Switronix Releases GP-H56EX LED Light

(Long Island, NY) – July 13, 2011 – Announcing the GP-H56EX, an 100-watt dimmable ultra-lightweight on-camera LED light designed for both DV/HDV and industrial operation. The GP-H56EX utilizes SMD LED light technology, drawing 16 watts while outputting the equivalent of 100 watts of daylight balanced, 5600k degree light.  The light comes standard with both ¼”-20 tread and shoe mount.  It also has a built in sled to accept Sony BP-U60/BP-U30 or the Switronix EX-L96 Series 7 batteries (see runtime information below). The GP-H56EX LED light also includes frosted and CTO pop-in gels and a focusing lens to convert the beam from 115 degrees to 45 degrees.

RUNTIMES
BP-U30: 1hr 20min
BP-U60: 3hr 30min
EX-L96: 6hr

SPECIFICATIONS
-Draw: 16 watts @ 12vdc
-Equivalent light output: 100 watts
-Color Temperature: 5600k, Daylight Balanced
-Size: 5.0’ (W) X 2.5’ (H) X 5.0” (D)
-Weight: 0.6 lbs.
-Battery Type Sled: Switronix EX-L96, Sony BP-U60/BP-U30
-External Power Input: 11VDC To 18VDC Via Power Tap
-Mounting: 1/4"-20 Threaded Screw Or Via Hotshoe
-Illuminance: 3050Lux/1m (with condenser lens, equivalent to 150W halogen bulb) 1800Lux/1m (without conderser lens).
-Beam angle: 110º(without conderser lens) 55º(with conderser lens)
-Light is on a movable arm with 2 pivot points, for maximum flexibility

ABOUT SWITRONIX
Over the past decade, Switronix has established itself as one of the most prominent suppliers of batteries and charging solutions in the professional film and video industry.  Switronix’s line also includes superior LED lighting, camera supports, converter cables, and accessories.  For more information about Switronix, please visit www.switronix.com or follow @Switronix on Twitter.