Chuck Cascio Thanks! Glad you liked it. I try to cover as many lesser known products as possible, and always do the most unbiased job I can.

Haha thanks! Glad to be of service. Hopefully I covered enough differences here to help you decide, but let me know if you have any questions :)

Hahaha, it's true! Thanks for the feedback, glad you like the videos. And my Light Comparison Tool! It took quite a while to get up and running 😅

indeed, these are great!!!

Thanks! Hopefully I can do more Photoshop tutorials in the future.

I've got a Part 3 tube light video coming soon with 7-8 more options too! :)

Thanks for the vote! It is a great light for sure. You can look at all the color/brightness specs in the meantime at least: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Iwata+Master+R&light2=Godox+LC500R

LONEONE STAR Thanks! Glad you liked it.

The LUMIN8 Spectrum or the P120 P7RGB

@@MultiSamy97 I got some Lumin8 lights recently, and they are indeed identical to the Luxceo lights in this video. Still very cool, and the only waterproof option out of this bunch :)

@@NewLayer I got 5 Lumin8s yesterday, but they do not charge...tried different things... did you have any issues?

@@MultiSamy97 Not at all. The chances of 5 (or even 2) having charging issues is pretty astronomical. Have you tried multiple cables and wall plugs?

Nice! Thanks for the support. Let me know how you like it :)

How do you like it?

@@vanyll9601 its fine. My unit has a issue with the led screen not working after being on for a few mins and I can't seem to get anyone from the company to get back to me or address but once I get it locked in it does the job. plenty bright and easy to navigate its setting.

Glad you liked my style of video! The LC500R is a great light, so you made a good choice :)

Alex Minor Thanks man. And don’t worry, review it anyways and you’ll at least have one viewer here :) The more reviews there are, the more chances people will watch one video and follow it up with another!

So, did you review it? :) I'm also very interested in these.

Nice! That sounds fun. Glad my video helped :)

Yep, definitely don't have the time to show them all on set with how much KZfaq pays, haha.

Nildo Scoop Thanks! And congrats. Let me know how you like it 😁

Thanks a lot :)

Yes! I tried not to make it sound like a "bad" light, because it's not. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, it's insanely cheap and has the waterproof and power bank features of no other light here.

Haha, Godox LC500R it probably is. Or, check out the Fotodiox Daolite Prizmo! Very nice light, and ultra lightsaber-y geni.us/fotodioxdaoliteprizmo I did a really only video on it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sMCKeMJntN2Zomw.html

@@NewLayer is it durable on the glass part?

@@Expertato555 It's not glass, but plastic. It's very durable for normal use, but none of them are made to actually hit other things, so I'd avoid that 😅

@@NewLayer interesting. I’ll see what I can do.

Sure thing. And as far as I can see, only the Pavotube II 6C has that feature, and not the 15C. If you see otherwise please share how!

Glad it helped!

Thanks, glad my videos are helpful.

Awesome! Glad to help. Let me know how you like them when they arrive :)

Hey , how is the experience with LC500 R ? still working after two years?

@@voizetvsl They are awesome! I just sold them and bought the Zhiyun f100 because they are more powerful... but they are still worth it

@@ygarts good to here.New ones doesn't come with remote. So I have to manually change settings.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

You’re welcome 😊

Thank you, happy to help 👍

If can, try to do an in-depth review on Iwata. Love that you took time to make that comparison pdf.

Thanks for your comment and recommendation for a follow up video. The Master R is one of my favorites due to it's small size and really nice attention to detail in the design :)

New Layer yes it is. Planning to purchase.

Vishnu Attiappan awesome! Let me know how you like them when they arrive 😄

New Layer sure will do 🙏🏽

Thanks! It's good to hear my videos are so useful. Tube lights have definitely gotten really popular over the last year or so, but I think some of that popularity will wane, because some of their uses are a bit trendy. They are, however, here to stay for a lot of usages. They definitely have their weaknesses over things like COB lights, which can be modified more easily and in more ways, and are much brighter, as well as versus panel lights, which are hard to beat for their slim profile and high brightness when using external diffusion. A single 150-300 watt COB + a couple tube lights is a fantastic setup, and exactly what I use in my studio room (finished garage) to shoot all my b-roll. Having a big soft key light and using the tubes as a rim light makes beautiful b-roll insanely easy, and you could adapt that combo to interviews or nearly any other setup perfectly. Hope that helps! If you end up picking any lights, I'd greatly appreciate if you used my links. It really helps the channel a lot :)

Thanks! Plenty more where this came from :)

Thanks! Glad I could help. Let me know how you like whichever one you buy 👍

New Layer will do

The YN 360 III Pro is a great light too. It has a magnetically detachable remote and mobile app control which is nice, I just haven't been able to get ahold of one for a video. The DaoLite Prizmo is definitely nice, obviously more expensive, but is on the bigger end, and as you noticed, has fantastic diffusion. Good luck with your choice :)

@@NewLayer i just saw your video on the Fotodiox Daolite Prizmo itself and i think i'm sold on it. Aluminum as opposed to plastic, good power options, mounting options, barndoors, and a sweet diffusion that is also 360 . I love a well thought out and crafted product with great UX. Thanks again.

@@aerozg Glad it helped! It's definitely a nice piece of kit, so if you can afford it, I think you'll be very happy with it :)

@@NewLayer update for 2022?

@@jvollbach I posted a Part 2 and Part 3 recently, and have another tube light video coming very soon. Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdJ4m6mfyNa7caM.html Part 3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMdlrJdivaypgI0.html

Nevermind, just saw the PDF. Thanks for including that.

You’re welcome, and glad you saw it before I could answer! You can also check out my Light Comparison Tool at the link in the description to compare other lights 👍

No problem! I've got a Part 4 comparison coming out in the next few weeks hopefully with some new options :)

There's a PDF chart in the description with just that! Hope it helps: files.newlayer.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/pdf/tube-light-comparison-chart.pdf

I gotchu fam! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fahxbMKTrcm5nac.html

Link to that very chart is in the description 👍 You can also use my light comparison tool to compare any two lights head to head.

For sure! On “real” filmmaking sets, they are definitely one of the most popular, tried and true options. Smaller productions there’s a lot of Quasar Science and Nanlite tubes as well. The rest are mostly for solo creators looking for the absolutely best balance of what they need for the lowest price I think.

Either one will produce very similar results since they are close to the same brightness and size. The Godox has detachable barn doors, a case, a remote, and a microphone for music mode which changes the light color to the beat of sound if that’s useful. Hope that helps!

The Iwata Master lights have app control and the Godox wand has a remote (but not app). I am working on a Part 2 video now with ~8 other options, some of which have app control as well :)

I'd say 4' or bigger tubes are best for that, simply because they look the best in wide and close up shots in frame. I'm working on a new tube light comparison that includes the Amaran Pixel Tubes, which are my current favorites right now. I did a short video of them here: instagram.com/reel/CpN_qkVjo0c/ Aputure/Amaran lights have the best mobile app control, special effects, and the pixel capabilities would be useful for music videos. The come in 1, 2, and 4 foot sizes, and in multiple lights kits: geni.us/amaranpt1c geni.us/amaranpt2ckit geni.us/amaranpt4ckit Hope that helps!

With all those requirements in mind, the Nanlite Pavotubes would be your best bet in my opinion. I have a Part 2 to this video with new lights coming in the near future, but that may be 1-2 months away. Hope that helps :)

@@NewLayer Yes, thanks! I was leaning towards the Digital Foto Chameleons, as a review said they were more defused and looked better on screen than Pavotubes. Your thoughts?

@@MatthewMulnix I did a video on those too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9KCqMKczbLaf30.html They are great for the money, and yes are probably a bit more diffused, but the Pavotubes are the most popular tubes lately for music videos and stuff, so they definitely work very well.

@@NewLayer got it, thanks so much!

I'm loving my two used 4 ft. Chameleons from B&H. Two problems thought. 1. What micro USB > DMX cord should I use to run DMX interface > Chameleon? DMXIS, turns MIDI into DMX. 2. Secondly, what tripod or light stands would you recommend so I could attain positions besides horizontal and vertical? For instance, this video performance. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abKVZ81euLabo5s.html

The LC500R is about 2/3 stop brighter than the TL60. They are both good lights, but it depends on your needs. The LC500R has a handle, so I think it's better suited for handheld use or light painting. The diffusion also isn't super opaque, so you can still see the individual LEDs inside. The TL60 is more sleek and has more opaque diffusion, so it's better to use if your lights show up in-frame as a practical. It's almost identical to something like the Nanlite Pavotube 15C. I'll do a Part 2 of this video in the future, and have the TL60 in that one. Both work for either, but those are my thoughts. Hope that helps! I'd greatly appreciate if you use my links if you decide to buy either. It really helps me make more videos :) geni.us/godoxlc500r geni.us/godoxtl60

I personally use and love the Amaran PT pixel tube lights: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6iUaaZhq565eJs.html

@@NewLayer thanks

My favorites as practicals are the Nanlite Pavotubes. They are nicely diffused and have the biggest “light to body” ratio. 👍

The Pavotubes support DMX, but that's it in this bunch. I have a Fotodiox DaoLite Prizmo I'm selling if you're interested. It doesn't support DMX, but you'd have "matching" lights at least, which I always like. DM me on Insta @newlayercom if you might want it for a good deal.

@@NewLayer ​ Thanks for the offer. Have nothing but good things to say about Fotodiox quality, but I'm now thinking a 4 pack of the Godox TL60's look like my best bet for single source (DMX) management. My wife is a corporate trainer and when Covid hit I built her a multi-camera studio in a (too small) 12x13 room. Because she wants to move around like she's still in a classroom, I did a (higher budget) redesigned this summer so our main (wide) shot is corner to corner with Jupiter 18's hanging from a ceiling grid as my key/fill in opposite corners and one of my GoDox Bi wands as a hair light. However I just added a 36" wide rollaway white board to the room that has to slip behind the fill light when not in use and now when she backs up, I have a shadowing issue because the whiteboard makes it so she's standing behind the fill source. So I need to light about 6 foot of backdrop from the top and bottom using almost zero space. My GoDox wands will kind of do it but I really need the source to be longer so it's more consistent (and, of course, I'm already using the one as a hair light). Went RGB over Bi for the key/fill because I think she can eventually have fun with the effects which is why I'm leaning toward RGB here as well. That, of course, brings up a control issue as no wands work with my existing Fotodiox Jupiter remote, so that means DMX (Chauvet Obey 40 is what has been recommended). Anyway, if I'm going DMX I want to be able to program effects for her so she can touch a button like she does with sound effects on her Rodecaster. Fun stuff but there's aways a new challenge to solve. Plan to watch your review of the TL60's later today.

@@sidcameron1601 Sounds like a fun challenge! Good luck and thanks for checking out my videos :)

Good timing! The Yongnuo is definitely more limited. No remote, no saturation control, no barn doors, no case... but it's ~$100 cheaper, so just depends on your needs. Like I said, I still use them all the time because they are so simple.

@@NewLayer true but i was planning to get the iii version, plus i want 2 tube lights so i can mix colors and with the yongnuo it is cheaper then the godox. But i really like the microphone function

@@divil2273 Ah yes, the III is different. I do wish other brands had the mic function. I'm surprised the Nanlites don't because they're so popular in music videos. Even the Godox R1 pocket lights have a built in mic which is cool.

Only the Pavotube II 6C does. The 15C and 30C do not, but I’ve heard rumors of Mark II versions for those coming in 2021!

Haha! Keen eye on the 1/4 pro mist you made me buy! Funny how great the Godox case is considering the lack of case for all their COB lights.

I try to get in touch of Yongnuo a lot but they literally never reply to an emails or comments and it drives me crazy haha

@@NewLayer no worries,

They're all silent. If you want ones with barn doors, your best bet is the Godox LC500R (barn doors included), the Iwata Master R (internal barn doors that work, just not as good), or the Nanlite Pavotubes (barn doors/grid sold separately). Hope that helps :)

They certainly do make a lot of great products!

I just got a couple Lumin8 Spectrum lights! They do indeed seem identical (besides the Lumin8 having a black button instead of green). I haven't tested the Lumin8 with my Sekonic C-800 yet, but I would be shocked if they were any different. The Luxceo also charges via micro-USB, while the Lumin8 is USB-C, and the Lumin8 has app control, which is only on the Luxceo P7RGB Pro. Lastly, the Lumin8 comes with 2 magnetic mounts and a hotshoe mount. The magnetic mounts in particular come in handy. I hope that helps a little :)

Most lights will list the Lux from 1 meter for comparison.

I have tested the TL60 a bit, and it's solid, but nothing special really. The Pavotube 15C is $199 and the TL60 is $239, so I'd go with the Nanlite. I will have the TL60 in the Part 2 of this video, but that may be a month or two out.

@@NewLayer What caught my attention was the godox has Rosco gel mode, thought maybe they'll match slightly more accurately but also it seems harder to mount vertically out of the box, so yeah Nanlite might be the best option for now. Thank you!

@@ankaer37 The gel mode on some lights can be helpful if you're matching other traditional filmmaking lights with gels on them, but if not, I prefer to just set the colors manually. Good luck!

If remote control is important then it becomes tough. The Godox RC-A5 only works with the original SL series. The SL II and FV uses another remote, and the VL and UL use another. The new SZ150R might use the same remote as the LC500R, but that hasn’t been released yet so I can’t confirm. The ML60 uses the same remote as the VL and UL series. The Nanlite app is being revamped completely and should control all their lights except some of the older lights like the original Forza 60. I’ve never used their proprietary remote but it seems pretty basic. I hope that helps.

Thanks! The one in this video is the P7RGB, which doesn't have app/saturation/color control. The P7RGB Pro does, and the P120 is their much bigger and better 4' light, and is like most other RGB tube lights, but still waterproof!

Benjamin Ehrenberg If you plan to use them handheld a lot, the Godox would be a good choice due to the handle. They also include the barn doors. The Pavotubes look really nice in frame, so if you need them as practicals, those are great. The Pavotubes also come in nice 2 and 4 light kits, so that’s a consideration. Both are great lights, but the Godox is also significantly brighter, and you can compare the tech specs here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+LC500R&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+15C

Nope, but I'm doing a part 2 sometime so hopefully I can get ahold of those for that video :)

The LC500R is much bigger, and a different form factor, so it just depends what you need. The TL60 is more of an accent light and good in frame as a practical, but the LC500R can used for light painting more easily, and is brighter so good for a fill light or even key light sometimes.

I did a full review on the 6C here if it helps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb9zl5uKy7i4c6M.html It's much smaller and more portable, has built in magnets, etc. Hope that video helps!

Thanks for the kind words! If you want one for both light painting and talking head videos, I would suggest the Godox LC500R or the Yongnuo YN360 II Pro (or version III). They are both pretty long, have an actual handle, and are the brightest (which you'd definitely need for talking head). The other lights are mostly too dim for a key light in many situations. The individual LEDs are visible on these lights, so for light painting you'll see kind of a glowing striped look, so it depends if that's OK with you. If not, then you might need to save some money and get the Nanlite Pavotube 15C, which is more diffused. The only "completely" diffuse light here is the Fotodiox DaoLite Prizmo, but I understand it's very expensive. Hope that helps :)

New Layer thanks a ton 🙏🏻

Wow! They must have removed it. Does your carrying case not have a little slot for one at all?

You can compare it to many other lights here for brightness newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=LUXCEO+P200&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+6C+II It’s a good little light as long as you can use the mobile app. The best light is the one you have, so if it’s the only one available to you, then go for it 👍

@@NewLayer Thanks!

They are releasing an SL150 II Bi soon, but I haven’t heard anything about a 60 watt version yet. It could happen at any time though because whenever Godox releases something it’s kind of out of nowhere.

I have not! I'll definitely check them out. And you're right, I've never seen non-round "tube" lights like that, so your guess is as good as mine for now :)

Colorspikes are pretty expensive but they are awesome in practice. Not sure about the app as I don't have hands on experience with that. The only major downside i've seen is lack of standard mounting points/hardware. I actually bought a YN360 III, haven't given it a good go yet. Seems a bit finnicky on initial impressions.

@@kennuimuffins2426 Good to know! Hopefully I can get my hands on some soon.

The Pavotube II 6C is only as bright as the Aputure MC lights (newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Aputure+MC&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+6C+II) I did a full review on the Pavotube II 6C if you haven't seen it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb9zl5uKy7i4c6M.html The Pavotube 15C is more than 1 full stop brighter than the MC, and of course, 2' long, so much taller. With that said, I don't think you'll get a drastically different look with the Pavotube II 6C than you already do with your 4 MCs. For products, I really like the Pavotube 15C because they are 2' long, and you can't see the individual LEDs inside, so they make soft shadows and great reflections. Since you already have 4 MCs, I would recommend 1 Pavotube 15C, or save up a bit more and get a 2-light kit. The only downside to the Pavotube 15C is that they don't stand up on a table very easily, so you'd need a mini tripod to make them more secure. The LC500R is a great light, but you can see the individual LEDs inside, so it's not as good for reflections on products. I hope that helps.

I've done 3 more tube light comparison videos since! Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdJ4m6mfyNa7caM.html Part 3 : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMdlrJdivaypgI0.html Part 4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h62ZjaSZvdWVo3U.html

The only one I see is the bi-color version, but it's not available for sale anywhere reputable. I would imagine the situation being that it's the company that manufactures for Godox, but these are all the LEDs that didn't pass quality control, so they put them into cheaper lights for resale. I'd be happy to test them out, but I doubt I'll be able to get my hands on them.

@@NewLayer simpex is a very famous company in india. Check out their other products . It might be damaged oE products of the real companies but I would still buy one if they give 6 months warrenty. I have already bought from simpex. The pair of sunguns 1000w still works like a charm. Call the company directly or something and get your hands on one plz 🙏

@@popcornparam Interesting, thanks for the information. I wonder if it's a rebrand for India like Flashpoint is a rebrand for Adorama in the USA.

I guess it depends on what you mean by programmable. There are some cool tubes coming out with "pixel" control, meaning each tube can be multiple colors, and they can be linked and programmed together. I've been following the Peragos tubes which should be released soon: instagram.com/rayzr_light/ The Nanlite Pavotubes can be linked together and controlled all at once, so if you're simply looking for that type of control, they have that. Things like the Godox LC500R can also all be controlled from a remote control at the same time. The LC500R also has a built in mic, so can play effects based on music playing, which might be handy for music videos. Hope that helps :)

@@NewLayer yes, Thank you so much!

I have one for a Part 2 of this video, just haven't made it yet. You mentioned the two main special features, the Sidus Link control and the removable battery. It's a partnership between Aputure and Quasar Science, so this really is the Aputure tube light, and I doubt they'll make their own.

@@NewLayer cool, can't wait to see your review 👍

In the preview image, the LC500R definitely has more transparent diffusion, so you can see the individual LEDs better. It's on the more "visible" side as far as the individual LEDs go, so that would be a good choice. I never had the YN360 III Pro, but it looks to be very similar in that regard. Hope that helps.

All the measurements are in daylight and/or tungsten modes since that’s really where they are most important. And yes, they are always dimmer in RGB mode.

Haven't tried them but hopefully I can get ahold of some for Part 4 when I make it :)

@@NewLayer I have heard they are pretty badass considering they can literally extend into a longer light and not lose any luminance/brightness.

Like I mentioned at the beginning of the video, this is mostly an overview and covers the unique features of each light vs the others. If you want to see in-depth reviews of specific lights, leave a comment stating which ones you want to learn more about and I'll do that for the most popular requests. If you need brightness/color accuracy comparisons, they are available in the video, in PDF form, and in my Light Comparison Tool at the the link in the description. Feel free to ask specific questions as well and I'll answer, but an in-depth video of 8 lights would be over 30 minutes long, which is not practical, so I am introducing these lights to gauge interest in which ones people are most interested in. I did mention downsides to the lights that have them, otherwise, it's mostly personal preference on the style of light you think fits your needs best. I'm not here to tell people which lights to buy, but to inform you of their differences. Alongside the brightness/color accuracy measurements I provide, you should be able to make your own decision.

New Layer We trust you same as Gerald undone ..U said Godox VL is good... we followed you.. We were waiting the same for tube lights.. This one the best in every sense This one best budget Don’t buy these...

@@theautomationchannel6920 The Godox VL series isn't the best light in every situation. I prefer the SL150W II, some people prefer the FV series, and the UL series is unbeatable if you need silence. There's no single best light. The same goes with tube lights. The Godox LC500R is fantastic, and beats other lights in some ways. It has better brightness, included barn doors, a great case, and remote. It's also over $200. Some of the cheaper lights don't have those features, but are closer to $100. If you don't need the extras of the LC500R, then it's not the best light for you, because you would be wasting $100+ on things you don't need. It's also much bigger than the Iwata Master R, so if your main concern is size, then you should consider those. All of this information is provided in the video. If there was a light I would never recommend, it wouldn't be in the video, but all of these lights would be just fine depending on your needs. If you have a specific question or scenario, feel free to ask and I can provide guidance on what might be the best fit for that, but recommending 1 light over the others is disingenuous because everyone has different needs and priorities.

New Layer This comment is sufficient for me ...All the respect to you... spending your time typing this informative comment and have this interest .. All the respect..To you and your precious channel.. wish you all the best.

@@theautomationchannel6920 Thanks, glad I could help. There are so many options out there (probably 5-10 more than aren't even in this video), that it depends a lot on specific needs for each individual. If you ever need more advice, leave a comment with more information and I'll do my best to help narrow things down :)

I assume you mean the 6C since there is no 9C. In which case, I already did :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb9zl5uKy7i4c6M.html

@@NewLayer yes, that's it bro. I just bought it after watching your video . Thank You

@@JohnThaiFilmmaker Awesome! Thanks for the support :)

Nope! Not even at 240fps.

The Godox LC500R isn't as heavy as it might seem. It's pretty lightweight for its size since it's plastic, whereas the Master R is all metal. I don't know what else to say that I didn't mention in this video, you would just have to decide what price and size light makes the most sense for your shooting style. The LC500R is about double the size of the Master R, so will give you softer light as well.

I have the 4' Chameleon Tubes but haven't tried the new waterproof ones! I've seen a couple other brands with 4' waterproof tubes, so I'm not sure if it's a proprietary product or not.

@@NewLayer are the chameleon lights able to flash/ flicker/ strobe with any color you choose ?

@@TradeMarkMusic23 There is 1 setting like that where you can make the light strobe in white, red, green, or blue, but not a custom color. You can set the speed as well, and it will consistently blink on/off. Hope that helps :)

Luxceo also has a new 4ft version which has the same name as P120. I guess maybe both are the same but has different names for different regions. Unsure about this tho.

@@VishnuAttiappan There are a few products like this with the same (or different) names that are just rebranded with a logo. Like the 2 identical tube lights in this video, haha.

If you have a light stand with a threader spigot, then you can attach them directly for a vertical setup, or attach a small ball head to the light stand so you can tilt the light however you want. If you have a c-stand with baby pin on top, you would need an adapter like this to add the threads to the top, then again, you can attach the light directly (you would need a little 3/8" to 1/4" adapter) or get a ball head for more control geni.us/kupoballheadadapter

The cheapest 4' RGB tube lights with some effects are these: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9KCqMKczbLaf30.html You can strobe the lights, but not change the colors during strobing. I hope that helps.

@@NewLayer cool, thanks for replying.

Sorry, can you explain what you mean by 360 photography? Do you mean with a 360 cam? Or which one emits light in 360 degrees? The only light that emits light in 360 degrees is the DaoLite Prizmo. I hope that helps!

What do you mean around the house? Like in the shape of a bulb? Or as a decoration?

@@NewLayer just as decoration. I don't take any videos or photography but I still want to be able to make my room look cool

@@dae8894 I’m not familiar with specific brands, but I see a lot of them on wayfair or overstock or amazon if you search “RGB lamp” or similar. Like these www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/ivy-bronx-renick-61-led-tree-floor-lamp-w004458988.html

Which one specifically? They can all be attached to a light stand or a tripod in some way, some are just different than others.

@@NewLayer I see, I was talking about the godox LC500 r RBG LED

@@stainsstains6367 The LC500R has a 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom so you can screw it right onto a light stand or tripod!

I have not, but I'm glad you mentioned it, because they make some weird-ass lights! Haha. I'd love to get ahold of some of those :)

@@NewLayer their tubes are also magnetic and sounds activated...

@@kevin.creates4941 I just messaged them so we'll see what I can do :)

I have never used the version 1 of the YN360, sorry. The Iwata might be the better choice for portraits because it has built in barn doors, a huge color temperature range, and can be mounted directly into a ball head quick release for fast positioning. The build quality on them is great and they are very compact, so they are some of my favorite tube lights.

@@NewLayer Thanks for your answer!!

I did a full review on the Pavotube II 6C here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb9zl5uKy7i4c6M.html These lights are pretty much analagous, so if you have other Godox lights, I'd get the TL30, and if you have other Nanlite lights, get the Pavotube. Right now there's no good Nanlite app, but that will change by end of summer hopefully, then really they'll be identical lights for the most part. The Godox is a TEENY bit brighter, but the diffusion on the Pavotube II 6C is more opaque, so looks better on screen. The Pavotube is also firmware upgradeable which is nice. You really can't go wrong either way.

They work great for me! I wish they had green/magenta adjustment, but most lights currently don't have that, and should be a feature included in the next generation of most brands of RGB lights. Overall,, I just use them for basic accent lighting or rim lighting most of the time and they are great for that.

@@NewLayer Thanks for the feedback! I've seen many photos made with a lot of different types of lighting tubes. I think I'll order one of these, to begin doing my portrait work. I'm planning on doing something unorthodox with the lighting. And I could use a RGB light for that. :)

@@MLunenborg If you haven't seen my RGB pocket light video, you might like that too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fahxbMKTrcm5nac.html

I actually have the weights listed in my light comparison tool! newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=LUXCEO+P7RGB&light2=Iwata+Master+R The Iwata Master R is the lightest, followed by the Luxceo P7RGB. You might look into the Nanlite Pavotube II 6C (which I did a full review on), because they are smaller and lighter, and have built in magnets which could come in handy working with cars.

The Godox is slightly brighter, but only by about 1/3 of a stop: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Yongnuo+YN360+II+Pro&light2=Godox+LC500R

Skip the Yongnuo. Mine broke in weeks. The light turns on blue when I charge and won't turn on any other time. Don't waste your money.

@@silvere36 Dang sorry to hear. Mine have been going 2 years strong, but maybe I just had good luck.

@@NewLayer always tricky with "budget" items. I have Godox products as well as Yongnuo and feel Godox tend to inspire a little more confidence.

I did a full video using the Chameleon Tubes here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9KCqMKczbLaf30.html I don't know if I'll get around to a direct comparison video, but they are very similar. The build and menu system of the Chameleon Tubes is slightly lower, but other than that, they are just as capable as the Nanlite tubes. If you have other Nanlite products, then it makes sense to stick to Nanlite for everything, if you use multiple brands, or just want the least expensive option, then the Chameleon Tubes are great.

@@NewLayer oh, thanks. i can't find the tech specs anywhere though. another youtuber says the CRI is low, like 84-88. and the amount of lux is unclear...

@@imiy You can see my measurements here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=DigitalFoto+Chameleon+RGB+Tube+Light+4%27&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+15C Yes the Chameleon Tubes have lower color accuracy, but the majority of people use these for colored accents, in which case that would be irrelevant. If you plan to use them in white modes a lot, that's definitely a consideration. Hope that helps.

@@NewLayer thanks a lot!

In white modes, I test at the extreme ends because the middle ranges are simply a mixture of the white and tungsten LEDs. So if the R9 at 3000K is 90 and the R9 at 8500K is 95, then it will be somewhere between 90 and 95 at 5600K. SSI vs tungsten and daylight standards is a better gauge for color reproduction at 3200K and 5500K. With that said, it sounds like Godox changed the LEDs they use, because you definitely shouldn't be getting an R9 of 70. Either that, or it's a faulty unit. What's the overall CRI you're getting at that color temperature? And what brightness are you testing at?

@@NewLayer At the extremes they test well with R9 around 90. You would think the middle values would be good as well... try it for yourself :D I tested at 100%. At 5600K setting it measure 5800K, Ra 93.5 R9 71, , TLCI 99, SSI 72 (CIE D55). The LED lightbulb in my room has a better CRI score and R9 than this.

@@danielchen1655 I just tested again, and although it does go down a bit at 5600K vs the ends of the CCT range, it's nowhere near as low as yours, which makes me think Godox changed the LEDs on these lights. I get R9 values of 98.7 and 92.9, so significantly higher than your 90. And in the middle it's still over 80, again, way higher than 70. For a singular R value, especially R9, 80+ is fine, as long as the rest of them are good, but that's not really the point here. The bigger question I have is how this is physically possible, LOL. This is the only light I've ever noticed to do this. And from a strictly physics standpoint, how can the tungsten LEDs and white LEDs represent R9 tones so well, but when turned on together, make it worse? I need an explanation for how that's possible in our universe! LOL I also measured a few LED light bulbs in my house just for fun and they were all between 58-65, haha. They are all different brands.

The only other cheaper lights you'll find are pocket lights, but even some of those are more than $100, and they are much smaller. I'm posting a video comparing 13 different bi-color pocket lights within the next week, so keep an eye out for that :)

I think the YN 360 II Pro are great lights! They are bright and have some cool features like wirelessly controlling multiple units from the back of just one. I have so many lights now that I rarely use mine. If you're in the USA, I could sell them to you for a good deal Vs. buying new. If you're interested, DM me on Instagram @newlayercom

@@NewLayer I am from Bulgaria actually :( but we can connect on personal message if the price is good i can take them by DHL ^^

Lulu really just wasn't doing it for me anymore :-/

Lumin8 makes some as well. The smaller Lumin8 is the exact same as the Luxceo/DigitalFoto one, but they also make some longer ones: www.shoplumin8.com/

Hold it down for a second until it changes to H1 (or H2 or whatever channel it's currently on) and then press it over and over to cycle through the channels :)

@@NewLayer Mine doesn't react to it :) Probably it's from the first batch (I bought it few years ago) and maybe this feature was added later after some time...

@@filmustudijalt Woah! Very interesting. I hope it's not broken. It does sound like maybe the first production run didn't add that or something. I've used a few sets and they all had this feature. Maybe time to upgrade? haha

@@NewLayer Yes, probably it is the first production run. As it's not the 'must have' feature, so I will live with it :)

Thanks, glad you liked it! It's been a while since I've used the FX but I could've sworn there was at least some kind of automated flashing/flickering that was intermittent like lightning. We just moved so I don't have a lot on hand to test out sorry. The Gen 1 Pavotube 15 and 30 are not firmware upgradeable as far as I know, so whatever it is, it'll be forever.

@@NewLayer cheers! Yeah there’s a few other options in FX mode.. but the lightning is intermittent which tends to look more real. Good point about the Gen 1 tubes not being upgradeable .. although I just bought them so thought they might have updated in the last year or two. Appreciate your help. Cheers, Rich 👍💯

@@rich9785 Good luck! I'll ask some friends about whether they have figured out an automated lightning mode and post here if I ever hear back :)

@@NewLayer sounds great man. You’re a champ!! 👍👍💯💯

Unfortunately I've never been able to get my hands on them, but they must still be an industry staple for a reason.

@@NewLayer thanks 💪🏾

Because my top 3 isn't necessary the best 3 for everyone. If I picked 3 for myself out of this lineup, it would be the Nanlite Pavotube, Godox LC500R, and Iwata Master R.

I have these and will include them in a Part 2 of this video. They are really great!

@@NewLayer I've watched some videos on them and it convinced me to buy. I'm glad you got the idea to do a part two this is a great video. Ima look into the 4ft for my channel