The ikan iLED312-v2 On-Camera Bi-Color LED Light with Digital Display is a compact battery-powered daylight/tungsten balanced on-camera light. It features a continuously variable color temperature between 3200 tungsten and 5600K daylight, and a built-in variable dimmer that can dim the lights output from 100 to 10%. Built into the light is an LCD panel that shows a digital readout of the brightness level, color temperature of the light and features a battery gauge so you know how much power you have left.

The light produces a 60° beam angle, and includes both a removable four-leaf barndoors and diffusion gel. The light features slots for two L-Series type batteries, and it includes two batteries and a dual-battery charger. A 1/4"-20 threaded hole allows you to mount the light to your camera's accessory shoe via the included ball adapter. You can also stack multiple iLED312 lights together using the interlocking rail system. An included soft carry case allows you to easily pack and carry your light unit, gel, barndoors, and included accessories to and from shoots.

3200-5600K Variable Color    3 x iLED312-v2 Lights, Power Adapters    3 x Compact Light Stands    6 x L-Type DV Batteries    3 x Dual Battery Chargers    3 x Diffusion Filters    3 x Heavy-Duty Shoe Mounts    Kit Bag

The iLED312-v2 features 312 LEDs, and a single knob that allows you to vary the color temperature of the unit from 3200 to 5600K. A separate knob controls the dimming of the unit, with brightness range of 100 to 10%.

The dimmer and color temperature settings are controlled by analog knobs, but the built-in digital readout on the built-in display screen allows you to match the output of other units or repeat setups, if you have to go back and get pick up shots. The display also incorporates a four-step battery gauge so you know how much battery power you have left.

The included four sided removable barn doors are constructed so the doors can interlock together, limiting light leak from the edges, controlling light spill, and providing directionality to your light. The side doors feature articulating leafs that provide you a fairly wide range of adjustment while still controlling light leaks from the edges of the doors.

Although you can attach diffusion gel to the barn doors, the iLED312-v2 features a slot for the included precut diffusion sheet, that can be used with or without the barn doors in place. The diffusion is notched, and a safety tab engages the notch to prevent it from accidentally falling out.

The light unit features slots for two L-Series type batteries of any capacity, and includes two NP550-type batteries. The light can run on one or two batteries, you can use the AC adapter that powers the included dual battery charger to power the light instead, via the small power connector on the back of the unit.

The light incorporates a 1/4"-20 threaded mounting hole in the bottom of the unit, and an interlocking rail system that allows you to stack up to three units vertically or horizontally, with a maximum of six lights.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Suitable for light painting cars? Also, what is the CRI?

A: Actually Hugo, I apologize for my previous answer, it is actually a CRI of 88, not 90

Q: 2. What's the lux output at various distances?I'm trying to compare this to a Lowel Pro-Light using a 250w GCA bulb.

A: Here is the LUX and foot candles (FC) reading for the iLED312-v2:iLED312-v2 3200K 3ft- 716LUX(67FC) 6ft---211LUX(20FC) 9ft---109LUX(10FC) 5600K 3ft-723LUX(67FC) 6ft---209LUX(19FC) 9ft---108LUX(10FC).

Q: 3. Is it possible to buy the individual cases separately? If so what is the item number for B&H

A: They are, but honestly I've never used them. They don't fit in the big kit bag and I don't take them out solo, so they just sit in the closet.

Q: 4. what is the dc output?

A: Hi Pierce, According to Ikan the DC output is 12v - 2 amps.

Q: 5. Does the batteries come in the box. Ifs, which type?

A: Adjua, yes, 6 Sony L Series style batteries come in the box.

Q: 6. Which softbox(es) can be used with the lights?

A: Ikan's Chimera CH1455 would work best.

Q: 7. Can this unit run off of AC power?

A: Yes. They come with everything you need. I'll also add that the two batteries on each unit run well past 2.5 hours. I did a recent time test and stopped at 2.5, because my upcoming interviews would not run longer than that. Probably another hour or two on top of that I'll bet.

Q: 8. How far out will this set light up something? What is the drop off in feet?

A: The drop off with all light sources are exactly the same; they are bound by the inverse square law. The inverse square law states that the power of the light will be inversely proportional to the square of the distance. So if you take a distance of 2 meters and square it, you get 4, the inverse of which would be 1/4 or rather, a quarter of the original light output power - not half. Simply put, if you double the original distance, the light is as strong as it was at the original distance.If you move the subject 3 meters from the light (3 * 3 = 9, so the inverse is 1/9th) the power of the light source now becomes 1/9th of what it originally was.At 4 meters away, the light is 1/16th its power compared to 1 meter away (4 *4 = 16, so the inverse is 1/16th). The above remains true with all light sources. The best I can recommend is to Google the inverse square law and lighting, as I cannot get into it here. But using the above as an example, if the ikan iLED312-V2 gave you an exposure setting of f/4 1/125 sec ISO 100 or f/11 1/60 sec ISO 400 at 20 inches (just under 2 feet), if you doubled the distance (40 inches, or just over 3 feet), equivalent settings for proper exposure would be f/4 1/30 sec ISO 100, f/11 1/8 sec ISO 400, or if you wanted the same aperture/shutter setting and instead changed the ISO, you may use f/4 1/125 sec ISO 400 or f/11 1/60 sec ISO 1600. At 80 inches (or just over 6.5 feet), you may use f/4 1/8 sec ISO 100 or f/11 sec ISO 400. If you wanted the same aperture/shutter setting and instead changed the ISO, you may use f/4 1/125 sec ISO 1600 or f/11 1/60 sec ISO 6400.

Q: 9. What is the light output roughly in watts?

A: The ikan iLED312-v2 is equivalent to a 300 watt light.

Q: 10. How long does the light last on battery power (assuming 2 batteries are fully charged and attached)? How long does it take to charge up?

A: I haven't pushed it that far yet but best guess at full intensity about 1.5 to 2 hrs straight. on and off it lasted most of a 8 hr day with multiple interviews.