SWIT recently released a compact 40W bi-color LED panel: the CL-40D. This panel can be powered via its built-in V-Mount battery plate or USB-C, it can go from 2700 to 6500K, and it has impressive photometric ratings with a CRI of 98, a TLCI of 99, and an SSI (D55) rating of 75. So, let’s take a closer look at it!SWIT is well-known for their high-quality batteries, which are available in all industry standards, such as V-mount, Gold Mount, B-mount, and so on. Furthermore, the company also makes wireless video transmitters, on-camera and production monitors, LED lights, and much more.The company is now back with a smaller LED light that can be handy for one-man-band filmmakers: the SWIT CL-40D.SWIT CL-40D. Image credit: SWITSWIT CL-40D – featuresThe SWIT CL-40D is a compact LED panel that measures 20.4 x 20.4 x 5.4cm/8 x 8 x 2.1in and weighs 824g/29oz. As its name suggests, the CL-40D is a 40W panel with 288 SMD LEDs.Image credit: SWIT The CL-40D is a bi-color LED panel featuring 144 SMD LEDs at 2700°K and 144 SMD LEDs at 6500°K. According to SWIT, the maximum brightness at 1m/3ft is 1150 Lux, and the beam angle is 64°. The LED panel comes with removable barn doors to control the light spill.The beam angle of the SWIT CL-40D. Image credit: SWITRegarding color accuracy/reproduction, SWIT claims that the CL-40D has a CRI of 98, a TLCI of 99, and an SSI(D55) of 75.Back of the SWIT CL-40D. Image credit: SWITControls and powering optionsAt the back of the LED panel, you’ll find a small LCD screen with two knobs to adjust the brightness and color temperature. To power the light, you have three options: the built-in V-Mount battery plate on the left side, a USB Type-C port on the right side, and a DC power input to feed the light from wall power via the included AC-DC adaptor.Image credit: SWITThe light comes with a snap-on handle to mount it to a standard 5/8″ baby-pin light stand. You can tilt the light 90° forward/backward. I’m not a huge fan of the handle’s design, as I find it too large considering the small form factor of the LED panel.The SWIT CL-40D comes with a carrying case. Image credit: SWITPricing and availabilityThe SWIT CL-40D is available now for €197. A two-light package with light stands is also available for €449.For more information, please visit SWIT’s website here.What do you think about this compact LED panel? Do you often use LED panels for the kind of projects you shoot? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
