A well-known name in the photography lighting world perhaps, Profoto, a company based out of Sweden, is looking to finally make its move into the film and video profession. Profoto has just released their first ever cinema light—the L1600D Mono-LED—which promises to be a compact, versatile, and powerful LED COB light designed for video professionals looking to light their high-end cinema productions. Let’s take a look at this new fixed 5700K LED and explore how it could be a great option either as a key or a fill on your sets.Introducing the Profoto L1600D Mono-LEDIntroduced as the brand’s first-ever LED fixture truly designed for film and video pros, this L1600D Daylight Mono-LED Light is focused on speed of use and superior light quality with an all-in-one IP54 body. The Profoto brand has been well-known for its strobe lights in the past, so it’s cool to see the company use its R&D to develop such a sophisticated LED for the cinema world. Users will be able to experience the purest of light with 5700K CCT, multiple control methods, and dual mounting options for the most extensive array of Profoto and Bowens modifiers. The unit's ergonomic design with no separate ballast and included swivel yoke translates into a huge time-saving solution and more freedom on set. Its power, size, and weight are all worthwhile attributes for any professional lighting setup needing reliable, speedy operation.An All-in-One Mono-LEDSome of the advantages of this new L1600D are brought on by having the advantages and conveniences...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 10 June, 2024