In September Light & Motion will release its most powerful light yet, the Stella Pro 10,000c. The company is touting the light as being a portable HMI that can fit in the palm of your hand. The new light features an ultra-compact design and weighs just 750 grams (1.65lbs). The Stella Pro 10,000c can be powered from either an AC or DC source. A digital screen reports power levels and a magnetic control ring makes adjusting output simple and repeatable.
Consistent with all Stella Pro Lights is the Chip on Board (COB) array that according to Light & Motion provides a smooth, evenly dispersed, 120° native beam with high CRI and TLCI ratings of 90+ and 93 respectively. The Pro 10,000c produces a claimed 10,000 lumens and delivers up to 20,580 LUX at one meter when used with its fresnel lens. To maintain constant output at these power levels, the 10,000c features a variable speed fan that remains off until the light exceeds 5000 lumens. There are three power settings you can choose: High–10000, Med–5000, and Low–2500. If the reality matches the company’s claims, at full power the Stella Pro 10,000c delivers an output equivalent to HMI units that are four times its size.
Like other lights in the Light & Motion Stella Line, the 10,000c is IP54 water resistance and designed to be used in the toughest of conditions. The new Stella Pro 10,000c has to pass the rigorous FL-1 standard drop test, passing six drops, one per side, on concrete from a height of one meter.
Despite its claimed high output, and 120° wide beam angle, it is hard to see how a fixture of this size could be a replacement for a traditional HMI fixture. I’d see it as more of a alternative solution for shooters who want a powerful and ultra portable light.
Stella Pro 10,000c retails for $1999 and includes a 50-degree optic, barn doors, C-stand mount, and power supply.
Features:
• High Output “Chip on Board” LED
• Certified TLCI 93, CRI 90, CCT 5000 Kelvin
• Output up to 20,580 Lux at 1 Meter
• Sophisticated flicker-free firmware design
• Regulated lumen output – does not fade during use
• Continuous dimming with control ring
• Integrated variable speed fan with low decibel levels automatically turns on when light output exceeds 5000 lumens
• Controlled focus from 120° down to 50° & 25°
• Broad range of accessories including Profoto and Chimera adaptability*
• OLED Digital Display for precise readout
• Runs off AC or 24V DC supply
• Size: 103 x 89 x 89 mm.
*Compatible Accessories: Chimera Micro Softbox MFR #1355, Chimera Super Pro XXS Plus Lightbank MFR #1000 with Chimera Speed Ring MFR #9610, Profoto OCF Softbox 2′ OCTA & Profoto OCF Speedring (w/Profoto Adapter), Spinlight 360® Modifiers
Included:
• 50° Focus Optic, Barn Doors, High Leverage Handle, C-Stand mount, Power Cord
