Tiffen Lowel Tota-light - Manual (Page 2)

The following components are shared by both the
Tota and Omni-lights. Their attachment may differ
slightly between Tota and Omni, as described below.
Umbrellas
Photographic umbrellas
convert relatively hard
light sources, such as
spotlights, into relatively
soft sources that provide
soft shadows and high-
lights. Although not
appropriate for every
subject or mood, the
quality of light can be very beautiful. There are two Umbrellas
designed for use with the Tota lights, a woven, soft silver
Tota-brella (T1-25) and a softer white Tota-brella (T1-26) that
produces a softer light and also may be used as a large dif-
fuser. The larger Lowel DP Umbrellas (Silver D2-25, White
D2-26) may also be used with the Tota-lights (see below).
Warning:
When lights with umbrellas are extended very high, or used on
undersized stands or in areas of heavy “traffic”, it is advisable
to add weight (such as the Lowel weight) to the base of the
stand. This reduces the chance of lights falling over which
could damage the umbrella, the lamp, and possibly cause
personal injury.
Using Umbrellas with Tota
Insert umbrella through hole until shaft
appears through opposite hole. Lock with
knob. When the umbrella is in place, the
gel frame cannot be used. Tota-shades and
gels should be used for daylight correction.
The use of clear instead of frosted lamps
will increase the light output by approximately 15%. When
using the DP Umbrella, the tilt tension of the light may have to
be increased. This can be done easily by tightening the nut
located on the stand fitting with a 7/16" wrench.
Do not over tighten!
Tota-frame
Code: T1-20
Unfold frame, extending frame bar and insert
through front accessory mounting hole
until shaft appears through opposite
hole. Lock with knob.
Tota/Omni Gels
Gels are secured to the frame with
corner spring clips. Gels should not
be doubled up. Precut, tough, fade
resistant Lowel gels are available in
daylight blue, frost diffusion, and
neutral density. Gels can be cut
into various shapes to cover only
part of the frame and subject.
(See gel instruction sheet.)
Tota-flag & Tota-flector
Codes: T1-52 & T1-54
Tota flags can be used separately, or
snapped together end to end or side to
side. Flags can be attached to the light
with a flexi-shaft. Flags block or “feather”
light off background, subject, or camera
lens. Tota-flectors can be attached in the
same way and used to redirect some of
the light. It can also provide close-up fill
illumination from the sun or other source
over a small area. Slight convex bowing
of the surface will reduce the intensity
and increase the area illumination.
Avoid mounting flags or reflectors directly
over people unless secured with a safety
cord or cable.
Flexi-shaft
Code: T1-50 (set of 2)
A flexible arm positions Tota-flags and Tota-flec-
tors. The fixed end of the Flexi-shaft snaps into a
female connector on the Tota & Omni-lights, Tota-clamp and a
few other Tota components. The rotating end snaps on to the
flag, flector etc. Avoid overstressing connectors while bending
and twisting. Insert the non-rotating end into the light.
Tota-tatch
Code: T1-34
Spring clamp attaches Tota-flags and
Tota-flectors with or without Flexi-shafts,
to stands, pipes, and flat surfaces.
The snap-in fitting rotates to help
position flags. Tota-tatch may also be
used to hold and position black & white
cards, cue cards, gels, etc.
To Store Tota
When fixture is cool to the touch, disconnect
plug on rear of Tota-light. Remove
Protective Screen, spring out door
handles slightly until open end
can slip between double walls
and close doors. Store Protective
Screen “over” folded light. When
storing the screen, protect from
bending which will effect the
proper fit.
Storing Tota Tota Light Controls
Tota-shade
Codes: T1-21 (1)
T1-24 (set of 4)
Top/ Bottom Shades.
Attach Tota-shade panel to the top or bottom reflector door
with black clips facing in to
lock over the door's ribs.
Side Shades can be used
only when top and bottom
panels are attached. Turn
each black clip 45° and
attach one each to the bent
rod ends of the top and bot-
tom panels. Reflector doors
must be held tightly against
their 45° angle stops while
doing this.
Tota/Omni Shared Light Control Accessories
Lowel Tota-light Instructions
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Lampaks provide transparent, semi rigid
foam filled storage for spare lamps.
Always remove lamps from fixture
& store in Lampak if the kit will be
travelling for an extended period
(example: flights or cargo).
Never put hot lamps in
Lampak.
Tota Lampak
Code: T1-61
Stores 6 Tota lamps in foam filled
plastic case. (lamps not included)
Tota/Omni Lampak
Code: TO-61
Stores 2 Tota & 4 Omni lamps in foam
filled plastic case. (lamps not included)
Lampaks
TOTA-LIGHT
TOTA-BRELLA
TOTA-FRAME
Panels become extremely hot; do not touch
with bare fingers. Do not close Tota-shade
when lamp is on.