My interest in cinema LED bulbs was originally sparked by the release of the Aputure B7c and you can catch that article here, but it is cinema and event lighting manufacturer Astera that takes the first-to-market crown with their NYX LED bulb series. How does the NYX bulb perform in general? How does it compare with the B7c and where does the NYX bulb fit into the LED landscape as a whole? Let’s get started: You may be familiar with Astera by way of their popular Titan Tubes (along with the Ax3 series). Representing a slight departure from Astera’s past focus on tubular LED lighting are the company’s NYX bulbs. I say “slight” because the core technology present in Astera’s other products is still present in the $105 (per bulb) NYX with the exception of internal battery power. Astera NYX LED Bulb Astera is quick to emphasize their roots as an event lighting company and while I’m sure their fixtures perform well in that environment, it’s in cinema where my, and I’m guessing your, focus is. For testing, the company was nice enough to send the following demo kit that I promptly put into use on a TV pilot shooting in Southern California: NYX Bulb x2CupBouncer x1USB Cables x2PowerStation with Mounting Accessories (Babypin/Single Stud Ring) Hard Case for Single Bulb + Power Station/Accessories Astera ART7 AsteraBox CRMX w/USB Power Cable Hard Case for ART7 A NYX bulb with a few accessories. Image credit: Graham Sheldon The Benefits of the NYX...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 23 November, 2020