The original Litra Torch was a very decent little light. Aimed at action and adventure action camera shooters, it offered a lot of punch for its small size. Now, Litra is back with the new Litra Torch 2.0, offering more LEDs, improved CRI and better waterproofing. DIYP caught up with Litra at NAB 2019 to find out more.
Litra Torch 2.0 – $90
The Litra Torch 2.0 contains the same LED lenses as the Litra Pro, which allows for less glare, a more concentrated beam angle and much better colour accuracy, bringing the CRI up from around 70 to a very impressive 94. The number of LEDs has also increased to help eliminate some of those hotspot and multiple-shadow issues some users experienced when using them close up on a subject.
90+ CRI / 92 TLCIUp to 800 lumen output (100 on low, 450 on medium)16 LEDs with Precision OpticsWaterproof up to 60ft (20m)35+ mins of run time at max output, 4+ hours on low output5700K daylight color temperatureNo hot spotsFlicker free70 degree beam angle2 industry standard 1/4 20 mountsBuilt-in magnetMIL-SPEC 810 tested38mm x 38mm x 42mm (1.5in x 1.5in x 1.65in)90 grams (3.17 oz.)
The form factor is the same as the original Litra Torch, so if you’re upgrading to the 2.0, all your existing gel kits and addons will still fit. It features a pair of 1/4-20″ tripod sockets underneath and on the rear of the unit and, like the original, has a magnetic back for sticking to metal surfaces.
Litra Pro – $220
The Litra Pro has been out for a little while ow, and is one of the most impressive small LED lights I’ve ever seen. I’ve got two of them and I use them at least once or twice a week for lighting quick product photos and shooting macro video. We were actually using one of my Litra Pros with the small softbox during the video you see above to add a little frontal fill light onto myself and Andrew. They go in my camera bags with me everywhere, because you never really know when you might need just a little more light.
Up to 1000 lumen outputUp to 95 CRI0 degree beam angleAdjustable colour temperature 3000K – 6000K1 hour run time at max output, 10+ hours on low output2 industry standard 1/4 20 mountsBuilt-in magnetWaterproof up to 90 feetMIL-SPEC 810 testedBluetooth controlOLED Display0-100% fully dimmableDimensions: 2.75″ x 2″ x 1.2″Weight: 6 oz
The Litra Torch 2.0 is available to buy now for $90, and the Litra Pro is also available to buy now for $220. Do you use small “Adventure” LED lights? What do you use them for? We would love to send a shoutout to our sponsors who helped bring you this NAB 2019 coverage: Artlist, StoryBlocks Video, SYRP, B&H, Spiffy Gear. Don’t forget to check out our NAB Giveaway, where we’re offering over $8,500 worth of cinema goodies.
