Are these lights dimmable? Can I control the output? If not, do you have any you recommend?
288785
These lights are NOT dimmable. They are either on or off. It does come with diffusion screens that dim it some. There are 2 switches in the back that will turn on 2 lights each. Other than that, removing bulbs is the only way.
288786
These do not dim they are one level of light and I don't know any that I would recommend because I just love how great these ones are.
288787
The light can be dimmed only by turning off one of the switches. There are two switches on each soft box. You can't control the output internally other than the type of light bulbs that you use. Check out some videos on YouTube, you might find other ones that you like.
288788
These lights are not dimmable, however, there are two switches that allow you to run 1/2 the lams or all 4 lamps. In addition, you can run the soft boxes with or without the diffusers in place, giving you more control over exposure and softening. They work very well for both video and still photography.
215867
I really don't know. I don't have any of them connected to a dimmer switch. I'm using them specifically for the bright light they produce. I wouldn't dim them myself.
824911
No they just have an on and off the way I am using them. I am not sure if you can add a dimmer to these.
762301
Jennifer, they didn't work at all for me. The lamps would not stay on. I bought them because the swiitches on our lamps kept stripping out. We would up just having the switches replaced. The dimmers went in the "i bought it but it doesn't work" graveyard.
2071182
I do in fact have them on a ceiling fan in our lodge room . that in fact is dimmable. that said, I also have them in wall sconce (2) on each side of door to deck. I have only installed these a month ago. and we generally don't dim the lights.so long term use being dimmed I can not verfiy
2250957
it's just a standard hard-wired light fixture like you would put in yout kitchen or dining room, so as long as you use standard old ligthbulbs or non-fluorescent new type ones that actualy say "dimmable" on the package then i would think so, yes...but these are made for outisde lighting, so usually dimming is not necessary....basically it's the bulb you use not the fixture that determines the dimmability.
552067
Not dimmable. I thought they were but the light just stays about half dim and wont turn off.
10533
The only way you could dim these lights is to use a plug-in lamp dimmer ($10.00 from Home Depot with a 300 watt limit). I really do like these lights. I have them plugged in to a timer switch.
1644267
Not dimmable. If the socket is correct they will work at full briteness only
1585215
These say dimmable. I had an electrician tell me that I needed LED compatible dimmers, but they work on my old dimmers.
1187531
They are dimable if you have a dimmer rated for a 1000 watts, but not by themselves. The accepted practice is to us wire scrimms that you put in front of the lens, but they don't sell them. My experiance with these lights is that the build quality is awful. I would suggest that you go to www.coollights.com and look at their tungsten products. They are more expensive, but build quality is great, and they are still reasonably priced.
778248
I'm no electrician but I would presume so if they are specifically noted as "dimmable." I finally installed the fixture and I like it very much. Though it is only about a week or so up and running, so who really knows.
1303769
I have mine lights on a timer not sure about a dimmer. I haven't tried that. Love them tho
537415
The Lights are DMX controlled meaning you can use a DMX controller or Daisy chain them. Instruction sheet included. You can dim them by the controls on the back and change colors as well. I daisy chained them. Work very well and sturdy. Each has a DMX in and out as well.
2107649
Not dimmable. Not even with a dimmer made for dimmable LED bulbs. Heck, mine melted & died within a few months of normal use (without a dimmer), and my electric bill spiked that month. I can't recommend these bulbs at all. I've had great success with LEDs advertised as dimmable, especially those made by EcoSmart (CREE LEDS) or Philips -- but I only use them with dimmers made to work with LEDs.
889465
I am using these with LEDs. Did you hook up neutral and are the lights known to be dimmable? Not all LEDs are...
1402288
Yes they are dimmable. I use these in my motor coach that mounted in the ceiling with a dimmer switch.