Dracast
Dracast DR-BARN500 LED 500 Video Light Barndoors
★★★★★
Shape and contain your LED 500 panel's output with precision four-leaf barndoors built for controlled, spill-free lighting on set.
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Overview
Control and Focus Your Light with Precision
The Dracast DR-BARN500 Barndoors are specifically designed for the Dracast LED 500 Video Light, ensuring that your light is focused exactly where you need it, eliminating unwanted spill and scatter.
Specifications:
- Compatibility: Dracast LED 500 Video Light
- Design: Four-leaf design (two wide vertical leaves, two smaller side leaves)
- Function: Focuses light and prevents unwanted scatter
- Material: Aluminum
- Durability: Lightweight and durable
Key Features
Aluminum Built
Durable and Lightweight
Versatile Design
4-Way Adaptability
Precision Light Shaping
Beam Control and Contouring
Series Compatibility
Pro Plus Studio Series Compatible
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- The four-leaf design gives precise, independent control over each edge of the beam, letting you flag spill off walls and ceilings during interviews or product shots.
- The aluminum construction keeps the barndoors lightweight enough that they don't front-load the panel on a light stand, maintaining stable balance.
- Purpose-built fit for the Dracast LED 500 means no wobble, no shimming — they seat securely and stay aligned through repositioning.
- Quick to attach and remove between setups, which saves time when you're cycling through different modifiers during a shoot day.
👎 Cons
- Compatibility is limited exclusively to the Dracast LED 500, so they cannot be repurposed across other panel sizes in your lighting kit.
- The leaves lack any integrated diffusion or gel holder, so you'll need separate frames or clips if you want to soften or color the shaped beam.
- With a wide LED panel, barndoors alone don't produce a sharp-edged cut — the falloff is gradual, which may not satisfy needs for hard, precise light control.
- No grid or egg crate option is included, which would offer additional spill control for overhead or close-proximity lighting situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which lights are these barndoors compatible with?
They are designed exclusively for the Dracast LED 500 Video Light in the Pro Plus Studio Series. The mounting bracket matches the LED 500's housing dimensions — they will not fit other Dracast panel sizes or third-party lights without modification.
How do the four leaves work together to control the light?
The two wider vertical leaves handle broad left-right beam shaping, while the two smaller side leaves refine the top and bottom edges. Each leaf pivots independently, so you can create asymmetric cuts — flagging light off a background while keeping it on your subject, for example.
Do these barndoors reduce light output?
When fully open, they have negligible impact on output. As you close the leaves to narrow the beam, the overall light reaching your subject decreases proportionally — you're physically blocking portions of the panel's output. This is normal barndoor behavior and part of how you control exposure on set.
How do the barndoors attach to the Dracast LED 500?
They mount directly onto the front frame of the LED 500 panel. The fit is specific to the 500 series housing, so installation is straightforward with no additional adapters or brackets needed.
Can I use a softbox or diffusion at the same time as these barndoors?
No — the barndoors occupy the same front mounting position that softboxes and diffusion panels use on the LED 500. You would need to choose one modifier or the other for a given setup.
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