Godox VL150 Review | PRO LED Light at a BUDGET Price (Plus VL200 & VL300 Comparison)
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- In this video, I review the Godox VL150, which may be the best budget LED video light available, and performs similarly to its more expensive "professional-grade" counterparts. I also compare the Godox VL150 to the bigger and brighter Godox VL200 and VL300.
The Godox VL150 is arguably the best alternative to the Aputure 120D II and Aputure 300D II, especially if budget is a deciding factor.
The build quality, brightness, color accuracy, and features of the Godox VL150 make it one of the best value lights you can buy, and a choice you won't regret for filmmaking, interviews, and UA-cam.
There are some very minor downsides compared to some other lights, including a lack of built in special effects, but the cost savings are well worth it (in my opinion).
I think the biggest consideration when comparing the VL150 to other continuous lights is whether a different series of Godox lights (SL, SL II, FV, UL) might be a better fit for your specific workflow.
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Love the opening b-roll! Really drew me into the video!
Awesome! Thank you! Those are usually my favorite parts to record and edit :)
This thing with a soft box dome attachment is amazing. Coming from only having a Lightstorm LS1 led panel this Godox light owns. I can’t wait to let this soft light hit my subjects directly in the face. New key light in the family.
Mankind Film I love these lights too. We live in a fantastic time for budget lights!
Impressie review as usual! 👌
😎 waiting for the big smackdown 💪(Godoxmania)
Haha! Godoxtravaganza 2020: Coming Soon...
Glad you liked the video. It might be a few weeks until I finish the big one, I have a lot of other items I want to review 😬
Can't wait for the Godoxtravaganza special!
Me too! I'm just worried at how long it'll take to put together. Luckily I have most of the B-roll from all the other videos.
Now you can accurately and fairly compare lights from any brand. My Light Comparison Tool is live and can be found here: newlayer.com/compare-light
I have multiple copies of each light, and all of mine measured VERY similarly.
The VL is "most accurate" because it had the least amount of Magenta tint, but it's nothing more than a variance in manufacturing rather than a difference between the series of lights.
We're talking a difference of .1-.2 CRI. The TLCI of all 3 lights was the same. The TM-30 of all 3 lights was the same. The SSI of the VL lights was 73 vs 72 on the SL II and UL.
The biggest difference was that the SL150W II was farther off from 5600K than the VL and UL, but still within 200K (5759K to be exact).
I'm not sure how Gerald measured, I'm assuming he actually measured even though you said he "believes", but there are some other things to keep in mind.
My measurements were all taken with the Sekonic C-800, which is the standard when it comes to measuring brightness and color accuracy. The important thing to remember is that there is variance between individual units of the same exact light, so even if he measured his with the same tools, we could get slightly different results
I have a tool you can use to compare all/most of these lights using real-world measurements, not manufacturer specs, here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+UL150&light2=Godox+VL150
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions, or jump on my Discord server and we can chat directly: discord.gg/4VsVJQ
@@NewLayer Gerald did his test with slog2, colorchecker xrite, throught a LightDome mini 2 with grid, lights at 100% Power, F 11 ISO 800.
Testing like that is “mostly” accurate, but also subject to the interpretation of the camera used.
Also, using a modifier changes the color and accuracy of your lights, so it’s not a good way to test a lights pure capabilities in my opinion.
The Sekonic C-800 is industry standard for testing light brightness and accuracy with all the major color rendering indices (CRI, TLCI, TM-30, SSI). I use it to test all my lights with their “bare bulb” so everything is apples to apples.
Most importantly, testing 1 of each model may not be representative of the line as a whole, because individual lights vary due to manufacturing variance, so to get a true comparison of each series of lights, you’d have to test a sampling of multiple units. I typically test a few of each and input the averages or median results into my light comparison tool.
All that said, the differences between ALL the new 150 watt Godox lights is so tiny I don’t think anyone should choose specific lights based on that, but instead for the other unique features each has.
Hope that helps :)
I'm curious to know if you purchased them all yourself or if you made a deal with Godox? I wonder because I've made several reviews on the Godox lights myself and was wondering how much you spent on them all. :D
Can wait for the ultimate Godox comparison video!!!
I just bought the VL300 a few months ago. Great review and I concur with your findings. They are excellent lights, very powerful for the money. Slight Magenta bias on my VL300 but easily dialed out in color correction and as it ages, COB lights bias more and more green so at some point, my VL300 will look perfect as far as color accuracy. The Bowens mount low cost Chinese Parabolic softboxes are an incredible value and work very well with the VL lights. I plan on buying two VL150s to round out my kit. I like the Aputures too but in this time of job cancellations and being unsure about production for the next year, it made sense to save $350.00 over buying the Aputure C300d MKII.
Thanks, glad you liked the video. And you are 100% right about the tint/bias, but that should even out, and adding diffusion changes the CCT and tint a lot anyways, so there's plenty of outside factors that'll change your light since almost no one uses them bare bulb.
And on a budget, the VL series is almost impossible to beat, especially since the VL150 is brighter than the Aputure 300d II, and the VL300 is a full stop brighter than that.
Finally the VL light review!
The more time I spend with the VL lights, the more I love them. They seriously can’t be beat in price to value ratio in my opinion.
@@NewLayer Got it! LOL
Oh and by the way thank you for excellent videos!
Thanks, just bought vl200 - stellar light
Happy to help! The VL series is hard to beat for the price. Let me know how you like the VL200 when you get it :)
Great review, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video as always!
3:00 maybe it's time for a "New Layer Padded Carrying Case for COB Lights" like Peter made his Backpack ;) I'd buy it for sure😅💪
I like it! Just need another few million subscribers first I think, LOL.
@@NewLayer Haha.. I'll hit you up then ;) Love your work💪
Amazing content!
Glad you think so!
Great video overal love the image quality and the content, the music background was a bit noisy and distracting.
Pedro Miralles Thanks, glad you liked it. I try to keep it quieter since this video :)
These lights are really good. I would also love to see your review on Godox flexible lights.
If I can get my hands on them I'll try. I have a review coming out for the Intellytech LC-160RGBW II, which is an LED light mat. It's not flexible, and it's way more a premium product than the Godox light mats but... maybe in the future.
i looked at your comparison chart for the vl150 and the aputure ls 60x and the lux was the same. is the 60w aputure actually as bright as the 150w godox ?
Yes, because the 60x has a much tighter beam angle of 45 degrees versus the VL150 at 120 degrees. This is good in many cases, but once you add a softbox, it neutralizes the focusing lens for the most part, and the 60d/x becomed as bright in a softbox as most other 60 watt lights.
I hope that helps!
@@NewLayer gotcha, so it would be better to bounce a light like this instead of the softbox ?
@@hoodaffairstv You can use the 60d/x just fine in a softbox, but it does excel as a spotlight, or shooting into external diffusion because of the focusing lens 👍
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the vl150. My first light, cant wait. This might be a stupid question but im wondering what light stand should i buy for this light. What would you recommend?
Awesome! I'm excited for you.
I would highly recommend getting a real c-stand. They are way stronger and better to use. Working with a flimsy stand is really annoying.
Here's a single stand: geni.us/neewercstandblack
Here's a 2-pack from Neewer: geni.us/neewercstand2pack
Not sure why the single stand is only sold in black at the moment but... hope that helps :)
I watched several other youtube reviews. They all mentioned when use the reflector, the brightness boost quite a lot compare to other equivalent light. But when use softbox there is no such boost. They find it is very interesting.
It’s because the reflector makes the beam angle way tighter than any other brands. So the brightness is higher, but not really. You can never trust measurements with modifiers.
$100. Take it or leave it ;)
Great review as always.
I said make me an offer I CAN'T refuse, LOL. Thanks though, glad you're liking them!
I want to make each one better, so if you have any suggestions let me have them.
Hey J.T. awesome review, really helpful. I have two questions that don't seem to have been asked yet in the comments:
- Since the spigot is tilted, is there any risk that it might break if I always keep a heavy softbox (like an Aputure Light Dome II) attached to the light?
- Once the fan kicks in, is the noise constant or does it become louder as the light gets hotter/brighter?
Thanks! The yoke on these lights is very strong, and I'd never have any hesitations putting/keep big modifiers on them.
The fan is either on or off, so it doesn't ramp up and down constantly.
Hope that helps!
Alright good sir what is your recommendation for a complete light setup for interview/documentary and some product videos in the Godox lights? How many lights do we actually need for professional results and which lights ex. 300 or 150? A video of how to set this up would be awesome. Thanks for the great content 👍
I would recommend at least 2 lights for interviews. With those + a reflector, you can do a lot. A 3rd light would be useful to light the background sometimes, but you can make do without it pretty easily.
Indoors, a couple of VL150s should be totally sufficient, one in a big soft box as a key light, and the other with the stock reflector or smaller softbox as a back/hair light. You can use the reflector to fill in the dark side of the face if necessary.
It would be helpful to have some pocket lights for colored accents and practical lighting in the frame in the background as well. I'll be doing a video comparing almost 20 pocket lights in the near future, so watch out for that one!
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other specific questions.
love your clear video's! im struggling about chosing between the SL60W or the VL150. main reason is money. But seeing that the VL150 is really kind of a flagship spotlight compared to the meh SL60W i think spending the extra bit of money is worth it well.
You're welcome, I'm glad you find them useful.
The SL60W truly is a tight budget light. You can make it work in most situations indoors, but 150 watts just opens up a ton more flexibility to shoot at lower ISOs, smaller apertures, or with bigger modifiers. I don't think you'd ever regret buying the VL150, but you might regret the SL60W if you find yourself in a spot where you need more brightness.
I have 3 SL60w (fan modded) and have my second (first one was early production and was returned) FV200W. The color is much better in my opinion with the newer lights, FV FL, SLII. I am used to the color accuracy of flash, and no LEDs I have used can match that anyway. The light intensity vs cost of the new Good is impressive. The FV 200 I have will be typically used in a big octabox or through a scrim. The new faceted reflectors are ideal for this.
@@NeilSnapePhotography From my measurements, the color accuracy on the newer lights might be marginally better, but the old lights are still very good newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare
The main thing with the newer lights is that they are closer to 5600K, whereas the original SL series has a bit more variation.
All in all, Godox makes some killer lights for the price :)
@@NewLayer The real test is take three lights and place an object in front that will have defined shadows. Set the Lum. to about equal or if the power is the same all set to the same. Look at the shadow zone for coloration. White point, is a correlated balance which tells only a small part of a story. Variables such as R9 which you measure, tells more. Yet variations between lights makes for multiplied offsets seen in the shadows. Color correction before grading with Godox or other LEDs doesn't nail color in my opinion as would tungsten or daylight. You can however make color correction easier by color matching in Davinci with an X-Rite CC Passport or CC chart FWIW.
@@NeilSnapePhotography Yep, if you're in need of color that accurate, then would definitely want to have multiple steps in your setup.
You would use a spectrometer to set your light color temperatures (if they are adjustable) + add necessary gels, then create a custom white balance in camera, and then finally use an X-Rite or other Color Chart to automatically correct in post.
Great review. I'm considering the VL150 and the Forza 60(b). Which one do you prefer? There isn't a comparison of both on UA-cam yet. I'm going to use it as soft light at interviews and am planning to use it for product shoots/commercials.
From a strictly brightness standpoint, the VL150 is about 1 1/3 of a stop brighter than the Forza 60. The Forza 60B is bi-color, and about one stop dimmer than the regular Forza 60, so significantly dimmer than the VL150.
I have also found that the Godox lights have much better color accuracy. You can compare the VL150 and the regular Forza 60 (and other lights) here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Nanlite+Forza+60&light2=Godox+VL150
You probably have not seen a comparison of those lights because the Forza 60 is really a competitor to the Godox SL60W.
I would highly recommend the VL150 especially if you’ll be using it for interviews as a soft source, because you will need the extra brightness. Hope that helps.
Great video. Thanks for this. Would 2x 150s be enough power to light an interview as key lights? Nice and bright corporate feel? Cheers!
Thanks! And yes, two VL150s should be a great kit for high key interviews, and will work well in 36-48" softboxes, or even bigger 4x4 diffusion frames.
@@NewLayer Perfect thank you. I was gonna ask about softbox sizes. Then I can use a smaller LED as a hair back light. I'm just a little nervous to pack these into checked baggage when I travel for jobs. Are they sturdy?
@@desertbornproductions I highly recommend collapsible beauty dishes over parabolic softboxes. They are half the depth so fit into tighter spaces if needed, are easier to work with, and are less front heavy so less likely to tip. If you use diffusion, you get the same quality of light as well.
These are my favorites: geni.us/glowbeautydish25white, geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver, geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
42" is great as a key light and 25" is perfect for back/hair light. 34" is also a good key light, but the softer the better is possible so...
As far as checking them in, I wouldn't recommend checking soft cases in on flights just to be safe, because you just never know. Luckily, I have a video in the works for AMAZING hard cases for 1, 2, and 3 light kits with and without light stands. The smaller cases are carry-on size, and all of them are extremely durable and would have 0 issues being checked.
Hopefully I'll get that done within a month so keep an eye out.
@@NewLayer Wow thanks so much for this info and links. I'm flying next month for some jobs and would love to know which hard case you would recommend to fit 2 vl150s a couple stands and collapsible softboxes
@@desertbornproductions Sorry I don't have a public recommendation yet because I have a few cases on hand, and still need to test fit a buttload of combinations of the SL, SL II, FV, VL, and UL lights to see what fits where.
DM me on Insta @newlayercom and I'll give you a couple model numbers to look into in the meantime!
I just bought a VL 150 it’s my first COB as they call them. I come from a stills background and have used mostly Elinchrome mono lighting that been such great work horses. I’m a little concerned about longevity and quality of some of these lights, however it seems to be the trend in lighting today.
The biggest difference to me between strobes and continuous lights is the brightness. Even a 300 watt continuous light is significantly dimmer than a small and cheaper flash, and that's just the way it is.
Videographers typically work around 1/50 second, f/5.6+, ISO400-1600 or higher, while a lot of photographers want 1/125 second, f/8, ISO 100, which would be blindingly brighter as a continuous light.
@@NewLayer Bingo, my mono flashes are 600 watts and up. I could send an SOS to the moon with my 1600 head. 😜 You know what really seems to be the concern is the quality control from china. It’s all about over the place with these so called budget lighting as to be expected. Good job on your channel by the way.
@@joeakestudiosstudiob9300 Thanks! Godox has definitely become very reliable in the last year or so. They started as a budget brand, but are definitely more a mid-level brand now, or even slightly above.
Hi! What softbox do you recommend to pair with the VL 150? I don't know if there's anything comparable to the Light Dome II out there.
Fortunately, there are plenty of things comparable to the Light Domes :)
But, I typically recommend collapsible beauty dishes for a couple reasons. They are half the depth of parabolic softboxes so lighter weight overall, and less front heavy/tippy on a light stand. Since they are smaller, you can fit them into tighter spaces to get really soft light anywhere. If you're using the front diffusion, you'll get the same quality of light from them.
The Glow EZ Lock ones are my favorites, and come in a few sizes (and either white or silver-lined):
geni.us/glowbeautydish25white
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
Glow also makes Parabolic softboxes if you prefer those.
I also really like the parabolic softboxes from NiceFoto. They are similar to others, but are much lighter, so easier to work with, and come with 2 layers of diffusion, a grid, and a bag, and come in 4 sizes:
geni.us/nicefotosoftbox60cm
geni.us/nicefotosoftbox70cm
geni.us/nicefotosoftbox90cm
geni.us/nicefotosoftbox120cm
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks for this and the other big comparison video. Motivated me to pick up a pair of the VL 150s. A question that I have is what would you recommend as a background or hair light from the Godox line?
I just did a video on the new ML60, which is a super portable, battery capable version of the SL60W, with some other upgrades: ua-cam.com/video/GHiMqZ9oiQM/v-deo.html
That's definitely a good choice, but has a few things to keep in mind, mostly that it's not a native Bowens mount.
The SL60W is not a bad choice either, but the main things with that light is that the fan is louder, it doesn't have a battery option, and it doesn't come with a case.
Unfortunately, neither of those uses the same remote as the VL series either, so another VL150 is always an option.
Alternatively, you could get the Godox LC500R RGB tube light, which I cover a bit in this video: ua-cam.com/video/7vLCSmz-wKw/v-deo.html
Hopefully that helps and didn't make it more confusing :)
@@NewLayer Thanks....it is helpful. Still fine tuning my setup so I appreciate your inputs. Like the idea of a third VL150 which leaves me with the same light, accessories all work and one remote (and a case - which is a must). Keep the videos coming.
@@davidgatchalian885 Happy to give me input any time. Thanks for the support :)
Thanks for the review! Which soft box would you recommend for the VL200?
My favorites are these:
geni.us/glowbeautydish25white
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
I prefer collapsible beauty dishes to parabolics because 1) If you use diffusion like 99% of people, the light quality is exactly the same 2) They are half the depth so much smaller and easier to handle and fit in small spaces 3) They are less front heavy, so less prone to tipping and sagging
Hope that helps :)
New Layer thanks 🙏
GREAT VIDEO!
Am in confusion between sl-150 ii & vl150. The one thing caught my eye is VL supports battery(Does the battery comes with it?). please help me on this.
Both lights are essentially identical in brightness and color accuracy, but there are a few practical differences:
SL150W II - Only the head unit + 1 cord, has built-in FX, has a fan-off/silent mode (limited to ~36% total brightness), doesn't include a case, doesn't support V-mount
VL150 - Comes with a case, supports v-mount natively (which means you have the head unit + controller + AC adapter + 2 cords), fan turns on/off automatically when the light gets too warm
I hope that helps :)
Most of Daniel schiffers videos use the aputure 300D..I’m wondering if 300 watts is really needed ? Can’t we achieve the same results with these godox lights ? Sl 150 ii, VL 150 ? Please let me know thanks!
Although the Aputure lights are higher wattage, they are less bright per watt than Godox lights. They do this to maximize LED life span and color accuracy, but the difference in my opinion is negligible.
The 300d is around the same brightness as the 150 watt or 200 watt Godox lights, so you'll definitely be able to get the same results!
Great technical review but it lacked real world tests, I'd be great how it lights in the real world
I’ve got some lighting setup tutorials as well if you’re into that. Really, all COBs work the same if you add the same diffusion, so the things that matter are in my opinion are the technical things like fan noise, output, and color accuracy. Then there’s all the upgrades like v-mount support, wireless control, etc.
Loved the video! Question... I used an Aputure 120 and 300 on someone else's shoot. Both were great but the 300 was significantly stronger. Most people in these comments mention interview setups but I'll mostly be using it for movies and random commercial work. I typically use several small dracast lights and have been searching for a really stout light to use for exterior night shoots where we need moonlight or possibly to simulate strong sunlight coming in through a window for day shoots, etc.
Do you think the Godox 300 is strong enough to pull that off? I know it's not going to be a super expensive "bright as the sun" type light but I'm wondering if it will be an inexpensive option to get me in the ballpark for those type purposes. I assume the 150 won't be strong enough for that. Maybe having one of each would come in handy.
Follow up. Are the Godox 150 and 200 close enough in power that it makes sense to go with the cheaper one if you plan to also get the 300 model? Thanks so much for any thoughts!
The Godox VL300 is actually brighter than the Aputure 300d II, and is the brightest affordable COB you can buy. The Nanlite Forza 500 is brighter, as well as the Aputure 600 Pro, but those are significantly more expensive.
Any of the 150-300 watt lights will work well for moonlight at night (I've done it at just 5% power with the stock reflector), and the VL300 + stock reflector should be a good choice for daylight.
And you are spot on. If you are getting the VL300 + 1 other light, I'd get the VL150 to save a little money since it is so close in brightness to the VL200, and uses just 1 V-mount battery instead of needing 2 which is nice.
Hope that helps! I'd greatly appreciate if you used my links if you pick them up :)
@@NewLayer Thanks so much! That does help a lot. :) and I'll make sure to check out your links. I've only started researching Godox lights in the last couple days so your video was very helpful as a crash course, so thanks! I purchased a Neewer Dimmable 1904 LED light with metal frame a few months back, but it wasn't as bright as I was hoping. Planning to sell it and go for a Godox.
@@Glennematic Happy to help! Your story sounds familiar, hehe. In the beginning I bought some small panels, and they seem bright to our eyes, but for cameras they just don't quite have enough juice to use the settings I wanted.
Thanks!
You’re welcome, thanks for the comment.
Thanx for the video... Am trying to decide between amaran 100 x amaran 200 x and godox vl 200 what do you advise which is best
Happy to help.
The VL200 is heavier duty/more professional and natively support v-mount batteries. It also comes with a carrying case. I will say I recommend the VL150 instead of the 200. The 150 only needs 1 v-mount battery while the 200 and 300 need 2. The 200 is only 1/3-1/2 stop brighter, so it's not a big difference. So I usually say get the 150 or 300 and skip the 200.
The Amaran 200x is bi-color, and has Sidus Link mobile app control which is really nice.
Those are the main differences, so whatever is most important to you + current prices should help you decide :)
geni.us/godoxvl150
geni.us/aputureamaran200x
I have bought the vl200 and im now getting in doubt of whether i should return it and buy the 300 instead, but im having a hard time figuring out the brightness difference and if there is a noticable difference
The 300 is only about 1/3 - 1/2 stop brighter, so instead of shooting f/4, you’d get f/4.5 for example. It’s a much smaller difference than most people think.
Okay thankyou so much for your reply! Now i finally know😄
Can I pair the vl150 with a ML 60 for a decent portable setup ? And some accent lights...aputure MC
Definitely, that's a great combo of lights for key/hair/background :)
Excellent overview. I was wondering whether you would know what is the lifetime span on these lights? Are we able to replace them or we have to replace the whole unit?
They list the LED lifespan on the website, I believe it's 10,000 hours at the very least. I haven't heard about replacement programs, so I'd imagine you'd have to buy a new one, I could be wrong though, so you could ask Godox support.
Thank's @@NewLayer
The only regret I'd have in buying a couple of VL lights, is not having the single, fully integrated power/controller and a quality mounting hook that the VL mark II's will no doubt have.
That really is the only thing I find to be a "flaw" as well! The inclusion of the velcro v-mount adapter to mount the AC brick to the controller is a decent solution, but making it all 1 piece with a really sturdy mounting option would pretty much make it perfect.
Hi! First off, thank you for providing such detailed reviews. You cover all the basis!
I do have a question for you; I have the VL200 and use it as a key light but I am looking at purchasing a second light for fill and potentially tube lights for hair lights. I do a variety of work from interview style headshots (photos and videos) to product shots (also photos and videos). In your opinion, would the VL150 be a good fill light to complement the VL200? Or would you recommend the 200 over the 150 for this type of set up? Maybe even something different? GVM 100W? (I'm about to watch your review on that) Id love to hear your feedback!
Glad you liked the video! I would definitely stick with the VL series so your lights are the same.
The VL150 is only 1/2 stop dimmer than the VL200, so that's what I'd recommend, especially for fill/hair light. Apart from being almost as bright as the 200, it only requires 1 v-mount battery instead of 2, which is nice.
Hope that helps! I'd be grateful if you used my link if you get one: geni.us/godoxvl150
@@NewLayer You are AWESOME!! Thank you so much. I appreciate the feedback and details. I was on the fence in the case that i would need to match the lighting on both sides for even distribution.
Absolutely will do! Thanks again
@@TravelAlways316 You are right in that having 2 identical lights makes that situation easier, but I think I'd use a light meter regardless to make sure it's perfect, so it's not as important to me as it might be to some :)
I can't find any information or price of the V mount battery for the VL150. If you know could you please share this information? I live in the UK so prices will obviously be different to the USA but, perhaps the model numbers are the same? At least I will be able to track them down.
Many thanks
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You can use any v-mount batteries with the VL150, and there are TONS of brands out there.
I use the pocket-v system from Intellytech, but there are definitely more budget friendly, basic options.
I did a video on v-mount batteries if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/LWLDVyeuUNE/v-deo.html
I've found the batteries from GVM to be some of the least expensive, but work just fine:
geni.us/gvmgv95
geni.us/gvmgv160
I would suggest the 160, because it will run the VL150 for closer to an hour at full power. Hope that helps!
Is the 150 strong enough for interviews with a lightdome? or should I rather go with a 200 (or even 300) for interview setup?
Typically 150 watts is plenty strong for indoor work. The 200 watt light is only about 1/2 stop brighter, and the 300 watt is 1/2 stop brighter than that, so it's not a huge difference when you think about it. Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer thanks!
I’m looking into buying one of the continuous lights for food photography. and maybe video too at some point. I’ll then definitely will need another one for the hair line etc... but for now I’m not sure whether i should go for one of the 150s/200s or just a simple one like the sl60. It’ll be for basic layouts and shoots on the table with a softbox next to it. Any advice?:)
I know that flashes would probably be better suited and cheaper. But continuous light is just way more comfortable when adjusting the layout and correcting things like reflections in spoons, glassware and so on.
You are 100% right about it being easier to get the lighting "right" with continuous lights. You might also consider flashes with built-in modeling lamps.
But, continuous lights can still work great. I would highly recommend a 150 watt light over the 60 watt, simply because you'll probably want to shoot at ISO 100, and moving into smaller apertures like f/5.6-f/11 to get more of your scenes in focus. At those settings, even with a 150 watt light, you'll be shooting some slow shutter speeds between 1/30 and even 1 second.
With all that said, I would think about the FV150 and FV200. They have some flash functionality built-in, so when you need a bit of extra power (around 1-2 full stops), you can do that, but use the full 150-200 watt power for modeling lights and video.
If you haven't seen it yet, watch my review on the FV200. For food/inanimate object photography, I think they are the perfect lights: ua-cam.com/video/XbzPndcSKbI/v-deo.html
New Layer thank you for the detailed explanation and the time you took to answer my question!! I’ve never been looking into the fv models, just the sl ul vl series. Your recommendation looks exactly like the light I was looking for... I must have overlooked these. Thanks again 👍🏻 and great video btw, love watching your light reviews with all the facts about the light quality. Really sets you apart from other reviews and channels on yt
Glad to help! The FV are one of the lesser known light models but are really great for scenarios exactly like yours.
I hope they work out for you! Thanks for your support 👍
Any suggestions on a good v mount battery for VL150? Thanks, and great video!!!
I made a whole video on v-mount batteries, highlighting the system I use! ua-cam.com/video/LWLDVyeuUNE/v-deo.html
If you are on a tight budget, I've found the GVM v-mounts to be great for the price. They come with a charger and have a USB port on them as well. The 160Wh would be a good choice for a 150 watt light geni.us/gvmgv160
Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer thanks boss!!!
Hi there. Great review, thanks. I have a quick question. If I was to choose NP-F970 batteries instead of V-Mounts, to power the light, would this work? Would obviously need some kind of v-mount to NP-F converter plate attached to the battery mount.
It should work yes. V-mounts are 14.4-14.8V, NP-F are 7.2-7.4V, but like you said, with a dual NP-F to V-mount adapter plate, you'll double the voltage and bring it up to the proper level.
NP-F are built for smaller electronics, so they aren't ideal for bigger lights like this, but I totally understand that v-mounts are very expensive.
I just finished scripting a video on v-mount batteries, and batteries in general, which should be out in a few weeks, so keep an eye out for that if you want more details :)
@@NewLayer Great, thanks so much. Yes, those are my worries, so thanks for explaining. Will keep an eye out for your battery vid and will definitely be watching. I find understanding voltage, current draw, etc quite difficult to understand, so looking forward to it!
@@calum89robertson Glad to help. And you throw milliamp hours and watt hours in there and it can get confusing fast!
@@NewLayer Indeed. Scary stuff!
Thank you for the video. From power output the difference between the 150 and the 200 is negligible, I was about to get the 200 but after watching this I don't think is worth it since is pretty much nothing, What do you think?
You're very welcome, glad it helped. And it just depends on your needs. If ~1/2 is worth $150 to you, then go for it! Personally, I would get the 150 or the 300 to know I was getting a significant brightness increase of ~1 full stop. Even though, that's not all that huge though.
Thank you for your fast reply!
Any time! Hop on my Discord server if you ever have any other questions: discord.gg/EnGPEB
If I wanted to light a scene outside..
Which one/few or combinationof these would you recommend? Possibly during daylight in woods? Basically to eliminate harsh shadows mostly.
VL 150/200/300
I've been a fan of Godox for awhile now and I needed 1-3 lights that I can power via battery (v-mount is perfect) for an upcoming video project.
2x VL150 + 1x VL300?
2x VL300?
I see 2x & 3x VL150 kits for $750-$1100 at Adorama which I live near.
If you're trying to light something during the day, you'll likely want as much power as possible, so the VL300 would be my recommendation. The VL150 would work as a fill if you're in the woods/shade as well, so it depends on exactly what you're shooting, and whether you're using any kind of softbox, or just using the stock reflector. Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer I do often use some sort of Modifier with atleast 1 diffusion layer
@@njrivetelite Then I would go for the VL300 if at all possible. Even a 300 watt light with a softbox will need to be relatively close (1-3 meters or so) to have a significant effect. The sun is a beast to contend with using soft light.
Hello. I recently commented on your video about v mount battery and portable power station and thanks for your reply. I have a doubt regarding godox vl 150. Can I buy two npf batteries which has 7.5v output on each and a v mount converter and use it to power the vl 150? Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
Yes you can get a dual NP-F to v-mount plate! NP-F is half the voltage, so with 2 you’ll get the proper 14.8V. They won’t last as long as real v-mount batteries though.
@@NewLayer Hey thanks for your reply. I did a lot of research and found out that that even with npf batteries that have 28000 mah with 7.4 volts I'll need an adapter that can output 10A to power the light. Which I can't find anywhere. So yes although thrice as much v mount is the way to go.
Great video! Thanks. I'm debating on which one to get. The VL150, I'd save about $150, plus I could buy slightly less $$$ in battery juice for mobile applications. Let's say I'd save another $35 on batteries. I would use this mostly for personal music videos. I would also use it for my fishing channel DIY (indoor videos) So is $180 cheaper worth it or is it better to spean the doe and get a brighter light.... keep in mind, I do not know a lot about filming I am learning. I know the basics. Thanks
I would get the VL150 or VL300, the 200 is barely any brighter than the 150, so not worth any extra money to me. The 200 and 300 also require 2 v-mount batteries, which is an added cost. For indoor videos, the 150 will also be plenty. Hope that helps :)
Thank you, JT. Love your channel, mate! 👍👊🙏
@@OfficeofthePacific Thanks! Happy to help. Let me know how you like whatever you get. It helps a lot if you're able to use my links ;)
@@NewLayer will do. I think you had another link for a Lofas softbox too. Any links for batteries?
@@OfficeofthePacific Sure, here's some links for the collapsible beauty dish softboxes I recommend, and some batteries:
geni.us/laofasbeautydish60
geni.us/laofasbeautydish85
geni.us/laofasbeautydish105
Budget batteries I have experience with and like:
geni.us/gvmgv95
geni.us/gvmgv160
Better batteries I use most of the time:
geni.us/intellytechpocketv98
geni.us/intellytechpocketv155
I did a full video on the v-mount batteries if you're into boring stuff like that: ua-cam.com/video/LWLDVyeuUNE/v-deo.html
Does any of the Godox lights have built in effects ?
ForEver Films Yes the FV series and SL II series have built in effects 👍
New Layer making me want to break up with Aputure and start dating Godox....
Don't tell anyone I'm the CEO of Godox... and by CEO I mean Chief Examination Officer.
which to buy out of the 150 and 200? Is there really that much of a difference in output? half a stop doesn't feel like that much. Would I be safe buying the 150 with a dome as a key light for interviews n stuff? or would that extra bit of power be useful for placing the light slightly further away if necessary? Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks :)
The VL200 is 1/2 stop brighter, so for example, would allow you to shoot at ISO 200 instead of ISO 400 with the same shutter speed/aperture. So yes, it's not a huge difference, so it just depends on whether the price difference is worth it t oyou.
The VL150 should be plenty for a key light for interviews with a big softbox. I would get the 150, or the 300, and skip the 200. You could also buy two VL150s and have more flexibility than a single 300, but put them side by side if you need that brightness.
I hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer Thank you! This is really helpful and I really trust your judgement. Thanks dude!
@@musicofjoshuak Any time! I'm glad to hear it :)
Do you think that there will be big market or need for noiseless Godox UL 150? I heard news from Godox saung that they don't think there is a big markt .
I don’t know how big the market is compared to that for the VL and SL II, but I think the people who need a silent light will be the happiest out of everyone, because there’s really no other options. I personally was extremely excited when it was announced.
@@NewLayer Ture, a noiseless LED light is impressive and thanks for your insight.
Amazing comparison ! But I'm hesitating between VL200 and 300. Is there a big difference in output? I would like to use it inside and outdoors as well. To light an entire person for example. Standing or sitting. Is 200 enough? is VL300 worth the price difference? Cheers :)
There is only about a 1/3 stop to 1/2 stop difference between the 200 and 300, so it's not all that much. Although, if you plan to use it outdoors, especially for a full body shot, the 300 is probably actually worth it in your case in my opinion.
@@NewLayer 1/3 stop ? So instead I can just use the 200 outside and bounce it off a silverside reflector for more light?
Seems like vl300 doesnt have enough punch for the price between the two...hmm
@@skyglidestudios3443 Yeah the 200 is about 1/3-1/2 stop brighter than the 150, and the 300 is the same over the 200. It's really not much of a difference, especially if the current prices are a lot different.
UL 150 has better colour rendition 😎 I hope Godox releases the other UL versions (200, 300) I think they are going to wait until they get sold a good amount of VL series
What makes you say that? I have tested multiple of each light and they go back and forth on which is "best" given which specific unit is tested. Any differences you see mentioned in other videos are just manufacturing variance, not one model of light being better than the other.
You can see the measured stats here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+UL150&light2=Godox+VL150
The only light that is slightly different is the VL300, I believe because they get slightly worse color accuracy by pushing the LED harder for max brightness, or by using a different COB for max brightness.
Hope that helps :)
Anyone looking to get the SLB60w or the SL150wii might as well get the VL150 for sure
Lover Of Tech I actually prefer the SL150W II for most of my work because I don’t need v-mount support, so having just the head unit and 1 standard cable is better than the head unit + cable + controller + cable + AC adapter with cable. And I can turn the fan completely off in most indoor situations.
As far as the Godox SLB60W goes, this light gives it a (much cheaper) run for its money: ua-cam.com/video/3pRWDAF9IGE/v-deo.html
If you’re gonna spend $349, I would agree and say the VL150 is a much better choice than the SLB60W 👍
Hey JT what is that mini light stand on your desk for the lights?
It's a Pergear brand gimbal tripod! geni.us/pergeargimbaltripod
@@NewLayer Thanks JT.
My vl150 just stopped coming no... and it is blanking a red light at the back. .. What can I do about it
Sorry to hear that! I haven't heard of that issue before. The way Godox works is that support is provided from the seller. So contact whoever you bought it from and they'll be able to help you out. Let me know how it goes.
I received my VL200 today and it came with the honeycomb pattern. Is there anything to be worried about?
Definitely not. I think they actually decided to go with the honeycomb on that light. I just mentioned that in my video because at the time the product photos were showing otherwise. You're 100% good to go :)
@@NewLayer wow great that's good news! I was just really confused hence the product pictures on Amazon all showed a slotted design. Thanks a lot for the immediate answer! :)
Hi, I want to take photos and record video in dimly lit rooms of 10-15m2. Do you think the godox vl200 would be good for me? Is the diffuser necessary in my case? Thank you very much and congratulations for your channel 🔝.
I would suggest the 150 or 300 and skip the 200. The 200 requires 2 v-mount batteries while the 150 only needs 1, and the 200 is only 1/3 stop brighter. The 300 requires 2 batteries also, but is 1 full stop brighter than the 150.
With that said, a 150 watt light is great for video with something like a 36" softbox, as long as it's 5-10 feet from your subject max. Video is typically shot around ISO 400, f/4, and 1/50 second shutter speed, whereas photography usually needs more light for lower ISO, faster shutter speed, or smaller aperture. So, it depends what settings you want to use for photography. If you can afford it, I would recommend a VL300 because the extra power will come in handy for the photography side of things.
Hope that helps!
Great review! Do you have a recommendation for a V Mount battery for the VL 150. Or insight on the form factor needed to fit the back of the controller? And approximtely how long would you say can you V-Run a VL150 @50% ? Thanks
I really like the GVM GV-160 batteries: geni.us/gvmgv160
They are inexpensive, come with a charger, have a battery level indicator, and have a USB and D-Tap port.
The 160 should last you about 1 hour and 45 minutes at 50%.
Hope that helps!
New Layer Thanks for the fast answer! My VL150 will be delivered today and I will check out your recommendation for V mount battery!
@@TheOneMonk Awesome! Let me know how you like it when it arrives :)
Any recommendations for the Vl 200?
@@unspknkraftproductions5206 The same batteries will work, because the VL200 has a dual v-mount plate on it. That just means you need 2 batteries to run it.
I am actually posting a video next week all about v-mounts, including recommendations for the ones I use (which are the Intellytech Pocket V) geni.us/intellytechpocketv98 and geni.us/intellytechpocketv155
I bought the VL150 last month and on my version the hanging cord is black. It seems to be made of coated metal. Bought November 2021.
Nice, good to know! Glad they're paying attention to some of the small details.
I'd love to know if Godox plans on rounding out their line-up with an upgrade replacement of the SL60 - where's the VL60 together with an awesome case?! If they could match the quality of the rest of the line-up and deliver for a price less than the Sokani X60 or Forza 60 they could clean-up.
Neil Every You are 💯% right. If there was a SL60W II for just under the price of a Forza 60, it would be a no brainer! I am hoping they come out with one eventually, but I wouldn’t be surprised if not.
@@NewLayer Great review btw. Saving up for the VL150 now :)
Nice! I'm sure you'll love it. It's insanely flexible and pretty unbeatable for the price considering the v-mount support and case it comes with.
New Layer I’m curious why you would choose the Godox over the Nanlite 60?
@@douggoss1 The VL150 is much brighter than the Forza 60, has a quieter fan (when it's running), and is a Bowens mount, where the Forza 60 a proprietary mini-Bowens mount, so after buying the Nanlite modifiers or the Bowens adapter etc, it costs about as much as a VL150. Plus the VL150 has native v-mount support built in to the controller, whereas you need to mount the v-mount on the Forza 60 adapter and get a D-tap to barrel cable.
I would only choose the Forza 60 if you really need it for its small size, or plan to use the battery handle to use it as a handheld light and things like that.
You can compare the two (and a lot of others) using my tool here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Nanlite+Forza+60&light2=Godox+VL150
I'm interested to know if there would be a visible difference in colour quality between the FV and VL series lights. I have the FV150 but i'm thinking about adding a couple of VL 150's into the mix. Hopefully I would be able to use the lights together without any issues.
The SL II, FV, VL, and UL lights I have (which is multiple of many models) and have measured are all in the same arena. So much so that I chalk the differences up to manufacturing variance, rather than differences across the different lights. I think (and it's only an assumption), that all the new 150 watt lights use the same COB chip, but I don't know for sure.
With that said, a VL150 is just as likely to match your current FV150 as another new FV150.
For example, check out how closely my specific FV200 and VL200 match: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+FV200&light2=Godox+VL200
I always miss one test element on any light review. How long will it run if you just cut the fan - stick a pen in it.
Haha. Honestly, most would probably run nearly "indefinitely". The problem is that when they get too hot the color accuracy will drop, and the lifespan of the LEDs drops significantly.
The background music on this is great! whats the title - so i can sign up to Epidemic Sound?
The music during the B-Roll sequence is La La Land by Razorspade and the background music is Dancing with the Devil by Bonkers Beat Club.
If you use my link I'd greatly appreciate it :) geni.us/myepidemicsoundlink
@@NewLayer thanks so much! Love your reviews and you've given me ideas about the VL150 since I have V-mount batteries already - and shoot Photo and Video montagmedia.pixieset.com
@@montagmedia7135 Happy to help, thanks for the support :)
From my understanding Godox doesn't have any bi-color models? Does Godox or another competitor have a spot light like this that's bi-color around this price? I know Aputure has their 120 and soon a 60 model however the price has yet to be released months after the announcement... :(
Godox does not have any bi-color lights, which is very surprising. They are releasing the ML60 soon, but when that was just a rumor, I thought it might be a bi-color light in the works. I'm sure they have something in the plans but...
The Aputure lights are not bi-color either, in case you thought they were. Only the Aputure 300X is bi-color, but that's 350 watts and very expensive.
I've reviewed a few other bi-color options, with the GVM G100W being the cheapest:
Genaray PortaBright - ua-cam.com/video/YH_LnkDqwhk/v-deo.html
Weeylite Ninja 400 - ua-cam.com/video/fdQ00VXI3To/v-deo.html
GVM G100W - ua-cam.com/video/CfD3sHvJzkk/v-deo.html
Intellytech Light Cannon X-100 - ua-cam.com/video/ubRarJlzCeM/v-deo.html
The Nanlite Forza 60B is also out there, although I haven't made a video on it yet, but you can compare the brightness for it in my light comparison tool here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare
@@NewLayer Thanks I'll check those out, I've only used the 300x on sets I assumed the 120 also had an x variant. I do believe their new 60 watt budget model that hasn't been released yet does have a daylight and bi-color variant.
How these (or what would you recommend) for food photography?
If you're talking specifically photography (and not video), I would skip continuous lights and go with strobes.
If you want to do video and photos, or would just rather go with continuous lights for some reason, then ANY of the Godox video lights in the SL II, FV, VL, and UL series will work just as well, depending on the features you need.
They have differences like SL II/FV don't have v-mount support, the VL comes with a case, the UL is completely silent at full power, etc. There's a lot to cover in all the differences, so you can watch all the individual videos I have for them on my channel, or wait for my final Godox video comparing all the different series of lights in depth, probably in 3-4 weeks.
Let me know if you have any other specific questions :)
@@NewLayer Thank you for a detailed reply, and I will probably have additional questions
@@chabadtv Any time, just let me know. Sometimes UA-cam isn't good at notifying me if you reply to this comment, so leave a new one if you have questions!
Doe it have special effect? If no, which budget godox has such effect for music video use?
For 150-300 watt options, the VL series does not have special effects. The SL II and FV series do. Check this video out that compares the main Godox video lights ua-cam.com/video/2DEuihHpJ00/v-deo.html
The ML60 is another good, compact option ua-cam.com/video/GHiMqZ9oiQM/v-deo.html
The Godox LC500R is also a good music video option because it has full color support and a built in mic that lets you sync some effects to music geni.us/godoxlc500r
JT I'm really conflicted. I wanna build 3 light basic kit: VL300 and I'm not sure if I should go with 2 UL150, or one UL150 and one VL150. I'm thinking the smaller factor of VL150 could help me on a boom, but not sure - and I'm hoping the subject, microphone distance won't be an issue. Then I can use the UL150 if I have a scene in crammed spaces. Thoughts?
The VLs having fans really drives me insane. I'm not experienced with lights with fans and I have a phobia.
The VL series fans are very, very quiet, so unless you have your microphone within 2 feet of it, I wouldn't worry about it. The UL150 is nice of course, but is significantly heavier and bulkier, and it doesn't include any carrying case.
I used much louder lights for talking head stuff in a 10' x 10' room and slightly smaller and no one ever noticed, so I wouldn't be concerned with the VL series.
@@NewLayer in a short film, with close-ups and walls/objects bouncing noise I think I might have situations with a 150W close. I already ordered an UL150 and VL300 last night. Probably getting a VL150 later too.
@@NewLayer btw, IDEA, for an episode: do a 60W light comparison like you did for 150W. With noise, light qyality etc. You make super useful in depth reviews like a gaffer.
@@cubul32 Great idea, I wish I had the time to do all the ideas on my to-do list :')
@@cubul32 Nice! That trio of lights should get you through nearly any scenario you can imagine! :)
any overheating problems? I'm finding that mines turns off after 30 to 40 mins of used at 40% I dont know if i have a defective unit
Definitely sounds like a defective unit. You should be able to run it at 100% indefinitely in a room temperature environment. I mean, if you're outside in the sun and it's 100 degrees then maybe I could understand but...
@@NewLayer yeah that’s what I thought as well
@@NewLayer I found the issue and it’s so funny I never noticed it… the fan never turns on that’s why it shuts down when it over heats
@@MiguelReyes-sx1vs That's annoying! The fan should start off, then kick on when it gets warm enough, but obviously yours doesn't do that, haha.
Whish one do you prefer Forza series or godox VL series?
It depends on a couple things...
1. Brightness: The Forza 60 is the equivalent brightness of the Godox SL60W, and there is no 60 watt VL light. The VL150 is about 1 1/3 stops brighter than the 60 watt lights.
2. Size: The Forza 60 is the smallest COB light for how bright it is, hands down. It's also a non-Bowens mount, so you have to buy the native Nanlite modifiers, or their Bowens mount adapter.
I did a full review on the Forza 60 here if you haven't seen it: ua-cam.com/video/ruUd5OMPZsY/v-deo.html
You can also see all the measurements I took to compare them here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Nanlite+Forza+60&light2=Godox+VL150
Let me know if you have any other questions :)
What's that little tripod you have the VL150 on?
I did a video on some accessories including that since so many people ask me about them! It’s the first thing I cover ua-cam.com/video/TV0dyXLLgRw/v-deo.html
@@NewLayer Thanks! I was planning on watching that one at some point lol
Godox says that with reflector at 1m, VL200 puts 75,000 lux and VL300 77,000 lux. With bare bulb, 7800 /10800. How is that possible? With reflectors, they're nearly identical (says specs). Did you try VL300 besides VL200? Did you find that it offers 50% extra power? Pls let me know thanks.
I never trust any numbers with reflectors from manufacturers. They always have hotspots that greatly inflate what the real output is and is just not reliable. Bare bulb is the only good way to compare.
You can compare the VL150 and VL200 using my tool here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL150&light2=Godox+VL200
The 200 is only 1/3 stop brighter than the VL150. The 300 is double the brightness, but that means about 1 full stop brighter than the 150, so I'd only really ever recommend getting the 150 or 300 and skip the 200, especially because the 150 only requires 1 v-mount battery and the 200 and 300 both require 2.
Hope that helps!
@@NewLayer Yes helpful. Also I read the discussions around here: good stuff.
Is the VL150 bright enough for key light such as window day light?
In many scenarios yes. The VL300 is only 1 full stop brighter so, not a massive amount difference. Especially since when simulating daylight you’ll mostly be using the stock reflector, you should be good.
New Layer what Bowen mount soft box do you recommend? Thank you for the speedy response!
I highly recommend collapsible beauty dishes! They are the same quality of light (if you’re using diffusion), but half the depth so easier to work with.
Glow is a great brand for the price too!
geni.us/glowbeautydish34silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish42silver
geni.us/glowbeautydish25white
which is better the godox vl300 or the nanlite forza 300? thanks
I haven't been able to test the Forza 300 specifically, but comparing the SL60W to the Forza 60, the SL60W has better color accuracy. The Forza 300 is significantly more expensive too, so I would typically recommend the VL300 unless you have a specific reason to get the Forza.
@@NewLayer what are you reasons for that recommendation
@@joeakestudiosstudiob9300 The VL300 is currently $599 and the Forza 300 is $829, so there's no reason to get the Forza 300 unless it has a specific feature or design element you need. If you already have other Nanlite lights, I'd try to stick with all one brand.
No fx effect in Vl series light!?
Nope, only on the SLII and FV series :-/
How do you gel these suckers?
It's hard to be stuck on daylight only... :\
There are kits like this to use with the standard reflector: amzn.to/33rTbhF
And there are softboxes that have built in gel holders like the Aputure Light Dome II: amzn.to/2R97Ubp
Other than that, you'd have to get an external filter holder like this: bhpho.to/3k4o8Pg
Hope that helps :)
@@NewLayer You're a saint. Thanks for all the info. Would you know by any chance how to also gel those flexible LED panels? like the Falconeyes rx-818 ? Or Godox/Neewer FL150s ? These are 60x60cm panels, and the biggest [thicker] gels I found are 50x40cm. You can find bigger gel sheets [like 80x100cm but theyre very thin, and I bet the light going through a red gel like that would be very de-saturated. Any thoughts?
@@eladbari Gelling a big panel like that would be very hard. Honestly, if you need colors, the best thing to do would be to buy an RGB+WW panel, like the Intelly LC-160RGBW II. I did a full review on it here: ua-cam.com/video/cc6wD-PrzMQ/v-deo.html
The main consideration is that it's quite expensive.
I know they sell entire, bigger rolls of gels, but I honestly don't know where as I've never bought them.
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When does the comparison to the VL300 occur?
When I get ahold of one, haha. There’s honestly not much to say other than the VL300 is a little bigger, and is around 1/2 stop brighter than the VL200. I would still love to have one though 😁
@@NewLayer oh ok. I was confused by the title
@@cinema-q Oooh Sorry. Yes, I don’t have that light but know it’s the same, just a bit brighter 😁
Hello! Are those 8470 lux measured at 1 meter or only at the same distance as the VL150? Thanks!
All my measurements are taken bare bulb at 1m, so when I compare lights, it's always apples to apples. You can compare them side by side using my tool here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL150&light2=Godox+VL200
@@NewLayer I see, that's without reflector. I was looking at the Pixapro Led200b MKIII and they advertise 16.000lux at 1 meter but they mention that its with a reflector attached. Do you have experience with those Pixapro led lights? They claim to be brighter than the 300d as well but I don't know how much is that reflector adding to the measurement. Thanks!
@@ajrc1987 Yes, always look for measurements without a reflector, because every reflector has a different focus/beam angle, and it can really change the numbers. You can only get accurate comparisons of 2 lights using the bare bulb, which is the whole reason I built my comparison tool. Manufacturer provided specs oftentimes cannot be trusted, especially if they are ONLY listing brightness measurements with the reflector installed.
I don't have experience with the Pixapro lights, sorry. But yes, it could be true that they are brighter than the 300d bare bulb, or maybe only with the reflector. Honestly though, the 300d is not very bright for the price, so I wouldn't be surprised either way. The 150 watt Godox lights are all brighter than the 300d, but the Aputure lights are built with longevity, and usability in mind, and part of that includes lower brightness at higher wattages.
New Layer I see, nice information. I’m looking for a led light with high output, I already own the pixapro 100 that’s why I was looking at the 200 one. Which one would you recommend base on output/range of price? Thank you again!
@@ajrc1987 It's really hard to beat the 150 watt Godox lights on brightness/quality for the price.
If you need v-mount support and a carrying case, I'd recommend the VL150. If you don't, I'd recommend the SL150W II. Both are basically the same price.
The VL200/SL200W II are 1/2 brighter than the 150 versions, and the VL300 is a full stop brighter than the VL150.
Let me know if you have any other questions :)
You mentioned Godox VL 150 doesn't give accurate colour and others. Is it true?
With a chart of all 150 watt lights, the VL150 would be right in the middle, if not a little more towards the top, for color accuracy. You can compare it to other lights here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Nanlite+FS-150&light2=Godox+VL150
Hi What are battery specs for outdoor use?
I'm not sure what you mean. If you're shooting outdoors I'd recommend the VL300 for its brightness. You will need 2 v-mount batteries for the VL200 and 300, each one should be ~100Wh or greater capacity in my recommendation.
I use these for inexpensive batteries: geni.us/gvmgv160
And you can view my video on the Intellytech Pocket V batteries here if you're interested in learning more about batteries in general: ua-cam.com/video/LWLDVyeuUNE/v-deo.html
@@NewLayer Hi. Wanted to know which batteries to use. You have answered it very well. Thank.
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Thanks bro!
How does this VL150 compare to the pixel?
Glad you asked :)
Compare all the measurements here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL150&light2=Pixel+C220
Apart from stats, the VL build quality is better. And although you can manually turn the fan off on the C220 (until it gets too hot and comes back on automatically), the VL lights are quieter overall.
The C220 might have marginally "better" color accuracy, but the quality control of the color temperature of the Godox lights is much closer to 5600K, so more accurate to the advertised specs.
I would recommend the VL150 over the C220, especially since it's also cheaper.
@@NewLayer Thank you for the very informative reply, really helped to make a decision between the two... Will go for VL 150. It so much smaller which is much better for me.
The VL150 is actually slightly bigger, but it’s a more cohesive set, so easier to use and a bit more efficient I think. I think you’ll be very happy with it.
Godox VL Series vs Aputure Amaran series!!
I have a review on the Amaran series here: ua-cam.com/video/ML0wiwVk6wo/v-deo.html
I won't be doing a direct comparison, but you should get all the info you need from this video, that one, and my light comparison tool: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL150&light2=Aputure+Amaran+200d
Let me know if you have any other specific questions :)
@@NewLayer If you had to pick between the Vl200 and the Amaran 200d? What about the fv200?
@@shaolin95 The VL200 and FV200 are the same brightness, while the 200d is almost 1/3 stop brighter.
The VL has native v-mount battery support, a carrying case, and Godox app control, while the FV does not, although it has some special FX, flash functionality, and no external controller.
The Godox lights are better built than the Amaran 200d, but that light has Sidus Link control, which is great, especially if you have other Aputure lights.
You can compare them more here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL200&light2=Aputure+Amaran+200d
Hope that helps!
How can I decide between the vl150 vs 200
The 200 is almost 1/2 stop brighter, and it also requires 2 v-mount batteries instead of 1 like the VL150. The VL150 is significantly cheaper, so I would highly recommend the VL150, and if you need something super bright, then skip the 200 and go with the VL300.
You can compare them with my tool as well if you'd like: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+VL150&light2=Godox+VL200
New Layer sir you’ve been extreme helpful and quick in helping me clear my questions. You’re too good! Can’t thank you enough. Ultimately now my setup looks like this - 1. Vl150 with a 120cm octa + grid 2. Sl60w with a 80cm octa 3. LCR500r light stick 4. One aputure MC 5. Godox lantern, a 3 by 4 rectangle soft box, and a strip box. 6. Ad200 pro for portraits and food (to mix continuous with flash) What are your thoughts on this ? ❤️
@@PrudhviMitra Happy to help! That setup is VERY good and you should be able to get any photos and videos you need! I'm excited for you :)
New Layer thank you so much, peace and light to you my sir ❤️💫 Can’t wait to show you the results.
@@PrudhviMitra Looking forward to it! :)
Great video!
I'm currently using a godox sl60w with a 90cm softbox.
The idea is to film myself sitting in front of the window so I can see the outside in the background.
Unfortunately 60w doesn't seem to be enough.
Would vl150 be enough or would the vl200/vl300 be necessary?
There's a black Friday sale here in Sweden right now and the vl 150 is almost half price of a vl300 and about 45% less than a Vl200.
Thanks! Once you start competing with the sun, especially with a softbox, things get a bit tougher for sure.
A 150 watt light will be 1 stop brigther than a 60 watt light, and a 300 watt light will be 1 stop brighter than a 150 watt light. I highly recommend 300 watts or more when possible any time you want to light alongside the sun.
I typically skip the VL200 because it's only 1/3-1/2 brighter than the VL150, but then requires 2 v-mount batteries, so you might as well get the 300 and make sure you have something that can get the job done. The value per watt is usually the best as well.
I hope that helps! I'd greatly appreciate if you can use my links, although I know you're in Sweden :)
Good luck!
Godox VL150 - geni.us/godoxvl150
Godox VL200 - geni.us/godoxvl200
Godox VL300 - geni.us/godoxvl300
Very nice work. Are you a grandson of a very famous actor who died recently? It should be obvious who that was, but here's a hint: he was Spartacus many years ago.
Thanks, glad you like it. And I WISH! Although now that you mention it, I may walk around saying, "I'm Spartacus!" from now on...
Really???? After I ordered 4 of the SL mark twos??? Unsubscribed, unfollowed, and un-returned the Amazon order!!! 😂😁😁😁Just messing with you. haha! I’m happy so far the mark twos! Case looks great, compared to the SL case which I’m still waiting for Amazon to send me......crickets.......awkward. 😂
Haha! Sorry, should've kept these hidden from you.
I personally would prefer the SL IIs because I don't need the V-Mount support, so I really like how simple they are with just the head unit and 1 cord. NO REGRETS!
I am working on a really nice case solution for single light, as well as 2 and 3-light kits. It won't be a super budget option, but will be really great. Might be a month or two until it's all ironed out though.
New Layer That’s exciting! I can’t wait to hear about it, but don’t go aputure pricing on me, ok? 😂 and on the v-mount subject, my concern is that I would need so many batteries and fancy chargers, it would break the bank, and my marriage! So it’s a hard pass for me at this point.
Amazing tech video, but this background music is so annoying, distracting... A lot of information with someone singing in the back, I would remove it...
Thanks for the feedback. Some videos it’s a bit too loud, so I’m trying to dial it in better on each one. I’ve done polls and most people vote for having it, but I want to find the happy medium of including it but keep it quiet enough.
UA-cam should have a backing track feature that can be enabled or disabled by the viewer! That’d be so cool.
@@NewLayer I'm only saying it because I really appreciated your video and the music was disturbing my attention. Just giving my feedback. Please, don't take my comment as a criticism! Thank you
@@DanielPereiraFilms No it's all good. I know not everyone likes it, so I try to give the majority what they want but at the same time not interfere with the rest of my subscribers. It's always a balancing act (hence the thumbs down from someone) lol
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