Prolycht tweaks the Orion 675 FS for release

Prolycht's much anticipated Orion 675 FS RGBACL LED spotlight is shipping imminently and sports some interesting new enhancements over the version announced at NAB.

We liked the look of the Prolycht Orion 675 FS when it was first announced back at NAB, and happily the production version that will be on show at IBC looks to be even better.

Prolycht talks of numerous enhancements born from rigorous testing and user feedback in the months since. Probably the most obvious physical difference over the NAB model is the addition of the new patent pending Prolycht ProLock breech-lock positive locking clamp mount (below).

Designed for Bowens type light modifiers, this physically clamps accessories in place, ensuring that all dedicated Prolycht and Dedolight optics and modifiers can be securely attached to the lamp with virtually no play or annoying wobble.

As it comes, the light includes two reflector dishes, a 30 degree wide angle and 55 degree standard reflector. Prolycht will also offer the Fresnel, a 60” Soft Dome and a 35” Soft Lantern as optional accessories. Lensed modifiers are also planned from technological partner dedolight in the near future and, in addition, many third party Bowens mount modifiers are compatible with the Orion 675 FS.

The yoke of the Orion 675 FS has also been redesigned with a curve to allow for better balancing and larger tilt range when used with heavier modifiers and lenses (witness the upcoming custom Zoom and Projection attachments from dedolight). ¼”x20 threaded mounting sockets on the yoke and body of the light allow small accessories or cable management to be easily held in place. The quick-release yoke is also reversible for better weight distribution on the stand when using heavy modifiers.

Elsewhere, Bluetooth Mesh control in now enabled, allowing multiple lights to be controlled at the same time via smartphone using the Chromalink app. The user interface has also been enhanced with a logical graphical layout  and full control is available through wireless LumenRadio CRMX, Bluetooth Mesh, DMX, ArtNet, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth Mesh, or via the controls on the fixture itself.

Prolycht reckons that the Hyperlight Colour Engine has been updated too. The Hyperlight Color Engine’s HSI mode lets the user dial in hue, saturation and intensity, GEL mode offers more than 330 Lee and Rosco gel equivalents, while x,y mode allows precision repeatable color throughout the CIE1931 spectrum. A Single Color mode provides direct control to each of the six color channels individually. The Source mode includes presets to replicate more than 40 different natural and artificial light sources, while the Effects mode features a variety of multicolor effects, each with adjustable parameters for colors and timing. Users can also load their own presets into it.

A lot of work has apparently gone into optimizing the controls to better suit the way gaffers work with color. The ability has been added to make adjustments to common parameters such as saturation and hue using quickly settable offsets. This is especially useful in modes where they would not conventionally be available (the example Prolycht gives being the Orion 675 FS can be set to GEL mode, have a Rosco gel equivalent added to a 3200K base, and then the user could decide to add a small amount of green and increase the saturation - all without switching modes or navigating submenus).

And finally, for the gaffer that must have absolutely everything, a rolling hardshell case with custom cut foam is available too at around the £200 mark. The latching resin case measures 31.7” x 20.6” x 12.7” (806mm x 523mm x 323mm) and holds the lamp, plus its two included reflectors and a 10m power cable with space for additional items. 

Current pricing is £3130 / $3495 without tax, and the light is expected to be in customers' eager, waiting hands around mid to late September.