Off-brand lights

[bassetf5]

anyone familiar with Strand Century stand lights? I just dug a couple of them out of a storeroom... they are Ianebeam 800s, manufactured in Italy, with the Strand Century name stuck on. they are round, orange and 6 1/4 inches wide across the front.

actually they seem to be pretty good lights, need to find some barndoors for them though.

[NorthShore]

Bass,
Those Ianiro's are affectionately known as "red heads". I've got 2 that I use all the time and I've had them for 15+ years. Not a bad little light. Mine are a composite fiberglass although I believe they do come in an aluminum style also. The Strand light stands that you found? Also not a bad little stand. Mine are aluminum and have also held up well over the years. The ones that I use are of a tubular construction. They've held up much better the flat aluminum that Lowel uses. Both my lights have barn doors with slots for gels. Parts can be a little hard to get and I haven't had to order any in awhile. You can find the Ianiro website here (http://www.ianiro.com).

[bassetf5]

that's them... we have the metal "red head." that's an interesting site if only for the language, or maybe I just like the idea of owning a light with an "Extra-pure polished aluminium reflector."

we'll have to find a US dealer and get their price on a "Heracles" or maybe a "divino"... thanks for the update.