Creamsource Micro Bender

Overview

The Bender is the white-light Micro, rather than the full-colour Micro Colour. It suits concentrated accents and small bounces. The photograph shows a dome accessory, which spreads the light beyond the fixture’s native spot distribution.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Colour range	2,700–6,500K bi-colour
Rated power / native beam	80W / 13° half-peak
CRI / TLCI	Typical 95, minimum 90 in data sheet
Head input	10–32V DC; max 8A
AC supply input	100–240V, 50/60Hz; max 1.3A
Cooling	Passive; no fans
Weight, without / with yoke	3.2kg / 4kg
Body dimensions	223 × 207 × 105mm, product-page reference
With yoke	300 × 331 × 105mm
Protection	IP65 head; IP20 power supply
Maximum ambient	40°C
Controls	Onboard; optional DMX adapter; optional wired remote
High-speed reference	Over 1,000fps in High Speed mode, data-sheet claim
Mounting	Quick-release yoke, ⅜in thread and twist-on rear plate

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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• The native 13° beam puts a small electrical load into a concentrated field.
• Passive cooling removes a fan-noise source from close dialogue setups.

Limitations

• It cannot generate saturated colours without gels.
• The narrow beam is easy to miss a moving subject with; widening it reduces the centre reading.

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Practical uses

Setup	Working approach
Hair or edge light	Position the native spot carefully and give the actor enough coverage for the blocking.
Small targeted bounce	Fill the bounce surface evenly. A hotspot on the centre of a large board wastes the rest of its area.
Confined location accent	Use a documented mounting option and protect the power accessories separately if the head is exposed to weather.

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Output and colour

Distance	3,200K — lux	5,600K — lux
1m	51,800	55,100
3m	7,650	8,360
4m	4,390	4,720

These are manufacturer spot-beam readings. The Bender’s 13° optics and the Micro Colour’s 20° optics explain why equal 80W ratings do not mean equal centre lux. They are different lighting packages. Compare them after matching the final field and any diffusion.

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Power and batteries

A compatible single camera battery can run the head through the correct plate and DC cable. Confirm the pack stays within 10–32V across its charge cycle and can deliver the required current. Keep the external AC supply and battery accessories dry; their protection differs from the head.

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Control, cooling and camera operation

The optional adapter provides DMX control through the Micro accessory connection. Bring that adapter when ordering console operation. Local controls select level and white balance; a full-colour console personality does not add RGB capability to a Bender head.

Use the model-specific high-speed rating. The Bender data sheet lists over 1,000fps in its High Speed mode, while the Colour model lists a different figure. Check the installed firmware and run the intended shutter and dimming test. Time-synchronised flashing requires the appropriate sync setup.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The Micro’s spreading lenses, dome and softbox provide different levels of coverage and source size. Start with the narrow beam only when it serves the shot. For a soft key, build the desired source area first and check whether the remaining light is sufficient. The passive heat sink needs airflow even when the lamp is hidden in a set piece.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	When to compare it
Aputure LS 600x Pro	A substantially larger bi-colour source with a Bowens modifier system.
Vortex4	Full colour, more power and modern Vortex connectivity.

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What people are saying

Manufacturer production example

Creamsource’s behind-the-scenes music-video film shows the Micro in a production context. It illustrates placement and use, rather than providing independent photometric measurements. View the source.

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Videos

Manufacturer behind-the-scenes production example.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Confirm Bender identification and test both ends of the white range.
• Include the right lenses, power lead, mounting plate and optional DMX adapter.
• Inspect the fin clearance and temperature behaviour during the actual concealed setup.
• Check the whole battery path under load rather than relying on an unloaded voltage reading.

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Documentation and specifications

• Manufacturer product overview
• Technical specification and output data
• Operating documentation
• Micro manuals, DMX tables and firmware

Product images and technical illustrations: Creamsource. Paired-model photographs show both optical versions; kit photographs include accessories that vary by package.

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