Creative Lighting Gets a Vintage Twist With the New Hobolite Iris Pocket LED Light

Hobolite has introduced the Iris, a creative 5 W LED fill light inspired by vintage point-and-shoot cameras. This extremely compact and portable light features multiple accessories, including optical modifiers and colored gel filters, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, and content creators. With a 2700 – 6500 K bi-color range and a rugged, weather-resistant body, the Iris brings versatility and style to your content.

Fitting perfectly into Hobolite’s retro-styled lineup, the Iris is set to transform the way creators work with light. This pocket-sized 5 W LED fill light combines vintage aesthetics with modern functionality, making it a unique tool for photographers, videographers, and content creators. What truly sets the Iris apart is its magnetic accessory system, which supports a variety of optical modifiers, such as the adjustable lens or the frosted dome. This system allows users to easily customize their lighting, adjusting beam angles and light quality to suit different creative needs.

The Iris offers a bi-color range of 2700 – 6500 K and boasts a high CRI/TLCI rating of 96+, ensuring true-to-life color rendering. Its IP54-rated, weather-resistant body and lightweight design make it perfect for both indoor and outdoor shoots. Additionally, the built-in 2000 mAh rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of runtime at maximum brightness, with a full recharge taking just 3-4 hours. Weighing just 159 grams, the Iris delivers impressive lighting in a highly portable form factor, ideal for those who need creative lighting solutions on the go.

Innovative Magnetic Accessory System

The Hobolite Iris features an innovative magnetic accessory system that makes it easy to attach different optical modifiers. This includes an adjustable 20–45° lens, a frosted dome for soft light, a magic lens for prism effects, an aperture ring to adjust the beam size, and a 28 mm Fresnel lens for boosted brightness. Additionally, colored gel filters offer a range of lighting effects for more creative options. You can find a full breakdown of these modifiers and their effects on Hobolite’s website.

Adjustable Lighting for Any Setting

Designed to meet various creative needs, the Iris offers a bi-color range of 2700 – 6500K, allowing you to adjust the light temperature for different settings. Its high CRI/TLCI rating of 96+ ensures colors are rendered accurately and vibrantly, making it suitable for both photography and video. The Iris also includes preset FX effects, like flash and lightning, to add dynamic lighting to your projects. With adjustable beam angles and customizable light quality, it provides flexibility for any creative task.

Compact and Durable Design

Weighing just 159 g, the Iris is both portable and rugged. Its compact size makes it easy to carry around, fitting neatly in a pocket or any small bag. With an IP54 rating, it’s built to handle dust and light rain, making it great for both indoor and outdoor use. The sturdy aluminum body ensures it can handle the demands of on-the-go use. Additionally, the built-in 2000 mAh battery provides up to two hours of runtime at maximum brightness and can be fully recharged in just 3-4 hours.

Customizable and Connected

The Iris is available in two kit options: the Standard Kit, which includes just the basics, and the Creator Kit, which comes with a full set of available accessories. If you choose the Standard Kit, you can still purchase any of the additional accessories separately with the Optical Modifier Kit and the Colored Gel Filter Set. The light also features a convenient NFC connection and Bluetooth, allowing for remote control through the Hobolite app.

Specs

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Color temperature	2700 – 6500 K
CRI	96+
TLCI	96+
Power	5 W
Beam angle (w/ adjustable lens)	20 – 45°
Illuminance (6500 K, w/ adjustable lens)	2 820 lux @ 0.5 m
Input (AC)	100 – 240 V, 50~60 Hz
Input (DC)	5 V
Battery	3.7 V, 2220 mAh, 7.4 Wh
Dimming range	0 – 100%
Operating temp.	-10 – 40°C
Control	Bluetooth / Hobolite app On-board
Wireless operation range	20 m
No. of FX effects	8
Avg. lifespan	30 000 hours
Body material	Aircraft-grade aluminum
Dimensions	8,6 × 5 × 3 cm
Weight	159 g
Power source	Built-in battery
Inputs	USB-C
Operating time (100% brightness)	2 hours

What’s Included?

Price & Availability

The Hobolite Iris is available for purchase starting at €112.00 for the Standard Kit and €225.00 for the Creator Kit. Both kits can be ordered directly from the Hobolite website or through authorized retailers.