I am considering purchasing a set of subtronics 270, they currently have two models out there the 270 and the 270 Fusion. The only difference is the 270 Fusion has a 25W video light, that suppose to deliver ~2800lumen for an additional 350euro/each. I am wondering if anyone has a feeling if the 270 Fusion is worthwile or it is better perhaps to buy a video lamp for 700euro of similar or higher power. I do not shoot much video at the moment. Additionally, when it comes to resell, is your view that hte 270 fusion will retain more value than the 270 and will be easier to resell?
Thank you so much for your views.
I have two 160 Fusions and like the setup very much. It is slick and small (the 160) and can be used for stills and video, interchangeably. I also believe one does not need the 270 power; I almost never use more power than 1/4 of the 2 x 160. The real issue of using the video lights on the fusions is the battery consumption, which may be tricky. If you shoot both stills and video interchangeably this is a good and convenient way to go. Sometimes when knowing beforehand to shoot videos primarily I add a Keldan lamp and this gives me a total of almost 10'000 Lumen.
