What Are the Differences Between Litepanels' Product Series (Gemini, Astra, Sola, Inca, Lykos+)?

Litepanels organizes its lighting range by fixture type and light quality rather than by a single product line. In short: Gemini is the RGBWW (color-changing) soft/hard panel family, Astra is the bi-color panel family with a weather-sealed IP variant, Sola and Inca are Fresnel spotlights, and Lykos+, Brick, Caliber, and Croma 2 are compact on-camera/mini panels. Choose a panel when you need a broad, soft source; a Fresnel when you need a controllable, focusable beam; and a mini panel when the light must ride on the camera or fit in tight spaces.

Gemini Series: Full-Color RGBWW Panels

Gemini is Litepanels' RGBWW panel line, meaning it can produce a wide color range plus tunable white light. The site lists it in two sizes and two diffusion characters:

There are also dedicated accessory lines for the 1×1 and 2×1 sizes. Choose Gemini when color effects, hue matching, or saturated color washes matter to the shot — the site also references a "Gemini Effects Series" in its learning section. Choose the Soft version for flattering key or fill on faces, and the Hard version when you want crisper shadows or a more directional source that you will shape with modifiers.

Astra Series: Bi-Color Panels, Including an IP Range

Astra is the bi-color (daylight-to-tungsten) panel family. The site separates it into two ranges:

• Astra Range — the standard bi-color panels, offered as fixtures, kits, and accessories.
• Astra IP Range — promoted on the homepage under the heading "All-Weather Performance," indicating a weather-sealed design for outdoor or demanding environments.

Choose Astra when you mainly need accurate white light at two color temperatures and do not need the full RGBWW palette. Choose the Astra IP version when the shoot involves rain, dust, or unpredictable outdoor conditions; choose the standard Astra when the work is indoors or in controlled environments and weather sealing is not a priority.

Sola and Inca: Fresnel Spotlights

Sola and Inca sit under the Fresnels category, alongside the Studio X Range. Fresnels are focusable spotlights: you can narrow or widen the beam and shape it with barn doors, which makes them suited to directional key light, backlight, and lighting through windows or onto specific areas of a set.

Choose a Fresnel over a panel when you need:

• A beam you can spot or flood rather than a fixed broad spread.
• Harder light with defined shadow edges.
• Precise aiming at a subject or surface from a distance.

The site presents Inca and Sola together in an overview page, so treat them as the Fresnel family choice and confirm the specific model, beam angle, and power option with a dealer before committing to a configuration.

Lykos+, Brick, Caliber, and Croma 2: Mini and On-Camera Panels

These are grouped under Mini Panels. They are small, camera-mountable or handheld sources intended for fill, eye light, accent, or run-and-gun work where a full panel is impractical. Choose from this group when:

• The light must attach to a camera or gimbal.
• You need a lightweight fill for interviews or documentary shooting.
• Space on set is too tight for a 1×1 or 2×1 panel.

Because these fixtures differ in size, mounting, and control options, compare the specific model pages rather than treating the group as interchangeable.

Choosing by Shooting Need

Two practical notes before buying: first, check the Accessories section for the matching light modifiers, diffusion, softboxes, power supplies, battery brackets, mounting hardware, and DMX/wireless control for your chosen fixture, since these differ by series. Second, the site maintains a Discontinued section — confirm the model you want is current, and use the Dealer Finder or Rental Finder to check availability and pricing in your region, as the site itself does not publish prices.

For support after purchase, Litepanels provides an Online Help Center, service scheduling, a spare parts store, warranty information, firmware updates, and downloads — all reachable from the Product Support menu.