Kino Flo Celeb 850 LED DMX

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Overview

Kino Flo identifies the Celeb 850 as discontinued from January 1, 2023. Existing units need their own model, mounting and condition checks. “850” is a model designation: the manufacturer manual lists 575 W AC operation, not an 850 W LED draw.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Fixture class	Integrated full-colour LED soft panel
Manufacturer status	Discontinued January 1, 2023
Model identifiers	CEL-850CU / CEL-850YU / CEL-850PU
AC input	100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Rated power	575 W
Listed mains current	5.0 A at 120 V; 2.5 A at 230 V
Operating colour range	2500–9900 K in the manual; standard white interface and extended colour modes are distinct
Colour metrics in product page	CRI >96, TLCI >96, TM-30-18 Rf 95 / Rg 103
Control	Onboard, wired DMX and LumenRadio wireless DMX
Colour/control functions	White, gels/hue, RGB, xy, FX and firmware-dependent camera/colour-space options
Manual dimming table	1–100% operating range; check low-end fade and blackout behaviour on the actual firmware
Operating temperature	−10 to 40°C
Louvers	Removable 90° louver; compatible 60° louver and other model-specific modifiers
Center-mount assembly	45 × 6 × 25.5 in; 40 lb / approximately 18 kg
Yoke assembly	50 × 5 × 28 in; 38 lb / approximately 17 kg
Pole-operated assembly	50 × 5 × 28 in; 38 lb / approximately 17 kg

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• A broad emitting face suits soft keys and controlled reflections.
• Model-specific controls allow repeatable white or colour settings.

Limitations

• Diffusion and grids change both the exposure and the useful coverage.
• The controller, supply and rigging are part of the complete package.

Practical uses

The larger luminous face is useful when a small panel would look too hard or create too small a reflection at the required distance. It can cover more of a seated group, provide a broad side direction or help build an overhead soft-light arrangement. Its size is part of the light quality, but the actual distance still determines how large it appears to the subject.

A wide source can also spill onto walls and backgrounds that should remain darker. Use the appropriate louver, lightbank/grid or external flags to shape the result. A larger panel is not automatically a better choice in a small room if the available space prevents the desired direction or spill control.

Transport and placement matter: the published assemblies are approximately seventeen to eighteen kilograms before a complete rigging package. Check access, stand capacity and clearance for the mounted version rather than planning from only the emitting area or an attractive centre-lux figure.

Setup	Working approach
Interview key	Set source size and distance for the required wrap, then add a grid or flags.
Product reflection	Watch the actual reflection while adjusting orientation and diffusion.

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Output and colour

The manufacturer-hosted Light Laboratory report was issued in June 2017 for the named model at 100% intensity, 6500 K and without a louver. It is an absolute photometric report, not a measured result for every colour mode, current firmware or accessory combination.

A calculated far-field estimate from its peak intensity is approximately 449 lux at five metres, using illuminance = candela ÷ distance². This is a derived orientation figure rather than a new meter test; close placements and modified configurations need their own assessment.

Report datum	Value
Luminaire light output	31,366 lumens
Peak intensity	11,220 candela
Recorded test input	461.3 W
CCT / modifier state	6500 K / open face, no louver

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Power and batteries

The Celeb 850 manual specifies 100–240 V AC operation, 575 W and 5.0 A at 120 V. Its 2017 photometric report records 461.3 W for that particular open-face test, which is a test condition rather than a replacement for the fixture’s rated power planning. The checked 850 specification does not list the Celeb 250’s low-voltage DC input.

The integrated design simplifies a separate-head/controller layout but puts the electronics and their mass at the fixture. Use the correct retained mains cable, keep heat-dissipation paths clear and support the cable so it does not pull on the head. Base circuit planning on the actual fixture label, supply and total circuit load.

A portable power station must supply a suitable AC output and enough continuous capacity for the complete load. Stored energy and inverter power are separate limits. Do not improvise a DC conversion or treat a different Celeb model’s power interface as permission to modify this unit.

Control, cooling and camera operation

The manufacturer describes a standard white interface alongside an extended 2500–9900 K colour range, green/magenta adjustment, gels, hue/saturation, RGB, xy and effects. The selected mode, camera-profile option and colour space can change how values are interpreted. Record those choices when matching a second panel or returning to a setup.

Camera-profile LUTs are fixture-side colour compensation tools rather than a grade applied to the recorded image. Check skin tones, fabrics and saturated cues through the intended camera. A high white-light CRI/TLCI score does not establish equal brightness or identical spectral behaviour at every colour setting.

Used units may have different firmware. Identify the installed version and consult the corresponding instructions/DMX personality before assuming a current feature list is present. Check low-end dimming and blackout in the actual console route when smooth fades matter.

The fixture has wired DMX input/output and built-in LumenRadio wireless DMX. Select the correct profile, addressing and wireless pairing, and test cue response and signal-loss behaviour. A console profile for an earlier Celeb generation or a differently configured unit can expose the wrong parameters.

The removable louver controls off-axis light without making the face a sharply focused projector. A SnapBag, diffusion or compatible grid changes the source’s appearance, spill and available level. Use model-specific accessories and keep their weight, depth and retention in the mounting plan. The archival open-face report is not their output table.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Center-mount, yoke and pole-operated versions use different overall hardware. Confirm the exact assembly, stand/grid adapter, tilt or pan locks and safety attachment. Include modifiers and cable load in support calculations and provide appropriate secondary retention above people. An interface dimension does not establish the capacity of every stand or clamp that accepts it.

Inspect the panel face, diffusion, LED uniformity, housing, mount, mains connector, DMX sockets and controls. Test white settings, saturated colours, low levels, radio and wired control after electrical condition is established. Protect the unit from weather outside its instructions and observe the −10 to 40°C operating range.

Discontinued status does not by itself make a sound fixture unusable, but it makes the availability of the correct parts and service worth checking before purchase. A cheap panel with damaged optics, an unstable mount or a failing integrated driver can be much less useful than a complete serviced package.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

The 450 and 450Q are smaller, lower-load integrated soft panels with different shapes. A Creamsource Vortex8 is a different optical and weather/control package rather than a direct size-and-wattage equivalent. Choose the 850 when its large soft emitting face and the complete existing system fit the scene.

Fixture	Choose it for
Kino Flo FreeStyle	A modular soft-source and controller system.
LiteMat Spectrum	A shallow full-colour format with generation-specific control hardware.

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What people are saying

ProAV: large-panel studio lighting

ProAV’s IBC interview introduces the large Celeb 850 alongside other Kino Flo releases. It shows the studio-panel concept; its size and output should not be assigned to smaller Celeb models. View the source.

Videos

Kino Flo Celeb 850 LED DMX: family guide

A trade-show introduction focused on the Celeb 850 and related releases.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Check the exact model, matching power components and control leads. Inspect the emitting surface, protective parts, mounts and connectors. Test the intended operating mode, low-level control and camera settings before rigging.

Documentation and specifications

official archived model page, operating manual and identified open-face photometric report.

Product photograph: Kino Flo official product photograph.

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