Astera has introduced the SolaBulb, the world’s first wireless, zoomable, bulb-style Fresnel designed for film, broadcast, live events, and exhibitions. Combining the familiar form factor of a PAR bulb with the precision of a Fresnel lens, the SolaBulb offers unprecedented versatility in practical lighting applications. Unlike traditional LED bulbs, the SolaBulb integrates a manual 15°–50° zoom, allowing lighting designers and gaffers to transition smoothly from a tight spot to a wide wash. This makes it possible to achieve controlled accents or broad ambient coverage from a single compact source, without swapping fixtures. The Astera SolaBulb acts as a mini fresnel that can achieve impressive results, but is very flexible for gaffers due to its features. Image credit: Astera Titan LED engine and output At its core, the SolaBulb uses Astera’s Titan RGBMA LED engine, delivering saturated colors, accurate skin tones, and a high TLCI of 96 across 3200K to 6500K. Light output is notable for a 15W unit: 5,228 lux at 1m in 15° spot mode 1,652 lux at 30° 615 lux at 50° flood Equivalent to a 50W PAR bulb, it maintains energy efficiency with maximum consumption at 16.5W. The beam is shaped through a built-in PAR20 Fresnel lens, offering cinematic shadow quality, while the optional SolaSnoot accessory reduces spill and enhances contrast. The Astera SolaBulb. Image credit: Astera Flexible power and control The bulb supports both AC (E26, E27, or B22 bases) and DC power via its integrated 3.5mm x 1.35mm socket. It is fully compatible with the...
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