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British brand Kenro offers its super- compact bicolour Smart Lite unit for a reasonable £160. It’s a 60W LED in a palm-sized package. The CCT range is 2700-7500K and the dimming range is 0-100%, with a CRI of 96+ and TLCI of 97+. It comes with a push- on rubber diffuser cap to soften and widen the light spread. The bayonet fitting isn’t the full- size Bowens but a smaller version, so options to fit accessories are limited. Power is by mains or a USB-C power bank, which can be plugged directly into the back; there’s no internal battery. Illumination levels with the reflector are 29,000 lux at 7500K at 0.5m/1.6ft. Adjustments are made on the back panel using dials, but it also comes with a wireless 2.4G remote control and Android and iOS app. kenro.co.uk
Peek at the Pico
It punches out 4211 lux at 0.3m, set to 5600K, and includes a snap-on magnetic diffuser to soften the light. There are 14 built-in effects, from firelight to strobe. The integrated yoke features a magnetic base, 1/4in-20 mount and coldshoe adapter. The Pico can be powered via its internal 1500mAh battery for up to 6.5 hours or can be connected to a USB-C power bank. Control the unit via a dial or with Nanlink App 2.0 through Bluetooth. Best yet is the price: just £36/$35. nanlite.com
Nanlite’s stylish Pico is an ultra- compact full-colour LED that’s designed for content creators. The Pico weighs just 130g and is small enough to slip into a pocket, and brings a blend of a relatively high output, intuitive controls and wireless functionality. At the heart is Nanlite’s Nebula C4 Light Engine, delivering colour accuracy with CRI/TLCI ratings of 95/95 and a wide CCT range of 2700-7500K, as well as ±150 green/magenta adjustment. It also offers complete HSI colour control.
ON THE VERGE OF GREATNESS Amaran’s slimline Verge and Verge Max are bicolour, edge-lit panel lights designed for filming, streaming or working from a desk. The Verge is a rectangular panel just 2.8cm thick that integrates with the Amaran App and Stream Deck plug-in, for real-time brightness and colour temperature tweaks. The edge-lit design delivers soft, low- glare light that wraps naturally around the face and enhances skin tones. The Verge Max brings the same tech in a 55x3.6cm circular panel, offering a COB- and-softbox set-up with a footprint about 10% the depth. It has front dials, a built-in display and multiple mounting options. Pricing starts at £88/$79 for the Verge and £252/$259 for the Verge Max Kit. amarancreators.com
MINI BUT MIGHTY POWER The Aputure Spotlight Mini transforms the Storm 80c into a precision light. It’s a compact ellipsoidal projector to create controlled beams. The Spotlight Mini features a rotating barrel, allowing for adjustment of the integrated four-leaf cutter and modifiers.
It comes with a 19° or 36° lens, with room in the included soft carrying case for both lenses. An adjustable iris is available as an extra accessory. The Mini’s features include a Mini Pro Lock Bowens mount, gel clip, gobo clip and ten M-Size gobos for projecting fine patterns. No UK prices are set, but the Mini costs $349 in the US. aputure.com
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