DT Photon XL
Precision Lighting for Cultural Heritage
The DT Photon series is the only lighting designed specifically for Cultural Heritage imaging and color reproduction. They provide preservation-grade spectrally accurate color reproduction, conservation-friendly UV-filtration and operating temperature, and industrial-grade build quality and longevity.
The 38″ DT Photon XL can be used for standard photographic lighting and used with any copy stand. It can also be placed under an object such as photographic film or a watermarked manuscript in order to provide transillumination. Setting on the tabletop of any copy stand and used as the object-bearing surface; the top surface runs at 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33C), about the same as 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 and Photon XL 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 |
| Color Fidelity Index (TM-30-18-Rf): |
98 |
| Color 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 (Photon XL): | 16 lbs |
| Certifications: | CE |
| Power | Â |
| 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 XL 15 feet to subject |
ISO100, 1.0 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 144″ x 216″ area) |
| One DT Photon XL 6 feet to subject |
ISO100, 1/5 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 48″ x 72″ area) |
| Two DT Photon XL 5 feet to subject |
ISO 100, 1/8 sec @ f/8 (illuminating 48″ x 72″ area) |
| Transmissive | Â |
| DT Photon XL | Â ISO 100, 1/60th, f/8 |
Physical
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Reflective
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| Mounting Bracket | Included |
| Weight | 16 lbs |
| Certifications | CE |
| Size (total including protrusions) |
DT Photon XL: 38.5″ x 10.625″ x 3.625″ DT Photon Control Box: |
| Size of Illuminating Area |
DT Photon XL: 36.81″ x 8.865″ |
Hoods available for the Photon XL
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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