Harlowe Professional 300 Spectra launched: this pro-grade LED presents 5.4x extra RGB energy than different 300W lights

Harlowe (previously Hobolite) has launched a duo of LED lighting options, the Harlowe Professional 300 Spectra and Harlowe Max Air 40, each the most recent era of present ranges. The previous, a part of the corporate’s skilled line, is on the market in Commonplace AC/DC and Creator AC/DC kits, priced at $1,999 (approx £1,522/AU$3,055) and $2,499 (approx £1,902/AU$3,821) respectively. The Professional 300 Spectra is designed to offer a strong high-output beam for studio and on-location work. It boasts Harlowe’s stylish retro styling and whereas I’ll reserve my judgement till dealing with the sunshine in individual, I’d count on it to exhibit Harlowe’s premium construct high quality. It’s obtainable to order now.

On the coronary heart of the Harlowe Professional 300 Spectra is a 300W high-output RGBCW LED engine, which supplies over 36,000 selectable colours and an expanded coloration temperature of 1700–10,000K, together with the flexibility to exactly management the beam’s hue, saturation, and depth. A removable focus lens supplies a 3.5x enhance, whereas Harlowe says that the Professional 300 Spectra can ship “as much as 5.4x stronger RGB energy than different 300W lights, and even 3x greater than some 600W fashions.”

All of the whereas, the sunshine is designed to function quietly (28dB at 1m) in order to not disrupt audio high quality. A 360-degree rotatable head permits for vertical rotation and positioning at any angle, and the sunshine could be managed by way of a removable management panel or NFC-enabled cell app. A key function for dependable skilled use are twin energy choices, by way of AC mains or DC operation by way of two 99.36Wh Max Battery Packs. The Professional 300 Spectra additionally makes use of a common Bowens mount, for ample third-party modifier assist. The premium Creator Package additionally comes with the Fast-Launch Softbox and CF310 Carbon Fiber Mild Stand.

The Commonplace Package consists of: the Professional 300W Spectra, Professional Barndoors Set, Energy Provide, V-mount Clamp, D-Faucet Cable (4.92ft), AC Wire (9.84ft), AC Wire (4.92ft), 2 x 99.36Wh Battery Pack, Twin V-Mount Battery Charger, and a Carrying Case. Whereas the Creator Package options all of that in addition to the aforementioned softbox and lighting stand.