[010] Godox SL60W (with Soft Box) Setup
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Are you using this light? If so, chime in on whether yours generates lots of noise or not.
Some noise but I really can't say its that loud, I mean my desktop makes more noise than the unit lol. To me, it's a very acceptable noise level which you can further edit in audacity if needed.
Exactly how I feel.
Hey Moni... Thanks for the post. Learned a lot... I'll be looking out for your posts bro.
Thank you very much! The encouragement is appreciated.
Silent for me.
Thank you for making this! I've been looking at the 120d but can't justify that big of a hit, and I just learned about this guy so this is suuuuuuper helpful.
Not a problem. I've been quite happy with these lights.
Get you a godox VL150 it’s aces and out preforms the apurture alternative with brightness.
Yup. That looks like an amazing light at a great price too.
Just bought it. And here to watch everything about it.
Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for doing this vid. I've been looking for something to start out with and this seems like a good option. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words. I did a video testing the light here:
th-cam.com/video/CRHVKn4qvI0/w-d-xo.html
Well done. I appreciate you exposing the mount-fit issue. I'm hoping they fixed that by now.
Thanks. I'm not sure if the light or the softbox was the issue though. BTW, here is a better fix:
th-cam.com/video/nuOneFqJcKE/w-d-xo.html
Solid stuff man! Just pulled the trigger on a few of these to play around with and add to my never ending lighting setups :P
Man, I'm loving them. Some people mention issues with fan noise, but the units I got are super quiet.
Hello, thank you for the great video explaining the light setup. It was a very well put together video. Your music was just the right level so you were not competing to be heard. Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for the kinds words!
Awesome video. Love your setup. makes me want to keep working on my studio setup!
Thank you very much. Kind words mean more than you know.
I am looking to get this light and the soft box set up for my studio and upgrade the lighting on my channel. Thanks a lot for this tutorial. Really helps me out.
Anytime. Glad I could help.
When I watch your video, close my eyes, and listen to the music it feels like i'm playing Naruto ultimate ninja storm 4
Man, what you know about Naruto?!!
Love the channel bruuda - the grindlab sign 🙌🏼 I got two of The VL150’s
Thanks for watching! How are you liking those VL150s?
Moni, THANK YOU... This is an awesome video.. I've been asked to purchase for a Bank that wants to create their own Instagram and Facebook videos... and this video helped me tremendously.
Glad I could help!
I just ordered this light. Any reason you chose this softbox over a deep parabolic? I have a small space to work with but I hear the deep parabolic do a nicer job with the lighting of the face.
I don't know much about modifiers. I see looks online I like, then try to figure out how to recreate them. I liked the look of a video shot with these softboxes, so I added a couple to my setup.
Nice setup man keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks. I'm debating on softboxes like yours now though.
Moni Johnson it’s a really good softbox the key feature for me is how quick it is to setup
@@gilly.visuals Yeah, man. I'm all about quick setup as long as the quality is there.
Awesome video man. Nice studio!
Thank you!
Thanks man, great video. Got one of these on order
Thank you. I'm glad I could help.
so i dont know if you seen the latested post about this, but now everybody is saying that at higher frame rates you will epxerice flicker, have you seen it?
I saw some posts about that too. I don't shoot at higher frame rates under these lights so it hasn't been an issue for me. I use these lights only for vlogs which I shoot at 24fps.
Very informative. I'm looking at this light for a main key light, vs a Aputure 120D. I'll get the 120D at some point, but this could be a good alternative for now, though many just use this light. Thanks for the video!
Exactly. The 120D is awesome but for my needs, it wasn't worth the much higher investment. Thanks for watching.
Dude, you answered so many questions I have bravo
Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment.
I compared this light side by side with the Falconeyes RX18-T as well as a cheap Bonlux 40w LED in a softbox. The Godox gave the most accurate skintones, so I'm assuming it has the highest CRI of the 3. The fan does kick on right away, but as long as you're running a lav for audio, I think you're good to go. Overall the minor fan noise was something I could deal with, and you can actually modify it with a silent fan...TH-cam it. Also, even though the light and remote don't exactly sync, I find myself only using the remote so it's not a big deal. Works great for me!
Same here about controlling the light only with the remote. It's interesting that some get almost no fan noise from these while others have issues.
Very thank full i came across your video. By the way great studio set up. What type of light stands a re those?
Glad I could help! I have just added to the video description a link to the mounting arms I use.
Great behind the scenes video and review! Juat a question, the back panel that comes of on that octabox - what is the purpose of that? Why would it be off or on?
Thank you. I believe removing the back panel gives you access to an easier place/way to hold the softbox when you need to connect it to a mount. The inside of the panel is reflective, so it directs light to the front of the softbox.
WONDERFUL video! only wish we would have been able to see your before and after and or sample of the light as you were recording yourself with it. Please make another video showing us samples of the light as well as details/ specs of gear set up.
yep exactly, a bit frustrating to see all that and not the end result at all. I came here to see what result you can expect from such a light with double diffusion etc.. the final image and what ISO etc would have told us a bit the power etc to expect. Imagine if you are shooting at 10 000 iso, the 10% power would mean zero.
That's a great suggestion/request. This video was specifically about setting up the light, but I'll put some time into shooting some examples like you requested.
@@danielvilliers612 Keep in mind the video is just about setting up the light, as the title suggests. However, I'll work on something along the lines of what you described. Do you have any other specifics you would like to see?
Check this: th-cam.com/video/CRHVKn4qvI0/w-d-xo.html
Howdy, I do appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I have watched a bunch of videos about this unit, and no one seems to give any useful info on the output of light... strangely most people did what you did and pointed it into the lens and turned the power up and down. I was hoping someone would provide real world exposure numbers, and especially in a Softbox about the size you are using. What is your exposure at 100% with the bank. I’m hoping to get something like f8, 1/60 at 100 ISO - about 3-4 feet light to subject. What are you getting?
You are absolutely right. My test was not very useful with the angle I had the light. I did shoot from another camera/angle but I believe I had that cam set for auto-ISO, so that wasn't very useful either.
Thanks for the video.. i do like your setup as well
Thank you. I moved everything to a different room a few weeks back and will be posting the new studio tour soon though.
Peace King. When u put the grey cap in the light u just have to twist it slightly and it fits snug. Just got mine today. Your video helping me set up. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the comment but that was not the case with me (or many others who have posted about it online). Even when "locking" the attachment in place it would come loose without the release lever being pressed. It's likely an issue with my softbox attachment and not the actual light though.
Thank you Moni! Great help!! 🙏
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Your video was outstanding, just ordered the Godox light and softbox. Question, could you direct me to the wall mounting bracket you used...Thanks
Thank you! I use the 49" and 70" versions of that mount, but it comes in a few different lengths of maximum extension. Check on eBay or Amazon for "Neewer triangle boom arm" to find the difference sizes. Here is a direct link to one though:
shorturl.at/gqIL1
I recently purchased and experienced the same issue with the Bowens mount. I however believe the design flaw is with the sl60 not the softbox. After attaching softbox I had difficulty removing. It rotated 360 degrees inside the housing. I'm using the Flashpoint Glow softbox.
This may be true too. My experience is that other attachments with Bowens mounts fit the SL60 fine. I suppose there may be issues with both the softbox and the light.
Dope channel hommie.
Thanks a lot, bro.
thoughtful. helpful. thanks for the effort and the sharing. is the SL60 noisy? if there was no background music, could we hear the light in your mic? thumbs up.
Thank you very much!
I just got a Godox AD-S60S soft box and not sure how to use it. When do you use the inner diffusion discs, vs the honeycomb, vs the outer diffuser, or combinations of those 2 or 3? - Also, what's the point of the zip on the side? - is that to adjust the inner diffusion? why would you need to do that?
The zip likely is for what you described but I'm not sure. The grid is used to control the direction of your light. If you want the light focused on your subject, use the grid. Of you want the light to wash over a wider area, then remove the grid. The inner diffuser panel is optional and can be used to soften your light more in the case the large diffuser doesn't make the light as soft as you would like. Good luck with your new soft box and thanks for watching!
good job! Thanks for the video!
Thank you. Glad to help.
What stands would you recommend for this light. Something with a boom arm for top down lighting.
If you're wanting something mobile that you can use on a floor mount, I would go with C-stands if they are within budget. Otherwise, a stable tripod stand would work too, but you might want to weigh them down for more stability/security. I mounted mine on wall mounts in my studio. The wall mounts I use can extend and swivel. They come in sizes between 4 feet and about 7 feet. Let me know if you need help locating anything I mentioned.
Hey man I have this light and I'm finding with a parabolic 37 inch softbox, double diffuse and grid the light isn't bright enough to not go down to iso 500-800. What's your experience of it
You're meaning even at 100%? And how far is the light from your subject? I'm able to run mine at around 30% with both diffusers and the grid and the light is still bright enough at 3 feet from the subject with my cam at 400 ISO at f/2.8. That gets me underexposed by 1 stop even when the scene is almost completely black.
I have the same issue
Like the setup bro
Thank you.
Great video. Made me help decide and got my first SL60W in just yesterday. Now waiting for a octabox and here's my question. What's the brand for those wall mounted poles where the lamps are hanging on? I... Must... Have.... :) Thanks!
Man, I love those wall mounts. I have three in 4-foot length. They also come in 5' and almost 7', and can be mounted on ceilings, of course. The brand I got is Neewer. On Ebay or Amazon, search for: neewer 49 wall.
@@MoniJohnson Thanks a lot! Will order a couple of them. Oh and to answer your question about the noise... It's okay, but I'm still gonna change the fan for a more silent fan. Heres' the how-to, in case you also wanna do this: th-cam.com/video/FWOAzuqk7bw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!
Do you recommend it for the studio portrait ?
Most definitely the light would work for portrait work.
Hi, thanks for the video! Where can I get the Wall mount shown in 4:42? that is a brillinat solution.
You are welcome! The name for the wall mount can be found in the video description.
Hey man any links for those light mounts you are using? The ones that are attached to your wall.
They come in different lengths. I have the 49 inch and a seven foot type. Here's a link to the 51-inch I believe.
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192601044160
Thanks a lot for the very informative video Moni Johnson. Tell me is the SL60W good enough for outdoor shoots like music videos at night and stuff. Cause I'm planning on buying the SL200W but I wouldn't mind buying two SL60Ws if their good enough for outdoor. Thanks again bruh, from me Johnson T Namoloh all the way from Namibia, Africa.
I have not shot outdoors with this light yet.
@@MoniJohnson Alright thanks!
hello, moni! great video!
what ISO in 80d you used with the sl60?
Thanks for watching. I almost never shoot at higher than ISO 400 with the 80D (as I sometimes notice noise in the shadows at ISO 800 and higher, depending on the lens), and I typically keep a single SL60W at 10%. I also shoot with the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 either wide open or as high as f/2.8 for slightly more depth of field. Of course, depending on the look I want and on how large the area is I need to illuminate, I may increase the brightness of the SL60W.
@@MoniJohnson Cool! So, do you think you should consider using 50% or more of the light to shoot with iso 100?
I didn't say I don't shoot at 100. I said I almost never shoot at higher than 400, just so you know my upper limit (even with the SL60W at a low setting, or when using different lighting). I do also shoot at lower ISO when the shot conditions only require that.
Hi Moni! I feel really stupid asking this question. I'm just getting into video production and this is the light I bought. When I put the light onto the light stand it seems really loose even though I've clamped it down and tightened the screws and what not. Am I supposed to take off that little black covering on the light stand? I noticed it screws off. Again...I know this is such a dumb question...I've just never gotten lights before and I don't know if that's right or not. Thank you so much for putting this video together. I learned a lot watching it.
Not a dumb question at all. Can you send me a pic of the black covering you're referring to?
Update for anyone reading this: Removing the black caps solved the problem.
Do you have any recommendation for a carrying case or any kind of bag for this light?
Unfortunately, I do not. I leave mine in the studio full time. Godox has a battery-powered version of this light though. You might look into that to see if it has a carrying case that is compatible with the SL60W.
Thanks for this video!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
thanks bro these lights are bright
Not a problem. They definitely deliver for me.
I want to ask.. is this godox sl60w can use as continues light for photography?
Absolutely can be used for photography.
Can you share what arm mount you're using for the SL60W?
Search Ebay or Amazon for "Neewer triangle arm". They come in at least 4 sizes. The size in the video extends to 49 inches. I'm debating now on getting a 70+ inch mount for a hair light.
Hi, nice Video thanx dir the Infos. The Wallmount looks awesome. Whats the Name of the Mount? Regards fromm Germany.👌
Thank you. Look on Ebay or Amazon for "Neewer wall mounting arm". They come in at least 5 different lengths.
I was looking at the 60, I’m looking to use it for in house projects, brolls, photography, maybe take it with me when i do real estate videos. Do you think the 60 will be good for this or should i go with maybe 100?
The 60 will likely be powerful enough for most indoor applications if the space is not too large. Considering you haven't made the purchase yet though, if you can get the more powerful light at a decent price you might want to go that route for better "future proofing".
Moni Johnson thank you, I was thinking of going for the 100 i believe it was. Better doing higher so later on i don’t have to buy a new one. Awesome videos
Exactly my logic too. And thank you for watching!
Thank you, appreciated ~
And thank you for watching!
@@MoniJohnson I had to watch it again today I finally got one today and your tip on the softbox set up saved me time for leaving the space for the grid to go on. Bless Up !
Yes, sir. Saves time when you know where to start. I'm glad it helped.
@@MoniJohnson For sure :-) Bless
I just took delivery of this light and thought I could put it in my XLite soft box - but the fittings don't match. Any suggestions as I don't want to buy another soft box.
If your soft box is a Bowen-style mount I had the same issue. I had assumed the soft box was the issue, but another subscriber mentioned the "teeth" on the light were the problem. I was able to modify my soft box to make everything align correctly. You can do the same for just a few dollars and perhaps an hour of effort, but the mod will render your soft box useless with any other light. You can see what I did here:
th-cam.com/video/nuOneFqJcKE/w-d-xo.html
@@MoniJohnson My softboxes have the Elinchrome Bowen Mount and I don't want to muck that up. Looks like I might have to buy a Godox softbox. However, I'll talk to both suppliers on Monday. Thanks for replying.
Hey...so great video.
I want to buy a camera and i dont know what should i do. Buy caon 250d and simple lightning like some bulbs with umbrella.OR buy cheapest camera like canon 2000d and buy this godox sl60 and big soft box. May you tell me your opinion? Thanks a bunch
Thank you! What sort of content are you trying to shoot?
nice video. Is there a battery pack for this light?
Thank you. There is no battery pack for this version but Godox does offer a battery-powered version. I believe it's the SLB-60W.
I assume the newer batches come without the remote. I didn't receive any. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! How long ago did you get your light? I got mine over 3 years ago and they all came with remotes.
What's the set up you have going to hold your soft box?
A link to the light stand arm (wall mounts) I use is in the video description.
I Just bought this!!
Awesome! It's a great, affordable light. I've been happy with mine.
@@MoniJohnson 😀 Love From India Bro❤️
Thank you! Much love to you from Texas (US)!
Looking to recreate sunlight through the window would the godox 100w be an overkill ?
I'm not sure, but I believe you can accomplish that with far less (powerful) lighting.
Taylor Goodin depends if you’re trying to fill a room with that light or not. I have a 120D II and I constantly find it to be underpowered in situations like that. You might even need something more like the sl 200 if you’re trying to achieve that. But if you’re just trying to get a beam with some haze, the sl60 with a fresnel should give you something anyway.
So how loud is the fan?
Not loud at all. Even with everything off in the room, I barely hear the fan in the light.
@@MoniJohnson well i just bought one because of this review thanks! its coming in the mail in 6 days!
You'll be happy with it. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Great content, could you please explain how you adjust the kevlin temp on the remote in order to adjust the power below 20%? I couldn't figure it out when I was using it yesterday. Thanks!
Thanks. I'll reply this evening when I can double-check the exact steps.
@@MoniJohnson Thanks! I appreciate that!
Power on the remote. Press and release the [Set] button (that's the middle button on my remotes) . The temp indicator should start flashing. Then, press and release the [+] button until the temp is at 5600k. Press the [Set] button to exit temp adjustment. Press the [-] button and you should be able to set intensity as low as 10%.
Moni Johnson Thank you Sir for the help! God bless! 🙏🏼
Not a problem. Anytime, bro.
how did you get your remote to go below 25%? my light will go to 10 if i dial it manualy, but when using the remote. it will not go below 25%
nevermind, i figured it out. the remote needs to be set to 5600k ;\
Yes, sir. That is correct. The temp setting doesn't affect color temp but setting to 5600 enables you to reduce intensity to 20%.
What's the background music called?
I'm not sure. I believe it's one of the free tracks available from TH-cam though.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering why changing the Kelvin on the remote was not changing the temperature of the light. I don't understand why it is marketed as 5600K +- 300K. Also if you have noticed, looking at the back LCD, you can see a dimmed out K on the bottom row of information suggesting there is a way to adjust the Kelvin from the light directly, but I have not see a way to do it.
I assume they were a bit lazy (cost effective?) and used the same hardware for different lights, some with true temp adjustment and some without.
5600K +-300K means the light produced is expected to be within that range, depending on the power output (actual color temperature varies with different power outputs from 10-100%). The SL60W comes in two variations, the W(white) and Y(yellow). The remote seems to be standardized for more than these two products, which makes sense.
Thanks for the explanation!
Hi, I'd be interested if it's possible to use that light outdoor/without a cable? With some kind of battery or something..
I consider buying that thing but I also really want a light setup that I could run anywhere.
There are probably much better options out there, but I use the Yongnuo YN600 Air for my battery-powered lighting. Have a look at those. They are light-weight, very bright, and last a long time on larger batteries. You can also add umbrellas or soft boxes to them if your light stands permit.
@@MoniJohnson thanks a lot, i'll have a look at those!
@@MoniJohnson one more question: which model of the YN600 Air do you have? The 5500k or the adjustable one 3200-5500k?
And could you give me the link of an outdoor shoot where you used it? Would be very helpful!
I have the 5500k, not adjustable. I have actually only shot in-doors with them but still with just battery power. Unfortunately, I do not have example.
Can be any softbox? I have a softbox that I used for photography can I use that softbox for video ligh too?
I don't see a reason why not. Do you have a continuous light source you can safely (heat) use with the softbox?
@@MoniJohnson I have the godox flash but now I'm goin to buy the godox video light and I think that I. An use the same softbox
I wanted to ask you for some tips. Can I send you a picture of my set up? I feel I am not maximizing this setup.
Absolutely. You can use the contact email on my 'about' tab.
Sorry I am on about tab, I do not see it. I want to thank you in advance. I am trying to make my lighting ideal. The main issue is I have a tv behind me and it reflects. I have lights on both sides but my middle part of my face seems dark
Contact might not show up on the mobile app, if that's what you're using. Try mojotx254@gmail.com.
What about a hard plastic shim? It could break, iff too much stress is added. Concerned placing additional metal to the led light and having it connect causing short. Maybe an insulated copper cable (it should bend easily) as a shim. Great video tutorial.
Thank you. I'm not sure what plastic part you are referring to.
Hi, my light is not going less 25% light with the remote. But it's going with the physical buttons in the light. Any solution?
If you're saying the light does not go below 25% intensity when using the buttons on the light, check the color temp to ensure it's set to 5600. Then recheck the limits with the light's button and remote. The color temp setting won't actually change the temp, but it might allow you to reduce power to 10%.
@@MoniJohnson Thanks a lot man. It worked. I set the color temp to 5600k and now it's going to 10% intensity with the remote. 😄
Awesome! Glad I could help.
Now... I'm waiting for a review of the lights power
So far, I've only used mine at 10% power. When I get into a larger space in a couple months, I'll possibly use one light at higher power on opposite sides of the room (for different types of shots). I'll post my progress and experience as I design my new setup.
Does the octabox/softbox come with the grid?
Yes. That model includes 2 diffusion panels and the grid.
Moni Johnson is that the standard softbox, or the parabolic deep one? I’m seeing a few different versions available on Amazon.
@@Weird_Quests That is the standard version.
Moni Johnson thanks, man! I’ll be picking up a couple of these soon.
Duede i bought sl60 and 120h softbox, it looks like light is not distributed even, light at the center is weaker.
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Yikes. Does the 120h have an internal diffuser panel to spread the light before it hits the larger diffuser panel? I haven't tried the SL60W with a single diffuser, so it's possible I might have the same issue as you in those conditions. If you're already using two diffusers then I don't have much advice, unfortunately.
can we used any shadow box for the sl60w light
As long as it's Bowens mount you should be good. However, the Bowens mounts on either my lights or my soft boxes were not designed properly so I found the need to make modifications to get things working as they should.
@@MoniJohnson THANK YOU
Great! Where can i get this wall mount for light?
Thanks. Look at the description for the video. I explained what to search for to get that wall mount.
@@MoniJohnson Thanks!
You are welcome. Anytime.
Hey buddy! Is this the 120 cms hectagon softbox or 90 cms one? Thank you for this video. It helped a lot! :D
Glad I could help! These are the 95cm. See here:
www.ebay.com/itm/Godox-Octagon-95cm-Grid-Honeycomb-Softbox-Studio-Strobe-Bowens-Mount-Speedring/262750725772
@@MoniJohnson Thanks, man. Would you recommend this size for a vlog or the bigger one?
@@NirmitGire For my vlogging (pretty much stationary), the ones I have are almost too big for me. I do fine with these even on lower intensity (even with just one light). If you plan to light a larger area, the larger soft boxes might be a better option.
@@MoniJohnson Got it! :D
Purchased the lights. I am having a problem with syncing the remote to the lights. Please provide input they may assist in resolving my issue. Thank you, New Subscriber
Syncing should be as simple as setting the bank and channel on the remote to match the light. Channels are numbered and banks are lettered. For instance, one of my remote/light pairs are on Bank A Channel 1, and my other pair is on Bank A Channel 2. And thank you for subscribing.
How does an LED panel compare for a simple, minimalistic setup?
If you keep it super simple (only an LED panel) you may not be able to get the same look, mainly because the lighting might be too harsh. But with diffusion and possibly a grid you can achieve a similar look. Using a panel would take up less space though. I use two small LED panels in my studio. One is used without a diffuser to add light to a small area in my background. The other is diffused and used to add light to my desk (for my overhead shot). Does this answer your question?
@@MoniJohnson Thanks Moni. This really helps. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the large softbox that came with the SL60 and hence wanted something smaller and portable
Not a problem. If you do get an LED panel and find it too harsh I know of at least one company that makes diffusers for panels. The company's name is "D-Fuse" (That's an appropriate name, right?). There are likely companies with better quality modifiers out there though.
@@MoniJohnson Super helpful. Sincerely appreciate the responses.
Absolutely! Good luck with creating the look you want.
Is 120cm still workable with sl60?
I believe it is. I run one of mine at less than 50% with double diffusion plus a grid on a 95cm soft box and it gets the job done. Should be fine with a 120cm setup.
@@MoniJohnson thanks my friend
Anytime!
Hi, do you need to use the grid thingy ??
Not all. In fact, since I made that video I have removed the grid from one of my lights. I also remove it from the other on occasion. Depends on the look you want. You can also use just a single diffuser panel if you prefer.
@@MoniJohnson thanks ~ mine is used mostly for newborn photography
You'll also find removing the grid and/or one of the panels will give you more light without the need of increasing the power level on the light.
@@MoniJohnson thank you ~ appreciate it
Thanks man
Not a problem!
I just got the from my local store but the remote ain't working can you help me out how to use that!?
Is the remote set the same channel and bank (I believe that's the term) as the light?
Yeah i just checked that out it's working Thank's for the reply!
Awesome. Good luck with your new kit!
@@MoniJohnson Why remote limited to 25% ?
Thanks! Also the softbox need to deliver it'll soon i can't wait!
And the light was so bright 🌞
Unfortunately my eyes are painful for staring directly at the light lol.
I just figured that out too!
I set the Kelvin to minimum to get the 10% on the remote!
We can't go below that?
Change the light temp to 5600k and you'll have access to 10% power.
This light ....what would you say its primary use would be in video shoots ?......To light maybe from small products to medium size products and half shots of people at the max ?? Cant be used to light spaces and brighten rooms up for a video shoot right ?
Of course, it will depend on the size of the room and whether you use modifiers. I would probably suggest something more powerful to fully light spaces though.
@@MoniJohnson > Thanks Moni.
Not a problem! Keep in mind Godox and several other companies make more powerful lights than the SL60W. And many models are available at more cost-effective prices than Aputure (an example of a good but expensive brand).
@@MoniJohnson > Thanks again Moni, on a side note, if i could only get one light for easy transport and wanted to fill-light (brighten up) square rooms of about 150-200 sqft by firing bare at the ceiling for diffusion. Which light would that be ? or better still how many lumens (output specs) do you think id need ?
I don't have any suggestions for that scenario. I would recommend contacting a few of the manufacturers directly.
Theres different types of "noise" questions in my opinion, there's vlogging noise, there's interview noise and then there's film-making noise, can someone breakdown there experience, im more interested in the filmmaking noise.
Have you searched for that topic?
How big is the softbox?
95cm (around 37 inches)
Moni Johnson thanks, they look smaller than 95cm, that’s why I asked
Can you please suggest me a cheap soft box for sl60w?
I trust Godox and Neewer when it comes to less expensive but good quality products. There are likely lots of other options available but I can't speak for experience with other manufacturers. You're pretty safe with the 2 I mentioned though. Do you know what size you want, or whether you want single/double diffusion, option to add a grid?
@@MoniJohnson No, I just need just a softbox. By the way i saw SB-UE120 will it work?
Also, They aren't available in my country amazom so...
The SB-UE 120cm seems like a good option. That's actually larger than the one I use.
@@MoniJohnson Thank's for the reply i hope it works as i expected!
Not a problem! Good luck!
Also, I would have sent those banks right back, that speed ring is not acceptable. I use chimera mostly or photo flex to save a little cash. Godox has a rep for being great bang for the buck, but I’d look into better banks and a separate “real” Balcar S speedring. Photo flex is also a good source for those.
Thanks for the info. I have learned from my experience with these lights to check every attachment before committing. Still though, I am happy with this combo for my personal needs.
I use a PixaPro, it has the same problem.
thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
I came to see how to put together the soft box...
Ah! Sorry.
Thx bro
Thanks
You are welcome.
Tell me something bro the godox 60w is only 5600k
That is correct. The SL60W is a single color temp (5600), though the controller/light has temp adjustment on it.
@@MoniJohnson wow that's great to know
Also, it needs to be set at 5600 in order to access the lower power levels.
@@MoniJohnson ok thank you keep the good content
Absolutely. Thank you.
About this light and its noise, It really depends of what type or work you want to do in my opinion, I sent it back because of the noise. I did test recording and if you record an actor even at 10 feet, you can hear it (with you ears or mic). Should be less annoying with a Lav mic though. If you record music video clip, go ahead, no problem. Recording an interview? really risky.
Only my opinion.
Makes a lot if sense.
Well explained product review but your focus is off nearly the whole time. Not just in the beginning. Besides that you got a nice set up
Thanks for the heads up. My vision is so poor that bad focus happens way more often that I would like. Without focus peaking/assist I can't tell the difference.
@@MoniJohnson Hahaha okey. Keep up great work!!
Thanks for the support!
It not a so big difference from 10% to 100%
For me (opinion), there is a huge difference between the max and minimum intensities. You cannot see that in the video though. Also, remember the light is passing through TWO diffusers in this video.
There is a big difference.
Terrible review. Sorry but this was not good for the viewer
Do you realize it's not intended to be a review? Nothing in the title or description says anything about me reviewing this.