Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro

Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro Summary

The next generation Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro is a professional powerhouse, highly portable LED light which builds on the successes of the previous model. It combines state-of-the-art technology with portability as the ultimate lighting tool for photographers, hybrid creators and filmmakers. Continuous lighting output is up to 25% brighter than before, and the AEOS 2 Pro features built-in Godox, Profoto, Elinchrom, Neewer and Pixapro flash receivers for the ultimate versatility for integrating into existing lighting set-ups.

The portable light with newly added metallic red anodised handles comes with 4 new FX for 100+ exclusive Masters of Light™ Preset Packs from some of the world’s leading photographers and Emmy-winning filmmakers. It also provides photographers and hybrid shooters with zero recycle times so you never miss a shot no matter how busy the session. You can flash in any Kelvin from 3000-10,000, using any one of 16.7 Million colours (RGBWW) or 2500 digital GELS. Another great new feature from Rotolight is Universal Flash Slave Mode, enabling almost any Rotolight studio light since 2017 to be slaved wirelessly without additional hardware (NEO 2/3, AEOS 1/2, Anova Pro, Titan).

Rotolight’s app for iOS and Android also lets you create custom groups and projects as well as switch between lighting modes to adjust colour, power, flash settings and much more.

Key Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro Features

• Up to 25% brighter than previous generation LED light
• Industry-first built-in Godox, Profoto, Elinchrom, Neewer and Pixapro flash receivers
• 4 New Special FX (SFX) for filmmakers with 100+ built-in exclusive special effects, GEL and HSI colour presets
• Universal Flash Slave Mode for previous generation Rotolight lights back to 2017
• Flash in any one of 16.7 million colours or 2,500 digital filters
• Zero recycle time
• Kelvin Presets (CCT mode) including 5600K (daylight), 3200K tungsten, 4600K (midpoint)
• Metallic red anodised handles on AEOS 2
• True Aperture Dimming (FDIM)
• Intuitive touchscreen display plus native iOS and Android apps

Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro in More Detail

Brightest RGBWW LED light ever

Enjoy up to +25% greater continuous light output than previous models, giving more power whenever it’s required. AEOS 2 Pro is the brightest LED on-camera light ever made. Industry-first innovations have been packed into a highly compact form factor, which you can bring anywhere. AEOS 2 Pro combines the shoot-what-you-see benefits of continuous light, with a High Speed Sync RGBWW flash for unlimited creative possibilities. For the first time, you can flash in any one of 16.7 million colours or 2,500 digital filters, whilst zero recycle time ensures you’ll never miss a shot. Effortlessly access key features, and recall your favourite settings at a moment’s notice thanks to an intuitive, full-colour touchscreen display. Featuring a high-performance, rechargeable lithium battery, the AEOS 2 Pro is a creative companion you can bring virtually anywhere.

Industry-first integrated flash triggers

Inbuilt Godox, Profoto, Elinchrom, Neewer and Pixapro flash receivers, provide ultimate flexibility for photographers wanting to wirelessly integrate Rotolight into existing systems or utilise transmitters they already own with Rotolight’s worlds first RGBWW HSS flash capability. Flash in any Kelvin from 3000-10,000, 16.7 Million colours or 2500 digital GELS, with zero recycle time so you never miss a shot.

New Universal Flash Slave Mode

Using just one NEO 3 Pro or AEOS 2 Pro , you can now slave flash any Rotolight you own bought since 2017 (NEO 2/3, AEOS 1/2, Anova Pro, Titan) wirelessly with no additional hardware or receivers required, from a Godox, Protofo, or Newer transmitter.

Includes Masters of Light™ Preset Packs

Including over 100+ built-in exclusive special effects, GEL and HSI colour presets and accompanying tutorial videos from some of the world’s leading photographers and Emmy-winning filmmakers at your fingertips. With SFX presets designed by Two-time Emmy® Award winner Roy Wagner (Nightmare on Elm Street, House, Ray Donovan), Emmy® Winning Visual FX Veteran Stefan Lange, (Batman, Tombraider, No Time to Die), Cinematographer of the Year 2021, Denson Baker, (The Colour Room, Ophelia, The Lumineers) and HSI/Gel presets designed by leading portrait and fashion photographers, Jake Hicks, Sam Nash and Jason Lanier. Simply select your favourite creatives’ presets directly from within the light or via the Rotolight app, with an on-screen colour preview,  delivering powerful creative options that save precious time on shoot.

Quick Access Kelvin Presets (CCT mode)

Featuring all-new ‘quick-access’ Kelvin presets in CCT mode giving quick access to popular lighting scenarios including 5600K (daylight), 3200K tungsten, 4600K (midpoint), saving time on shoot.

Hardware Upgrades

The compact AEOS 2 Pro unit features signature Pro edition metallic red anodised handles.

Four New Special FX (SFX) for filmmakers

Including ‘Fireworks’, ‘Candle’, ‘Disco’ and ‘Throb’ along with numerous enhancements to many of the existing suite of SFX already found in the standard models, designed by Emmy winning Visual FX veteran Stefan Lange.

True Aperture Dimming (FDIM)

Utilising patent-protected Rotolight technology, calculate and display the light output as an F-stop for a subject at a given distance, ISO and shutter speed, eliminating the need for a light meter. 

High-Speed RGB Flash

AEOS 2 Pro combines the shoot what you see benefits of continuous light, with an High Speed Sync RGB flash, for more power or to freeze action. For the first time, flash in any one of 16.7 million colours or 2,500 digital filters, for unlimited creative possibilities. If you can dream it, you can shoot it. With zero recycle time, the AEOS 2 Pro is a compact but powerful flash that keeps up with you.

16.7 million colours

Featuring state-of-the art RGBWW chips, AEOS 2 Pro offers you endless possibilities to enhance your creativity. Choose from an endless colour palette including 2,500 of your favourite filters from LEE and Rosco. Never has a light so compact packed such a colourful punch.

Unrivalled Colour Rendition

Get the shots you need first time with Rotolight’s award-winning colour engine. With outstanding colour reproduction and a TLCI of 99, reduce editing time and ensure beautiful skin tones for fantastic results. Eliminate shadows and add sparkle to your subject’s eye with Rotolight’s signature catchlight effect for perfect portraits.

Intuitive workflow

Navigate through menus with ease with Rotolight’s industry-first intuitive, full-colour touchscreen. Effortlessly access key features, and recall your favourite settings at a moment’s notice. Revolutionise your workflow and save time on set, for when creativity can’t wait.

Native iOS and Android control

With the all new Rotolight app, you’re always in control. Easily switch between lighting modes to adjust colour, power, flash settings and much more. Create custom groups and projects on up to 20 lights simultaneously; right from the palm of your hand.

What’s in the box

• 1x AEOS 2 Pro
• 1x Diffuser Dome
• 1x Yoke