Profoto recently introduced their first light for the cinema market: the Profoto L1600D Cinema LED. Their first LED light is a compact 1600W daylight fixture with a new water-cooling system and without a ballast or floor unit, making it easy to carry. We were at Cine Gear 2024 and talked to Patrik Bluhme from Profoto, who was kind enough to share with us some additional information about this new fixture. Let’s take a look! Profoto is a Swedish company well-known by photographers worldwide. Their famous Pro and A series, to name a few, are industry standards, and it was only a matter of time before the company entered the world of filmmaking. Since video content is in growing demand, many companies are expanding their catalog with LED lights suitable for video. Profoto L1600D. Credit: CineD A high-end light fixture to enter the video market Launching a 1600W LED light as their first cinema light puts the brand in the high-end spectrum of the market. Profoto analyzed the situation and decided to go for the ‘no compromises, full power, full effect’ segment instead of the bi-color and full-color range of LEDs. With a weight of 11,7kg/25,8lb, the Profoto L1600D Cinema LED light comes without a ballast or floor unit and is ready for worldwide use via its 100-240 VAC power supply. This feature reduces the setup time, making it easy to set up and carry around. According to the company, with a 5700K color temperature and a CRI of 97, the...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 14 June, 2024