Did this video help you decide which series of Godox video lights to buy? Let me know if you have any other questions, or if I missed something in this comparison.
@@cecem.9921 Well, they are all the same brightness and color accuracy, so you have to decide what other features are important to you. V-mount battery support, fan-off mode, etc. If you do a lot of photography, the FV series might be your best option because in flash mode you'll get ~2 stops greater brightness. I'm selling and FV200 if you're interested, just DM me on Instagram @newlayercom if so :)
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Been watchin led lights reviews for a week now and finally found someone who actually can properly light his own videos while talking video lights :) Thank you for useful no nonsense content. Liked and subbed.
Thank you! To be fair, some of of my older videos have poor lighting or gaudy color grading compared to my standards now haha. Hope you find some useful stuff.
One of the most concise and detailed reviews of these lights. I think this was one of the few reviews that mentioned the flash feature for those of use that also shoot stills. Nice job!
Amongst the swamp, this video stands out like a lotus & is the best possible, no-nonsense video which is concise as well. Most other video spouts technical mumbo jumbo or the creators keep shouting at the end of which one does not understand the content clearly. Please keep posting such videos which have detailed technical as well as practical points to help us, users.Thanks
Thanks for the compliment! I can't say I've ever heard my videos referred to as a lotus before, haha. I have a ton more light reviews and other content coming so stay tuned :)
Really helpful comparison, thanks mate! This video is the one that help me more to decide which one to buy (btw the FV150, because I’m a photographer AND make some video) I already have the SL60 but need more power ;)
I'm enjoying the thoroughness of your videos and the effort you make to be clear with the language you use. I appreciate that a lot. The clarity of language thing is really quite rare, but it makes all the difference when someone is trying to get a clear understanding.
Thanks! I try not to recommend too many things, but present as fair a review or comparison as possible so people can make better choices, because there is no one “best” light for everyone or every situation.
Really useful and informative review of the range. I had intended to buy an Amaran light but the delivery time here in the UK is around 6-8 weeks (if you are lucky) whereas the Godox range are available almost overnight and by the sound of it will fill my ;lighting needs perfectly. Thx again.
Both lights have subtle pros and cons, but the best light is the one you have, so you can't go wrong picking up a Godox light, especially any of the newer ones :)
When you add diffusion, it usually warms things up even more. Most 5600K lights I've tried shift to around 5000K once diffusion is added, so it's always important to set a custom white balance before filming instead of just choosing 5600K/Daylight white balance in your camera :)
@@NewLayer True, I have bought godox p90H softbox and when looking at outer white diffuser clothe it is locking warm yellowish! and without 60W light turned ON it is white 😂. I am thinking to buy between godox 150W ii vs FV 150.. As in your video your light metering shows 5600k for both and slight less reading in case for 60W..so that might be the logical reason why. Warm side for 60w.. What about aputure lights have you tried ? Do you think same issue might be with these too.. Actually no YT creators use actual instruments to judge the light. When comparing, rather keeps reading the company manual that's it..
@@theshopper6902 The SL II, FV, VL, and UL series are all very close to their advertised 5600K. The original SL series is not as accurate. Aputure lights are typically even more accurate to their advertised specs, especially throughout the brightness range. With that said, the newer Godox lights are very good, so there's nothing to really worry about. And even if you buy Aputure lights, you should still always set a custom white balance before shooting.
@@theshopper6902 The SL150W II is one of my favorite lights of all time along side the VL150. I would not hesitate to recommend any of the newer Godox lights, including the SL150W II, VL150, FV150, or UL150.
I am excited to see your light case video! That is something I have been trying to figure out and there are little to no resources out there covering it.
Such a good informative video! I need to purchase my very first set of lights and I found myself a little overwhelmed by the amount of choices. Thank you!
Perfect video, and perfect answer for the question I was asking myself this morning. You really need a degree in godox products to choose between their series, and its the same for their strobes 😂 Thanks!
Great video, I just ordered my vl150 yesterday. I think I made the right decision. Yes it's really confusing to choose light from godox cos there are many line up, but thank you for this video, now we know what is the difference.
Any Bowens mount softbox works. I highly recommend these collapsible beauty dishes because they have a smaller footprint than a parabolic sotbox, but put out the same quality of light if you're using the diffusion materials included: geni.us/glowbeautydish25silver geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver Same with light stands, they all work just as well :)
I already bought VL150 after watching several of your videos, love the option to power it with a battery, I don't mind the adapter and control box separated from the body, so it doesn't accumulate heat and if one part broken I could just replace/fix that part. I couldn't hear any noise from the fan, normal room ambient sound probably louder, although I hear a high frequency noise from the controller box when the light set to very low power (not everyone can hear this) probably common in LED lights. Plus it comes with a bag. Great video by the way!
Thanks for the support! It's hard to go wrong with the VL150, just a super solid light all-around. And you're right, the repairability is higher than something like the SL150W II. I had an SL150W that developed a high pitched (and pretty loud) sound after a few months. I got it replaced, because it was very loud, and I was worried it'd get worse. If you email whoever you bought it from with video proof of the sound, I bet they'd replace the controller for you. If it's super quiet maybe not worth the hassle, but better safe than sorry. And what you say is true for me too! My PC tower is louder than almost all my lights, so it's really not as big a deal as some people say, at least if you have a properly set up shotgun mic.
@@NewLayer Yeah, I'm thinking about how often I use my hot shoe flash unit, and it is not often. I think it's consumerism telling me I "need" all the features more than it is a true need for them.
Thanks for the detailed comparison! I chose the FV150 to be my main video light and the secondary flash with my AD600pro. I like the simplicity of a single cable when a built-in battery isn't an option.
Happy to help! Although it's not as popular, the FV series has a special place because it's so unique, and is the first Godox light I ever reviewed. I don't know a lot about Godox strobes, but I would imagine you can fire both with the same trigger?
Hobbies and Collections You can compare all the brightness and color accuracy measurements here newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL60W&light2=Godox+VL150 VL150 is nearly silent, comes with a case, has better build quality, has v-mount support... it’s just a huge upgrade in every way. The SL150W II is another good upgrade option if you don’t need the v-mount support. If you check the playlist link in the description of this video I did in depth reviews of each light.
600 definitely not and 300 I'd say 95% chance they won't in the next 1-2 years. The technology just isn't there for a COB that bright and powerful without needing fan cooling unfortunately.
Great review! Thnx! I want to add one point. The Godox SL series of the first version has one unpleasant feature. Hot air is blown through the radiator on the led chip. In this regard, if you block the air outlet with some light modifier, the device will start to warm up more. The smaller the modifier, the more the device will warm up. A large softbox increases the temperature by several degrees, but a small lens Fresnel modifier can heat it up to 70 degrees Celsius, which leads to the device being turned off.
That's a good point, thanks for sharing. I've had a few people comment on various lights talking or asking about overheating, which I have actually never experienced, but I know it's happened to some people.
Your previous videos helped convince me - finally hit the "Buy" button on a VL150! It'll be here by end of week. Stoked to finally have a full key light LED set-up. Now if Godox could just release a VL60W or SL60W II that's quiet, under $200 and includes a case we'd have an excellent backlight/rim light option...
Awesome, thanks for the support! I don't know anyone who bought the VL150 and was disappointed when it arrived. It's a super solid light, maybe the best all-around. I agree 100%, a VL60W/SL60W II would be the ideal beginner/back light!
@@NewLayer Sooner than expected! Check this out, Godox ML60 - 60W output, silent fan, AC or NPF with optional adaptor + a carry case! Announced 2 days ago. Be interesting to see the price on it. www.godox.com/EN/Products_Continuous_LED_Light_ML60.html
Thanks a lot! There's a lot to cover, but I tried to make it clear. The comparison chart in the description should make it about as easy as possible :)
All of the 150 watt lights are essentially the same brightness. If you need to work in direct sunlight, I highly recommend getting a 200-300 watt+ light. Aputure Amaran 300d II - geni.us/aputure300dmarkii Godox VL300 - geni.us/godoxvl300 Nanlite Forza 200 - geni.us/nanliteforza200 I also did a video on the Godox M600D, which is the most affordable 600+ watt option I would recommend: ua-cam.com/video/CEb0sLJ6YoM/v-deo.html
Thank you for a concise comparison video. It certainly helped me in making a decision. I have just purchased he GODOX VL150. I chose this version mainly because of the option to be able to use it on location away from a power source and also the fact that it comes with a carrying case. I wonder if you can answer the following:- When using a lamp of this type dimmed down to 50% is it still using the full wattage of 150w or does the wattage reduce as the percentage is reduced, thereby using less electricity? Many thanks dj
You're welcome, glad it helped. LEDs are pretty linear as far as power Vs. output goes. So at 100% brightness, if it uses 150 watts, then at 50% brightness, it'll be close to 75 watts of power. In reality a 150 watt light may use something like 165 watts because the COB chip is 150, and the fan and other electronics use some power too. There's also some efficiency loss, etc. but long answer short, at 50% brightness, it'll use half as much power, haha.
Quick question home use with 2 DP 400iii shooting clothing for online resale. Need some extra light for the clothing never outside just in doors SL 150 w ii or FV 150 ? Thanks so much your videos were very informative. Like and subscribed.
If you're shooting 50/50 photos/videos or more leaning towards photo, get the FV150 so you can use it in flash mode for 2 extra stops of brightness during photos. The only thing the SL150W II does better is that it has fan off mode, but since you're not recording audio, the flash functionality of the FV series is totally worth it and it can be triggered alongside other Godox strobes with the same triggers. Hope that helps!
Pheeeew 😬, ... the differences in specs are not much but it definitely show in the price difference - at least when it comes to the light quality and brightness all are basically the same.
There really isn't a ton different about some of them, so you're usually paying for just 1 feature like v-mount support, no fan, flash, etc. which is only worth it if you really want that!
David Gracia Lopez Thank you! And funny you should ask... Lately I’ve been using the very affordable Senal MC24-EL geni.us/senalmc24el On Monday my new video is comparing 7 different shotgun mics! 😁
Great video, JT. I'm looking to do DIY projects (indoors) for my fishing channel and also shoot music videos for my future band channel. I thought the VL200 would be a great investment for a key light and also I could use it outside at night with it being portable for my music videos. I would mainly be buying this for music videos. Is it worth the $150 extra for the VL200 or am I better off saving doe with the VL150? I am a newbie film maker with a lot to learn. Thank you
I mean, I pretty much covered every single aspect in this video... LOL The VL has a carrying case and v-mount battery support. The SL is fan off mode and does not have an external battery/control ballast, but does not come with a case. That's really it.
All the newest 150 watt Godox lights are the same brightness, so it just depends on which ones are on sale. The SL150W II and FV150 are almost always cheaper than the VL150, and the UL150 is almost always the most expensive. The SL150W II is one of the best all-around lights ever made for the price in my opinion. Hope that helps!
The VL series has the smallest heads, but has an external controller/v-mount adapter. The UL150 is the biggest head for sure, and the rest are all the same. The SL, SL II, and FV lights have no external controller, so it’s just the head unit and 1 cable, so they are more simple to setup. Hope that helps.
One thing I would've liked to understand: what's the significance of the different series? Are the model numbers meant to indicate types of applications?
I'm not sure what you're looking for apart from what I covered in this video. They are all meant for video, and have slightly different feature sets, so you would just choose based on your needs. VL has v-mount battery support, SL is the cheapest, SL II is upgraded materials and slightly quieter, UL is silent, FV is hybrid photo/video. That's really all the main differences in a nutshell.
They also now have the ML series, which is very small 60 watts only, and the Litemons lights, which are even cheaper. They put out a lot of options that have a lot of overlap.
@@NewLayer Sincerely, thanks for the clarification :) OR WAS IT? (dun dun duuunnn..) VL does indeed have a V-Mount... But then again, so do lights in the UL Series... My reason for asking is so I can immediately match model to task. I'm thinking the "L" is "Light". I don't think I score points for that insight. The way the VL Series was initially pitched made it seem they were for "Video", so I'm thinking that's what these lights were optimised for. But back in the day, film/video studio tungsten lights didn't have fans - they just lit things and turned the room into an oven. To me, the UL Series seems far more attuned to video applications, so long as you have some decent HVAC going on. FV: Flash, Video. ML Series: "Mini" or "Micro", or maybe "Mobile". The SZ is Zoomable... Whatever that means. I'm guessing they're pitching the light at people who've never encountered the terms 'flooding' and 'spotting'... I don't get what the "S" or "U" signifies, but I'm pretty sure "S" doesn't mean "cheap". The closest I can get with "U" is "Unfanned".
They all output the same brightness and color, so it depends on what features you need. If you need portability and battery power, the VL series for sure. If you're in a studio only, I really like the SL II series. If you do a decent amount of photos alongside video, then the FV series is good.
I have it, just haven't had time to review it yet. It's essentially the same thing as the SL150W II, but bi-color obviously, haha. So it's around 1/3-1/2 stop dimmer, and has a removable glass diffusion dome that's meant to blend the 2 colors of LEDs really well. You can compare their photometrics here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL150W+II&light2=Godox+SL150II+Bi Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer Thanks for the link ! I also just heard about the SZ150R (which you've tested) and de SZ200 (bicolor+zoom). It's hard to keep up ! One thing I'd like to know is how the variable color temp ones at 3200K compare to the daylight ones with full CTO gel in terms of quality and intensity.
@@PaulRamen Bi-color LEDs are usually VERY slightly brighter than a daylight only light with gels. So a full CTO on a daylight light may cut about 1 1/3 stops, while a bi-color light of the same power will be between 1 and 1 1/3 stops dimmer usually. So a 100 watt daylight only + CTO and a 200 watt bi-color will be essentially identical in terms of brightness. I don't have or use gels, so I can't tell you how photometrics are affected Vs a bi-color light. I would guess a true bi-color light would have better color rendering accuracy, but at the same time, we are used to seeing gelled visuals from high end cinema, so that look might be what you're after even if it's technically inferior.
Great review, but I wish you put more comparison graphics of all lights & their features on screen all at once like at 9:25. It makes them easier to compare than staring at you talking and reading about which lights come with what and what other lights don’t. But great review otherwise.
You may have missed my mention of the complete PDF in the description with details comparing all the practical aspects of the lights. As far as brightness/color accuracy goes, they are all functionality identical, with the SL150W Mark I being 1/3 stop dimmer. You can compare all the measured specs here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL150W+II&light2=Godox+VL150
This was cool! Now in your 5 LED lights comparison, you commented that those lights -- that included the SL150W -- were all very much beginner lights. Is that the case here too? All beginner level? Thanks.
The original SL series were very much budget lights, but everything since the FV series (which includes FV, SL II, VL, and UL) are much higher quality. They still are great for beginners because the prices are usually some of the lowest, but they can easily be used in professional environments. I hope that helps :)
Divil22 I know I said I would and still haven’t gotten around to it! I’ll add the link in the description too, I forgot. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions about it.
I got a rare request to video a few speeches for a book release party in a large ballroom. Pretty much none of the lights I own (mostly for interviews, basically softboxes with some LED bulbs inside) will work well unless i can get them close. I have a limited budget for the shoot, would prefer to buy (but could rent) a light. Any recommendations on something I could put further in the back of the room and focus on the speakers that would still create a good video light? Seems this FLS8 Fresnel might be magical for that, even with something like a 150w led? I wander if it can work with FV200
A large ballroom would be very tough. Even a 300-600 watt light with a fresnel would probably not be great if it has to be in the back of the room if it's too large. I'd say a better choice would be a couple smaller lights on the left and right sides of the "stage" with stock reflectors. You won't get soft light out of anything really, but by having multiple lights, you'll get a better look and less harsh shadows. You could put even 60 watt lights with reflectors 15-20 feet away and they'd be bright enough. I know that's probably only slightly helpful, but it's hard to say without knowing the exact size and layout of the space and limitations you might have with placement.
I did a review on the original X60, and have heard they updated the fans and the yoke somehow in the new V2, but haven't had a chance to try them yet, sorry. If the fans are indeed much quieter, it's a great light with the included case and built in special effects. The only downside to me would then that the power adapter is external, but didn't have a good stand mounting option, so just hung from the light, which is a no-go. Not sure if they updated that either.
I've seen it but not used it. The VL150 is different in that it has v-mount battery support and includes a carrying case. The LA150D would be more comparable to the regular SL150W II, or something like the Nanlite FS-150.
I wish I had the Godox flashes to test, but unfortunately I don't. The dedicated strobes are definitely going to be significantly brighter, but I don't know exactly how many stops, sorry.
The only difference between the two is that the FV200 is 1/3 to 1/2 stop brighter, so you'll have to decide whether the price difference is worth it for you. Personally, unless you REALLY need it, I think the FV150 is the way to go.
Hi, thanks for making this video. I was surprised because Godox says that in its SL150II version the lux at 1 meter is 58000. It is a big difference to the measurement you achieved with the photometer.
The 58,000 lux is with the stock reflector. I don't measure anything with modifiers on because all reflectors are different so it's not a fair comparison. Never trust any numbers that aren't taken bare bulb! :)
@@NewLayer Ah! great data! Thanks for the reply! You have a great channel and the information you provide is very useful. Thank you for responding quickly! So, within 200W, what would be the most powerful Godox light? Because there are several models and I feel a bit lost about it.
@@GARROTECINE All the Godox lights that are the same wattage are the exact same brightness, so you just have to choose based on the features each has, which I cover in this video. So the SL150W II, VL150, UL150, and FV150 are all identical in brightness, but have different unique things. Like the SL150W II has "fan off" mode, the VL150 supports v-mount batteries and comes with a carrying case, the UL150 supports v-mounts and has no fan at all, and the FV150 has flash mode as well.
@@GARROTECINE All the Godox lights that are the same wattage are the exact same brightness, so you just have to choose based on the features each has, which I cover in this video. So the SL150W II, VL150, UL150, and FV150 are all identical in brightness, but have different unique things. Like the SL150W II has "fan off" mode, the VL150 supports v-mount batteries and comes with a carrying case, the UL150 supports v-mounts and has no fan at all, and the FV150 has flash mode as well.
For photography I highly recommend sticking to strobes. Even the FV200 with its flash functionality that gives you 2 more stops of brightness is nowhere near as bright as a small dedicated strobe. Video typically shoots around ISO 400-800, 1/50 second, f/2.8-f/5.6, while with photos you oftentimes want ISO 100, 1/125, f/5.6-f/16, so there's a significant difference.
@@Franciehatescoffeeicecream 100%! The FV series is great if you do mainly video and just some photos, but if it’s 50/50 or more towards photo, I think it’s inevitable that you’ll need both :-/
Thank you for not being bias between each model finding the pros and cons. I am getting the VL due to the bag and separate power supply. Would you happen to share a link for the B&H affiliation to support you.
I'm glad it came off that way, I try my hardest to be unbiased. And thanks for the support! I appreciate it more than you know :) I am honestly not sure about the app. I assume it works fine, but I'll check with my affiliate manager to make sure. Either way, order it ASAP so you can play with the light soon, and let me know how you like it!
Adding a tungsten gel to a daylight light will cut a lot of brightness down, so you're much better off going with a tungsten light if you really want one. You may also consider getting a bi-color COB like the Intellytech X-100, Weeylite Ninja 400, or Aputure 300X.
Hello , good to see all specification under one video. can you share major practical difference between SL200 ii vs FV200 (apart from flash feature) in terms of continuous light quality and quantity of LUX and other features. second Question : what's the practical aperture/power difference in 150 watt vs 200 watts. is it worthwhile spending extra money for 200 w instead 150 w for any model. i do both photography and video otherwise at commercial level. your advice will be much appreciated. thanks
The difference between the SL200W II and FV200 in terms of brightness and light quality is nothing at all, just like the SL150W II and FV150 (and VL150 and UL150 for that matter). All the latest generation of Godox video lights share the same brightness and quality when they are the same wattage. The practical difference is that the 200 watt lights are 1/2 stop brighter than the 150 watt versions, so it just depends on whether that is worth the price difference for you :)
Nice video. I have been looking at the VL150 for about a month now. Do you have a softbox recommendation. I was looking at something like the aputure light doom 2.
Brian The Camera Guy thanks! I always recommend collapsible beauty dishes because they’re half the depth so easier to handle, less tippy, and take up way less space in the room. If you’re using diffusion they give the same light quality as a parabolic, and you can get 2 modifiers for the price of one (or close to it) with another brand. I highly recommend these from Glow: geni.us/glowbeautydish25white geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver I hope that helps!
@@BrianTheCameraGuy Usually I recommend something closer to 36" for a first softbox, so probably. The ceilings in my house are 8', so a 42-48" basically fills up to the ceiling once it's on a stand, haha.
Great video, so well done! I just need one light atm, I don't leave my studio but I do move my lights around often. I was gonna buy the vl150 but sounds like the sl150wii is a better fit with the controller built in, so it should be easier to move around and it's cheaper! I'm guessing that little bit of extra noise isnt anything to worry about? Thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it! And I think you're making the right choice. The SL150W II is the best in a studio environment when you're not actually traveling to other locations. The fan is still very quiet so no worries there. There's also the SL200W II which is 1/2 stop brighter if you need that: geni.us/godoxsl200wii
@@chadswood Thanks a lot! I would really appreciate that :) If you click on my link, I get a small commission on not only that product, but also whatever else you buy in that shopping session, so that would be absolutely amazing!
They would work fine together but with slight color variation since the original SL series isn't as strict when it comes to color accuracy. They use different remotes too, which is annoying if you use those. I personally would much rather have 2 of the SL150W II like you mentioned since they are just significantly better in every way. Hope that helps :)
Did this video help you decide which series of Godox video lights to buy? Let me know if you have any other questions, or if I missed something in this comparison.
Not really, still deciding... which one would you choose for photography and video inside a dark bathroom with no windows? Thanks :)
@@cecem.9921 Well, they are all the same brightness and color accuracy, so you have to decide what other features are important to you. V-mount battery support, fan-off mode, etc.
If you do a lot of photography, the FV series might be your best option because in flash mode you'll get ~2 stops greater brightness. I'm selling and FV200 if you're interested, just DM me on Instagram @newlayercom if so :)
@@NewLayer Yes more photography than video. I just messaged you on IG :)
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I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
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Been watchin led lights reviews for a week now and finally found someone who actually can properly light his own videos while talking video lights :) Thank you for useful no nonsense content. Liked and subbed.
Thank you! To be fair, some of of my older videos have poor lighting or gaudy color grading compared to my standards now haha. Hope you find some useful stuff.
One of the BEST Comparison Video - Well Presented - Deserved a SUB :) Keep up the Good WORK
Thanks for the sub!
One of the most concise and detailed reviews of these lights. I think this was one of the few reviews that mentioned the flash feature for those of use that also shoot stills. Nice job!
Thanks, glad it was helpful. I have a full review, although it’s an older video, of the FV series here ua-cam.com/video/XbzPndcSKbI/v-deo.html
You absolutely killed this comparison! No stone unturned and all the stats readily available. 10/10 best comparison video I've ever seen
Thanks! "Ultimate" is thrown around a lot, but I tried to make the video live up to the title. Glad I succeeded for you!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Amongst the swamp, this video stands out like a lotus & is the best possible, no-nonsense video which is concise as well. Most other video spouts technical mumbo jumbo or the creators keep shouting at the end of which one does not understand the content clearly. Please keep posting such videos which have detailed technical as well as practical points to help us, users.Thanks
Thanks for the compliment! I can't say I've ever heard my videos referred to as a lotus before, haha. I have a ton more light reviews and other content coming so stay tuned :)
Really helpful comparison, thanks mate! This video is the one that help me more to decide which one to buy (btw the FV150, because I’m a photographer AND make some video) I already have the SL60 but need more power ;)
Thanks! You'll definitely get a lot more brightness from the FV150, especially in flash mode :)
You saved tons of time of millions of creator. Thank so so much
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words 😁
I'm enjoying the thoroughness of your videos and the effort you make to be clear with the language you use. I appreciate that a lot. The clarity of language thing is really quite rare, but it makes all the difference when someone is trying to get a clear understanding.
Thanks! I try not to recommend too many things, but present as fair a review or comparison as possible so people can make better choices, because there is no one “best” light for everyone or every situation.
@@NewLayer Absolutely. That is the best way. Different tools for different situations 😊
Very useful video, just the kind I needed right now! Well done! 👏 👏 👏
Glad it helped!
This video was excellent!!! Just what I needed. Appreciate it
Awesome! That's great to hear :)
Great video as always bro. I picked up the SL60W. Good little light. Godox is killing it with these lights.
Nice! Can’t wait to see what they come up with next 🤔
This is a comparison I was really looking for. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Really useful and informative review of the range. I had intended to buy an Amaran light but the delivery time here in the UK is around 6-8 weeks (if you are lucky) whereas the Godox range are available almost overnight and by the sound of it will fill my ;lighting needs perfectly. Thx again.
Both lights have subtle pros and cons, but the best light is the one you have, so you can't go wrong picking up a Godox light, especially any of the newer ones :)
And there it is - the long-awaited showdown.. great video as always - love your Content!
Took a little while, especially with UA-cam taking so long to process the HD version, but... IT'S ALIIIVE!
Thanks for the support, glad you like it :)
You very much covered every point and now I know why my SL60W is getting quite warmer white tone to skin.. Because of low kelvin number...
When you add diffusion, it usually warms things up even more. Most 5600K lights I've tried shift to around 5000K once diffusion is added, so it's always important to set a custom white balance before filming instead of just choosing 5600K/Daylight white balance in your camera :)
@@NewLayer True, I have bought godox p90H softbox and when looking at outer white diffuser clothe it is locking warm yellowish! and without 60W light turned ON it is white 😂.
I am thinking to buy between godox 150W ii vs FV 150.. As in your video your light metering shows 5600k for both and slight less reading in case for 60W..so that might be the logical reason why. Warm side for 60w..
What about aputure lights have you tried ? Do you think same issue might be with these too.. Actually no YT creators use actual instruments to judge the light. When comparing, rather keeps reading the company manual that's it..
@@theshopper6902 The SL II, FV, VL, and UL series are all very close to their advertised 5600K. The original SL series is not as accurate.
Aputure lights are typically even more accurate to their advertised specs, especially throughout the brightness range.
With that said, the newer Godox lights are very good, so there's nothing to really worry about. And even if you buy Aputure lights, you should still always set a custom white balance before shooting.
@@NewLayer what about 150W ii godox new model.. Actually I am skeptical about this series now.. 😅
@@theshopper6902 The SL150W II is one of my favorite lights of all time along side the VL150. I would not hesitate to recommend any of the newer Godox lights, including the SL150W II, VL150, FV150, or UL150.
Really good comprehensive review, thanks
Glad it was helpful! There are so many new Godox lights available now, a video like this would be 2 hours long :)
This video was perfect. Convinced me to go with the VL 150. Thanks so much.
Glad it helped, and good choice! It's hard to make a bad one with any of the newer Godox lights really. Thanks for the support :)
Your voice and information is clean and useful unlike others UA-camrs will subscribe to your channel.
Thank you so much 🙂
Very nice comparison! Thanks for that!
Thanks from a fellow subscriber! Glad you found my video useful, looking forward to more of yours.
New Layer oh wow, I’m flattered 😊
Currently watching some of you’re. Great stuff
This is so thorough wow. Keep up the great work!
Thanks you! Will do 👍
Great video! Thanks for this thorough comparison!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.
I am excited to see your light case video! That is something I have been trying to figure out and there are little to no resources out there covering it.
Still working on it! If you want to DM me on Insta @newlayercom I can help you out since it may be a bit before that video is done.
This is the video I needed the most.
Glad to hear it was helpful. Took a while to make this one :)
Such a good informative video! I need to purchase my very first set of lights and I found myself a little overwhelmed by the amount of choices. Thank you!
Ilan Olivares Happy to help! Let me know if you ever have any specific questions 👍
Perfect video, and perfect answer for the question I was asking myself this morning. You really need a degree in godox products to choose between their series, and its the same for their strobes 😂 Thanks!
Haha! I don’t even want to attempt the strobes. Rob Hall has got it on lock anyways.
Exactly Adrien. I was waiting for some clarification too. Thanks New Layer.
@@pramodshivan Happy to help! I just hope they don’t release any more 150 watt lights or I’ll have to make another video 😅
@@NewLayer :))
Great video, I just ordered my vl150 yesterday. I think I made the right decision. Yes it's really confusing to choose light from godox cos there are many line up, but thank you for this video, now we know what is the difference.
Awesome, I’m sure you’ll love it. It’s a killer light!
Hi, which grid softbox and stand fits the SL150W II? Thank you.
Any Bowens mount softbox works. I highly recommend these collapsible beauty dishes because they have a smaller footprint than a parabolic sotbox, but put out the same quality of light if you're using the diffusion materials included:
geni.us/glowbeautydish25silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
Same with light stands, they all work just as well :)
@@NewLayer Thank you. It's not available in the UK but thank you for clarifying. I will look for alternatives. 🙏🙏
Thanks man, this is really helpful! Keep up the good work.
No problem, happy to help!
I already bought VL150 after watching several of your videos, love the option to power it with a battery, I don't mind the adapter and control box separated from the body, so it doesn't accumulate heat and if one part broken I could just replace/fix that part.
I couldn't hear any noise from the fan, normal room ambient sound probably louder, although I hear a high frequency noise from the controller box when the light set to very low power (not everyone can hear this) probably common in LED lights.
Plus it comes with a bag.
Great video by the way!
Thanks for the support! It's hard to go wrong with the VL150, just a super solid light all-around. And you're right, the repairability is higher than something like the SL150W II.
I had an SL150W that developed a high pitched (and pretty loud) sound after a few months. I got it replaced, because it was very loud, and I was worried it'd get worse. If you email whoever you bought it from with video proof of the sound, I bet they'd replace the controller for you. If it's super quiet maybe not worth the hassle, but better safe than sorry.
And what you say is true for me too! My PC tower is louder than almost all my lights, so it's really not as big a deal as some people say, at least if you have a properly set up shotgun mic.
@@NewLayer thanks for the advise, was your SL150W's high pitch noise only when the light set on low or was it all the time it was on?
Victor Sidharta It started happening only between 15-35% if I remember correctly. It should never do that so is defective for sure.
@@NewLayer I'll keep an eye on mine, see if the noise getting louder or not, thanks!
Thank you for breaking these down! I'm going with the SL 150WII
Happy to help! That's still one of the best overall 150 watt lights available.
Thanks for great comparison! Finally I decided what I need.
Nice! Glad I could help 👍👍
Thanks for the chart. Very helpful.
Happy to help!
The comparison chart is Amazing! Thank you sooo much.
MOC1 I thought it would be helpful! I’m glad I wasn’t wrong because it took a while 😅
@New Layer I'm sure it did! Now I just have to decide between the fan of the SL II and the flash of the FV. Decisions decisions.
MOC1 If you do 50/50 photo/video, I might recommend dedicated strobes. If you do mostly video and occasional indoor photos, the FV is awesome.
@@NewLayer Yeah, I'm thinking about how often I use my hot shoe flash unit, and it is not often. I think it's consumerism telling me I "need" all the features more than it is a true need for them.
MOC1 That never happens to me. I ACTUALLY need all 1 million lights I have 😂
Great video, exactly what I needed. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
Unbelievable good video. You did such a great job. Hats off!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad it was so helpful :)
Thanks for the detailed comparison! I chose the FV150 to be my main video light and the secondary flash with my AD600pro. I like the simplicity of a single cable when a built-in battery isn't an option.
Happy to help! Although it's not as popular, the FV series has a special place because it's so unique, and is the first Godox light I ever reviewed. I don't know a lot about Godox strobes, but I would imagine you can fire both with the same trigger?
@@NewLayer yes you can!! That’s just a genius move from godox.
@@leogc5300 Yep! I've been able to test this on a couple lights, and it really makes the FV lights a great niche product.
Wow! This is what i needed! Thanks for sharing this. I was looking for this video
No problem, glad it helped :) Thanks for the feedback.
@@NewLayer Yes I am planning to upgrade my lighting..I am looking for VL150...What can you say about that light? Coming from SL60W. Thanks in advance
Hobbies and Collections You can compare all the brightness and color accuracy measurements here newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL60W&light2=Godox+VL150
VL150 is nearly silent, comes with a case, has better build quality, has v-mount support... it’s just a huge upgrade in every way.
The SL150W II is another good upgrade option if you don’t need the v-mount support.
If you check the playlist link in the description of this video I did in depth reviews of each light.
@@NewLayer Great appreciated your reply! I will definitely check that video. Thanks again
I appreciate that you convert % brightness into nb of stops gained/loss, cheers
Looking forward to the hardcase video for 3 Godox lights plus stands, barndoors, light modifiers and accessories in general! :)
I gotchu! Hopefully soon! DM me on Insta if you want recommendations early and I can help you out @newlayercom
Was very helpful.. thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, thanks for this content!
Thanks, I’m glad it helped you!
my budget just on 150w II and im happy about the result. my opinion sl150 II is best budget and the output its amazing
The SL150W II is one of the best overall lights you can buy, so I'm glad you're happy!
Do you think they'll make an UL300 or 600?
600 definitely not and 300 I'd say 95% chance they won't in the next 1-2 years. The technology just isn't there for a COB that bright and powerful without needing fan cooling unfortunately.
Thanks for this GREAT video!
You’re welcome!
Bu müthiş bir video dostum. Çok iyi!!!
This video was great. Waiting for that carrying case video.
Thanks! And the case video is coming 😬😬
Great review! Thnx! I want to add one point. The Godox SL series of the first version has one unpleasant feature. Hot air is blown through the radiator on the led chip. In this regard, if you block the air outlet with some light modifier, the device will start to warm up more. The smaller the modifier, the more the device will warm up. A large softbox increases the temperature by several degrees, but a small lens Fresnel modifier can heat it up to 70 degrees Celsius, which leads to the device being turned off.
That's a good point, thanks for sharing. I've had a few people comment on various lights talking or asking about overheating, which I have actually never experienced, but I know it's happened to some people.
Excellent video, so helpful! Thanks so much! Happy new subscriber here! 💛🙏🏼
Awesome! Thank you!
I haven’t 100% decided which lights to get but when I do I will definitely use your affiliate links. Thanks so much for the info 🙏
Michael Leon Thanks so much! I’m glad my video was so helpful. Let me know if you ever have any questions 👍
@@NewLayer I used your affiliate links for a B&H purchase for lights, soft boxes, and stands. Hope it worked.
@@mikethecreative Thanks a ton! I hope it worked too, LOL. Let me know how you like the ones you got when they arrive 👍👍
Your previous videos helped convince me - finally hit the "Buy" button on a VL150! It'll be here by end of week. Stoked to finally have a full key light LED set-up. Now if Godox could just release a VL60W or SL60W II that's quiet, under $200 and includes a case we'd have an excellent backlight/rim light option...
Awesome, thanks for the support! I don't know anyone who bought the VL150 and was disappointed when it arrived. It's a super solid light, maybe the best all-around.
I agree 100%, a VL60W/SL60W II would be the ideal beginner/back light!
@@NewLayer Apparently there will be an updated Godox SL60 coming in 1-2 months time :)
@@NeilEvery Can't wait to see what it is. That'll become priority #1 for review if/when I get one :)
@@NewLayer Info came from Eric Wong. It will apparently have a quieter fan and a battery option
@@NewLayer Sooner than expected! Check this out, Godox ML60 - 60W output, silent fan, AC or NPF with optional adaptor + a carry case! Announced 2 days ago. Be interesting to see the price on it. www.godox.com/EN/Products_Continuous_LED_Light_ML60.html
Looking forward to the cases video!!
I'm procrastinating a little because it's going to take a LONG time to do all the fitment testing I want to do but... I'll do my best :)
Great video! Everyone should see this before they purchase those COB LED lights. Well explained :)
Thanks a lot! There's a lot to cover, but I tried to make it clear. The comparison chart in the description should make it about as easy as possible :)
This comparison video is excellent, exactly what I needed. I'll hit your affiliate links when its time to buy. Thanks from Colorado.
Thanks a lot! Much appreciated. Have a good Thanksgiving :)
@@NewLayer Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and production staff as well.
Great Video wich you'd you recommend me of all these for the most brightens daylight or do you prefer de D300
All of the 150 watt lights are essentially the same brightness. If you need to work in direct sunlight, I highly recommend getting a 200-300 watt+ light.
Aputure Amaran 300d II - geni.us/aputure300dmarkii
Godox VL300 - geni.us/godoxvl300
Nanlite Forza 200 - geni.us/nanliteforza200
I also did a video on the Godox M600D, which is the most affordable 600+ watt option I would recommend: ua-cam.com/video/CEb0sLJ6YoM/v-deo.html
thx exactly what I was looking for
Nice, glad it helped!
Thank you for a concise comparison video. It certainly helped me in making a decision. I have just purchased he GODOX VL150. I chose this version mainly because of the option to be able to use it on location away from a power source and also the fact that it comes with a carrying case.
I wonder if you can answer the following:- When using a lamp of this type dimmed down to 50% is it still using the full wattage of 150w or does the wattage reduce as the percentage is reduced, thereby using less electricity?
Many thanks dj
You're welcome, glad it helped.
LEDs are pretty linear as far as power Vs. output goes. So at 100% brightness, if it uses 150 watts, then at 50% brightness, it'll be close to 75 watts of power.
In reality a 150 watt light may use something like 165 watts because the COB chip is 150, and the fan and other electronics use some power too. There's also some efficiency loss, etc. but long answer short, at 50% brightness, it'll use half as much power, haha.
Beautiful description!
Thank you! Glad it helped.
Quick question home use with 2 DP 400iii shooting clothing for online resale. Need some extra light for the clothing never outside just in doors SL 150 w ii or FV 150 ? Thanks so much your videos were very informative. Like and subscribed.
If you're shooting 50/50 photos/videos or more leaning towards photo, get the FV150 so you can use it in flash mode for 2 extra stops of brightness during photos. The only thing the SL150W II does better is that it has fan off mode, but since you're not recording audio, the flash functionality of the FV series is totally worth it and it can be triggered alongside other Godox strobes with the same triggers. Hope that helps!
@ 3:10 fan noise is "blown out of proportion" . . .
My pun detector just went off.
Lol 😂
Pheeeew 😬, ... the differences in specs are not much but it definitely show in the price difference - at least when it comes to the light quality and brightness all are basically the same.
There really isn't a ton different about some of them, so you're usually paying for just 1 feature like v-mount support, no fan, flash, etc. which is only worth it if you really want that!
For one person interviews would you recommend a 150w light or a 200/230w light? Maybe the latter would be overkill.
Indoors, a 150w light is good. A 200w light is only 1/3-1/2 stop brighter anyways, so the difference is very minimal.
Kudos, Great content ! Thanks.
Glad you liked it! Thanks :)
Excellent creator content!! Can you told me
what microphone do you use?
David Gracia Lopez Thank you! And funny you should ask...
Lately I’ve been using the very affordable Senal MC24-EL geni.us/senalmc24el
On Monday my new video is comparing 7 different shotgun mics! 😁
Great video, JT. I'm looking to do DIY projects (indoors) for my fishing channel and also shoot music videos for my future band channel. I thought the VL200 would be a great investment for a key light and also I could use it outside at night with it being portable for my music videos. I would mainly be buying this for music videos. Is it worth the $150 extra for the VL200 or am I better off saving doe with the VL150? I am a newbie film maker with a lot to learn. Thank you
I replied to your other comment as well. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
Yeah, I saw it... thank you, JT, keep up the great work!
Awesome review!
Thanks, I'm happy you liked it :)
Other than sound and battery, what advantage does VL150 have over SL150II?
I mean, I pretty much covered every single aspect in this video... LOL
The VL has a carrying case and v-mount battery support. The SL is fan off mode and does not have an external battery/control ballast, but does not come with a case. That's really it.
U sir, rock.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Any word on the Godox LA series?
I haven't been able to test those lights, sorry :-/
So which one to buy if you need a powerful light with minimal budget possible?
All the newest 150 watt Godox lights are the same brightness, so it just depends on which ones are on sale. The SL150W II and FV150 are almost always cheaper than the VL150, and the UL150 is almost always the most expensive.
The SL150W II is one of the best all-around lights ever made for the price in my opinion. Hope that helps!
@@NewLayer thank you. I appreciate it.
Great. Thanks!
You're welcome! I'm happy to help :)
Which one is the smallest of all of these? - seems like the SL150W II considering everything is built into the head.
The VL series has the smallest heads, but has an external controller/v-mount adapter. The UL150 is the biggest head for sure, and the rest are all the same.
The SL, SL II, and FV lights have no external controller, so it’s just the head unit and 1 cable, so they are more simple to setup.
Hope that helps.
One thing I would've liked to understand: what's the significance of the different series? Are the model numbers meant to indicate types of applications?
I'm not sure what you're looking for apart from what I covered in this video. They are all meant for video, and have slightly different feature sets, so you would just choose based on your needs.
VL has v-mount battery support, SL is the cheapest, SL II is upgraded materials and slightly quieter, UL is silent, FV is hybrid photo/video.
That's really all the main differences in a nutshell.
They also now have the ML series, which is very small 60 watts only, and the Litemons lights, which are even cheaper. They put out a lot of options that have a lot of overlap.
@@NewLayer Sincerely, thanks for the clarification :) OR WAS IT? (dun dun duuunnn..) VL does indeed have a V-Mount... But then again, so do lights in the UL Series...
My reason for asking is so I can immediately match model to task. I'm thinking the "L" is "Light". I don't think I score points for that insight. The way the VL Series was initially pitched made it seem they were for "Video", so I'm thinking that's what these lights were optimised for. But back in the day, film/video studio tungsten lights didn't have fans - they just lit things and turned the room into an oven. To me, the UL Series seems far more attuned to video applications, so long as you have some decent HVAC going on.
FV: Flash, Video. ML Series: "Mini" or "Micro", or maybe "Mobile". The SZ is Zoomable... Whatever that means. I'm guessing they're pitching the light at people who've never encountered the terms 'flooding' and 'spotting'...
I don't get what the "S" or "U" signifies, but I'm pretty sure "S" doesn't mean "cheap". The closest I can get with "U" is "Unfanned".
Which among this lights is the best for filmmaking ?
They all output the same brightness and color, so it depends on what features you need. If you need portability and battery power, the VL series for sure. If you're in a studio only, I really like the SL II series. If you do a decent amount of photos alongside video, then the FV series is good.
Have you checked out the SL 150 Bi-color ? It sounds super useful
I have it, just haven't had time to review it yet. It's essentially the same thing as the SL150W II, but bi-color obviously, haha. So it's around 1/3-1/2 stop dimmer, and has a removable glass diffusion dome that's meant to blend the 2 colors of LEDs really well.
You can compare their photometrics here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL150W+II&light2=Godox+SL150II+Bi Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer Thanks for the link ! I also just heard about the SZ150R (which you've tested) and de SZ200 (bicolor+zoom). It's hard to keep up !
One thing I'd like to know is how the variable color temp ones at 3200K compare to the daylight ones with full CTO gel in terms of quality and intensity.
@@PaulRamen Bi-color LEDs are usually VERY slightly brighter than a daylight only light with gels. So a full CTO on a daylight light may cut about 1 1/3 stops, while a bi-color light of the same power will be between 1 and 1 1/3 stops dimmer usually. So a 100 watt daylight only + CTO and a 200 watt bi-color will be essentially identical in terms of brightness.
I don't have or use gels, so I can't tell you how photometrics are affected Vs a bi-color light. I would guess a true bi-color light would have better color rendering accuracy, but at the same time, we are used to seeing gelled visuals from high end cinema, so that look might be what you're after even if it's technically inferior.
Great review, but I wish you put more comparison graphics of all lights & their features on screen all at once like at 9:25. It makes them easier to compare than staring at you talking and reading about which lights come with what and what other lights don’t. But great review otherwise.
You may have missed my mention of the complete PDF in the description with details comparing all the practical aspects of the lights.
As far as brightness/color accuracy goes, they are all functionality identical, with the SL150W Mark I being 1/3 stop dimmer. You can compare all the measured specs here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+SL150W+II&light2=Godox+VL150
@@NewLayer Definitely missed that, thanks for the link!
Thanks for info brother
I Capture Pictures You’re welcome, thanks for watching :)
Awesome! Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks a lot this is helpful,
Glad to hear it! Thanks for commenting.
This was cool! Now in your 5 LED lights comparison, you commented that those lights -- that included the SL150W -- were all very much beginner lights. Is that the case here too? All beginner level? Thanks.
The original SL series were very much budget lights, but everything since the FV series (which includes FV, SL II, VL, and UL) are much higher quality. They still are great for beginners because the prices are usually some of the lowest, but they can easily be used in professional environments.
I hope that helps :)
Thank you for the information! ;)
You're welcome, glad it helped :)
Can you make a video of that portable power station?
Divil22 I know I said I would and still haven’t gotten around to it! I’ll add the link in the description too, I forgot. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions about it.
I got a rare request to video a few speeches for a book release party in a large ballroom. Pretty much none of the lights I own (mostly for interviews, basically softboxes with some LED bulbs inside) will work well unless i can get them close. I have a limited budget for the shoot, would prefer to buy (but could rent) a light. Any recommendations on something I could put further in the back of the room and focus on the speakers that would still create a good video light? Seems this FLS8 Fresnel might be magical for that, even with something like a 150w led? I wander if it can work with FV200
A large ballroom would be very tough. Even a 300-600 watt light with a fresnel would probably not be great if it has to be in the back of the room if it's too large.
I'd say a better choice would be a couple smaller lights on the left and right sides of the "stage" with stock reflectors. You won't get soft light out of anything really, but by having multiple lights, you'll get a better look and less harsh shadows. You could put even 60 watt lights with reflectors 15-20 feet away and they'd be bright enough.
I know that's probably only slightly helpful, but it's hard to say without knowing the exact size and layout of the space and limitations you might have with placement.
@@NewLayer thanks, definitely helpful, and worth cosidering.
would I be able to use the vl200 as a key with a sl60 as a fill? are the colors similar?
Yes, all the Godox lights are very similar, and all pair well together: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL200&light2=Godox+SL60W
Any thoughts on the Sokani x60 V2 ?
I did a review on the original X60, and have heard they updated the fans and the yoke somehow in the new V2, but haven't had a chance to try them yet, sorry. If the fans are indeed much quieter, it's a great light with the included case and built in special effects.
The only downside to me would then that the power adapter is external, but didn't have a good stand mounting option, so just hung from the light, which is a no-go. Not sure if they updated that either.
Amazing video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Have you seen the new Godox LA150D? If so, and pricing was similar, would you go for it or the VL150?
I've seen it but not used it. The VL150 is different in that it has v-mount battery support and includes a carrying case. The LA150D would be more comparable to the regular SL150W II, or something like the Nanlite FS-150.
Great video! Thanks! I wonder how powerful the Godox FV150 is in flash mode and can it be compared to the Godox AD200 or AD400
I wish I had the Godox flashes to test, but unfortunately I don't. The dedicated strobes are definitely going to be significantly brighter, but I don't know exactly how many stops, sorry.
FV150 OR FV 200, which is better for from poin of real power, usability, heating, etc.....thank you.
The only difference between the two is that the FV200 is 1/3 to 1/2 stop brighter, so you'll have to decide whether the price difference is worth it for you. Personally, unless you REALLY need it, I think the FV150 is the way to go.
Hi, thanks for making this video. I was surprised because Godox says that in its SL150II version the lux at 1 meter is 58000.
It is a big difference to the measurement you achieved with the photometer.
The 58,000 lux is with the stock reflector. I don't measure anything with modifiers on because all reflectors are different so it's not a fair comparison. Never trust any numbers that aren't taken bare bulb! :)
@@NewLayer Ah! great data! Thanks for the reply! You have a great channel and the information you provide is very useful. Thank you for responding quickly!
So, within 200W, what would be the most powerful Godox light? Because there are several models and I feel a bit lost about it.
@@GARROTECINE All the Godox lights that are the same wattage are the exact same brightness, so you just have to choose based on the features each has, which I cover in this video.
So the SL150W II, VL150, UL150, and FV150 are all identical in brightness, but have different unique things. Like the SL150W II has "fan off" mode, the VL150 supports v-mount batteries and comes with a carrying case, the UL150 supports v-mounts and has no fan at all, and the FV150 has flash mode as well.
@@NewLayer oh I understand now! Thanks!!!
Thanks for your time. you cleared my doubt
@@GARROTECINE All the Godox lights that are the same wattage are the exact same brightness, so you just have to choose based on the features each has, which I cover in this video.
So the SL150W II, VL150, UL150, and FV150 are all identical in brightness, but have different unique things. Like the SL150W II has "fan off" mode, the VL150 supports v-mount batteries and comes with a carrying case, the UL150 supports v-mounts and has no fan at all, and the FV150 has flash mode as well.
can one use an SL150 or 200 for photography? I use a speedlight right now and want equitable power!
For photography I highly recommend sticking to strobes. Even the FV200 with its flash functionality that gives you 2 more stops of brightness is nowhere near as bright as a small dedicated strobe. Video typically shoots around ISO 400-800, 1/50 second, f/2.8-f/5.6, while with photos you oftentimes want ISO 100, 1/125, f/5.6-f/16, so there's a significant difference.
@@NewLayer thats very useful. I suppose because i split between the two worlds im always looking for lights to do double duty as...expensive!
@@Franciehatescoffeeicecream 100%! The FV series is great if you do mainly video and just some photos, but if it’s 50/50 or more towards photo, I think it’s inevitable that you’ll need both :-/
Thank you for not being bias between each model finding the pros and cons. I am getting the VL due to the bag and separate power supply. Would you happen to share a link for the B&H affiliation to support you.
I have found the link in your description. Hope it helps. Also, it brings me to my app. Are you still able to get credit?
I'm glad it came off that way, I try my hardest to be unbiased.
And thanks for the support! I appreciate it more than you know :)
I am honestly not sure about the app. I assume it works fine, but I'll check with my affiliate manager to make sure. Either way, order it ASAP so you can play with the light soon, and let me know how you like it!
Thank you for the Pdf link.
I want a tungsten light. Is better to take directly one Godox SL-150y or the SL 150wii with CTO gel ?
I really a tungsten as Key light. If you think to something Just let me know.
Thank you
Adding a tungsten gel to a daylight light will cut a lot of brightness down, so you're much better off going with a tungsten light if you really want one. You may also consider getting a bi-color COB like the Intellytech X-100, Weeylite Ninja 400, or Aputure 300X.
Hello , good to see all specification under one video. can you share major practical difference between SL200 ii vs FV200 (apart from flash feature) in terms of continuous light quality and quantity of LUX and other features.
second Question : what's the practical aperture/power difference in 150 watt vs 200 watts. is it worthwhile spending extra money for 200 w instead 150 w for any model. i do both photography and video otherwise at commercial level. your advice will be much appreciated. thanks
The difference between the SL200W II and FV200 in terms of brightness and light quality is nothing at all, just like the SL150W II and FV150 (and VL150 and UL150 for that matter). All the latest generation of Godox video lights share the same brightness and quality when they are the same wattage.
The practical difference is that the 200 watt lights are 1/2 stop brighter than the 150 watt versions, so it just depends on whether that is worth the price difference for you :)
Nice video. I have been looking at the VL150 for about a month now. Do you have a softbox recommendation. I was looking at something like the aputure light doom 2.
Brian The Camera Guy thanks! I always recommend collapsible beauty dishes because they’re half the depth so easier to handle, less tippy, and take up way less space in the room.
If you’re using diffusion they give the same light quality as a parabolic, and you can get 2 modifiers for the price of one (or close to it) with another brand.
I highly recommend these from Glow:
geni.us/glowbeautydish25white
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
I hope that helps!
@@NewLayer Just want to make sure. The bigger one, 42 is going to give you soft, more pleasing light. Is that correct?
Brian The Camera Guy Correct! The 42 is quite big (still smaller than a parabolic) so make sure you have room for it :)
@@NewLayer sounds like the middle option might be the best then.
@@BrianTheCameraGuy Usually I recommend something closer to 36" for a first softbox, so probably. The ceilings in my house are 8', so a 42-48" basically fills up to the ceiling once it's on a stand, haha.
Great video, so well done!
I just need one light atm, I don't leave my studio but I do move my lights around often. I was gonna buy the vl150 but sounds like the sl150wii is a better fit with the controller built in, so it should be easier to move around and it's cheaper! I'm guessing that little bit of extra noise isnt anything to worry about? Thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it! And I think you're making the right choice. The SL150W II is the best in a studio environment when you're not actually traveling to other locations. The fan is still very quiet so no worries there.
There's also the SL200W II which is 1/2 stop brighter if you need that: geni.us/godoxsl200wii
@@NewLayer thanks dude, if I use your link and buy other products do you get a piece of that too or just the light?
@@chadswood Thanks a lot! I would really appreciate that :)
If you click on my link, I get a small commission on not only that product, but also whatever else you buy in that shopping session, so that would be absolutely amazing!
Just picked up the 150w II for $239 on Adorama, I couldn’t pass that up!
That’s a heck of a deal!
It's a great sale! I just snagged an FV150 for about the same price!
So the 60w and 150wii wouldn't be great to pair together? Should I just sell my 60w and get two 150wii's ?
They would work fine together but with slight color variation since the original SL series isn't as strict when it comes to color accuracy. They use different remotes too, which is annoying if you use those.
I personally would much rather have 2 of the SL150W II like you mentioned since they are just significantly better in every way. Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer alright two 150s it is. Thank you!
@@nitablackwood6301 Happy to help! I'd be very grateful if you used my links, it helps the channel a lot :)
@@NewLayer I will be sure to do that.
Great video
Thanks! Glad you liked it.