S30-C, Manual, Blue/Silver, 3m DC Cable, PowerCON
Includes: S30-C, Manual, Blue/Silver, 3 meter DC Cable, S30 PSU, PSU Rail Mount,
Standard Diffusion Panel, Edison powerCON.
SkyPanel is a compact, ultra-bright and
high-quality LED soft light that sets a new standard for the industry. With a
design focused on form, color, beam field and output, SkyPanel represents the
culmination of more than a decade of research and development of LED technology
at ARRI.
SkyPanel will initially be available in two sizes: the S60 and S30. The S60 is a
midrange model, featuring a light aperture of 645 x 300 mm and accommodating the
vast majority of applications. The S30 is a smaller, more portable version; half
the length of the S60, it is perfect for on-the-go mobile applications. Both
models are available in fully color tuneable and remote phosphor versions.
Incorporating features of ARRI’s successful L-Series LED Fresnels, SkyPanel is
one of the most versatile soft lights on the market, as well as one of the
brightest. Like the L-Series, SkyPanel ‘C’ (Color) versions are fully tuneable;
correlated color temperature is adjustable between 2,800 K and 10,000 K, with
excellent color rendition over the entire range. Full plus and minus green
correction can be achieved with the simple turn of a knob, and in addition to
CCT control, vivid color selection and saturation adjustment is also possible.
Unlike other tuneable fixtures, SkyPanel makes no sacrifice when it comes to
light output. SkyPanel puts out a tremendous amount of light, in a soft and
uniform beam field. Brighter than a 2 kW tungsten soft light or a 6 kW tungsten
space light, the SkyPanel S60 has more than enough light for most applications.
At the same time, the lamphead is able to perform beautifully at lower light
levels. This range of illumination and color gives users an unprecedented amount
of control.
Soft lights are known for their smooth quality of light and even, uniform beam
field – SkyPanel is no different. The combination of the curated selection of
diffusion panels, LED mixing chamber and large light aperture allow for the
light to wrap around objects, eliminating sharp shadows and making for a perfect
beauty light. The beam field is homogeneous in both color and intensity.
Mixing some 2,000 calibrated red, green, blue and white LEDs into one
homogeneous beam of soft light, SkyPanel produces not just excellent light, but
excellent shadows as well. The shadows are soft in nature and do not exhibit
multiple edges or strange colors. Recognizing that a diffused light source is
not enough to make a true soft light, ARRI has also given SkyPanel one of the
largest light apertures in its power class. This substantial opening contributes
significantly to the soft quality of light and wrapping of the source around a
subject.
The SkyPanel was designed to be used primarily as a soft light to illuminate
people. However, features were also designed into the fixture to make it
extremely versatile. The diffuser panels on the front of the lamp head are
interchangeable, so going from a heavy diffusion to a lite diffusion can be done
in a matter of seconds. In addition, plans are in place to roll out further
diffusion accessories that will accommodate other applications. The SkyPanel
also makes an amazing space light; by providing a large pool of downward soft
light, as well as the ability to change CCT and vivid colors, SkyPanel offers a
compelling alternative to conventional space lights.
If tuneability is not required, a remote phosphor version of the SkyPanel is
also available. Remote phosphor technology uses powerful blue LEDs to excite a
panel coated in phosphors, which is positioned further away from the LEDs. These
high-quality phosphors deliver near-perfect color rendition and outstanding
light output. The remote phosphor versions of SkyPanel are roughly 10% brighter
than the color versions and have a lower price point. Different color
temperature panels are available, including 2,700 K; 3,200 K; 4,300 K; 5,600 K;
and 6,500 K.
Made in Germany to the high standards for which all ARRI products are known,
SkyPanel is built to last – constructed from resilient materials and assembled
by hand with great care. Other features include an on-board battery input for
mobile applications, LAN port for network connectivity, USB-A port for firmware
updates via thumb drive, and many more.
