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Using Other Batteries with the Gold Mount Adapters

The Dual Gold Mount to V-mount Battery Adapter will work with most 14.4V/14.8V batteries. Allow a fully-charged pair of batteries to create a voltage up to 33.6V, or a nominal voltage of 29.6V. The Adapter will allow most 14.4V/14.8V V-mount or Gold

Lifetime Limited Warranty on Flex LED Mats

Westcott offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty for Flex LED Mats, providing protection against defects in materials and manufacturing. This warranty aims to ensure peace of mind for the original purchaser. Below are the details regarding warranty covera

Westcott Flex LED X-Bracket Kit Overview

The Westcott Flex LED X-Bracket Kit is a versatile lighting solution designed for photographers and filmmakers who need a powerful, portable light source. This kit includes the Flex LED Mat, an ultra-thin, flexible light panel, and the X-Bracket Moun

How Many Watts of Power do the Flex Units Use?

The energy consumed for each of the Flex mat sizes varies. The current 10" x 3" Flex mat draws a15-watts of power. The largest 2' x 2' Flex mat only draws 200-watts.

What is the Lux Rating on Flex Units?

Maximum Lux varies by unit size. The current spec range is 500 lux at 1 meter (3.3 feet) for our 10" x 3" Flex mat and an astounding 9100 lux at 1 meter (3.3 feet) for our 2' x 2' Flex. All Flex mats are dimmable with the included dimmer.

How Bright is the Flex Compared to a 500-watt Tungsten Light?

In our testing, the 1' x 2' Flex Mat (100-watt) was similar in output at 1 meter to a 500-watt bulb in a silver reflector. However, every light source and fixture has unique properties which influence performance as well as output. Check the technica

Will the Flex Portable Li-Ion Battery Work With Other Flex Lights?

Our current Flex Battery is only for use with Flex daylight and bi-color mats up to the 1' x 1' size.  The larger Flex units, although far more efficient than other comparable constant lighting solutions, still consume more power than can be handled

Is There a Grid Available for the Original Flex Modifiers?

With the release of the Flex Cine line, grids became available for the new Flex Cine soft boxes.  The grids are a little larger than the face of the original Flex soft boxes so if used on such you will have some of the grid gathered at one corner.  T

Are There Compatible Soft Boxes for the Flex Lights?

Yes, we currently offers softbox options for several sizes of Flex mats. You can find them here.

Is There a Battery Pack Available For The Flex Mats?

Yes, we currently offer a compact portable battery for Flex lights up to the 1' x 1' mat. The larger Flex units, although far more efficient than other comparable constant lighting solutions, still consume more power than can be handled efficiently w

Can I buy Extra Dimmer Units Separately From the Flex Kit?

Yes. Additional Flex dimmers are available for purchase by contacting Westcott Customer Service. Additional flex accessories can be found here.