Hello, I've noticed that most reviews for the zhiyun X100 are negative, primarily due to faulty batteries. Would you still recommend it? If not, could you suggest a lightweight travel light? I often shoot in remote locations, so size and weight are important factors.
Hi Dan. Yes I also had this issue with this light and my battery just seemed a bit loose on the light when attached. It wasn't long before it wouldn't even charge. I did not know others had this issue. The light itself though is so useful. I now use an Anker power bank and runs a lot longer. I keep it in my bag alwas, small footprint but delivers.
The one simple packable cheap modifier that I always use (but they get NO respect - I think because no manufacturers make any money off them) is the OG Umbrella! Add a diffusion 'sock' and you have a cheap portable quick brolly box. The only downside is no grid control of spill....
Zhiyun is the best...my battery stopped working, due to their self confessed manufacturing flaw and then they sent me a refurbished but working battery...YAY CHINA!
Wow wonderful ideas for grip equipment. Subbed!
@@cedartreefilms thanks brother!🙏
Hello, I've noticed that most reviews for the zhiyun X100 are negative, primarily due to faulty batteries. Would you still recommend it? If not, could you suggest a lightweight travel light? I often shoot in remote locations, so size and weight are important factors.
Hi Dan. Yes I also had this issue with this light and my battery just seemed a bit loose on the light when attached. It wasn't long before it wouldn't even charge. I did not know others had this issue. The light itself though is so useful. I now use an Anker power bank and runs a lot longer. I keep it in my bag alwas, small footprint but delivers.
wow
This was amazing. I would love to see a documentary trip packing video to see how to pack and travel with all this equipment : )
Thanks for the idea man, I will do one when I'm back in Bali :)
Very very good advices for lighting on docs bro! Thanks!
Thanks broski!:)
The one simple packable cheap modifier that I always use (but they get NO respect - I think because no manufacturers make any money off them) is the OG Umbrella! Add a diffusion 'sock' and you have a cheap portable quick brolly box. The only downside is no grid control of spill....
Nice one! I haven’t tried and umbrella yet but saw a few people using them too✌🏼
Thank you for sharing this insightful video! It was truly inspiring and informative.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
very helpful info. Thanks @jacub!
Glad you enjoyed it man :)
Please how’s the build quality?
I would say it’s good. But I have been only using the light for 2 months
What kind of shoulder rig are you using
It’s a Kasbah Shoulder Rig from the Bright Tangerine.
Zhiyun is the best...my battery stopped working, due to their self confessed manufacturing flaw and then they sent me a refurbished but working battery...YAY CHINA!
I haven’t had a bad experience with them so far but any technology can fail really 😁