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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

Reflective
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  
DT Photon Mk II  ISO 100, 1/60th, f/8

Physical

Reflective
Mounting Bracket Available
Weight 7.5 lbs
Certifications CE
Size
(total including protrusions)

DT Photon Mk II:
19.625″ x 10.625″ x 3.5″

DT Photon Control Box:
12.5″ x 8.375″ x 4.25″

Size of Illuminating Area

DT Photon Mk II:
18.125″ x 9.115″

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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