters: Rotolight RL48A 138OD/38ID(mm) 6oz/90grams 3 x AA Alkaline or Lithium Shotgun Mic 50W 3200K, 4
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide 8 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.
Rotolight Stealth RL48/RL48-A User Guide About Colour temperature and ‘White Balance’ Colour temperature is a standard method of describing colours for use in a range of situations and with different equipment. Colour temperatures are normally expressed in units called ‘degrees’ Kelvin (K). This scale is used to describe a visible light colour , and was based on heating a black object up until it glowed at a precise colour, hence ‘degrees’ Kelvin.
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, complimentary for most skin tones and key lighting. Smoothes PAR or flood washes of large areas. Useful for houselights, good for interior colour washes. Designed by Durham Marenghi.
