Hobolite Debuts the Iris: A New Lens on Light

By DaMarko Webster

Hobolite, renowned for its cutting-edge continuous LED lighting gear tailored for content creators, proudly presents its latest breakthrough, the Hobolite Iris. The Hobolite Iris stands as a compact, portable continuous LED light designed for photography and content creation, boasting optical modifiers and colored gel filters to ignite imagination and delight in visual storytelling. With its chic retro camera design, weather-resistant aluminum body, and versatile optical modifiers, including a functioning aperture ring, this new bi-color portable light redefines the artistic process through innovation and the joy of creativity.

Distinguished by its sleek IP54-rated aluminum body enveloped in attractive vegan leatherette, the Hobolite Iris emerges as the perfect companion for both indoor and outdoor settings. Its unique aperture ring empowers photographers and content creators to transition from a focused beam to a broad glow, enabling precise and stylish lighting for narratives in any environment.

The Iris showcases remarkable color accuracy, offering a color range from 2700K to 6500K and boasting high CRI and TLCI ratings of 96+, ensuring lifelike color rendering. With groundbreaking optical modifiers, a magnetic accessory system, and a built-in battery, the Iris enriches the process of shaping moments with light, fostering extended creativity without the hassle of frequent recharging.

Helena Bian, Founder and CEO of Hobolite, emphasizes, “As creators, our journey begins within ourselves—embracing our vision, our voice. With the new Hobolite Iris, we empower creators to explore the magic of light and its impact on the creative process. By aligning the aperture of our lens with the iris of our artistic vision, we paint with the integrity of our own inner light.”

Available in two kit options for immediate creative optimization, the Iris Standard Kit comprises the Iris light, Adjustable Lens, Frosted Dome, USB cable, V-Mount Plate, and a stylish protective pouch. The Iris Creator Kit includes all elements from the Standard Kit, plus an Aperture Ring, Gel Filters, Magic Lens, Fresnel Lens f/28mm, Adjustable Lens, and Frosted Dome.

In addition to the Iris LED lighting kits, Hobolite introduces accessory kits tailored for photographers seeking additional modifiers and filters featured in the Creator Kit. The Iris Optical Modifier Kit comprises the Fresnel Lens F28mm, Aperture Ring, Magic Lens, priced at $99.00, while the Colored Gel Filter Essential Pack features four gradient color gel inserts, priced at $59.00.