![]() ![]() We say It's convenient, but pricy for a relatively small panel. Pros Simple controls portable takes standard AA batteries.Ĭons More than twice the price of the Interfit Matinee. However, the output dropped a little when we tested it using only the tungsten colour lamps, requiring an aperture of f/2.2. ![]() Rated at 540 Lux, it runs on six AA batteries and an optional mains adaptor is also available.ĭual controls enable output power adjustments and a colour temperature range of 3200-5800K.Īs with the Interfit Matinee, a mini ball head forms part of the kit, making the panel suitable for hotshoe mounting or fitment on a tripod head.ĭespite the maximum claimed output rating being substantially lower than for the Interfit panel, the resulting aperture required in our one-metre test was f/2.8, not much wider than the Interfit's f/3.6. SEE MORE: Photography lighting: how to take control of everything from natural light to your pop-up flash Best LED panels for photographers: 03 Manfrotto Spectra LED Light 900FTīuilding on Manfrotto's success with small, portable light panels, this new model is a little larger than earlier ones, at 15x10cm. We say A good buy, although it only has daylight-balanced LEDs. Pros Small but robust diffuser and tungsten filter included.Ĭons Shame the external battery option is Canon-based. Power adjustment is smooth and overall build quality feels good for a lightweight unit. Rated at 600 Lux, the panel enabled an aperture of f/3.2 in our one-metre test, but only f/2.8 when the tungsten filter was fitted. Unlike the Interfit Matinee, the Kaiser StarCluster's colour temperature is fixed to a daylight value of 5600K, although both a diffuser panel and a tungsten filter, which attach magnetically, are supplied with the panel. (You can also run it direct from a Canon LP-E6 camera battery, although you're unlikely to have one of those in your gadget bag.)Īdditional options include a mains adaptor, which is available for separate purchase. This dinky panel runs on five AA batteries. With a panel size of 8.5圆cm, this is the smallest model in the group. Home studio setups: 6 things every photographer needsīest studio flash kit: 6 top models tested and rated Best LED panels for photographers: 02 Kaiser StarCluster LED Camera Light How to set up studio lighting: 3 classic setups for dramatically different effects Studio lighting - 4 seriously simple lighting techniques to try at home ![]() We say Large enough for soft lighting, and unbeatable value. Pros Fairly powerful yet light variable colour temperature.Ĭons Can't be powered from regular AA batteries. ![]() In our tests, the maximum power in operation equated to a lens aperture of f/3.6. SEE MORE: What is colour temperature: free photography cheat sheetĪdjustments for this as well as output power are easily made using the two rotary knobs. The maximum claimed output of 1900 Lux is impressive for a panel of this size, and dual-colour LEDs enable you to vary the colour temperature between 3200-5600K. A mains power pack is also included.Īlternatively, you can run the panel from a Li-ion camera-style battery, which can be bought separately complete with mains charger. It's still lightweight enough to be mounted in a hotshoe, and a mini ball head for this or tripod fitment is supplied. Despite being the second cheapest panel in the group, the Matinee boasts a fairly sizeable active surface area of 25x8cm. ![]()
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