The top three features of Light and Motion's StellaPro lights

Light and Motion, a cinema lighting developer with over 30 years of experience developing lighting solutions, offers a couple of powerful-yet-portable lights in its StellaPro line.

The line contains four different models: the CLX10, CL 8000, CL 2000 and CL 1000/2500. Each model is for professional videographers and accommodates various budgets (starting at $399). Let’s get into some of the highlights of the line.

Light and Motion claims the line offers speed and power

According to Light and Motion, each entry in the StellaPro line shoots at a high frame rate while providing continuous light. The line’s top offering (the CLX10) delivers a CRI and TLCI of 93 and 94 — a good rating for color accuracy. Even with its lower options (the CL 1000/2500), it has a CRI and TLCI of 91/93. Though the rating is slightly lower, it’s still a solid rating.

Light and Motion StellaPro lights look portabile and durable

The entire line, on paper, looks well suited for run and gun photography and videography. Each light in the line weighs less than 3 pounds and is compact enough to take them with you when traveling. The lights’ cordless design makes them simple to travel with. As for the lights’ durability, they are weatherproof against rain, snow and high winds. So, you can use any of the line’s lights in the elements.

Water on StellaPro lens — Image courtesy: Light and Motion

Each Light and Motion Stella Pro light has a simple design

With no wires and cables, every light in the lineup is meant to be simple to set up. They have integrated batteries that are rated to last slightly longer than an hour and a half on a single charge. Also, every single light activates with just one button press.