Fotodiox’s new SkyFiller LED Panels consist of the SF70, a 1×2 70w Bi-Color fixture, and the SF50, a 1×1 50w Bi-Color version.
Both lights are Kelvin color temperature adjustable from 2800K to 6500K. They can be powered via AC or through the use of V-mount batteries.
Key features
- Lightweight, easy to transport and durable due to the use of PC hollow material and a metal heat sink; Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- The power control box can be connected to battery power for easy use on location, the LCD screen displays real-time data for color temperature and brightness
- The collapsible barn doors are easy to set up and convenient for storage; the solid metal magic arm bracket allows the light to be securely mounted and easily adjusted
- Flicker-free and uniformly dimmable from 10%-100% due to the PWM integrated design; Bi-color design is adjustable from 2800K to 6500K
SkyFiller SF50
The SkyFiller SF50 uses 256 ultra-bright LED chips. The 1×1′ bi-color light has a beam angle of 120° and it draws just 50W of power.
Fotodiox claims that the light has the following output ay a distance of 1m:
- 2800k: 1600 lux
- 6500k: 2000 lux
The SF50 has physical dimensions of 13.2 x 13.2 x 0.75 in (33.5 x 33.5 x 1.9 cm), and it weighs in at just 1.9 lb (862 g). That weight does not include the power/control box which tips the scales at 2.9 lb (1.3 kg).
The light is claimed to be able to run at 100% output for 2.6 hours from a 130Wh V-lock battery.
The off-light power control box has an onboard LCD screen that shows real-time information such as brightness and color temperature. The light has simple buttons for controlling the brightness and color temperature.
The control box includes a shoulder strap that allows you to hang it from a light stand or have an assistant hold the light.
There is even an included remote control so you can hang the light from a hard to reach locations and still be able to control the light as needed.
The light comes with collapsible barn doors. The barndoors are permanently mounted to the fixture. There is also an included diffusion panel can be added for softening the light source. The included mounting plate with magic arm securely locks onto the back of the light via 4 studs The magic arm on the mounting plate can double as a handle.
SkyFiller SF70
The SKyFiller SF70 is essentially a larger version of the SF50. The 1×2′ bi-fixture has 396 ultra-bright LED chips. The light has a beam angle of 120° and it draws 70W of power.
Fotodiox claims that the light has the following output ay a distance of 1m:
- 2800k: 2200 lux
- 6500k: 2800 lux
The SF70 has physical dimensions of 11.8 x 20.7 x 0.75 in (30 x 52.5 x 1.9 cm), and it weighs in at 2.45 lb (1.1 kg). You have to factor in that the off light control/power box weighs 3.1 lb (1.4 kg).
The SF70 uses the same style of power control box as he SF50. Just like the SF50, there is a remote control, collapsable barn doors, diffusion panel, and mounting plate with magic arm.
Price & Availability
Both lights are now available to purchase. Here are the prices:
