DT Photon Mk II
Precision Lighting for Cultural Heritage Digitization
The DT Photon Mk II is the latest entry in the acclaimed DT Photon lighting system for color-critical applications in cultural heritage, commercial photography, and fine art applications. The new Mk II version provides identical performance to the original Photon in a smaller, lighter package. Additionally, a spring-loaded side door allows access to the lighting modifier panel, allowing for quick and easy changes between the fresnel and plexi panels for reflective and transmissive modes, respectively.
As before, the Photon Mk II provides preservation-grade, spectrally smooth color reproduction, as well as conservation-friendly UV-filtration for material safety. High quality LED panels and a low, stable operating temperature ensure that these industrial-grade lights last for thousands of hours of continuous usage.
The 19″ DT Photon Mk II can be used for standard photographic lighting or with any copy stand. The DT Atom is specialized designed to hold two 19″ DT Photon Mk II units, without the need for floor stands or ceiling mounts.
The DT Photon Mk II can also be placed under an object such as photographic film or a watermarked manuscript in order to provide transillumination. It fits in the interior cavity of the DT Atom or placed on the tabletop of any copy stand and used as the object-bearing surface; the top surface runs at 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33C), just under the temperature of a human hand
Made in the USA.
The DT Photon SmartController
The DT Photon SmartController provides variable dimming and lighting capabilities for a more ergonomic workflow and photo environment.
DT Photon Mk II Specs
| Color Quality | |
| Color Rendering Index (CRI): |
98 |
| Color Rendering Index (CRI-14): |
98 |
| Color Quality Score (CQS-Qa): |
98 |
| Color Quality Score (CQS-Qg): |
100 |
| Colour Fidelity Index (TM-30-18-Rf): |
98 |
| Colour Fidelity Index (TM-30-18-Rg): |
101 |
| Spectral Flatness: | Excellent |
| Color Temperature: | 5600 Kelvin |
| Color Profile: | Included in Capture One CH |
| Warm Up Time: | Fully stable color in under 10 seconds |
| Physical | |
| Mounting Bracket: | Included |
| Weight: | 7.5lbs |
| Certifications: | CE |
| Power | |
| Voltage: | 100-250 V AC |
| Frequency: | 45 – 65 Hz |
| Input: | Max 4A @ 120 V or 2A @ 240 V |
| Output / channel: | 5 A @ 24 V DC |
| Watts: | 480 W Max |
| Longevity | |
| Construction | Metal |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Expected bulb life | 25,000 hours (35 hours per week for ~14 years) |
Illumination Amount
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Reflective
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| Two DT Photon Mk II 15 feet to subject |
ISO100, 1.0 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 144″ x 216″ area) |
| One DT Photon Mk II 6 feet to subject |
ISO100, 1/5 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 48″ x 72″ area) |
| Two DT Photon Mk II 5 feet to subject |
ISO 100, 1/8 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 48″ x 72″ area) |
| Transmissive | Â |
| DT Photon Mk II | Â ISO 100, 1/60th, f/8 |
Physical
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Reflective
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| Mounting Bracket | Available |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs |
| Certifications | CE |
| Size (total including protrusions) |
DT Photon Mk II: DT Photon Control Box: |
| Size of Illuminating Area |
DT Photon Mk II: |
Hoods are available for the Mk II
Provides exceptional light control, preventing flare and undesired illumination.
Optimized for Capture One CH
The smooth spectrum of the DT Photon is precisely mapped in the calibrated color profiles found in Capture One CH.
Learn More about Capture One CH.
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