I can't believe I'm only finding out about your channel now. You are crushing it! Subbed
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! :D
@TechReflex4 жыл бұрын
When you said "this is not a technical review" I instantly thought of Gerald, and then you mentioned him. xD Great production quality and presentation for a channel of your size btw, I'll explore your other videos. :)
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Haha,, well thank you very much!!
@yuvrajwadhwani4 жыл бұрын
Gerald is hugely popular for gear reviews, isn't he?
@anandkumar25564 жыл бұрын
yes.. the love the use of colors and contrast in the background. So the main light on your face... The whole setup is so good.. Kudos to you for that. The product shots and lighting 👌🏻👌🏻. There are a lot of small things u have taken care of.. which make your production quality and presentation too good. You are definitely gonna grow.. and fast 😊🙏🏻
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Yes he is :D
@christianhotter4 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Before buying lights, I think people need to pick a brand. Having one remote (or app) to control all lights is a very important feature for any multi-light setup. Godox and Aputure are both great options when it comes to having a good variety of lights to add to your arsenal. I'm actually going with Godox because of their photo flash options. My low budget starter set of Yongnuo lights all used the same app and remote, but they lack the high powered bowens mount lights that a filmmaker would need for larger productions.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
For sure, each filmmaker has different needs/wants and preferences. :) I'm happy to hear you're finding some things you like.
@crossnetworkllc4 жыл бұрын
So refreshing to see a woman doing this review!!! Strong 👩 💪🏾
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :D
@angelitojusay5934 жыл бұрын
Well done! I've had the Aputure 120D II for over a year now and wanted to add more lights. When I saw Gerald's comparison videos of the VL series, I pulled the trigger on the VL200 since Adorama had an instant rebate deal going on knocking down the $549 price tag down to $419 (almost the price of the VL150). To me, it was a no-brainer. If they ever run an instant rebate deal for the VL300, I'll get it in a heartbeat.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
That's a nice deal you got! The VL300 is great! :D
@Kitakueigo7 ай бұрын
I ordered two VL200 lights from B&H and had them shipped to me here in Japan. Thankfully, the bozos in the shipping department goofed up and sent me two VL300 lights instead😅😎Lucky!🎉
@tammysypniewski18914 жыл бұрын
Wow, your filming quality is straight up amazing! I bow to you sister. 👍
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you! :D
@MA-jm3fu3 жыл бұрын
Based on your recommendation went for the VL300. Thank you!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@DavidFilm2 жыл бұрын
This a year old video helps me a lot to make a decision of my video light. I really appreciate it. Love ya!
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@cowboyyoga6 ай бұрын
Yep... this is another super video! And the Aputure 300 just might be my next light. Thank you for all the details.
@EposVox4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@showcase-me4 жыл бұрын
Our boi Gerald sure sold a LOT of these lights. I'm getting one myself :)
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Haha, for sure! It was his video that convinced me I should get one :p
@showcase-me4 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker You're video is also amazing 😊😊😊
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :D
@danielvilliers6124 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker I was waiting for the Godox, meanwhile I saw what could the best of both world you were saying in the nanlight 300 which is for $ 750 now. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1476381-REG/nanlite_12_2001_forza_300_led_monolight.html
@EnzoGarro4 жыл бұрын
Great Review Heather! I was just about to purchase some Godox lighting. This helped clarify my decision .
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching!
@spector1754 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker do you have any plans to review Godox flexible lights?
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I have not at this time, unless there is a big demand for it I might consider it
@EnzoGarro4 жыл бұрын
@@spector175 she did some new lighting review for the long sticks , those might work also ..
@DanielSRosehill Жыл бұрын
Two serious looking lights! Thanks for the review!
@FellowFilmmaker Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@dogstuff83373 жыл бұрын
Nice video. One thing I noticed with the Aputure 300 D II that I recenty rented for a shooting job was that it comes with a separate power unit and in that unit there's a fan that is quite noisy. I was happy the thing came with extra long extension cords so we could put the power unit in a separate room. Otherwise the noise would have been very audible on the recording.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's one way they keep the fan noise on the actual light down
@sofiasteinerg99592 жыл бұрын
WOW, very nice review, clear, direct, and honest. Great way to do the comparison
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@RICHARDVINCSNIPERV4 жыл бұрын
I'm at this very point in my life right now.. Money in hand, which one to choose. Aputure 300D mark II or Godox VL300.. Thanks for this helpful review Ma'am.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! It's a tough choice! I know I really liked the Aputure 30d mkii, but sometimes saving money is helpful too
@phihoang21444 жыл бұрын
What about Nanlite Forza 300 compared to these. I'm about to buy a combo for my studio setup too. The budget is around $2.000
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with that light personally, so I really can't speak to it. I'm sorry! But I'm hoping to get more into nanlite lights soon to see if they are worth investing in :D
@ericbulington24213 жыл бұрын
I watched and subscribed yesterday and you were at 5.06k subscribers. You’re at 5.1k today. YOU ARE BLOWING UP!!!!!!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Super fun, right?! I'm excited to see how it continues to grow, thanks to many folks like you subscribing :)
@ericbulington24213 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker some day I can say, “She responded to my comments way back when she was below 1 million subscribers! Heck even before she was at 100k subs!”
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! :D I think I'd still try even then, but who knows, right? :p
@BarkingMadMediaCan3 жыл бұрын
I had the SL and still use them despite the cheap build quality and rapid falloff of intensity. I wish LED's had the same rolloff as incandescent. I was debating between aputure and godox. Godox always seemed like the budget brand. Build quality, mounts, even accessories. But now their 150 and 300 are out and the price point seems good. Good review. Thanks for steering me
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@legile3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I ran into your channel, great quality content, full with info but not tiring, the rythm helps to keep up. And I really appreciate the round up with pros and cons. Greetings from Mexico, subscribed!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! So glad to have you :D
@tomghzel3 жыл бұрын
The Aputure is a more professional light all-in-all. And that for just a couple of extra bucks. You called that Godox power unit with that weird belt attach to it tidy, nah! The Aputure is tidy. The Godox looks like a shoestring operation. I don't see why that knob is a pro. It can't be an issue with the Aputure. And the power cable on the Aputure, if you attach it from the other side, you can point the light straight up! It really looked a bit dumb bumping that power cable to the bracket, to show it as a limitation! Very nice review video-wise, yes! But it did feel a bit like an excuse to go for the cheaper light to me!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I do really like the 300dmkii, but when it comes to just needing the raw power the godox does hold up well enough too. Just depends on the needs I guess. If budget was no issue I'd pick the Aputure 300dmkii :D
@initialfocus4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for commenting on my video the other day. A friend randomly saw your comment as well and messaged me saying I should really check the channel out! Needless to say, ive been sitting here binging a bunch of your videos haha. Your editing, pacing, structure, delivery and of course cinematography is all on point. If you ever want to Collaborate on something let me know before you're too cool and famous to be collaborating with someone my size 😂🙌🏻
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's funny how that works! Happy to hear you enjoy the work I'm doing. :D If you have some ideas for collaboration, either now or in the future, feel free to reach out! I'd never feel too big of a channel to be a decent human being :p You can email me here if you have ideas: info.fellowfilmmaker@gmail.com
@diogoatadini4 жыл бұрын
Excellent reviews, I am very interested in technical reviews but I would not change a thing of your reviews. You encourage people to carry on with their films by vouching for a cheaper, not so known brand, congrats and keep it up.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! :D
@marcosmaxairas10523 жыл бұрын
..just found exactly a review about those two lights i ve been searching for sometime ....Thank you sweetheart 🙏
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@AnotherCameraChannel4 жыл бұрын
Once again, your insert shots are 🔥🔥🔥 Great work!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@kniknistudio Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review!
@FellowFilmmaker Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@AM2PMReviews4 жыл бұрын
I have the Godox 60W and it’s okay but now I just ordered the Aputure 300dii for more output and color accuracy.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Nice! You won't be disappointed with the 300d2, it's a great light!
@andreibarle29144 жыл бұрын
Super awesome as always! Maybe a comparison on different light modifiers and led panels could also make it onto your list of up coming videos. Oh and maybe a BTS product video shoot! Already excited for your next! :)
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Good ideas! I will def. have to do one! I've got another lighting video in the works, so I can't wait to show that one soon! Thanks for all the support :D
@luqmanbinharun27862 жыл бұрын
I watched this video from the beginning until the end. Its quite rare for me to do that. Great job👍🏼
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helped you out :D
@ShinWanderlust3 жыл бұрын
you right saving money is more important thank you for this kind of review for the best video lights i was looking for the best light for my vlog thats why im here and your content is big help for me by the way you have great quality of video and i love your set up :)
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! And thank you very much! :D
@mangoazulpete3 жыл бұрын
This channel deserves sooo much more subscribers. Very pro content!!!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@bryangarrett2264 жыл бұрын
Wow how do you have so few subs. Great quality content - and very informative. Seriously great content keep it up!! It'll pay off!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! The subscribers will come, I'm sure! :D
@Bakkinius14 жыл бұрын
Hope this blows up, very good and informative video :). Thank you Fellow Filmmaker :))
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Thank you!
@mcgreevs244 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this review! Super appreciated. Really nice work.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And thank you!
@leedonohue4 жыл бұрын
awesome! have been waiting for this comparison, excited to see the results!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@Pesphoto4 жыл бұрын
It's always exciting to check what tools are out there!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
So true! I love having the privilege in sharing about some of the tools I enjoy using :) So glad to have folks like you along for the ride!
@itsathingimagery4 жыл бұрын
The remote issue with under 10% actually works if your lights are at 5600K! You could go all the way down to 0% on the SL60Ws at that temperature
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@theo.jovitch4 жыл бұрын
Something to also bare in mind; COB lights with large chips will not allow you to create hard light/shadows like tungsten or equal output HMI because the chips have a much larger surface area than a filament would. It seems that the VL300 has a larger chip that the COB300, so that means softer shadows. Somehow this never gets mentioned. I guess no one goes for the old film noir esthetic anymore :(
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm sure folks care alot more about convenience at times
@grooveecard4 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Great video, informative, and a topic many of us were wondering about. Well done.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nwvideographotographer71864 жыл бұрын
I use the Godox 60W for all my studio stuff as well. I am going to get the new versions of these lights with the soft box in the kit.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Nice! The VL series is great :D
@michaelmatzat10994 жыл бұрын
I got the VL150 by Godox, while it is quiet a lot more expensive compared the SL60W it is so so so much more quiet. Highly recommended.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that! I'm thinking of getting one of those.... haha, so many lights out there!
@michaelmatzat10994 жыл бұрын
I was just terrified when i heard the SL60W in my Studio the first time. For Photography it actually worked great, but i was wondering how you managed to use it for this video without audible fan noise. Do you cancel it out or do you work with a mic so close to you that its not a factor? Teach me! :D
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Haha, honestly I have no idea how it's worked so well in the setup I have! I have the light 3-4 ft away from me at full blast for these videos. I record into camera with a powerdewise cheapy $20 lav mic and then do a little EQ adjusting in post. That's it! So, either the fans are just nice to me, or something! I will say the quieter SL60W is less noticeable, where the older one I have is alot louder and can be heard if you know it's there.
@michaelmatzat10994 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker I read somewhere that Godox told someone that they would be building in fans that are not as loud into the SL60W. So if it is a SL60W you bought into 2020 it might actually be more silent. I got mine very early this year, to me it's pretty loud. I figured they just put out the VL Series and might not have changed the SL Series, if they did it must be quite the lottery not getting old stock by accident. Still also a very good light... i payed 99€ shipped, thats just a complete joke for the power you are getting.
@REC.7094 жыл бұрын
Quick tip, every time you do a light, can place the cameras settings. ISO - Aperture - Speed and Lens!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
:) Will keep that in mind!
@kingsuller81793 жыл бұрын
Man... this channel is so underrated
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
:D
@tomghzel3 жыл бұрын
3:04, you can point the Aputure straight up if you plug the cable from the other side.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Good to know :D
@TommyCallaway3 жыл бұрын
Solid video. Was considering getting a 300d mk 2 for a related video I am working on (next month) on the godox VL300.. but I'm just going to point people to this one instead.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
So kind of you to say and do! :D Both are some killer lights!
@Thatguygreedo4 жыл бұрын
Great informative video with high quality production. You definitely deserve more subs!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@GorilieVR4 жыл бұрын
very thoughtful & thorough review/comparison 😊
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@a_visual_novel4 жыл бұрын
This was quite useful, especially the heat note.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SarahJonestoo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comparison. Much appreciated!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@jeremymayhew62873 жыл бұрын
um, where the hell you been hiding!? i needed this video so bad today, outstanding job!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Very happy to hear that! :D
@jerryg95814 жыл бұрын
Do either of these come with batteries? Or are they only optional. And I haven't seen anyone speak about battery life either. Terrific review. Thanks! I'll check out this Gerald you spoke about, too.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
They don't come with batteries, just the ability to be run on them. Thanks for watching!
@emilycohan3 жыл бұрын
Stoked to find your channel. Yay thanks! :)
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you! :D
@ericnathanguel4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it's Godox for the win. Thanks for the info.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍 godox is great!
@JacksonHayes3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely leaning towards the 300D, but great review!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
The 300d is a great light! I really enjoyed the control box :D
@playboxlimited.4 жыл бұрын
So was the Godox brighter? Wasn’t very clear.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
They are pretty matched, from what I can tell.
@pablovi774 жыл бұрын
Great information and pretty well made video! Congrats! You should have more subscribers, this is a high quality channel.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@stevechou86704 жыл бұрын
Amazing content and film quality, thanks!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@skymakai3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Hard to tell which, if either, is brighter.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! :D They both are pretty great!
@jjaymefilms3 жыл бұрын
One of the best review! Simple and direct!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! :D
@thoroliversenmusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great videos you do. Really appreciated :-) I know this is an old video, but it popped up in my view today and I had an idea... I think it would be interesting to see you compare a high end light like these with the smaller budget lights like Nanlite LitoLite (if you haven't already). I'm not so sure that when modified through a Softbox or umbrella that you'd see the clear difference. But of course there are differences in quality, sturdiness and so. A comparison on how they work on a real life situation with an interview shoot or vlog would be gold.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to give it some thought and see if it works :D
@RJ-gh9dc3 жыл бұрын
Great channel first time I came across it so useful
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@Shiznaft14 жыл бұрын
How is it that she doesn't have more subscribers? Thanks for the review. Subbed.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I'm sure many more will come! they just gotta find the channel in the sea of youtube
@desmondmacnamara60684 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work and congrats on 1k subs!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It sure is an exciting first milestone :p
@xonx209 Жыл бұрын
FYI the VL300 is on sale for $359 at a major photo store. Despite the great deal, I don't like having to hang two boxes outside the light. There more pieces there are, the more time it takes to setup, and more chance for connector failure.
@FellowFilmmaker Жыл бұрын
Yes it has been on sale alot lately
@FKfilmphotography4 жыл бұрын
I've used both - Aperture is built better, all in one power control unit, easier to mount to the stand, more cable means a lot, way better box and packaging, material is better and it will last longer most likely. If you're spending this much on a light an extra $350 is worth it.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
The Aputure 300d mkii is quite the amazing light, I was very impressed with it
@FKfilmphotography4 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker I'm enjoying your channel so I've I've sub'd! Hit me back.
@anlagrdr52294 жыл бұрын
When i first saw the godox vl series i was excited but i wasn't sure they will have good quality. I waited reviewers for test these lights. However very few people actually review these godox lights which is weird. But this video helps me a lot and i discovered your channel and subbed. Great video thank you :) I think you should compare aputure 120d m2 with godox vl150 instead of sl series. Sl series is cheaper, have less cri value. I dont think they are in the same class with vl series and aputure lights.
@anlagrdr52294 жыл бұрын
I wrote this before watching your video about sl 60 so i'm withdrawning noise issue :D I didn't even know godox improved fan in newer versions. Did you test both sl and vl series lights on high frame rate or shutter speed? Do they have any sort of flickering?
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
No worries! I've tested them both with some high frame rates and I've yet to notice anything of concern.
@akpevbe4 жыл бұрын
Really nice review. Really wanted to see what the colour shift between both lights were.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I considered trying to show that, but I didn't feel I could do it justice. The shift was there but not terrible. I felt they were pretty close to each other compared to the review I did on the Aputure 120d mk2 and Godox sl-60w
@akpevbe4 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker Cool, thanks for the reply
@haischool4 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. Keep up the great work
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@NicoEss3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comparison. Subbed
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@stockimage48933 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just bought aputure 300dii led from uk !!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 Hope you enjoy :D
@rustameffandy4 жыл бұрын
Excellent info.. Very helpful, thanks
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@ColbyBrown4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and the one covering the SL60. They are very well done and full of info, but I am a bit surprised that you don't even mention the color temp accuracy in either video, something that many Godox lights seem to struggle with. I know you said this isn't a "technical review" but that seems like a pretty good thing to know for people looking to purchase these lights, especially those just starting out. I ended up going with a pair of Aputure 120D II's for my needs because of their build quality, lower measured fan noise, and accurate 5600k daylight temp that is always consistent.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Good point :) I feel if folks want to know about all the lumens, CRI's, and other such things there are plenty of videos on those topics that are better at covering them. I do agree that color temp is very important but there are some really easy work around with the Godox lights that I don't mind doing. So mostly it ends up being a personal preference thing I suppose. But, I'm glad you found some lights that you like - that's the most important thing. :D
@kenrhem3 жыл бұрын
Great info, Thanks!
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@FilmmakerTery4 жыл бұрын
Great review. You just earned a new subscriber. Nice work
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing :)
@moomono93543 жыл бұрын
That 1% on the 300D Mk2 vs 1% on the VL300 made up my mind. I think having a true 1% power is just as important as having a true 100% power. Nice video! Subscribed!! :)
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! glad you enjoyed the video :D
@NONE2NONE3 жыл бұрын
Can you change the color of either light?
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
No, they are set only to Daylight balanced
@deusmediaworks3 жыл бұрын
WHat shirt is that design is baller. Also bought the vl300 b/c of you
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And very nice! Hope you enjoy it
@Kira.raw.4 жыл бұрын
How the hell you only got 1.6k subs?
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Haha, great question! Maybe it'll spike up soon :D
@a-rahman48202 ай бұрын
Where were you hiding? Nice presentation, nice review.. You got a subscriber..
@lteejayfilms3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful review/comparison
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HikingWithCooper2 жыл бұрын
Somebody should sell Aputure stickers to put onto the Godox lights. That seems to be the big selling point for Aputure.
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I suppose it could be Aputure does have some pro features, I'll give it that. Maybe not on every single light, but when they do have them they're usually quite nice. :D
@adventureStaley4 жыл бұрын
Quality review! I want the 300X!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@facu_eze_peralta3 жыл бұрын
Really nice video! I suscribe love your style.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! And thank you☺️
@OliKember4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Great to know what sets them apart. I wondered if next time you would consider putting the name of the item up with the Pros and Cons list as I lost track. Also the song that was looping for 8 minutes got a bit ear-wormy. Hope you don’t mind those thoughts! This was very helpful.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I'll keep them in mind! :D
@TheToneWork4 жыл бұрын
Great review! I was wondering, you say the tightening clamp on the Godox is easier for fine adjustment. How is it for large dome diffusers? Does it hold?
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
It holds very well! That's why I love it so much. I find on the Godox SL-60w for instance that it cannot hold a dome well at all and will often drift down, which I'm not a fan of.
@foxtowercommunications4 жыл бұрын
I've seen in another review, it holds v well on a larger 90-inch light dome.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Good to know
@James_m74 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Can you do a comparison or review on the Godox FV200? I'm curious to see if the FV200 is enough power for all-purpose shoots...
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
I hear that's a pretty good light. I can see what I can do on that in the future, but no promises on if I can do it!
@FLUKEMEDIA4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@m77ast3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting that Aputure. I surprised myself since all my flashes are godox. But that 60x sold it for me and now I want more Aputure. 😃🤣🤣🤣
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Haha, good for you! :D Hope you love it! It's a nice light.
@AlexandersVoice4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@aslamnajeem4 жыл бұрын
Amazing comparison! Beautiful presentation! Keep it up! Sub'ed!
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@MfstudioDe3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your detailed review. For me personally it seems like the V300 is like the Aputure 300D MK1. The knob on the sides with rubber between is more a disadvantage to me (was quite the same on the MK1) and its very fast used up and then you can‘t fasten it anymore. The Aputure seems more reliable to me. App compatability would solve the missing lcd at the remote maybe a bit. Dont know it the v300 has this. Also the controller/dimmer on the v300 seems like the one at the aputure MK1 - would be interesting if they managed it better as aputure in the first version (there it was very difficult to put the vmounts off and on and sometimes didn‘t work that well even because you need big batteries to power them up) I totally understand the price differences and i guess your good to go with both of them depending on your flexibility.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it is a bit more like the mark 1... very hard to find those just laying around tho, haha! Everyone loves the mk 2, myself included.
@NewerSing3 жыл бұрын
Just a note, you can switch the dimming curve in 300d, it has 3 curved modes and one linear. VL300 only has linear (not bad, but I guess some weirdos might need non-linear)
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Correct, thanks for mentioning it!
@DanielConstant004 жыл бұрын
Aww I’m turned off by the extra power unit. Do you know if the vl150 also has this?
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
The VL150 also has a power unit, it's much smaller but I don't believe it has a velcro piece to keep it all consolidated. To be honest it's not too bad, but it is another piece to carry around and hook up, so I can understand why you might be turned off by it. I suppose if it's something you can't live with, there's always the Aputure 300dmkii (don't go with aputure 300d mki since it will have the same issue you are trying to avoid).
@justyou_official2 жыл бұрын
Thabk u for your video. How do you think the GODOX SL200W?
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! I don't have that one, but I've heard of many others who use it, so I imagine its a fine light. I do know getting the second version has better fan noise, if I recall correctly.
@justyou_official2 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker 😊 thank you for your advice and all the videos that you made! Really good 👍👍👍👏👏👏
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
@patbollin3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Godox VL150 to see how I like it before considering the VL300. On first try I actually discovered that it needed to warm up for at least 7-10 minutes before the light hit the right color temperature. Is that common for these kinds of lights? Separate thought; I've got an old Aputure Lightstorm LS1s panel and an Amaran panal, and I have to say that I actually prefer the Aputure remote to the Godox remote. I like all of the rows of buttons that make it easy to change each light without having to scroll through screens. That said, I'm in a 12'x20' home office with standard height ceilings. The controller is never far from my line of sight. Thanks for the reviews.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, great question, I've no good answer for you, sadly. I'll have to keep that in mind as I do future reviews tho. And yes, the godox remote is not all that grand. It needs a redesign.
@patbollin3 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker Possible update. Something just occurred to me. Even though I have definitely verified (just with my Canon EOS R on RAW still images using an X-rite ColorChecker Passport) that it does have to warm up to get to it's most accurate color (which was the case for my Aputure panels, too), I think I failed to note something yesterday while doing the tests. During the day there is a lot of ambient sunlight bouncing off of houses and trees, and coming through my blinds. I thought it was dim enough inside with blinds down to do my test, but I'm rethinking that. The sun may have been brighter at one point in the test, and less bright during other parts of the tests. I did do a night test as well. There was a color shift from minute 1 to minute 5 or so at night, and then it was stable after that. It was less of a shift than during day, though. I'm sure there is a slight color shift for these lights while warming up, but not as much as I first thought. I think I just need to control my ambient outdoor light better.
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, daylight will definitely play a role if it's leaking in anywhere. I know in the past I had an issue like that happen. It's the reason I invested in blackout curtains :D
@patbollin3 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker Update if you're interested: I've now bought and tried the Godox VL150 and the Aputure C300d MK ii. I've never owned one of the COB style lights from either company, so I really didn't know what to expect. First impression? I'm super surprised at how similar they really are. The build quality of the Aputure is obviously better, but only by degrees. I hate the handle on the 300d MK ii. I'm actually so unimpressed with the handle that I'm wondering if mine is defective. Comparatively speaking the Godox turn knob with gasket is a dream. Just like several reviewers have said, the color accuracy is very similar (as far as I can tell). I do like the Aputure control box/power unit way better, but I'm not sure how much I'll ever use the additional features. Also, since I'm mostly looking to use these lights in a controlled home office environment where I'm not likely to move them around much I don't know if the control box situation matters to me. I can strap the Godox control unit and power block together and never worry about it again. I'm ordering the VL300 now to compare, and if it's as good as the VL150 I think I'll return the Aputure.
@prayforpeace22043 жыл бұрын
Good review. I went with the Godox
@FellowFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Nice! :D
@beckyruiphoto2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thank you!
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@anandbaranwal3722 жыл бұрын
Well mam its nice to see your explaining power . I am a product photographer using such lights for carpets exposing. These are too costly having wifi and app control. Will you suggest such powerful light s without these acesseroy. As it was early before about one year when it was introduced by godox in India.
@FellowFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you're looking for in a light or what is available where you are. You can always tray places like Pergear.com or shopmoment.com for gear
@anthonyfesce38384 жыл бұрын
Honestly, nice review but you have lost me at noise comparison... how can you say they have a comparable noise? The Godox noise (even without checking the amount of dB you should have compared) falls in a very annoying frequency that, when cleaned, could muffle the sound of voices. Given that, maybe the noise isn't so noticeable, but I would need a proper comparison or a professional check on our studio...
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Fair enough. The reason I say they are comparable is because one is not overly louder than the other. As far as frequency, I agree the Godox has a different frequency that does tend to be a bit annoying. I personally haven't had issue with noise level yet since I don't have my microphone and light that close to each other usually. I stick the mic. close in this video so you can hear it and decide for yourself if it's something you could live with. Each person is so different and each setup is different. :)
@dragonfist254 жыл бұрын
Your lighting is on point. 👍🏾
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@mmike8554 жыл бұрын
Stellar content! Thanks for your review! Have you used the Nanlite Forza 300 or 500? Curious what your thoughts are on it.
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have not tried those lights, sorry!
@TheAndrewforbes884 жыл бұрын
Really great review. I think I'm going to buy two of the Godox's
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Which ones?
@TheAndrewforbes884 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker The VL300s
@FellowFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I think you'll like them alot! :D
@TheAndrewforbes884 жыл бұрын
@@FellowFilmmaker I think I will too. I already have an SL-60W. I love the light but the output isn't as powerful as I'd like.