Chimera has announced its new Daylite Octa 7. The DayLite Octa 7 was designed primarily for the ARRI M40 and it claimed to be able to deliver broad and even illumination from the seven-foot octagonal front screen using a soft silver interior and weighted baffle.
Even though it was designed for use with the ARRI M40, it will work with other fixtures that use Quartz / DayLite OP Rings.
Key features
- Large 7’ (3.3 m) front screen
- Soft solution for large format hot lights
- Optimized design for the ARRI M40
- For use with fixtures up to 4kW
- Vents provide for proper internal cooling
- Compatible with Quartz / DayLite OP Rings
- Product availability in April 2022
The Chimera Daylite Octa 7 weighs 8.5 lb/ 3.8kg. It has a depth of 53″ / 1.3m.
There is no indication of pricing, but similar-sized options from companies like DoPChoice run well over $1,000 USD.
