New LED On-Camera Lights from Ikan – ONYX and Mylo Mini

At this year’s NAB Show in Vegas, Ikan introduced its newest addition to their on camera LED lights lineup – the ikan Onyx. With the Onyx, ikan are aiming to provide professional photographers, videographers, and cinematographers with high quality LED lighting at an affordable price. The Onyx lights are also quite affordable starting at just $100. Built out of aluminium, the ikan Onyx is both durable and lightweight. Heat dissipation is maximized due to the aluminium frame, allowing for excellent ventilation.

The Onyx feature a small LED display and accurate control over brightness from 10-99%, and are available in two sizes – the OYB120 ($100 at B&H) and OYB240 ($150 at B&H). Both models are bi-color LED lights with temperature ranging from 3200K to 5600K. The Onyx light come with a battery, battery charger, and hot shoe mount. The Onyx is powered by the popular and readily available Sony NP-F L series batteries.

OYB120 Ikan Onyx LED NAB 2017

Ikan Onyx Bi-Color Features/Specs

  • Durable lightweight aluminium frame
  • Two Sizes: OYB120 and OYB240
  • Bi-color adjustable from 3200K-5600K
  • LED Display
  • Battery Type: Sony “L” Series Style DV Battery
  • Build Material: Aluminium
  • Color: Graphite
  • Dimming: 10-99%
  • Fixture Size: 5.6 x 3.7 x 0.75 in.
  • Fixture Weight: 0.5 lbs

OYB240 Ikan Onyx LED

The Onyx joins Ikan’s growing roster of impressive on camera LED lights and complements well with Ikan’s dependable flat panel LED lights such as the Lyra, Rayden, and Mylo series of lights.

“With its sleek portable design, the Onyx gives professionals a great on camera LED light at an affordable price,” says Barry Garcia, Product Manager.

The other two additions to the Ikan LED family are the Ikan Mylo Mini (MB4) and the Mylo Soft (MSB8) lights. The Mylo Mini has high CRI LEDs (95+ CRI) with bi-color adjustability ranging from 3200K-5600K. The brightness of the light is consistent across all color temperatures.

ikan MB4 Mylo LED Light NAB 2017

ikan MB4 Mylo Mini LED

Ikan MYLO Mini LED MB4 Features

  • 95+ CRI LEDs
  • Bi-Color adjustable from 3200K-5600K
  • Beam Angle of 50 degrees
  • Single knob control for adjusting color, brightness
  • New LED readout screen giving you precise adjustments.
  • Battery powered with Sony “L” series style batteries
  • Watts equivalent to 300 watts incandescent light.
  • Price – $299.99 at B&H

Tech Specs

Beam Angle: 50 degrees
Build Material: Heavy Duty Plastic Resin
Cooling System: Passive Cooling
Dimming: Knob Control
Fixture Size: 8 x 5 x 2 in.
Fixture Weight: 1 lbs
Head Type: Bi-Color 5600K-3200K
Lens: 45 degrees
Light Source: 420 0.06 watt LED’s
Power Supply: Input: 100-240VAC Output: [email protected]
Rating: 12.6W;7.4-14.8VDC
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 4 in.
Shipping Dimensions (Metric): 25.4 x 25.4 x 10.16 cm

The beam angle is about 50 degrees, making it possible to light a large area with a single fixture. The Mylo Mini is also battery powered with Sony style NP-F L series batteries.

For more of a sit-down interview oriented lighting, Ikan have the new Mylo Soft lights, which are currently priced at $600 USD and have high CRI chip LEDs paired with a 1/2 stop soft diffusion panel and barn doors.

They are also bi-color adjustable from 3200K-5600K. With the Mylo Soft LED lights, users have the option of using 2 x Sony NP-F batteries on the back.

MSB8 ikan Mylo Bi Color SOFT

MSB8 ikan Mylo Bi Color SOFT Back

Both the Mylo Mini Bi-Color and Mylo Soft LED lights have a large yellow knob on the back, allowing you to control the light with a few simple clicks. In addition, the LED readout gives you the ability to see and make precise measurements.

Built out of strong steel tension knobs, the Mylo can easily lock into place.  The Mylo Mini is available as a single LED light or in kits that include stand bags, light bags, and compact stands.

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