Gaffer Luca Rieger’s Experience with the IKON6
Luca Rieger, a gaffer working out of Germany, has built his experience across a wide range of feature films and commercials, tackling everything from local passion projects to major international productions. Along the way, he has worked with countless pieces of lighting gear, and recently, he got to spend some quality time putting the new Kino Flo Celeb IKON6 through its paces.
And as he notes, he was genuinely impressed.
The New Standard of Reliable Performance
Kino Flo has always been a name synonymous with reliable, high-performance lighting. The IKON6 not only carries that tradition forward but also introduces some powerful features that make it a true game-changer on set.
Rieger put this light through the ultimate gauntlet while working on a feature film in the Faroe Islands. As any filmmaker who has worked there knows, the weather is brutal—constantly changing, with heavy rain, and a generally relentless, humid environment.
This is where the IP65 rating of the IKON6 became absolutely invaluable. The lights performed flawlessly under those challenging conditions. That durability gave him the confidence to focus 100% on the shoot and not on babying his equipment.
Power, Precision, and Ease of Use
Beyond its rugged build, the light delivers a strong 600W output, and the color performance is outstanding. Even when running single LED colors, the output remains rich, accurate, and visually consistent. This precision makes it incredibly easy for him to achieve the exact look needed on set.
Equally important to any fast-moving production is ease of use, and the IKON6 shines here, too.
The built-in power supply is a huge win, immediately reducing extra gear and the inevitable cable clutter.
The touchscreen interface paired with built-in CRMX allows for quick, intuitive, and fully wireless control.
These thoughtful design choices save precious time and make a real difference when the production is moving fast.
The Final Shot
For Luca Rieger, the Celeb IKON6 combines high output, extreme durability, and exceptional ease of use in a way that truly makes it a highly versatile and essential tool for professional film productions. If a light can
