Expanding on their line of panels, the Plus Series LED500 Daylight LED Light Panel from Dracast adds a digital display for adjusting output as well as Cat 5 DMX input and output for linking and comes with both Gold mount and V-mount battery plates. The light features 512 LEDs with a high CRI of 95 for excellent color accuracy. Also, this model has a daylight-balanced color temperature of 5600K for matching with natural light and other fixtures.

The lights offer a spot beam angle of 45°, as well as dimming from 0-100%. Benefiting operation, it can run from either a DC source, such as a Gold mount or V-mount battery, or a universal 100-240 VAC adapter. The light is durable as well, with an aluminum chassis, frame, and mounting yoke, and it only consumes 30W of power. Additionally, it is lightweight at just 4 lb and measures 12 x 6 x 2" in size.

Three LED500 Daylight Lights    Three Light Stands & Barndoors    Three V-Mount Batteries & Dual Charger    Includes Filter Set & Hard Case

5500 lux/511 fc at 3'
1550 lux/144 fc at 6'
725 lux/67 fc at 9'
430 lux/40 fc at 12'

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. so there are no pop in gels or barndoors included correct?

A: That is correct. We do have optional CTO and diffusion filters for this light, which you can find here: a href= https://www.dracobroadcast.com/store/p152/Dracast_Filter_Set_for_LED500.html. target= _blank https://www.dracobroadcast.com/store/p152/Dracast_Filter_Set_for_LED500.html./a If you already have barn doors, you can insert the filters into that. Otherwise you will need a filter frame. (and they will also fit in if you are using the Dracast softbox) // Also, if there are any other technical or product related questions, feel free to contact us directly at any time at support@dracobroadcast.com.

Q: 2. Can I mount this Dracast LED500 Plus Series Bi-Color LED Light to the hot shoe of a Canon XF200 camcorder, with or without any additional mounting hardware, or does it have to be mounted/secured on a stand?

A: Unfortunately, this light is not recommended for on-camera use due to the weight. It is recommended for use on a light stand.

Q: 3. I see the barndoors for this, but not the gels made to fit. Aren't there gels mad to fit right into the barndoors?

A: I haven't come across gels specifically made for the Dracast Led500. B&H has a lot of gel packs, many are 12 by 12 which you can just cut in half and slide right into the barndoors. I went to a local photo store and bought gel sheets, very cheap, and just cut them to fit the frame. I also got an appropriate color gel to change the balance to tungsten.

Q: 4. Which one is brighter? This X or Silver series? I can see this is newer with different looking LEDs.

A: silver has a bit of a higher output and battery flexibility using a v-mount system.

Q: 5. what's the tungsten equivalent of this lamp?

A: I just bought the filter kit and drop them in when I need it. it comes with varying levels of CTO.

Q: 6. What softbox or diffusion plate is recommended for this unit?

A: There are a few different softboxes that will work. The one I would recommend on the top is Dracast Softbox for LED500, B&H # DRSB500 MFR # SB-500.

Q: 7. How far is the throw at 100% intensity?

A: Maybe 10 feet

Q: 8. How is the X-Series different from the S-Series? It looks the same from what I can see on this page.

A: The X series does not offer the following features v-mount batteries adaptation offers a beam spread of 100 degrees can be driven by Bluetooth using mobile device

Q: 9. What would be some average camera settings for LED500 daylight at 6 feet, with an ISO 400? I would think that at 3 feet, it would gain 2 F-stops?

A: I cannot answer that question directly, having no experience in actuatlly taking photographs with our lights, as opposed to just knowing how they work. However, I can tell you that at six feet, a daylight LED500 should be able to produce 1550 Lux, or 144 Fc. Hopefully those numbers will help you figure out the camera settings. // Also, if there are any other technical or product related questions, feel free to contact us directly at any time at support@dracobroadcast.com.

Q: 10. It seems the design of this model has recently changed (for the better) but I am wondering if it still comes with the barndoors or any diffusion/gels?

A: No, the Dracast LED500 does not come with barn doors. It comes with Yoke, case, AD adapter and the specific one picked comes with a V mount battery plate.