ANOVA PRO 3 – Rotolight’s New All-weather Powerhouse 1x1 Production LED Light

A powerhouse 1x1 production LED light with a brand-new, custom-designed LED optic system, the ANOVA PRO 3 is the most advanced light Rotolight has ever produced. With over 22,000 lux, the ANOVA PRO 3 produces more than double the output of both the previous generation Anova, and the mighty AEOS 2 PRO. The ANOVA PRO 3 arrives delivering a range of revolutionary, industry-first features and unparalleled versatility for TV production, filmmakers, professional photographers and content creators.

Building on the legacy of the Rotolight ANOVA PRO series, as used by leading broadcasters and global studios, including, Amazon Studios, Netflix, BBC, ITV, RAI on movies including Ghostbusters, Afterlife and Amazon’s ‘The Expanse’, the ANOVA PRO 3 has been developed from a full 12 years of user feedback and market-leading R&D, marking significant developments for creatives everywhere.

An industry-first, the ANOVA PRO 3 is built to IP65 standards and designed for use with native battery operation in the most challenging of weather conditions from snow to tropical rain-showers, whilst delivering class leading performance and eliminating the need for external generators on location. Featuring an industry-first, patented ‘Magic Eye’ optical light sensor that's built in to the front face of the light, the new ANOVA PRO 3 can automatically measure and match to any Kelvin or HSI colour, eliminating the need for a light meter and enabling filmmakers to easily balance lights on set.

Rotolight ANOVA PRO 3 Key Features:

  • Class-leading power, >22,000 lux at 3ft
  • IP65 rated for outdoor use in the most challenging of weather conditions
  • Native IP dual V lock battery operation
  • In-built, patented ‘Magic-Eye’ optical light sensor
  • Industry-first intuitive, full colour touchscreen display
  • Featuring in-built lumenradio wireless DMX, wired DMX and app control
  • Designed for television, filmmakers, photographers and content creators
  • Adjustable colour temperature from 1,700-20,000 Kelvin
  • 16.7million colours and 2500 gels including those from LEE and Rosco
  • Unrivalled battery performance, energy consumption to power ratio (200W)
  • Outstanding colour accuracy (TLCI 99, CRI 95)
  • HSS Flash mode produces double power output
  • Built-in Elinchrom, Godox, Pixapro, Neewar + more transmitters
  • Compatible with previous generation accessories including yoke and barn doors
  • SmartSoft electronic diffusion enabled
  • 2-year manufacturer warranty included as standard

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