Hobolite debuts the Iris: A new lens on light

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New Hobolite Iris small continuous LED light for photographers inspires creativity through its vintage camera design, unique optical modifiers, aperture ring and playful coloured gel filters.

Hobolite, a pioneer in continuous LED lighting equipment for content creators, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Hobolite Iris. The Hobolite Iris is a small portable continuous LED light for photography and content creation that features optical modifiers and coloured gel filters that spark creativity and joy in the art of visual storytelling. With its stylish retro camera design, weather-resistant aluminium body and versatile optical modifiers — including a functioning aperture ring — this new bi-colour portable light elevates the artistic process through innovation and the playfulness of creativity.

Features

The Hobolite Iris stands out with its sleek IP54-rated aluminium body, wrapped in an attractive vegan leatherette, making it an ideal companion for both indoor and outdoor use. Its unique aperture ring empowers photographers and content creators to adjust from a focused beam to a wide glow, to light stories with precision and style — anywhere and anytime.

The Iris features remarkable colour accuracy, with a colour range from 2700K to 6500K and high CRI and TLCI ratings of 96+, ensuring that colours are rendered true to life. With the introduction of innovative optical modifiers, a magnetic accessory system, and a built-in battery, the Iris further enhances the experience of shaping moments with light, allowing for extended creativity without the need for constant recharging.

The new Hobolite Iris light is available in two kit options to optimize creativity, right out of the box. The Iris Standard Kit contains the Iris light, Adjustable Lens, Frosted Dome, USB cable and stylish protective pouch. The adjustable lens offers versatility with a range from 20 degrees to 45 degrees, complemented by enhanced brightness capabilities that provide a 6x brightness boost for exceptional illumination.

The Iris Creator Kit comprises all the elements featured in the Standard Kit, and features an Aperture Ring, Gel Filters, Magic Lens, Fresnel Lens f/28mm, Adjustable Lens and Frosted Dome.

Price and Availablity

In addition to the Iris LED lighting kits, Hobolite has also introduced accessory kits for photographers who require additional sets of the modifiers and filters featured in the Creator Kit. Iris Optical Modifier Kit comprises the Fresnel Lens F28mm, Aperture Ring, Magic Lens and is priced at $199.00AUD, while the Colored Gel Filter Essential Pack comprises four gradient color gels inserts priced at $119.00AUD.

The Hobolite Iris Creator Kit and Standard Kit are priced at $399.00AUD and $199.00AUD respectively and are available starting May 24th at www.hobolite.com and through authorized retailers.