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Aug 03, 2023

Hobolite Bi

Hobolite has announced a new lineup of bi-color, continuous LED lighting kits

Hobolite has announced a new lineup of bi-color, continuous LED lighting kits and accessories. These are being targeted at videographers and still photographers and are available in multiple configurations.

The Pro Bi-Color LED Light Standard Kit is equipped with a standard Bowens mount and was designed for compatibility with a wide array of light shapers. This kit includes a 300W light that offers an output of up to 30,000 lumens.

The light is CCT adjustable from 2700 to 6500K. A detachable control panel allows adjustment of settings, including brightness and color temperature. You can manage various parameters of the fixture via app using your smartphone from up to 65.6′ away.

The Pro can be easily powered off mains power or combined with external batteries. The unit delivers up to 132 minutes of runtime using the two included Hobolite 95Wh V-mount batteries. Besides the light, this bundle also comes with a dual battery charger, a set of barndoors, and a V-mount clamp. The Pro is a compact, yet powerful light that measures only 12.3 x 7 x 6.5″. It is also compatible with multiple additional modifiers.

The Hobolite Pro Bi-Color LED Light (Standard Kit) retails for $2,299.00 USD.

The Avant Creator weighs less than three pounds and has a power draw of 100W with a CCT range of 2700K-6500K.

The light was designed for portability and flexibility. You can adjust brightness and color temperature settings with the use of an LCD screen and local knurled knobs. Control is also possible via an app using your smartphone from up to 65.6′ away.

The Avant can be powered from AC or DC power. The unit delivers from 48 to 210 minutes of runtime using the included Hobolite 95Kwh V-mount battery.

Besides the light, the bundle also comes with a set of barndoors with colored filters, a V-mount handle, a V-mount clamp, a D-tap cable, and power supply. This kit also includes a light stand and a softbox. The Avant measures only 4.91 x 4.63 x 3.29″.

V-Mount Battery Runtime

The Hobolite Avant Bi-Color LED Light (Creator Kit) retails for $1,399.00 USD.

Additionally, Hobolite offers Mini Creator and Mini Standard kits. These smaller lights weigh less than a pound and output 20W of power. With the same color ranges and controls as the Avant line, the miniature body is optimized for on-location mobility.

Also like the Avant line, the Mini Standard and Mini Creator kits come with accessories. The Mini Standard kit consists of mini barndoors, a type-C cable, and a power adapter to charge the built-in Li-Ion battery. The Mini Creator kit provides all these, as well as a desktop tripod, v-mount cold shoe adapter, and v-mount ball head adapter.

The Hobolite Mini Bi-Color LED Light (Creator Kit) retails for $399 USD and the Hobolite Mini Bi-Color LED Light (Standard Kit) is $299 USD.

The Pro Creator and Pro Standard kits can Output 300W of power, and feature different design features than the previously mentioned kits.

The Pro lights feature a detachable control panel and utilize a standard Bowens mount. The 360° yoke provides easy adjustments and functions as a carrying handle while not in use.

Similar to the Avant and Mini lines, the Pro Creator and Standard kits are available with accessories. The Pro Standard includes pro barndoors, a v-mount clamp, two v-mount DC batteries, and a dual v-mount battery charger. The Pro Creator kit includes all of these, as well as a pro softbox and light stand.

The Hobolite Pro Bi-Color LED Light (Creator Kit) retails for $2,999 USD and the Hobolite Pro Bi-Color LED Light (Standard Kit) is $2,299 USD.

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 30 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.Matthew has won 48 ACS Awards, including five prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.