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Potencia lumínica en formato compacto
This spotlight stands out for its 60W power with adjustable intensity and color temperature, in a very compact format, thanks to a large fan-cooled "COB" LED chip, as has been the trend in recent years among photography and video accessory manufacturers.
It's ideal for small photography studios or outdoor photography/video work, as the spotlight has its own battery, so we don't have to rely on power outlets (with a runtime of between 45-75 minutes, depending on the wattage used).
The power may be sufficient to use it as a fill light and even as a main light in low-light conditions, or as a studio light for product photography/video, but it can never compare to a professional flash or video light that can be used to fully illuminate a scene.
Although similar in features to competing spotlights, it has its strengths and weaknesses, which I'll detail below:
Pros ⬆️
- 60W of dimmable power, allowing us to solve many situations, especially as a fill light or as a main light in some circumstances
- Adjustable color temperature, allowing us to match (or separate) the tone of the spotlight with other lights in the scene
- Internal battery, giving us some independence if we want to record without plugs or cables in the way
- Small size and weight, COB LED formats allow for spotlights that were unthinkable just a few years ago
- App control, so we won't have to go to the spotlight to make adjustments; we can do so from a distance
- Light quality, with a good CRI (faithful color reproduction)
- Flicker-free light, making it suitable for video
- Includes a reflector and silicone diffuser
- The control wheels are also buttons, allowing us to scroll through various intensity and temperature presets, so we don't have to worry about the brightness or temperature. By turning the little wheels, we can make big jumps and get where we want in two clicks.
- Retro design, reminiscent of a Super 8 film camera from the 70s and 80s.
- Very quiet fan; under normal conditions, it's inaudible, so it won't interfere with filming with sound.
- Includes a ball-and-socket handle that allows us to attach the light to a stand, allowing us to tilt it to the angle we need.
Cons ⬇️
- The stench of plastic and chemicals when opening it is brutal.
- Excessive number of buttons; it could have been optimized with far fewer (as other manufacturers do).
- Plastic chassis and buttons, while they feel decent, don't give a sense of high quality.
- The front cover of the LED is also plastic... other brands use high-temperature-resistant glass. I'm surprised to find plastic here; we'll have to see how it holds up under use.
- It includes the absurd "FX" mode, which allows you to create flickers, flashes, and other lighting effects that don't look good in any production, that no one needs, that can't be fully controlled, that no one asked for, and that no one uses.
- The carrying case, while very elegant and high-quality, is excessively large. No one wants to carry around extra space or weight if they're using a compact light that fits in any bag with the rest of their gear. So, on the one hand, the case is great, but it's not practical. Going on a shoot, you'll put the light in another bag with lighting accessories, the cables will go somewhere else, and you don't need a case with space for everything.
- Finally, it's worth mentioning that the mount for attaching light modifiers (essential for true versatility) is a kind of proprietary "mini Bowens" format, not a professional standard. So if you want to use a diffuser window, snoot, or other modifiers, either buy the brand's own, or buy a Bowens mount adapter separately. This is also true of other competing brands. This is due to the need to keep the size as compact as possible, and the Bowens mount is large. However, it also means that if you don't have all your lighting from the same ecosystem, you'll need various adapters or modifiers that only work for a specific light. Fortunately, it already comes with a reflector and a small diffuser, but you'll be limited to the type of light you can achieve with them.
Overall, although I'm very critical, the light does a good job of providing controlled, relatively powerful light in a super-compact size. It has its limitations—it doesn't have a premium finish—but it has quite a few advantages and, above all, a very attractive price, offering something similar to the competition for much less. So, it's an option worth considering for amateur or semi-professional filmmakers who can't yet invest in premium equipment.
It's ideal for small photography studios or outdoor photography/video work, as the spotlight has its own battery, so we don't have to rely on power outlets (with a runtime of between 45-75 minutes, depending on the wattage used).
The power may be sufficient to use it as a fill light and even as a main light in low-light conditions, or as a studio light for product photography/video, but it can never compare to a professional flash or video light that can be used to fully illuminate a scene.
Although similar in features to competing spotlights, it has its strengths and weaknesses, which I'll detail below:
Pros ⬆️
- 60W of dimmable power, allowing us to solve many situations, especially as a fill light or as a main light in some circumstances
- Adjustable color temperature, allowing us to match (or separate) the tone of the spotlight with other lights in the scene
- Internal battery, giving us some independence if we want to record without plugs or cables in the way
- Small size and weight, COB LED formats allow for spotlights that were unthinkable just a few years ago
- App control, so we won't have to go to the spotlight to make adjustments; we can do so from a distance
- Light quality, with a good CRI (faithful color reproduction)
- Flicker-free light, making it suitable for video
- Includes a reflector and silicone diffuser
- The control wheels are also buttons, allowing us to scroll through various intensity and temperature presets, so we don't have to worry about the brightness or temperature. By turning the little wheels, we can make big jumps and get where we want in two clicks.
- Retro design, reminiscent of a Super 8 film camera from the 70s and 80s.
- Very quiet fan; under normal conditions, it's inaudible, so it won't interfere with filming with sound.
- Includes a ball-and-socket handle that allows us to attach the light to a stand, allowing us to tilt it to the angle we need.
Cons ⬇️
- The stench of plastic and chemicals when opening it is brutal.
- Excessive number of buttons; it could have been optimized with far fewer (as other manufacturers do).
- Plastic chassis and buttons, while they feel decent, don't give a sense of high quality.
- The front cover of the LED is also plastic... other brands use high-temperature-resistant glass. I'm surprised to find plastic here; we'll have to see how it holds up under use.
- It includes the absurd "FX" mode, which allows you to create flickers, flashes, and other lighting effects that don't look good in any production, that no one needs, that can't be fully controlled, that no one asked for, and that no one uses.
- The carrying case, while very elegant and high-quality, is excessively large. No one wants to carry around extra space or weight if they're using a compact light that fits in any bag with the rest of their gear. So, on the one hand, the case is great, but it's not practical. Going on a shoot, you'll put the light in another bag with lighting accessories, the cables will go somewhere else, and you don't need a case with space for everything.
- Finally, it's worth mentioning that the mount for attaching light modifiers (essential for true versatility) is a kind of proprietary "mini Bowens" format, not a professional standard. So if you want to use a diffuser window, snoot, or other modifiers, either buy the brand's own, or buy a Bowens mount adapter separately. This is also true of other competing brands. This is due to the need to keep the size as compact as possible, and the Bowens mount is large. However, it also means that if you don't have all your lighting from the same ecosystem, you'll need various adapters or modifiers that only work for a specific light. Fortunately, it already comes with a reflector and a small diffuser, but you'll be limited to the type of light you can achieve with them.
Overall, although I'm very critical, the light does a good job of providing controlled, relatively powerful light in a super-compact size. It has its limitations—it doesn't have a premium finish—but it has quite a few advantages and, above all, a very attractive price, offering something similar to the competition for much less. So, it's an option worth considering for amateur or semi-professional filmmakers who can't yet invest in premium equipment.
06/06/2025
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