DigitalFoto CHAMELEON2-SE and CHAMELEON4-SE Pixel Tube LED Lights Released

Lighting News

by Jeff LochOctober 20^th, 2023

DigitalFoto recently released the second version of its CHAMELEON RGB tube LED lights: the CHAMELEON2-SE and CHAMELEON4-SE. These 2ft/60cm and 4ft/114cm updated versions are now pixel tubes and benefit from 16 built-in pixel-based effects. So, let’s take a closer look at them!

DigitalFoto is a Chinese manufacturer that makes a wide variety of camera accessories, support systems, and lighting solutions for filmmakers. We recently discovered their THANOS-PROCINE steadicam system for cinema cameras that can take payloads from 5kg/11 lbs up to 35kg/77.1 lbs.

The company already has multiple RGB LED tubes in its product lineup, including the interesting P200 rain-proof small tubes. DigitalFoto is now back with an updated version of their CHAMELEON tubes released a couple of years ago: the CHAMELEON2-SE and CHAMELEON4-SE.

DigitalFoto CHAMELEON2-SE and CHAMELEON4-SE – features

The DigitalFoto CHAMELEON2-SE is a 2ft/60cm RGB pixel tube, while the CHAMELEON4-SE is a longer 4ft/114cm version. However, both versions share similar specifications.

The DigitalFoto CHAMELEON-SE can go from 2,000K to 10,000K in CCT mode and can be dimmed from 0 to 100%. According to the company, the pixel tubes have a CRI of 95+ and a TLCI of 97+, so they should be pretty color-accurate. Please find the lighting output readings below.

Both fixtures feature a built-in 14.8V 20,800mAh battery. At full power, you should get around 2.5 hours of battery life. You’ll find a DC barrel connector on one end of the tubes to charge the CHAMELEON-SE in about four hours with the included AC adapter.

The CHAMELEON-SE has 14 built-in CCT/RGB lighting effects, including flash, paparazzi, party, hue loop, bad bulb, etc. On top of that, you’ll also benefit from 16-pixel lighting effects, including fire, colorful, and various rotate/replace/move COR modes.

You’ll find 1/4″-20 mounting points at the back of the tubes on both ends. Also, there is a small status screen and control buttons to adjust the light settings. Furthermore, the DigitalFoto CHAMELEON2-SE and CHAMELEON4-SE can be controlled via the company’s App, and they’re compatible with wired/wireless 2.4Ghz DMX, but I could not find more details about it.

Pricing and availability

The DigitalFoto CHAMELEON2-SE retails for $240, and the CHAMELEON4-SE is $299. Both products are available now.

For more information, please visit DigitalFoto’s website here.

What do you think about these affordable pixel tubes from DigitalFoto? Do you often use pixel tubes? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!