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Arri Unveils L-Series LED Fresnels Arri has introduced the LSeries of LED Fresnel fixtures. The L7-T, L7-D and L7-C fixtures incorporate Fresnel characteristics of continuous focusing from spot to flood and a smooth, homogenous light field. The “L” in L-Series stands for LED, and the “7” correlates to the 7" Fresnel-like lens shared by all three models. The L7-T is tungsten balanced at 3,200°K, the L7-D is daylight balanced at 5,600°K, and the L7-C is color-controllable. All three can be operated in identical manner. As with a conventional Fresnel, precise light-field control can be achieved with barn doors and flags, permitting the same cutting and shaping of the beam that lighting designers depend on. All three L-Series fixtures draw 220 watts of power, and the L7-T and L7-D both produce a light output comparable to a conventional 1K tungsten Fresnel. The white light of the L7-C can be adjusted for different skin tones, camera sensors and mixed-light environments, and specific color shades can be matched through full-gamut color mixing without compromising the quality of the light field; the LSeries combines uniform light and single-shadow rendition with absolute control of color temperature. In addition to RDM-enabled DMX, L-Series fixtures can be supplied with on-board manual controls. For the color-tunable L7-C, this enables rapid and precise adjustment of intensity, color temperature, green/magenta point, hue and saturation. The L-Series also offers a completely passive cooling system in a high-intensity LED fixture, resulting in truly silent operation. Like all Arri products, the L-Series Fresnels utilize durable components designed for high-impact handling. They feature IP54 weather resistance and are built to withstand the rigors of modern production. For additional information, visit www.arri.com. LEDZ Fires Up Superspot LEDZ has introduced the LEDZ Superspot, a robust LED luminaire. Similar in style to the company’s Brute products, the Superspot produces a sharp, powerful, circular beam. Boasting 5,500°K color temperature and a throw in excess of 40', the Superspot is comparable to a 575-watt HMI fixture and draws only a single amp. According to LEDZ’s photometrics, the
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Superspot boasts an output of 3,650 foot candles at 3', 1,300 foot candles at 6', 550 foot candles at 9', 345 foot candles at 12', 225 foot candles at 15', 110 foot candles at 21', 68 foot candles at 27', 45 foot candles at 33', and 29 foot candles at 39'. The Superspot features an all-aluminum housing and yoke system with a junior mounting pin. It has a slim profile and produces no sound and minimal heat. The fixture also incorporates two builtin dimmers, which allow for 0-100-percent output control with minimal color shifting. The Superspot comes complete with a switchable power supply unit (110-volt to 240-volt AC) and an extension cable with on/off switch. Additional accessories are available, including the LEDZ speed frame, filter frame, DMX capabilities and 12-volt battery options for mobile applications. For additional information, visit www.led-z.com.

Gekko Expands Karess Range Gekko Technology has expanded its Karesslite LED soft-light range with the Karess 6012 Blendable and Karesslite 6012 FX. Whereas the standard Karesslite is switchable between daylight and tungsten color temperatures, the Karess 6012 Blendable can be adjusted to any intermediate color temperature between 3,200°K and 5,600°K. “Lighting-system designers, lighting directors and cinematographers appreciate the precise control this new option provides,” says Ian Muir, Gekko Technology’s business-development manager. “They now have the ability to select the color temperature they require by adjustment on the back of the unit, or remotely via DMX. Like all Karesslites, the blendable version delivers consistent color temperature throughout its full range of intensity variation. It delivers an output color quality that is consistent with more traditional technologies, as well as providing the many benefits that LEDs offer.” Designed for visual effects and chroma-key work, the Karesslite 6012 FX is switchable between blue and green outputs for both bluescreen and greenscreen applications. The unit features on-board dimming and switching in addition to integrated DMX. Both the Karess 6012 Blendable and the

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