Profoto is pushing deeper into the motion‑picture world with three new fixtures launched today: the L600D (daylight), L600C (full‑color RGBWW) mono‑LEDs, and the LP2000C soft panel. All three lights ditch external ballasts, share Profoto’s “HydroCTech” liquid‑cooling, and slot in beneath last year’s flagship L1600D, giving crews lighter, faster, and more affordable options
L600C & L600D — 600 W in a 13‑lb Package
- Output & color
- L600D: 5,600 K daylight, 97 CRI / 99 TLCI
- L600C: RGBWWW engine with 2,000 – 15,000 K CCT, ± G/M shift, five color modes (CCT, HSI, Gel, Effects, Manual) and > 96 CRI / 99 TLCI.
- Design – Single‑body “mono‑LED” build means no bulky ballast or head cables. Both weigh ~13 lb (≈ 6 kg) including yoke, making them gimbal‑ or car‑rig‑friendly.
- Control & connectivity – Onboard menu plus 5‑pin DMX/RDM, CRMX, Bluetooth, Profoto Air/AirX, and the Profoto Control app. Dimming from 0.1 – 100 % with linear, log, expo, and S‑curve response.
- Mount – Profoto’s 100 mm accessory mount supports 50+ light‑shaping tools (no Bowens), and the fixed yoke carries a junior pin.
LP2000C — “World’s Brightest Soft Panel”
- Power & photometrics – 2,000 W draw (1,600 W on 120 V) pumps out a claimed 63,900 lx @ 1 m / 3.3 ft at 3,200 K through its 66° native beam.
- Build – 59 lb (27 kg) all‑in‑one chassis with an IP65 rating, integrated 360° rail for rigging, and a new SpeedClamp that lets one gaffer snap on DOPchoice Snapbags or grids in seconds.
- Color engine – RGBWW with 2,000 – 15,000 K CCT, adjustable G/M, SSI 74 (D56) / 86 (3200 K), and the same 0.1 – 100 % flicker‑free dimming curves as the L600 series.
- Control – Onboard, DMX/RDM, CRMX, Bluetooth, and Profoto Air/AirX; firmware updates via the Profoto app or USB‑C.
Pricing & Availability
- L600D: $2,995 USD
- L600C: $3,995 USD
- LP2000C: $12,995 USD
All three fixtures are open for preorder now and are slated to ship in Q3 2025. They’re on the floor this week at Cine Gear Expo, Los Angeles if you want a hands‑on demo.
Why It Matters
Profoto’s first cinema light, the L1600D, wowed DPs with ballast‑free punch but came with heft and price. The new L600 twins deliver 600 W speed‑light style convenience for one‑person crews, while the LP2000C panel brings true soft‑source muscle (and weather‑sealing) to large‑format sets—yet weighs roughly half of competing 2 kW panels. Together they signal Profoto’s intent to become a full‑line lighting player, not just a still‑photo flash legend.