Hello sir I have a little bit question I order sl150w II the market giv me sl150II bi in the same price tell me it’s better but i need this light for UA-cam video as a main light or daylight .. the bi it’s benefits me or return it and buy sl150w .. also i have seen sl150w have i 58,000 lux but sl150bi have 30,000 so i am fear for that can you advise me please what one should I choose 🙏?
Hello I hope you can help me … I’m starting a 3 HOST podcast and I’m thinking either buying sl100Bi or the La150 … both with the Godox lantern … normally I would go directly for the 150 « more power maybe for other usage » but the fan also is an issue I think more than the sl 100 … is the 100 enough to light 3 people or should I take the la150 … great review and thank you in advance
Hi this video was exactly what I needed but I've got one more question. This fan noise seemed to be a decent bit quieter on the SL100bi with only a very little brightness deficit at 100% - however I was wondering how the brightness and fan noise compares at, say, 60 or 70% and is there any major color shift because of the dual LEDs? I already ordered the SL100D for a very low price but it won't arrive in time for a shoot. Now I'm thinking about getting the 100bi for just 40 bucks more but I don't want to sacrifice brightness or light quality just for the option of going for lower color temperatures. Also as a general feedback: it would be great to get chapter markers to see exactly what happens in a video. Also helps UA-cam recommending your video when someone looks for "SL100D vs SL100bi fan noise" for example.
hi there. question is off subject. I update my camera to insta360 one r with all mods. is awesome. but now I have the photography videography bug 🐛. so on my looking around on web a UA-cam . the panasonic s5 is a great camera. but I'd like your advice on this before I go a make a decision. sorry to bug u . God bless.
If I had to buy a camera right now and not spend a ton, but still have incredible quality in photo and video, I'd pick up a used, or new, Sony A73. I use it till this very day and it is an incredible camera, quality, AF in photo and video, low light, it's just fantastic.
Hi Philip, informative video. LED are becoming popular with stills photographers but nobody ever gives us guys the info we need. What kind of exposure can I get at 1metre, 100asa and a 1/250 sec shutter and how much light do I lose in a 40 inch softbox for example for the stills photographer Would appreciate your advice on this topic, it would also make a good follow up video.
Hi Mike, these leds are great! I measure everything in Lux, I did drop some readings in this video. I'm pretty sure you'd be fine at those settings at that distance, pretty wide open of course.
Looking to upgrade my setup, needed a light. In the past have used cheap halogen work lights on DIY stands. It worked, but it was so HOT, looking forward to upgrading to a proper LED without breaking the bank. Went from the SL60W to the SL100D thinking it was worth the upgrade, now the SL100BI seems like the perfect option. With my small space that is my recording studio, my office, my server room, my music room, etc. The softbox might be a bit large, have a good umbrella recommendation?
Most Neewer umbrellas are good, I have a few, they stand the test of time, or bounce that sucker off a white ceiling, or off a piece of white Styrofoam, that'll be the most compact and effective way.
HI Phillip Thank you for reviewing you just sold me one and is already on the way just a quick one which interior white or silver do you recommend Thanks
Hey there Philip! I hope your daughter's doing well now! Anyhow, my question to you is, I've been considering the SL100D and I wonder how it stacks up when competing against the sun (in serious midday sun backlighting, and also under the shades), I wonder if it's got enough power to allow me to at least get a decent exposure without blowing up the background to pure whites? Thanks!
She's looking better, thanks Kendy! It would have a hard time against the full sun, in the shadows, it'll do a good job, but against the sun you'd really need to at least triple it's power, a 300w/600w light sure, it'll help you pop that sky, but a 100w would have a real hard time unless you're crazy close to your subject.
@@PhillipSkraba Aye thanks so much mate! And remember to take a rest too, don't fall sick! Thanks for the info too, I'll consider getting one in the future!
These have a few things I love. No control box OR power box, similar features like FX and app, and a ton of power. It’s a hard choice Aran, these are very well priced though and as you can see as a budget alternative do a fantastic job.
@@PhillipSkraba from this vid they really do look like they can hold their own vs those more expensive lights. i think a pair of these would be great for a home studio. thanks again for the review/insight! these really look great
La diferencia es muy sencilla: 100D es día. La 100Bi es Bi-color. PD. Se me hace chistoso que le comentes en español, pues así como tu no le entiendes, seguro él no te entiende a ti y por eso nunca te contestó. Jejeje 😅
Well, it's good in that you can control the temperature of the light for different times of day, but it all really depends on how you shoot real estate, if it's filming, then sure, it's a great light, if taking photos, in my experience of real estate photography, I myself, and many others use flash bounced off walls and multiple exposures + Photoshop blending to evenly and naturally light an interior, but like I said, everyone has a different style. So it really depends on how you're looking to attack the scene.
I haven't noticed any problems with that, but I don't have a colour meter, in my workflow and mixing with my other lamps, no odd magenta or green shifts.
That’s a workhorse, it was my first UA-cam light, I love it, these are just more polished versions with app control. Now, I’d personally pick these up.
@@PhillipSkraba ah I see, yes I love my sl100w too, but godox is godox.. just a bit afraid of different color even in the same kelvin number. like issue on comparison between sl100 vs sl200 😄
hi need to ask is there much difference between sl 60 and sl 100d output? and how much is the fan noice difference between the two?i already have sl 60 was thinking to get it exchanged with sl 100 d
There is a little difference, but not huge. These are actually fairly quiet, I also have the SL60W, which is a great light, but these are a little more modern, definitely a nice upgrade.
Any really. I use the tiny one with it, and they hold no problem, if you want a big softbox though get a larger Neewer light stand, or Godox it you can find one.
@@mikeyodwyer864 The C Stand? I have one, I picked another one up today as I'm working on a top down setup, incredible quality for half the price of the Manfrotto Avenger.
I feel bad for Godox, the new Amarans are going to cannibalize the sales, just the software alone is worth that little extra investment (Sidus Link is such a great app! And software does make a difference). And not to bite your elbows down the road the 200 d/x is probably the way to go, even when hurting for money.
Well, I think people who are invested in Godox will stick with them, same goes for Aputure as both have excellent build quality, however Godox offer fully metal bodies unlike Aputure, the apps are on par and have practically the same features and allow you to fully control a huge set of lights. I own both and regularly reach for them all, not noticing a jump in quality between them. The bottom line is both companies produce superb lights and I'm happy using them.
@@PhillipSkraba Aputure is adding the app to most of the new lights, small ones included, it just makes life so much easier and faster. I assume they will be only expanding the arsenal, at least I hope for some tube lights. (Those smart bulbs and MC's are imho giving extra points to Aputure, as you get so much extra versatility) Friends sold off their 120D's to get moar powah and the app in the 200's Would be interesting if someone hacks and makes it possible to add other brands lights too.
@@CRANEREVIEWS I love the MC and the B7C, I think I have all the small lights from Aputure, excellent all of them. Godox has really great tube lights, and I'm sure Aputure has been working on tube lights for a while, they just won't let the cat out of the bag just yet. Like I said though, the app from Godox is on par with the Sidus, they both work very well and can highly recommend either. Oh, and I absolutely love my 120D II, do I miss app control, well, sometimes but it's not the end of the world.
@@PhillipSkraba oh yeah, Godox really did step up their game from the days of "knock off Speedlite's" =P Let's see if they bring smart bulbs to the table too! Nothing worse than having to juggle ten remotes and five apps :D
Oh yeah, I started this channel off with a Godox SL60W, that thing was a workhorse, but what they've done now is top notch, they've really stepped up. I'm sure Godox could drop some smart bulbs. haha, if you saw how many remotes I have, it's crazy.
Hello sir I have a little bit question
I order sl150w II the market giv me sl150II bi in the same price tell me it’s better but i need this light for UA-cam video as a main light or daylight .. the bi it’s benefits me or return it and buy sl150w .. also i have seen sl150w have i 58,000 lux but sl150bi have 30,000 so i am fear for that can you advise me please what one should I choose 🙏?
Hello I hope you can help me … I’m starting a 3 HOST podcast and I’m thinking either buying sl100Bi or the La150 … both with the Godox lantern … normally I would go directly for the 150 « more power maybe for other usage » but the fan also is an issue I think more than the sl 100 … is the 100 enough to light 3 people or should I take the la150 … great review and thank you in advance
thank you for this, you answered all of my questions in one video
Happy to help, thanks!
Hi this video was exactly what I needed but I've got one more question. This fan noise seemed to be a decent bit quieter on the SL100bi with only a very little brightness deficit at 100% - however I was wondering how the brightness and fan noise compares at, say, 60 or 70% and is there any major color shift because of the dual LEDs?
I already ordered the SL100D for a very low price but it won't arrive in time for a shoot. Now I'm thinking about getting the 100bi for just 40 bucks more but I don't want to sacrifice brightness or light quality just for the option of going for lower color temperatures.
Also as a general feedback: it would be great to get chapter markers to see exactly what happens in a video. Also helps UA-cam recommending your video when someone looks for "SL100D vs SL100bi fan noise" for example.
Haha, great video. But the music and when you sit down looks lite the Dove makeover video 😂
I'm going to say thank you to both of those 😂
great video! thanks for this buddy
Thank You!
hi there. question is off subject. I update my camera to insta360 one r with all mods. is awesome. but now I have the photography videography bug 🐛. so on my looking around on web a UA-cam . the panasonic s5 is a great camera. but I'd like your advice on this before I go a make a decision. sorry to bug u . God bless.
If I had to buy a camera right now and not spend a ton, but still have incredible quality in photo and video, I'd pick up a used, or new, Sony A73. I use it till this very day and it is an incredible camera, quality, AF in photo and video, low light, it's just fantastic.
@@PhillipSkraba thank you sir. this Why I asked you ill look into it. thank you again.
Sure, let me know, I'm sure you'll love it. It's the camera I've used since the beginning of this channel.
What's the name of the app to control yhe the light.....so the Godox SL 100D does change to Bi colour?
Great Video, and Great Information Godox Lights and On Bi-Color. I Hope Your Daughter Gets Well Soon!
Thanks Doug! These ones are very good, love the power they can kick out! Thanks, I hope she'll be feeling better soon!
Fantastic video, cinema atmosphere 👌🏻
Thank You!
I really enjoy your tech reviews. The only problem being that I keep spending all my money ha ha.
Brendan! I know how you feel, so much tech so little money 😂
Thank you so much!! A great video and you said it all.
You're welcome, thank You!!
Did you have any problems or anything that needs fixing with sl100bi? I'm afraid they will lose their efficacy or job after a few time.
Hi Philip, informative video. LED are becoming popular with stills photographers but nobody ever gives us guys the info we need. What kind of exposure can I get at 1metre, 100asa and a 1/250 sec shutter and how much light do I lose in a 40 inch softbox for example for the stills photographer
Would appreciate your advice on this topic, it would also make a good follow up video.
Hi Mike, these leds are great! I measure everything in Lux, I did drop some readings in this video. I'm pretty sure you'd be fine at those settings at that distance, pretty wide open of course.
Looking to upgrade my setup, needed a light. In the past have used cheap halogen work lights on DIY stands. It worked, but it was so HOT, looking forward to upgrading to a proper LED without breaking the bank. Went from the SL60W to the SL100D thinking it was worth the upgrade, now the SL100BI seems like the perfect option.
With my small space that is my recording studio, my office, my server room, my music room, etc. The softbox might be a bit large, have a good umbrella recommendation?
Most Neewer umbrellas are good, I have a few, they stand the test of time, or bounce that sucker off a white ceiling, or off a piece of white Styrofoam, that'll be the most compact and effective way.
As usual a great review. I have a small, slightly off topic question. What app do you use to measure volume.
Thanks Krzysztof! I use "decibel", you can find it on the Apple store, it does a really good job.
@@PhillipSkraba Thanks a lot!
HI Phillip Thank you for reviewing you just sold me one and is already on the way just a quick one which interior white or silver do you recommend
Thanks
I mean Softbox interior color
I'm happy to hear that Robert, thanks!
I always go with white softbox, I just find it easier to control and much smoother.
@@PhillipSkraba Thanks Phillip white also look warmer from my research
Hey there Philip! I hope your daughter's doing well now! Anyhow, my question to you is, I've been considering the SL100D and I wonder how it stacks up when competing against the sun (in serious midday sun backlighting, and also under the shades), I wonder if it's got enough power to allow me to at least get a decent exposure without blowing up the background to pure whites? Thanks!
She's looking better, thanks Kendy! It would have a hard time against the full sun, in the shadows, it'll do a good job, but against the sun you'd really need to at least triple it's power, a 300w/600w light sure, it'll help you pop that sky, but a 100w would have a real hard time unless you're crazy close to your subject.
@@PhillipSkraba Aye thanks so much mate! And remember to take a rest too, don't fall sick! Thanks for the info too, I'll consider getting one in the future!
love the review! I wanna ask for your thoughts of getting this vs alternatives like the more expensive aputure 100d/x or the viltrox lights.
These have a few things I love. No control box OR power box, similar features like FX and app, and a ton of power. It’s a hard choice Aran, these are very well priced though and as you can see as a budget alternative do a fantastic job.
@@PhillipSkraba from this vid they really do look like they can hold their own vs those more expensive lights. i think a pair of these would be great for a home studio. thanks again for the review/insight! these really look great
I'd agree with you there, an excellent set of lights that hold up to more expensive alternatives, I can vouch for that.
Will they work with the sl60w remote controller? thanks
Buen video ,¿ por favor cual es la diferencia entre la sl100d y la sl100bi ? entiendo bien ingles
La diferencia es muy sencilla: 100D es día. La 100Bi es Bi-color.
PD. Se me hace chistoso que le comentes en español, pues así como tu no le entiendes, seguro él no te entiende a ti y por eso nunca te contestó. Jejeje 😅
Hey Philip , i just bought the sl 100 bi and do you think is it enough to light real estate photography ??
Well, it's good in that you can control the temperature of the light for different times of day, but it all really depends on how you shoot real estate, if it's filming, then sure, it's a great light, if taking photos, in my experience of real estate photography, I myself, and many others use flash bounced off walls and multiple exposures + Photoshop blending to evenly and naturally light an interior, but like I said, everyone has a different style. So it really depends on how you're looking to attack the scene.
Hy and thank you for a great review. Good provide maybe a reading with the lux meter when the bicolor is at full power in 3200 kelvin?
It’s not a lot less, I kind of ignore the tungsten readings as I find it so rare that anyone films in tungsten nowadays.
@@PhillipSkraba Thanky ou very much. I was wonderig because i shoot greek weddings and in the church a lot of times everything is at 3200
Yes, in church it's usually warmer tungsten lighting, I'd get the SL100Bi in that case, just so you don't need to play around with gels.
Are there any soft boxes that are smaller than the ones we see in this video ?
You can pick up tiny softboxes, sure.
Hi Philip does this light flash with the godox trigger?
No, these just turn on, they are continuous lighting.
@@PhillipSkraba thanks so much for your response
Hey they push to green or the color is fine?
I haven't noticed any problems with that, but I don't have a colour meter, in my workflow and mixing with my other lamps, no odd magenta or green shifts.
how about comparison with sl100w ?
That’s a workhorse, it was my first UA-cam light, I love it, these are just more polished versions with app control. Now, I’d personally pick these up.
@@PhillipSkraba ah I see, yes I love my sl100w too, but godox is godox.. just a bit afraid of different color even in the same kelvin number.
like issue on comparison between sl100 vs sl200 😄
I’ve used them together and haven’t noticed any colour shifts between them, so they should be fine working together.
hi need to ask is there much difference between sl 60 and sl 100d output? and how much is the fan noice difference between the two?i already have sl 60 was thinking to get it exchanged with sl 100 d
There is a little difference, but not huge. These are actually fairly quiet, I also have the SL60W, which is a great light, but these are a little more modern, definitely a nice upgrade.
@@PhillipSkraba i think i will keep this sl 60
My main light for you tube videos is neewer 150 and i use sl 60 for my back ground light
Both great lights!
does anyone know what light stand will hold these lights
Any really. I use the tiny one with it, and they hold no problem, if you want a big softbox though get a larger Neewer light stand, or Godox it you can find one.
@@PhillipSkraba I went gorgeous the big stainless steel one from neweer
@@mikeyodwyer864 The C Stand? I have one, I picked another one up today as I'm working on a top down setup, incredible quality for half the price of the Manfrotto Avenger.
Ciao bel video funziona anche per fotografia
Hi Thanks for video work for photo
Thanks Fabio!
I feel bad for Godox, the new Amarans are going to cannibalize the sales, just the software alone is worth that little extra investment (Sidus Link is such a great app! And software does make a difference). And not to bite your elbows down the road the 200 d/x is probably the way to go, even when hurting for money.
Well, I think people who are invested in Godox will stick with them, same goes for Aputure as both have excellent build quality, however Godox offer fully metal bodies unlike Aputure, the apps are on par and have practically the same features and allow you to fully control a huge set of lights. I own both and regularly reach for them all, not noticing a jump in quality between them. The bottom line is both companies produce superb lights and I'm happy using them.
@@PhillipSkraba Aputure is adding the app to most of the new lights, small ones included, it just makes life so much easier and faster. I assume they will be only expanding the arsenal, at least I hope for some tube lights.
(Those smart bulbs and MC's are imho giving extra points to Aputure, as you get so much extra versatility)
Friends sold off their 120D's to get moar powah and the app in the 200's
Would be interesting if someone hacks and makes it possible to add other brands lights too.
@@CRANEREVIEWS I love the MC and the B7C, I think I have all the small lights from Aputure, excellent all of them. Godox has really great tube lights, and I'm sure Aputure has been working on tube lights for a while, they just won't let the cat out of the bag just yet. Like I said though, the app from Godox is on par with the Sidus, they both work very well and can highly recommend either. Oh, and I absolutely love my 120D II, do I miss app control, well, sometimes but it's not the end of the world.
@@PhillipSkraba oh yeah, Godox really did step up their game from the days of "knock off Speedlite's" =P
Let's see if they bring smart bulbs to the table too! Nothing worse than having to juggle ten remotes and five apps :D
Oh yeah, I started this channel off with a Godox SL60W, that thing was a workhorse, but what they've done now is top notch, they've really stepped up. I'm sure Godox could drop some smart bulbs. haha, if you saw how many remotes I have, it's crazy.
Good video ❤
Thanks!