Fotodiox has released the Warrior 150 Daylight, a high intensity 5600K COB LED fixture that could be used for both video and stills.
We have seen a plethora of COB LED fixtures being released over the last few years, and the Warrior 150 Daylight now joins that long list.
Key features
- High-power COB LEDs with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours
- Claimed CRI & TLCI ≥95
- 11 pre-installed special effect modes
- Use any Bowens mount accessory, such as the included custom-designed standard reflector
- LED heat prevention technology ensures that your light will emit steady and accurate light under varying conditions
- Dimmable from 0-100% and flicker-free due to the PWM integrated design
- Solid aluminum shell provides durability and enhanced heat dissipation
- Adjustable all-metal yoke
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
According to Fotodiox, the Warrior 150 Daylight is a medium-sized, versatile light that features high-power COB LEDs.
Size & Weight
The Warrior 150 Daylight weighs in at 5.2 lb (2.35kg) and it has physical dimensions of 6 x 9.25 x 12.75″ (15.2 x 23.5 x 32.4 cm).
Power Draw
The light can be run from both mains power and a battery option. It draws 150W and it can be powered via AC 100-240V (50/60Hz) or through a DC 15-24V (4-pin XLR) connector.
The light does come with a 4-pin XLR to D-Tap power cable so you can remotely power the fixture using a camera battery.
Basic Controls
The Warrior 150 Daylight features a basic display, an On/Off button, and one mode button that switches between adjusting the output and accessing the Special Effects Modes.
Fotodiox also includes a remote control unit for the light that allows you to make changes from a distance of 20 meters (~ 65 ft).
Bowens Mount
Like most affordable COB fixtures on the market, the Fotodiox Warrior 150 Daylight utilizes a Bowens mount. This allows you to use a wide range of lighting modifiers.
Fotodiox also has its own lighting modifiers available.
Beam Angle
According to Fotodiox, the beam angles for the fixture are as follows:
- 120° Unmodified
- 50° Standard Reflector
According to Fotodiox, the light can output:
≥ 5,300 lux/1m (Bare Lens)
≥ 16,600 lux/1m (Standard Reflector)
Special Effects Modes
There are also 11 pre-installed special effect modes (Lightning, Fireworks, Flash, etc) that you can access.
Price & Availability
The Fotodiox Warrior 150 Daylight (Basic Light Kit) retails for $299.95 USD. For this you get:
• 1x Warrior 150 Light Head
- 1x Protective Cover
- 1x Standard Reflector
- 1x AC Power Cord
- 1x Remote Control
- 1x Safety Cable
- 1x Instruction Manual
- 1x Storage / Carrying Case
The light also comes in part of a couple of kits:
Deluxe Light Kit
• 1x Warrior 150 Light Head
• 1x Protective Cover
• 1x Standard Reflector
• 1x AC Power Cord
• 1x Remote Control
• 1x Safety Cable
• 1x Instruction Manual
• 1x Storage / Carrying Case
• 1x Lantern Softbox 65cm
Deluxe Light Kit (2 Lights)
• 2x Warrior 150 Light Head
• 2x Protective Cover
• 2x Standard Reflector
• 2x AC Power Cord
• 2x Remote Control
• 2x Safety Cable
• 1x Instruction Manual
• 1x Storage / Carrying Case
• 2x Lantern Softbox 65cm
Competition
There are quite a few Daylight COB fixtures that are very similar in terms of size and power draw. Below are just a few:
- Aputure Light Storm LS C120D II LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate $745 USD
- Godox VL150 LED Video Light $339 USD
- Godox SL150W II LED Video Light $339 USD
- Godox SL-150 LED Video Light (Daylight-Balanced) $209 USD
Will it last?
It is claimed to be able to have a lifespan of 50,000 hours while maintaining a 5600K color temperature with a CRI & TLCI ≥95. Fotodiox claims that the fixture has less than a 2% illumination decay over 6,000 working hours.
Fotodiox also gives you a Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty.
