Fotodiox has announced the new DaoLite DL-2 tube LED light. A 2′ BiColor 360-degree light, adjustable from 2800K to 6500K with a claimed CRI of 96.
The DaoLite is equipped with 720 ultra-bright dual colored LED chips with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. Flicker-free and uniformly dimmable from 10%-100% due to the PWM integrated design.
The light itself is almost 3 feet long with the battery handle attached and is 2.2″ in diameter.
The light level is fully dimmable from 10%-100% throughout the 2800k to 6500k color temperature range, giving you options beyond daylight and tungsten.
The DaoLite uses a powered battery handles which attach with a 4-pin XLR cable and screw on. The Lithium-Ion batteries have a 38.5 Wh capacity and are rated at 14.8V. They provide approximately 75 minutes of run time for the DaoLite DL-2.
The tube features an all-aluminium frame for heat dissipation and rugged durability.
Pricing & Availability
The DaoLite DL-2 retails for USD $349.95.
Includes:
• DaoLite DL-2 Light
• AC Power Adapter
• AC Power Cord
• Ball Head
• Carrying Bag
• 2x Velcro Cable Straps
• Instruction Manual
• DaoLite DL-B1 Battery
• AC Battery Charger
Additional DaoLite DL-B1 battery handles retail for USD $149.95.
Of course, this isn’t the first LED wand light. Westcott has long had the Ice Light 2 ($399 USD) and there are many similar tube lights from Quasar Science, Astera Titan tube and more.
