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Aputure F10 Fresnel

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Aputure Fresnel lens attachment for Nova P600c LED panel with optical glass lens; 180° focus range from 15° to 60°, delivering 45,600 lux at 1m.

Technical Details

The F10 Fresnel weighs 6.8 kg and measures 400 × 400 × 500mm at its maximum dimensions. The unit works with the Aputure Nova P600c LED panel and achieves a light output of 45,600 Lux at 1 meter distance in spot mode (15°). The Fresnel lens is made of optical glass with an anti-reflective coating and is housed in a precision-machined aluminum body. The focusing mechanism operates via a rack and pinion with a 180° rotation range, allowing the distance between the LED panel and the lens to be adjusted from 140mm to 420mm.

History & Development

Aputure introduced the F10 Fresnel in 2022 as a complement to the Nova P600c, to meet the growing demand for focusable LED solutions. The design is based on classic tungsten Fresnels from 1930s studio technology, adapted to modern LED technology. In 2023, compatibility was extended to the Nova P300c panel with an additional adapter ring.

Practical Use in Film

The F10 Fresnel is suitable as a key light for interviews and portraits, with its focusing enabling precise light shaping without barndoors. For exterior shots, it compensates for strong sunlight as a counter-light, while the 15° spot setting creates pinpoint accents on faces or objects. Its even light distribution without hotspots makes it an alternative to classic 5K tungsten Fresnel setups with significantly lower power consumption and heat generation.

Comparison & Alternatives

Compared to the smaller Aputure F7 Fresnel, the F10 offers higher light output and softer falloff at the cost of greater weight and space requirements. The ARRI Orbiter with a Fresnel attachment delivers comparable results at a higher price and with more complex operation. Classic tungsten Fresnels like the ARRI 5K achieve similar light levels but require 5000W instead of 600W and generate considerable waste heat. The F10 positions itself as a middle ground between compact LED panels and large studio Fresnels.

From the crafts

Perspectives

Cinematographer

Der F10 Fresnel gibt mir die Kontrolle eines klassischen Fresnel mit der Flexibilität moderner LEDs – ich kann von weichem Flutlicht für Porträts bis zum harten Spot für dramatische Schatten wechseln, ohne die Lampe zu tauschen. Die gleichmäßige Lichtverteilung ohne Farbsäume macht ihn zu meinem Go-to für Gesichtsbeleuchtung, besonders wenn ich schnell zwischen verschiedenen Bildkompositionen wechseln muss.

Director

Mit dem F10 kann ich die Stimmung einer Szene durch simple Fokusveränderung modulieren – enge Spots für Verhöre oder Monologe, weites Licht für entspannte Dialogszenen. Die Möglichkeit, Lichtintensität und -streuung während des Drehs anzupassen, gibt mir narrative Flexibilität ohne Setup-Unterbrechungen.

Producer

Der F10 spart mir Personal- und Stromkosten gegenüber klassischen Fresnels – ein Elektriker statt drei, Standard-Steckdosen statt CEE-Anschlüsse. Bei 6,8kg kann ihn eine Person handhaben, was Transportkosten reduziert und kleinere Crews ermöglicht, ohne bei der Lichtqualität Kompromisse zu machen.

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