PRONEWS AWARD 2024 Vol. 05 – Lighting

Aputure STORM 1200x

Release date: Mid-October 2024

Aputure’s newest spotlight is the new the STORM 1200x. The STORM 1200x is equipped with the BLAIR light engine (blue, lime, amber, indigo, red, cyan, green), which achieves a wide color gamut and highly accurate color reproduction. It is a technology that distinguishes itself from conventional RGBWW and RGBACL, enabling better color reproduction. It does not use white LEDs, but mixes a variety of colored LEDs to generate high-brightness, high-quality light. As a result, it can be said to be the product with the best color reproduction of any current spot LED light.

Aputure LS 600c II

Release date: January 12, 2024

The LS600c Pro II has a body design that is almost the same as the original 600c Pro, but it is equipped with a 720W multi-color (RGBWW) LED light. Even in CCT (color temperature) mode, it can be set to a wide color temperature range from 2300K to 10000K. It is brighter than the previous model and has an improved dimming function.

The ability to adjust the green/magenta colour cast is particularly useful, and it also has sub-1% dimming so you can adjust it to a very low output.It comes in a trolley carry case so it’s easy to move around.

NANLITE FS-300C

Release date: September 20, 2024

This is a 300W spot LED light with a color temperature of 2700K to 7500K. It is the first RGBW-equipped model in the FS series, and is equipped with a high-output RGB LED, boasting top-class brightness in its class. The green and magenta colors can be finely adjusted in ±150 increments, making it easy to match colors with other light sources.

The all-in-one design integrates the lamp housing, control unit, and power supply, and weighs 3.23kg. This LED spotlight offers an excellent balance of performance and functionality.

ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro

The successor to the S60-C, the SkyPanel S60 Pro, has arrived. The S60 Pro inherits the size and ease of use that was highly praised in the S60-C, while adding powerful new features that improve work efficiency. It is also fully compatible with all accessories of the S60-C.

The size and weight of the main unit are almost the same as the S60-C, but the output is increased by up to 20%. It supports CRMX and Bluetooth, and settings can be changed and controlled using a dedicated app or wireless equipment. In addition, a new function for linking with Unreal Engine has been added, making it possible to reproduce lighting fixtures in a virtual space.

NANLITE PavoSlim 240CL

Release date: July 5, 2024

Nanlite has released the vertically long rectangular LED panel light “PavoSlim 240CL”. Although it is thin and lightweight, it is equipped with powerful RGBWW LEDs, and can be used flexibly not only for lighting in small spaces but also for full-body photography.

The 260W RGBWW RGB light covers a color temperature range of 2700K to 7500K. The green and magenta hues can also be finely adjusted. By connecting a battery-equipped control unit, it can be powered and used anywhere. Compared to other products in the same class, it also has high cost performance.

Litepanels Astra IP

The popular Vitec Group brand “Litepanels” in the video industry has released a new LED panel light “Astra IP” series. It is brighter than the previous model and is waterproof and dustproof, making it suitable for use in harsh environments such as outdoor shooting.

The lineup includes three models: the “half size” model that prioritizes mobility, the “1×1” model that is suitable for situations where output is required, and the “2×1” model that is ideal for studio use. It is IP65 compliant and waterproof, including the battery bracket. It is equipped with a waterproof function that was highly requested from the field, and can be used in a variety of shooting scenes.

In addition, accessory manufacturer DoPchoice also offers options such as “SNAPBAGS” and “SNAPGRIDS” exclusively for the “Astra IP” series.

PRONEWS AWARD 2024 Lighting Category Gold Award

Aputure STORM 1200x

The BLAIR light engine is a completely redesigned LED light engine that delivers a greater color spectrum than any other LED fixture on the market today. The bright and accurate colors produced by this light are truly unmatched. In terms of performance, it rivals the industry standard ARRI M18 and is likely to replace it in the future.

The STORM 1200x is increasingly being introduced by domestic rental companies, and is firmly established as a standard LED light, especially in demanding production environments.

PRONEWS AWARD 2024 Lighting Category Silver Award

NANLITE FS-300C

The first full-color LED light in the series is available at an affordable price of 82,500 yen, providing dramatic color lighting. This light can be used to colorfully color an entire white wall or to create a wide range of spatial effects.

With a high output of 300W, it provides plenty of power for your photography. In addition, it is equipped with a green/magenta adjustment function, allowing for more precise color adjustment. It is an affordable LED light that offers high performance and excellent cost performance.