I've been wanting to try the Yuji high colour rendering index LEDs for a while, so when they offered me some I thought it would be a good idea to upgrade the bench lighting with them so we can all benefit from their much richer colour spectrum.
These LEDs use a complex phosphor system including high resilience and high output red phosphors that give a much broader spectrum than normal LEDs. This makes them ideal for film and TV work, and other applications like galleries where the better colour definition is advantageous. You can see Yuji's technology on their website at:-
https://www.yujiintl.com/
Note that the LEDs are aimed at the professional media markets and cost a lot more than standard LEDs.
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12 thoughts on “New bench lighting with yuji high cri leds.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zachary O'Hare says:

    I wish this was a mandatory test on road headlights… serious issue. High intensity doesn't mean best visibility!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christopher C says:

    Been wanting to find some very high CRI LED strips(particularly with saturated reds) for mounting under the cabinets, above my stove.

    Yuji was my first pick, but the prices are expensive.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Infinion says:

    What was the old CRI?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan W says:

    Yuji sending you those COBs was a stroke of brilliance (pun intended). I was on the fence with spending the seemingly exorbitant amount of money on a set, but then saw that you did this, and it well pushed me over.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars padda says:

    Top vid…but what colour temp leds are both of them

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Axe-o-lotl's Guitars and Gear says:

    Buying these for my house, the lack of red in the big box store brands gives a bright but dim look everywhere, I hate it

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sulev-Madis Silber says:

    funny how it's easier to just have non-halogen incandescent bulb instead of trying hard and still failing at cri… i play with leds but i don't light my house with them, especially in my work area, it's just not worth all the hassle… all the super expensive materials, the failure-prone components, to achieve poor light… what a great way to "save"…

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leroy says:

    Sadly no real difference for me but I’m color blind lol

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars haxxy says:

    I see they have some nice 36W E27 bulbs for 40$, but the shipping is 50$.. too expensive for me. Unless they get lower shipping rates, or some distributor in Europe, most people over this side of the world, won't buy. I don't mind to wait longer and pay a lot less on shipping

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stewart caldwell says:

    Very well done, Clive ! Just a note ; Color with light,, and color with pigment are two different things.
    For example, all light colors make white, whereas all pigment colors (ink, paint, etc.) make a yukky color.
    Conversely white light can be refracted into a rainbow of colors but pigments have no such property. So I found it very interesting that you used an ink printed spectrum (pigment) to explain LEDs/phosphor ( light). Very cool !!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PyroRob69 says:

    High CRI is a beautiful thing. Gotta love a light as close as possible to natural sunlight without clouds 🙂

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ben Wilson says:

    I got two Yuji LEDs because of this video. One of them died recently but Yuji customer support is excellent and they sent me a new one.

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