Arri-news 2014

L5 MAIN FEATURES • Half the size and weight of the L7 • Full tuneability from 2,800 K – 10,000 K • Green/magenta correction and vivid color selection • 45% brighter than a 300 W tungsten Fresnel • Portable, with on-board battery input • Robust build quality and familiar form factor versatile with regard to color tuneability, the L5-TT and L5-DT are 25% brighter than the L5-C and still offer a select CCT tuning range. Despite drawing only 115 watts, the L5 is approximately 45% brighter than a 300-watt tungsten Fresnel, with a light output equivalent to a 450-watt tungsten fixture. When compared to the L7, the L5 is half the weight and size. In addition, the L5 maintains all the popular features of its larger sibling, including tuneability from 2,800 K to 10,000 K; green/magenta correction; hue selection; saturation control; and on-board DMX for communication with third-party control products. New features of the L5 include a PowerCON power connector and an on-board battery input that allows industry-standard batteries to power the lamphead without any sacrifice in functionality or light output. The resulting increase in portability opens up whole new application areas, giving productions with the L5 tremendous freedom to move fast and work in locations without AC power. The L5 perfectly complements the L7, facilitating more mobile lighting and a wider range of power classes for television studios. Its compact size and low weight permit the L5 to be rigged in tight places and hung from low ceilings. The L5 is also ideal for cramped location shoots and interview setups, with the low heat output creating safer and more comfortable shooting conditions. This versatility, combined with the superb light quality, makes the L5 a welcome addition to the award-winning L-Series family. ARRI NEWS 29