The NEO 2 Explorer Kit from Rotolight is a highly-portable three-light bundle that sets up quickly and provides a lot of versatility for photography and video. The kit packages three NEO 2 LED lights, three light stands, and a comprehensive variety of diffusion and color filters in a water-resistant soft carry case measuring just 21" in width. The total package comes in weighing only 15 lb and can be set up within minutes for events, portrait photography, interview shoots, and most other applications indoors and outdoors.

The NEO 2 offers continuous light and flash modes with a variable color temperature of 3150-6300K in both, adjustable using controls and a display on the rear. It features a CRI rating of 96 and TLCI of 91 and is designed with Rotolight's AccuColour technology, which ensures that optimal color rendering is delivered. The light is also dimmable from 100-0% and has a feature called True Aperture Dimming that helps calculate exposure information by displaying the f-stop for a subject at a given distance, eliminating the need for trial and error shooting or a light meter.

Among the top features of this fixture is a built-in 2.4 GHz Elinchrom Skyport Receiver. This provides support for high-speed sync and remote triggering of the unit from up to 656' away when using a corresponding Skyport Transmitter, sold separately. The NEO 2 has been improved in output by 85% over its predecessor, the NEO 1 model. Flash mode can boost output by 500% for stills and will help freeze action. At max power, this results in an output of 2000 lux at 3' for continuous lighting, and a setting of f/8 at ISO 200 for flash. Another useful feature is a CineSFX mode, which provides custom lighting effects such as police sirens flashing, fire flaming, paparazzi cameras snapping numerous photos at the same time, a gunshot bursting, a TV flickering, and more for use as background effects. Another feature, called Designer Fade, provides custom fade up/down production effects for interviews.

The NEO 2 is powered by six optional AA batteries or an included AC adapter that connects into a 2.1mm barrel power input. Using an optional D-Tap to 2.1mm cable, you can connect a brick battery to the light and get up to 10 hours of continuous power. When running on AA battery power, the NEO 2 allows you to shoot up to 85,000 full power shots, which is a significantly large number in comparison to many other battery-powered lights. Offering three 1/4"-20 threads around the edges, the NEO 2 can be mounted in a variety of ways, including via a shoe mount adapter for use as an on-camera light.

Portable 3-Light Kit for Photo and Video    Includes Light Stands and Filter Packs    Continuous Light and Flash Modes    3150-6300K Color Temperature; Dimming    96 CRI / 91 TLCI    2000 Lux at 3'    AccuColour Color Rendering    F-Stop Display at Given Distances    Built-In Skyport Receiver (up to 656')    CineSFX Mode Lighting Effects

• Highly-portable three-light kit for photography and video

• 3150-6300K adjustable color temperature in continuous and flash modes

• High speed sync flash (1/8000th)

• Built-in Elinchrom Skyport wireless flash receiver enables control from up to 656' away using an optional Skyport Transmitter / control up to 10 lights in 4 groups

• 2000 lux at 3' soft output, 85% brighter than the NEO 1

• 500% more light output in flash mode using AC power, 250% using AA batteries (NiMH or Li-ion)

• 85,000 full power flashes on AA batteries or 1.5 hours continuous output at max power

• No recycle time and no power loss, ideal for high frame rate cameras

• 96 CRI / 91 TLCI

• Custom lighting effects in CineSFX mode (police sirens, fire, paparazzi, gunshot, TV flicker, and more)

• True Aperture Dimming calculates your aperture at a given distance

• Flicker-free output at any frame rate

• 100,000-hour lamp life

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do the Neo lights ONLY come in a set of three? Can you buy one if that's all you want?

A: no the NEO 2 is available as a single light and a 3 light kit.a href= https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1360356-REG/rotolight_rl_neo_ii_pro_hd_led_neo.html target= _blank https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1360356-REG/rotolight_rl_neo_ii_pro_hd_led_neo.html/a

Q: 2. Does it work with the Godox XPro for HSS ? Is the Elinchrom system better ?

A: No. but will work with elinchrom el skyport Please review the following item https://bhpho.to/3ATOs6T

Q: 3. Will it run on continuous light and flash modes simultaneously ? That is to say can it flash at the high power and act as a modeling light between flashes ?

A: The Rotolight NEO 2 Light can run on continuous and flash modes, simultaneously.

Q: 4. Can these be used as a slave? I have White Lightning strobes that are triggered with Pocket Wizards. I wanted to add these for side kickers/hair lights. Thanks!

A: Yes. Via 3.5 remote port. The unit can also be controlled by third party commander such as the following units. Godox X1T (use with the Godox X1R receiver) Pixel King Pro - Sony, Canon, Nikon Flashpoint R2 Phottix ODIN II (HSS) – Canon, Nikon, Sony PocketWizard (HSS) : FlexTT5, and FlexTT6 support High Speed Sync (HSS) for Canon and FP Sync for Nikon. Cactus VI II (HSS) : Fuji, Canon, Nikon, Pentax,Olympus, Panasonic

Q: 5. Will the Neo 2 work for low level lighting? See http://www.lowlevellighting.org for the type of application that I am interested in.

A: This depends on your use-case. The Neo 2 will provide light in the darkness. As long as your subject is close enough, you should get a usable image.

Q: 6. Will this work as a flash for the GH5s/GH6?

A: If you pair a Panasonic camera with the Rotolight Elinchrom EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus HS for Olympus/Pansonic, the Rotolight Neo II Pro can act as a flash.

Q: 7. How tall is the stand in the Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit?

A: The stand has a max height of 15.5" and a minimum height of 10". Here is a link to the light stands listing on our website: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1600522-REG/rotolight_rl_desktop_ls_rotolight_desktop_light_stand.html

Q: 8. What is the size of the rotolight?

A: It is 145mm x 50mm (5.7” x 1.96”).

Q: 9. Will this work well with the Canon 5D IV if so will it work with the PROFOTO A1 trigger?

A: Not that we are aware of.

Q: 10. Can anyone who's had the Neo2 speak for this unit's durability? How do they hold up to daily use/setup/breakdown?

A: Hello! NEO2 is a beautifully made LED panel. its durability does not cause any doubt. But... it is completely useless flash in the conditions of a bright day, limited to useful in the shade. it is useful LED light at night and in the late evening.