Astera recently released a new LED practical bulb: the LunaBulb. This 3.3W bulb is available in three different sockets: E26/E27/B22. The LunaBulb uses RGBMintAmber technology, which gives it full-color capabilities and high-quality light output. You can control the bulbs wirelessly, and they have an IP44 rating to survive the most challenging shooting conditions. So, let’s take a closer look at these! The first Astera bulb, the NYX, was released in 2020, and even by that time, my colleague Graham was impressed by them in the review he did. But, with a maximum power output of 10W, CRMX, and RGBMA technology, the NYX is nearly three times as bright as the upcoming LunaBulb, so what is the point of this light? We stopped by the Astera booth during Cine Gear 2024 to learn more about it. Astera LunaBulb RGBMA IP44 LED bulb kit. Image credit: CineD Astera LunaBulb – features The Astera LunaBulb is a 3.3W LED bulb that will be available with three different socket options: E26 (US), E27 (EU), and B22. As the company says, the LunaBulb “looks like a traditional bulb, works like a professional luminaire.” Indeed, this kind of practical light is designed to be seen in the shot or inside a lampshade. Astera LunaBulb RGBMA IP44 LED bulb. Image credit: CineD However, the LunaBulb gives you total control over its brightness and color compared to traditional halogen bulbs or conventional LED bulbs. You can even change its shape, going from oval to a tube shape, by...
Published By: CineD - Saturday, 8 June, 2024