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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