Best Budget RGB LED Panel Review | Neewer RGB 660 | 5 hr Battery Life | Bi-Color | $130
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Neewer continues their 660 LED Panel series with a RGB Bi-Color panel. Coming in at a very budget price point of $130, you get a very capable and powerful LED light for your filmmaking needs. What's more is that at nearly half the price, the Neewer RGB 660 is more powerful than the GVM 50rs. If you've been looking for a budget LED kit, definitely consider starting with the 660 series of LED's by Neewer.
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Gear I use and talked about in this episode. The links below are to Amazon (US, CAN, UK, DE), Adorama, Ebay, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases:
Neewer 660 RGB - geni.us/OA6Y5q (Amazon, Ebay)
Neewer 660 2.4ghz - geni.us/IWzcua (Amazon, Ebay)
Kastar NPF Batteries - geni.us/GMbl (Amazon, Ebay)
Light Stands - geni.us/iGlRN (Amazon)
[GEAR I USE FOR THIS EPISODE]
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Sony A7S iii (Talking Head Cam) - geni.us/yk0B6 (Amazon)
Sony A7S iii Lens - geni.us/YleOLG (Amazon, Ebay)
*Sony ZV-1 (B-roll Camera) - geni.us/bpnS (Amazon, Adorama, Ebay)
*GH5 (Light Test Camera) - geni.us/ZszOTiO (Amazon, Ebay, Adorama)
*GH5 Lens - geni.us/CoFnvmg (Amazon, Ebay, Adorama)
*RØDE Video Mic NTG - geni.us/hL6DUpb (Amazon, Ebay, Adorama)
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*[TIMECODE]*
0:50 - General Product Info
2:07 - Smartphone App Gripe
2:44 - Battery Life Tests
3:30 - Light Output Test
4:12 - RGB Output Test
4:43 - Color Rendition Comparison
5:45 - The Bottom Line
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*FAQ*
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*Can you adjust the Saturation Level of the RGB?*
- Yes
Another top notch review sir👍
Hey hey Ian!
Thank you so much for checking out another video! I'll see you in the next one!
I’m trying to get some RGB Light
Neewer 660 - $140
Nanlite MixPanel 150 - $1.1K
Which one of those Light Is BRIGHTER?
I really can’t choose between the two, I will using them to shoot music video during both Day & Night Time.
As a heavily budget conscious amateur film maker I am in love with this channel
Hey hey Cody!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and the kind words!
I'm so glad you enjoy the format and reasonings on this channel, I am also a heavily budget conscious person so I'm always trying to see if something is worth it or not. I'm extremely blessed to have the opportunity to get stuff in for review because of audience members like you that engage and comment. Because of you guys, I will continue to do my best and put out as much meaningful content as possible!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Just used the affiliate link the other day for the RGB 660! Keep up the awesome content TLDR!
I literally ordered this yesterday and was searching for someone that did a review of these for ages and found nothing. Glad they seem like a good investment. Thanks
Hey hey Brian!
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Awesome! I'm so glad to hear this video helped you in your post-purchasing thoughts! Enjoy the light when you receive it and make some fun videos with it!
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Hi! I was thinking of buying these lights. What do you think of them 7 months in?
Wow prices went up since you made this . Good review - I bought 2 of them using your link - thanks
Hey hey Jonathan!
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Yea :( it looks like the prices have gone up since the world situation going on, production most likely slowed down and prices went up with shipping becoming slower. I'm glad this review was helpful and thank you so much for your support with the links! Enjoy these panels and create some awesome stuff with it!
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Ty. I swear, you are about the only person who actually gives battery hours estimates. I looked at a ton of video's, and they just skip it as if it were nothing. TY again. Great vid.
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So glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews!
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wow, just saw these on amazon, looked around 30 minutes ago and not a RGB review to be found, hit refresh on a whim and here we are. thanks!
Hey hey DAF Internal Comms!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Haha wow that's some crazy timing! And here I was thinking about posting the video the next day, so glad I just decided to go ahead and post it for ya! Hope this video was helpful!
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I learn always from your content. Thanks man! $130 is not bad. Neewer is a great brand.
Hey hey again mi amigo!
You're most welcome! I'm so glad my videos are still providing value for you! It's definitely not a bad price at all for a pretty powerful RGB panel!
this video changed my life
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Glad you enjoyed this video! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews!
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Wow. Amazing! Thank you, you are only one professional youtuber who talks about cheap gear.
Hey hey 23!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and the kind words!
I definitely love budget gear that are full of surprises, of course I also love what expensive gear provides. But one thing's for sure, I will always compare them to determine if the gear is worth it or how to work with each on depending on what you're needs are :)
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Thank you for this! 1st you helped me purchase a great lens the Sigma 50-150mm OS and now you've helped me make a selection for light.
I also don't know how you are able to reply to all comments but just know I appreciate you!
Thx!
Hey hey again Isaac!
So glad these videos have been helpful! Sometimes I do get behind if I don't have time to respond immediately, but I do try my best to do it while I'm still a small channel :)
Oh man! I just ordered 3 of the Neewer 660 bi-colour LEDs since I managed to get 3 for the price of 2 on a Black Friday deal, but for the last couple of days I've wondered whether or not I should return them and instead get 2 and replace one with the RGB panel instead. Then I stumbled across your video and I wish I made this decision a few days ago, because the prices have all gone back up!
Ah, the joys of shopping for gear and having serious FOMO from watching too many gear reviews 😅
Hey hey Usman!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Aw man! Definitely FOMO and gear review videos. Heres what I gotta say. When you bought the bi-color kit, you didn't hesitate, you knew what you were gonna do with that set. The RGB was only an after thought of "that would nice". So honestly, don't worry about it, you can do basic "color" contrast with just a bi-color set. Set your keylight to tungsten and your back light to daylight, but WB for tungsten and your back light will look super blue. Reverse that idea and you'll get a super warm background. This basic idea does a lot as RGB is just fun to use here and there. Of course I'm using it for my videos to differentiate between a "review" video versus a "learning" video. But otherwise a bi-color is more than enough. I talk about this a lot in my "think critically series" that you can check out here: th-cam.com/video/3zO9axytfK8/w-d-xo.html
TLDR; don't buy due to "what if" only buy whats going to solve 90% of your problems. If you buy for a bunch of "what if's" you'll be wasting more money in the long run. Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker That's definitely some solid advice right there, thanks ever so much!
You're most welcome!
I'm subscribing just for putting the reasons first. I don't even need the rest of your videos; I just want to reward you. I'm even going to go through and like a bunch of them just for that.
Hey hey again NegatingSilence!
Thanks again!
Really good video man. You're showing what a potential customer wants to see, (and not talking about the product during 10 min without showing it in action) Thanks
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I just picked up a 3-pack of these on Amazon tax included & free shipping for a total of $187!!! Can't wait to try them out.
lol did you get the ad on Facebook too? The neewer ad deals on there are killing my wallet :(
@@mikeyr5556 Hell yeah! That's an insane deal. Gonna try them out and if they're as good as people say, I'm gonna get another 3. I'll have party lights in every room, even in the bathroom haha!
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Oh man thats a killer deal! Congrats and enjoy the kit!
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Great find. I've bookmarked your links, so you'll get credit when I buy the lights. Cheers.
Hey hey again VFX Todd!
Definitely a very nice budget RGB panel with this output! I sincerely appreciate you do that and supporting this channel! I will continue to do my best with my review and content because of it!
Simply Thank you. That is the review I've been looking for. And that is the kit I'm going to get 2x660 and 1x660RGB.
Hey hey adamski garage 64!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
You're most welcome! If you haven't already, check out my follow up to the 660 series in determining the best diffusion options if you want softer light from these panels. Video review here: th-cam.com/video/ArI16TEKbo8/w-d-xo.html
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks 👍 definitely going to check that video.
That great welcome to your channel.
Stay safe.
Very useful comparison between 660 and 660 RGB. Thanks a lot!
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I'm so glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my reviews and content!
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Great review! I didn't know that Neewer made RGB panels until today. I was toying around with getting Apurture portable RGB lights to light up my background until seeing this review. Thank you!
Hey hey Chris!
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You're most welcome! I think this was neewers first foray into Budget RGB panels, I really hope Neewer begins to do more with flex mat LED's, especially large ones!
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Seriously. You give the best, most practical advice. Thank you!
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Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and when I try to figure out who these products are for. I will continue to do my best here with my content and review!
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You are a smart and honest person 👍
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Very excellent video. Thanks for all the great info! 👍
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Love how much detail you give, especially on the colors. I would really love to see more specific Lux values on the different colors.
Hey hey Azael!
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So glad this video was helpful! I actually just launched my website tldrfilmmaker.com . Back then during this video I did not measure Lux values of the RGB. I've gone back and measured and the values are there from 2m away (my standard testing distance).
Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker That's actually so freaking cool! Just checking it out. I will be referring to your website for these type of comparisons. Thank you for sharing this with me!
@@TLDR_filmmaker I have another question. I just bought a Neewer 660 LED, and I've heard that if this light is used via batteries, the output is divided in half. Is this true? How could I evade this without having to use the wall cord?
I just want to say I like the way you make your videos and communicate! - You make content with great value! - Always look forward to to your next post!
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I'm so happy to hear you enjoy the content on this channel and find it valuable! It means so much to read comments and critiques. I will continue to do my best to keep bringing meaningful content for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike!
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So I just want to thank you so much for having all these videos. Without you there’s nobody making videos about these lights or other equipment. It helps a ton and Iv subscribed. I’ll be picking up the kit of 2 530 rgb’s. I really wanted to take your advice and get the 660’s but amazon has been a mess lately and pricing keeps raising up not to mention its taking forever to get things shipped. So I’ll take a hit and lose a little bit of power to snag these guys. This will be my first lighting kit and I know you recommended the 660’s bi colors but I’d pay the exact same and wouldn’t actually get a carry bag and no remote. For the same price as these 530 rgb’s. So I’ll take features and accessories over output. Hopefully I’m making the right call. I wish you had a review on the viltrox vl-200t I wanted to get those lights but there just wasn’t enough reviews to make me feel comfortable in spending the $160 for 2 lights.
Hey hey FallingFrom Solace!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
I'm glad this video was helpful for you! While I haven't gotten a chance to review the VL-200t, based on looking at it's design. It looks like you won't be able to remove the plastic diffusion cover, so you may be limited in terms of what you can do if you would like to have more output without the cover. The barn doors on the Neewer are handy to somewhat cut the light or clip on diffusion paper to diffuse the bare LED if you remove the cover (my preferred method of diffusion)
Hope this helps and have fun with your new lights! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
TLDR Filmmaker Hey man! Thank you so much for taking the time to not only read and reply to my message but to look up the product I asked you about. I think I made the right choice going neewer these two will be my key and fill lights so the more power the better. Plus RGB and the app made it an easy decision for an extra $70 bucks over the Vl-200. I do want to buy a 3rd light but I was hoping to go more portable. Originally I was thinking the viltrox RB-08. Because of the small price tag. But after your review on the falcon eyes f7 I’m just so confused on what route to go. I’m also debating on the aputure MC. Seems kinda in the middle of the two. Any advice you could give on the matter would be very appreciated.
You're most welcome! In terms of pocket RGBs, they are definitely a handy tool and I've only reviewed 3 and decided that was enough and probably won't review any more of them unless they actually show me something interesting. For the most part I still love the Boling P1 because of its integrated mounting arm. I've found myself reaching for that more than the others because of how fast I can set it up and angle it where I want it to go without extra items. It may not be the brightest of the bunch, but for me its quick to use right away with just a stand with a 1/4 - 20 screw on the top. No need for ballheads etc.
Thanks, I was looking at another solution, but I really like the Neewer brand. Excited to add this light to my kit.
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Awesome! I'm so glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my reviews and content!
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You put a lot of work into your channel. Hope to see you grow a lot more! All the best!
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I really like your reviews. You provide comparisons and context for these lights. Thanks.
Hey hey again Supperconductor!
I always appreciate you checking them out and commenting! Definitely, I feel comparisons and context helps the most, so I will continue to do them with what I got :)
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beautifully explained, i think you answered all the questions
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Thanks for the video. Just a quick note that you titled it a review of the 660, but you conducted the review on the 530 which Neewer sent you.
Hey hey Wookiee Rage!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Ah yea, I titled it as such because of my previous popular review of the 660 bi-color series. I Wanted to make sure people knew that there was a 660 version and to let people know that the results they are seeing is the 530, but they can expect an output bump with the 660. Hope that makes sense.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you for your kind reply and understanding that I am not trying to down play your review, just clarify what was being reviewed. I am new to filmography and photography with the use of anything beyond amateur equipment, so I do appreciate your content and look forward to seeing more.
Of course! Budget amateur equipment these days are offering quite a bit these days and I'm always excited to see when a piece of budget equipment is built in a such a way where you can get a lot of similar results as the pro stuff. I will continue to do my best to find these budget items and cover them as best as I can!
Great reviews. You sure did find the sweet spot in length of video and answered all my questions. Subscribed!
I appreciate the honest reviews and like the practical application tips at the end :)
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Thank you for this video this video definitely will help me to decide which LED I’m going to choose thank you again.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker You are welcome I subscribe to your channel today because I like your videos you give good information about product.
Could you please tell me that SMD Led are Better than Dimmable Bi-Color LED Pane and can I use iPhone 11 Pro Max to make videos and photographs with Neewer 2 Packs Advanced 2.4G 660 LED Video Light ?
Very thorough and trustworthy review as always! Thank you!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this review! I will continue to do my best!
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TLDR Filmmaker thank you! Stay safe and well! 😊
Thanks for showing me this. I’ve been looking for a portable light with RGB for a while now
Hey hey Jerome!
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You're most welcome! Nice affordable RGB Panels are definitely starting to come into fruition and I think we are getting closer and closer to having a nice "all in one" type of LED panel at a budget.
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What a great video.
I just bought the Neewer RGB 660 on Amazon.
I bought a pack of two for £190. Not sure that's a great deal. Although I hope the LEDs will be brighter than my Yongnuo YN360iii (probably are as they are more).
Cheers
Hey hey Bill!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! In theory it should be brighter for the reasons you said. I'm not sure about the pricing for something like this in the European market, but according to the GDP conversion rate that too me seems like a good deal for a pair of 660 RGBs.
Thanks again for stopping by and enjoy the new LED panels when they arrive! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
He explained very clear practical and simple.
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Thankyou for an excellent review of this product
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You're most welcome! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
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How do you not have more subs you channel is amazing
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Thank you so much for checking out this video and kind words!
My best guess is that I don't vlog during my reviews and just deliver the answers, minimal non-cinematic B-roll, and a focus on critical thought processes for learning. Essentially, I'm boring to watch haha! But honestly though, I'm cherishing this moment in my youtube development where I am able to answer people's questions and comments. There will be one day where that is literally impossible and I will be sad when that day comes. So until then...
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Very concise video, keep it up. For the price this light range is a must have in your lighting kit.
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Glad you enjoyed the video! It's definitely a versatile LED panel to start with and grow with as you start introducing more powerful lights into the overall kit! I'll continue to do my best with my reviews and content!
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Fantastic advice! Thank you so much!
Hey hey 11 Acorn Lane!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
You're most welcome! If you haven't already, check my most recent video where I talk about how to diffuse these 660 class panels! th-cam.com/video/ArI16TEKbo8/w-d-xo.html
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I emailed them a few months ago about this light and not having a remote, only being phone controllable, told them I wouldn't consider it till they had a hard remote.
Smaller companies who make hard products should stay away from software, stick to what you are good at.
I can't rely on neewer to update their app to every phone and every version from now until the end of time, its insurance, making an app implies trust between the customer and seller that they *will* in fact be around for a while and take care if you, it takes time to build that trust.
I have there bi-color 480's love them.
Hey hey again ian!
You bring up a great point about App support for the future as mobile devices keep getting updated. Hopefully they keep up with it as they allow other Neewer Lights to hook up to the app. But I guess time will tell. However in my experience so far on small independent film set, I've never really used the wireless remote or apps. Mainly because when we setup before the actors come in, I've already dialed in everything based on experience with the lights and what they are able to do. I'm sure when I work my way up to bigger sets, the wireless app or remote will be more useful to me then.
Great review and better solution to the GVM. Thanks!
You're welcome Conrad! I was definitely surprised comparing the medium sized 530 against the GVM and still winning out in RGB mode. I have to say these Neewer 660's (series) are a great value, pair that up with the small and powerful Sokani X60 (with hopefully a new ver2 with a better fan) it would be a nice small setup of decently powerful lights for most filming situations that doesn't require a 5k HMI. Excited to see what 2020 will bring in the form of budget light kits!
Damn, subscribed, and bought the rgb light thru your affiliate link. Thanks Man, great info. I wish neewer didn’t make you subscribe / register to use the app.
Hey hey Akira!
Thank you so much for checking out this video, commenting, and subscribing!
So glad this video was helpful! I wish they didn't too, its just not necessary. I know why they are doing it, but really, if you stop the customers ability to use a feature with that kind of marketing it really leaves a bad taste in most people's mouths.
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went through ur affiliate link to make my purchase :) least I can do for the info u put out there :)
Hey hey again Roam!
Well dang, thank you so much for your support! Enjoy these RGB's when they arrive and have fun!
I’ve purchased one of these lights.. you’re review on the whole I thought was good. However, you’ve made glaring omission when you spoke about the diffuser. The light without the diffuser and with the barn doors used to block off light to a scene produces a very strange stepped border - in other words if one wants to create a ‘hard edged light’ YOU CAN’T! This could have been an error in my judgement of LED panel lights - maybe they are all similar? But since it came with a diffuser I thought without it would have given me that line between shadow a light! To conclude, I’d say if that’s not what you’re looking and these lights prove their durability, they represent good value for money.
Hey hey again FC WHAT!
I did speak about the multi-shadow briefly in the beginning in regards of what the diffusion cover does. One thing with LED panels with barn doors is that it doesn't really create a hard cut of light because the barn doors are simply too close and too small to do it. They really only can sort of keep light from spilling in a direction, but barn doors attached to a LED panel will never truly cut it. Now if you are using the doors to slightly cut and you want to eliminate the diffusion panel for more output, but want to lessen the "stepping shadows" that the barn doors create. What I would do is set the barn doors to where you need it, and then simply clip on some diffusion paper at the opening. This will eliminate the stepping shadow while sort of keeping the light where you had "cut" it.
For people that really want to be able to cut light, you need a COB style LED where it mimics a single source. This will do much better, but not necessarily give a hard hard cut, for that you will need some sort of focusing fresnel with barn doors in front.
Hope this helps!
TLDR Filmmaker Thank you.
Dope as usual might check out the rgb panels
Hey hey again WSF!
Thanks for checking this video! I was definitely surprised that the medium 530 version beat out the GVM in RGB mode. I have to say I'm pretty happy with the Neewer 660 series of lights, a very nice budget value set for people to get started.
Great videos. Lots of value.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and that it was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my content!
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Great review, thanks!
Hey hey Eric!
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So glad you enjoyed this review! I will continue to do my best!
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Thanks for this, just looking for one budget RGB light.
The sound is really good also, have you done a video on your sound set up or have one planned?
Hey hey Sandy!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
Glad this video was helpful! I have not don't a specific audio setup as its actually changed quite a few times in these last 2.5 years. I see you commented on my RODE Videomic NTG, I will respond further there!
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I love this light too. Such a great value
Hey hey again Ben!
Definitely a bang for the buck right now for a larger RGB LED panel thats not a Pocket RGB. I Hope we start seeing some RGB COB style led's coming to market. They are out there but not perfect yet.
TLDR Filmmaker yeah iv seen the gvm rgb cob which has been in the market for a while now.
I reviewed that one a while back. It's not bad and does what it's suppose to. It is a bit big and clunky to bring around though. I'd love to see on in the size of the Nanlite forza 60 or the Sokani X60, the popular 80w style cob LED's that have been hitting the market
Great video. Thanks.
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Those sounds at 3:33 really scared me, for a second I didn't know where this was coming from
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Ahh sorry, I do it so that people know when I've shifted camera settings. I'll keep it lower in the future!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker All good man, I wasn't looking at the video, that's why initially I couldn't make the audio-video connex - I was setting up my 530s while "watching". Really sux that the LEDs don't really fit in the bag with the "frames" mounted on (ordered a bigger Neewer bag). And the stand are probably the cheapest out there - other than that I'm satisfied.
It's build quality is definitely impressive. Nice Aluminium housing...
Anyway, how much is the expected lamp life? Does it have around 50,000 hours?
If so, it's gotta be the next addition to my studio!
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These LED's will last essentially around that. LED tech has gotten to a point where the diode itself will last quite a bit. The LED controller ballast or AC power brick would be the potential point of weakness if there was a manufacture defect, but there is a pretty low chance at that. All's to say, this panel will last you quite a while under normal use :)
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For the longest I had know idea you were saying "too long didn't read" 🤣
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Haha yup yup, thats what I'm saying! Someone once though my actual name was "Tulong Dinenreed" haha. I definitely slur through that line very fast cause I've said it so many times lol!
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Yeah, many companies are requiring registration now. Probably profiting off the database tbh. The app would be really important though if you can control multiple units wirelessly on a mid size set.
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Sigh, yea, it's unfortunate. I get why it's important for them, but maybe allow us to still use the app but just throw up a "register your email for discounts like..." or "50% coupon for a limited time, register your email to get it." In the app. It would be annoying for a second but we can just hit the cancel quickly and get back to what we're doing.
But I agree, a smartphone all with multiple light grouping controls would be great, especially if you could keyframe some brightness and color animations!
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Thanks Bro✌🏼
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Glad this video was helpful!
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Thanks for posting a great and informative video of this Lighting unit. I have the 660 version arriving tomorrow, and really looking forward to it. Is this a very new product? Just wondering why there's so many videos on the other models, and not this one. I'll be using it as mixed lighting with my strobes, and like the fact that I can add a splash of color without gels. Hopefully that's not a gimmick thing with this model.
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You're most welcome! Yes this RGB panel is pretty new when I reviewed it. My only concern from your setup is that you'll be using strobes that would be much more powerful than this panel. I'm not sure what shutter speeds you usually shoot at, but I wonder if the colors will shine through when competing against a powerful flash from a strobe? I'd love to hear what your results are when you get a chance to test and of course what your setup is like and settings. I'm sure your info will help any others looking to use this panel for the same thing!
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TLDR Filmmaker Hello again and thanks for the reply! I’m only using speedlights and don’t usually use full power, so it might be okay. 🤷🏻♂️ I’m also an Artist and using it to light up my pallet. Love being able to get daylight temperatures for that purpose.:)
TLDR Filmmaker I will send some result examples your way once I do a shoot along with the setup I used.:)
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I guess you’re into this Super Saiyan Blue. That’s interesting that you said add the tungsten to correct skin tones. I was at the Aputure FLEX Lighting master class a few weeks ago and that was the recommendation. Add some yellow to correct the skin tone. Did you happen to watch the live stream of that event? Just curious.
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Haha not quite, I use Blue backgrounds for "review videos". Green for "learning/tutorial videos" and purple for "Thoughts and discussion" videos. These were the colors of my 1st season TLDR Filmmaker shirts I used to wear depending on the video I was doing haha.
I haven't seen the Aputure FLEX master class, I may need to check them out. I'd love to work with their gear more and see how I'd use it.
Great video! How much brighter is this one than the 480? Is it noticeable and worth the extra cost?
Also, is there a benefit of using the built in RGB features rather than using gels? Thanks!!
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Unfortunately I do not know the exact different in brightness between the three models. It'll also depend on how you plan to setup your shot as well. With these LED panels, its generally best to start in a room thats very dark. If you are planning to use these with natural light bouncing around in the room where you will be sitting, these Panels (if set far away) may not really be enough power. As for the RGB, its definitely better than to use Gels on a traditional Bi-Color Panel. Because the more saturated you want the color to be, the more light output you lose by putting a very dark colored gel in front of it.
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You can actually use the app in guest mode 😁 no need to register to use the smartphone app
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That's so awesome to hear they have redone the app with a guest mode!
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Hey man nice video! Question for you, RGB or Bi-colour?
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Really depends on what you're going to use it for. If you're a narrative filmmaker, then its up to you if you plan to use colors in your films. If you are a youtuber in your bedroom, the RGB is a great all-rounder light for whatever you want to create in the room. If you do corporate videos, you may want to look at other light options of have a combination of both options for power and versatility.
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one more question for you, I’m all about being proactive so I can be lazy and getting smart tech.
I’ve got a device that basically controls anything with a remote (of certain RF freq/ IR signals) on its behalf, which can also be linked up to Alexa and Google home.
Have you any experience with this field?
I unfortunately have no experience in this field.
Can you do a video where you compare LED vs RGB lights? Let's say Neweer 660 LED vs Neweer 660 RGB to see the difference in the lighting, brightness, tone, use with softboxes, etc.?
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Actually all of those tests, minus the softbox output comparison, is in this video already. (Brightness and color tones vectorscope are tested against each other)
While I don't have the 660 RGB version, I do show how the daylight and tungsten chips compare against the bi-color 660 in this video. I suspect the 660 RGB will raise its LUX close to 450 is my best guess. That being said in my softbox video, the 660 bicolor has a hotspot in the middle while the 660RGB does not because of the LED chips used (lensed vs non-lensed) So in terms of softbox usage, the RGB is probably the most desirable panel. The Softbox video can be found here: th-cam.com/video/7JIVzSPy5Kk/w-d-xo.html
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Does the RGB 660 or the Neewer 2.4G 660 LED Video light
have a cooling fan built in ?which make noise when turn on, If use full 100% light power does it overheat and shut down automatically? How is its 5600k light quality vs the Traditional cheap CFL softbox light?
Thanks!
Hey hey again Peng!
No, it does not. It does not overheat or shutdown automatically as it lasted quite a few hours during the battery test. They are made with a aluminum enclosure so it acts like a heatsink. The 5600K out of the 660 is much better than cheap CFL that tends to have a green hue and banding scan lines if you are not set to 1/60 shutter speed. Hope this helps!
Another great review! Very informative. Totally sold it for me. Thank you
EDIT: Just bought one of the $129 versions!
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You're most welcome! Awesome! Enjoy it and make some fun videos with it!!
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Just bought two of the pro versions
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Awesome! Enjoy them and create some awesome stuff with it!
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Wow you answer everyone. I just started learning online, and you are the best. I need to buy from zero for TH-cam studio. My room is very small 10x10 feet. Do I really need 3 lights from Neewer? I thought a back light could be simpler. Please advise, Thank you.
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I actually made a start to finish video for people looking to start their online videos. It covers all the very base equipment you need to get started and how to set it all up. That video can be found here: th-cam.com/video/__dsOEMzrVA/w-d-xo.html
Aside from your main key light, you would use more lights if you want to really craft your look. Some people may just put a lamp in the background if they want some sort of backlight thats very subtle and soft. It's all up to you. In the end you really only need one light and a poster board to bounce for a basic youtube talking head. I've only used one light for my face for 4 years and occasically play with backlighting. My most recent videos is probably the most elaborate setup I've done to date. I finally decided to have a more clean look haha. Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for sharing your experience when you started. I did watch your video for set up. What is your name by the way? Do you use any teleprompter? Please make a review. I do need. Thank you!
Hey man, awesome video as always. Which one would you say are the better lights the Neewer 660 rgb or the GVM 800D rgb lights?
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I gets this question daily and unfortunately I just do not have a GVM 800D review unit to do my standard tests to compare. However @Curtis Judd just release his review on the GVM 800. While our tests our different in the tools we use, he brings up some wonderful points that I think is worth noting. In the end I believe both lights are similar enough that one doesn't out perform the other. Simply buy the one thats the cheapest at the time and go for it. If aesthetically pleasing design is your thing, then buy the one that looks the best. Either way when you are looking at lights in this size and power, neither one is going to be light and day better than the other. The technology has matured a lot where its pretty much all the same. COB LED's in the higher output is where the current battle is going. Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you for the reply. I checked out @Curtis Judd's video. I went with the GVM but from what I can see the biggest issue I might have with the GVMs will the App and how it works. @Phillip Skraba did a review of the neewer 660 and I kinda liked how the app worked and even the colour looked really good. Im getting the GVMs delivered tomorrow and got them on amazon and they had about £95 off for 2 so was a good deal I think but will see how they will be when I start using them from tomorrow. Thanks again for the awesome videos.
Definitely a great deal, if you get a chance after you play with it a little bit. Definitely stop by and let the community know your experience with it and how it works for your setup! You're most welcome and have fun with the lights!
@@TLDR_filmmaker awesome, will come back with some feedback. Thanks again 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Does the GVM have effects. And your saying this one does for less the price
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I had a older model of the GVM 50RS mk1, it looks like "some" of GVM's newer RGB panels have effects, not all of them. I would always double check either their marketing pictures of descriptions to make sure. In general, yes, the Neewer panel would be most likely be cheaper than the GVM brand.
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Great work. One question...why not use the round soft box with the RGB 660...for a key? Was convinced that's the combo I wanted until you said what you said. Thanks! Great work!
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The RGB 660 with the round softbox is technically the better combo on the softbox end as it will fill the softbox better than the Bi-color 660. However the RGB 660 is only decently color accurate on the daylight color temp end, its tungsten is not as color accurate compared to the bi-color 660.
Depending on your needs, if using the RGB 660, I would suggest the key light to be daylight set. If you do need to use tungsten, you may want to do some color correction in post.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for the reply! Is the RGB 660 "adjustable" for tungsten like the bi-color? My use would just be for decent ZOOM type or TH-cam use where perfect color temp would not be that critical, but some warmth may be desirable. Thanks again.
You're most welcome!
Yup, you can adjust the color temperature when you are in CCT mode to the desired warmth or cool look
@@TLDR_filmmaker You're the best. Thanks.
No problem!
In your aputure comparison video, the GVM 50rs was a flood light and neewer 660 a spot light, if one wants to achieve a uniform flat colour on their background, would GVM be considered more apt? Neewer 660 looks more floody here, is that with the soft box?
Hey hey Jesse!
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The Neewer RGB is a flood beam type, the Neewer 660 Bi-color is a spotbeam type. So either a GVM or Neewer RGB will be better for uniformity of color on a wall. What you are looking for is SMD type LEDs. This is very easy to spot on a LED panel. SMD will look like little squares on the front of the LED panel, and lensed LED that create a sport beam will look like a bunch of raised glass dome's.
While an SMD flood LED will create a more uniformed color spread, you will still technically have a liiitle more brightness in the center. You can negate this by putting diffusion in front of it, but this will cut out some of your light power. Depending on your setup and how much of the wall you need color behind you. You can either use one Panel placed directly behind where you're standing. If that is not enough you will need two or three panels aiming at the wall from various angles to achieve the splash of color on the wall. Hope this helps!
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Just a heads up this light is on sale on Amazon uk for black friday!
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Awesome!!
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Hello man, thanks for the review, so well explained, i just bought the 3 RGB pack but i have a question, IS It possible to change colors on the scene Mode, i mean, can u change the red/blue ambulance for another 2 colors or theres no way?
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You're most welcome! Im so glad this video was helpful! Unfortunately you can't choose specific strobe colors. The only light I've reviewed so far that sorta has this function is the DigitalFoto Chameleon 4.
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Great video man!! One question, Can I use this light for getting bi-color light? I am trying to use it to light the subject in an interview, but also want them for coloring scenes, just like you mentioned.
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Yes you can, the 660 RGB is a RGB and Bi-Color light all in one. Because these are multipurpose panels at around 35w, I would suggest that you have full control of the lighting situation in the room. If you are trying to combat a room with lots of natural window light, these may not be powerful enough.
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good video thx for information .)
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Hello TLDR :) could you tell me is it better than GVM 480 RGB?
:)
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While I haven't personally used the GVM 480, I can't tell you from a technical stand point if one is more powerful or better than the other (depending on the LED chips used). In terms of primary function, both of these LED's are going to do the same thing and any difference is going to be dependent on the LED chips used. I would take a look at how many chips the GVM uses vs the neewer and from there determine which one fits your budget and go from there!
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I have 3 of these Neewer 660 RGB panels, but i’m having a very hard time to get a good RGB colored lighting in combination with the GH5 and my lenses.
Whether used with an umbrella, softbox or direct… I always have a get a very dark generic image in the RGB mode… While daylight and tungsten does offer a lot better footage.
I’ve tried multiple ways of setting them up and still.. 😅
Very strange. For example it’s impossible to come close to the quality of some of the YC color videos on TH-cam although he uses a gh5 as well..
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When it comes to RGB colors it can get tricky to balance out all the lights so that the colors show through. The GH5 when it comes to certain colors will fade out to white if it's too bright. If you want color in the background you will need to make sure your key light doesn't introduce too much light onto the background as the RGB won't be able to fight over it. You essentially will need the background to be very dim. This will also help if you are further away from the background area so that your keylight is also further away from the background.
All said and done, its a very interesting balancing act of light output between your Keylight and RGB's to get the RGB's to really show up. Use your GH5's waveform to keep an eye on how bright the background is. I'd say try and get the RGB to land around 30IRE and your face can be around 50-60IRE. Hope this sort of helps if this is the type of setup you are looking to do with your RGB.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Do you have a mailbox where I can contact you and potentially send example screenshots of what I’m trying to achieve and what I’m currently having? Or some other form of contact?
Can you find out about using the app to use and connect multiple 660 rgb panel same time. And do they have master and slave mode through app. Or group mode available on the app? Thanks for the nice review. Thanks again.
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From what I can tell via the light, you can group the lights into 8 different groups that the app can then take control. I haven't personally tested this, probably not until I buy more lights where I may need to use the app. But hope this helps!
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I'm looking into buying my firs kit and was about to buy two 660 RGB lights.
Your thoughts on the fact that the bi colour ones do a better job at creating accurate skin tones makes me reconsider.
I mainly shoot indoors though and wonder how hard it is to correct those skin colours in post?
If that isn't too hard, I might still be better off buying RGBs to give me more versatility in the future. I imagine adding something like a Godox VL 150 later to have an even better keylight.
Do you think a VL 150 + two 660 RGB panels would work well together?
Also, do you have any thoughts on using an octagon reflective panel with the 660s? I heard a panel like that creates great diffusion but I'm not sure if the panels create strong enough light?
Hey hey Raoul!
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Skin tone is pretty easy to fix, I detail it in this video here: th-cam.com/video/WirZIaRm_yQ/w-d-xo.html
My thoughts is that you want a stronger key light as the RGB's are not going to give you the most keylight power. You can cross check this on my website with all the lights I've reviewed at tldrfilmmaker.com
Also check my two latest videos, one is specifically addressing the many diffusion options for the 660 panels. A VL150 is nice for sure, however if you are in a similar filming situation like I am in my recent videos, I use a Godox SL60w at 62% power through a 47" softbox and have enough power for my needs.
I know this is a lot to take in as your first kit because you are starting to figure out what you need. Thats what I would say you want to study up first is to know what kind of situation you will be in 95% of the time. Then you will take that information to determine if you actually need powerful lights or if you can get away with just using budget LED panels.
Hope this helps for now!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you, it's very helpful to hear your insights before making the final decision.
95% of the time I will be shooting talking heads and mid shots. I think I could potentially get enough from the 660 bi panels for now but I think I'd rather prepare myself for bigger projects straight away.
After checking out the SL60 I discovered there's also a ML60 that's more portable and has a quieter fan and seems to be coming as bi-colour version soon. I think that may be a perfect fit for me and am considering to buy 2 of those for my key + fill light and then adding a Godox (so it can be controlled with the same app) RGB panel with which I can create some coloured rim light or add some colour to the background.
Any thoughts on that set-up?
Also curious in what scenarios you think an ML60 bi won't be powerful enough. A more powerful option could be buying an Amaran 100x and 200x with Apature RGB panel.
Final question if I may :) what height do you think those 3 light stand should have? Neewer seems to be selling very portable 200cm ones but not sure if that would be high enough?
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My "is" or did you mean "af"?
@@TLDR_filmmaker i meant your audio is improved
Nice review!
What if i would purchase 3 Bi color 660s and buy some color gel filters to achieve colored light instead of the RGB 660 method as beginner?
I would really appreciate if you would tell your opinion about the COLOR GEL filter route Vs. the RGB Led panel route. Pros / Cons welcome.
Thanks in advance!
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As a beginner, the color gel route is definitely a cheaper way to go because not every video you film will require color. Once you pick out the colors you like and at what intensity, just pack them up with your kit and you're good to go on a shoot. The RGB panel is just more convenient and allows you to have a variety of colors and saturation levels without having to test a bunch of gels ahead of time or on set.
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@4:29 - I'm noticing this hotspot on the wall front the Neewer [compared to the GVM which is scattered more evenly, despite being dimmer]. The color in the hotspot is also turning a bit white and has less of the RGB color.
What do you think of that? Are there ways to soften this light or just fix this issue?
Hey hey again eladbari!
The hotspot you see is definitely there just because of the light source being a straight panel so the center will always be hotter with the fall off towards the wides. To combat the hotspot you would shoot through diffusion material place maybe 8-12" away from the light to try and flatten it out. However because this is a panel and depending on your setup, putting that diffusion in front of it may cut the color too much and you may not get the desired effect.
As for the color turning White, that is actually a limitation of the Camera sensors (GH5 for this test). There comes to a certain saturation point for certain colors in consumer/prosumer cameras where its so high that it can't actually process it (in this case the color blue) As you see with some of the other colors, that white doesn't show up even though that color produces a brighter value on the waveform.
Hope this makes sense and helps!
Talk about bang for your buck
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Definitely a pretty good feature set at this price, however I think the prices have gone up since these hard times :( But definitely still a contender in terms of versatility on a film set or bedroom youtube studio office!
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What do you think of the new YONGNUO YN300 Air II? CRI 95+ with RGB and 3200k-5600k and 10 lighting effects
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While I don't have a unit to test directly, off the bat it looks like it doesn't have as many LED chips inside, so output may be lower than the 660 RGB. Also the front diffuse cover does not look easily removable, so it you want the strongest output to modify on your own, you'd have to remove that somehow. While the barn doors of the 660RGB don't do much in term of cutting the light, it does help when attaching a panel softbox that I reviewed that you saw and commented in. Thats about all I can say based on the models design and specs.
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You said @07:10 the bicolor keylight do a better job at producing accurate skintone, specially at daylight:? So my question is: The RGB 660, can´t do that? by much? I´m asking especially that, because, The Neewer kit 3x 660 RGB LED cost in Germany at 379€. //// Is cheaper than - at least same price than buying 2 Bicolor 660 (220€) + 1x660 RGB (150€) + plus stand(20€?)= Total 380-390€. Can´t I go with 3x Neewer 660 RGB ? ////////
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You definitely can go with the 3x 660 RGB pack. Back when this video was made there was not 660 RGB pack. The two 660 bi + one 660 RGB was a pack meant for the most versatility because the 660bi has more output power while still being decently good with color. If you are filming in a small room and do not need all that output power of the 660bi. Then I would go ahead with the three 660 RGB pack. Hope this helps!
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BE CAREFUL !
Like he mentioned he compared the 660 Bi-Color vs the 530 Version, NOT the 660 RGB-Version !
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Yup, I make it as clear as I can. The 660 RGB version is only a little bit brighter, not by much since it's splitting it all between the Tungsten, Daylight, and RGB LEDs.
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Great video! Can you tell me the lux value of the neewer 660 (rgb only, not cct) for 1m distance?
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I unfortunately cannot as I don't have the 660 RGB version at this time. The Lux is also going to be dependent on what color you are using, so its not a flat number for all RGB colors.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker I got it man. Thanks for the info. Anyway I checked that the lux value is 1500 @1m. Stay safe!
put the affiliate links for Germany in as well bro. Wow I was about to buy the GVM but then this light for this price ??
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Glad this video was helpful for you! Unfortunately I currently don't have affiliate links for Germany yet as I don't get enough traffic from there so Amazon will close down that section if I don't hit a certain quota :( I really wish I could so that the links will take you to your amazon market instead of you having to search for it. Hopefully in the future I will reach their quota goal!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Cheers for all the infos, I really appreciate your work and channel :)
You're most welcome!
I have the lights but haven't bought the batteries. I was curious if the lights charge the batteries if I use them plugged in with the batteries inserted? Comes out cheaper to buy 4 without the charger than to buy 2 without a charger and the 2 that come with the charger.
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No, unfortunately you cannot charge the NPF batteries when the Panel is plugged into AC power.
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Theres also the 960 versions, but i couldnt tell if they where older models or new ones. I didnt buy it because there wasnt a good review. Id like to see you do a review on the 960s compared to this.
Hey hey again Becky,
The 960 2.4ghz version seems to be more updated. On Amazon when you scroll to near the bottom, there is a section that says when it first started selling on Amazon. The one I found was March of this year. Also the back of the panel were you have all the Kelvin and Brightness data is consistent with the 660 series. I most likely won't be reviewing the 960 as it will mainly be a brighter version of the 660 for anyone that needs more power. Hope this helps!
TLDR Filmmaker thank you! Do you find that the 660 is more than enough power for your needs?
You're most welcome! The 660 has done well for me with youtube as well as cinema work. I recently deployed them on a film I am apart of as DP and they did their job as "fill light". With the 660 you get the most out of the light when you start in a darker room. If you have windows open and are in a very bright room, the 660s would only be good as "fill light".
TLDR Filmmaker awesome thank you! do you then recommend 960 if in a bright room, or do you believe that one might need a brighter led than that?
I can't say for sure as every situation is different and I don't know your exact filming situation, so its hard for me to make a definitive answer. I'm still trying to figure out a way to make a video that will help creatives get an idea of what power of light do they need. But for now, the basic idea for me is. Small LED panels like the 660 are good for filming situations were you can control the light of the room.
60w lights like the GODOX SL60 I reviewed will give you more output because it is 60w of one color. the 660 is probably 15-30w per color. These will fair a bit better in a brighter room
120-150w like the GODOX SL150 I reviewed are the all rounders. They are good in lots of common situations including a daytime bright room.
250-300w like the Aputure 300D are the powerhouse lights that can really light up an entire room as if it was daytime.
These are all rough estimates, but hopefully it gives you an idea based on wattage for a specific color. You'll want to pay attention to marketing because even when it says its a 50w LED panel, but its bi-color. Theres a good chance they are misleading you in that its 25w for Daylight and 25w for tungsten.
Hope this helps!
i was going to buy a pair of 660 , only white tones, then discovered this rgb version. i guess the white one is the old version. do you think this new rbg one is more powerfull in terms of total light? forgive my bad english
Hey hey PeppePascale!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
No worries about your english, I understand :)
The RGB is technically not as powerful, but not by a large margin. In the light output tests I had this 530 vs the 660 white tone versions and you can see that the 530 was behind but still comparible. The 660 RGB version will be closer in light output but still a little behind. Hope this helps!
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Question: I am using 660 LEDs with the squarish softboxes and I get the small rectangle bright spot in the center of the softbox. I heard on another vlog that the RGBs will fill up the entire spftbox better and create more even light. that is what I was thinking of buying the RGBs for.
Do you concur?
Also, it sounds like you are saying the 660 LEDs are BRIGHTER, will actually throw more light, than the 660- RGBs. Am I miundertanding? I dpn't want to lose light, because I have my 660s on MAX, to get the perfect lighting, in my home studio. Now I am not sure if I want to get RGBs or LEDs. Please help.
Thanks.
Hey hey Cybersky Videos!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
You are correct, when I reviewed the square and circular softbox I showed how the RGB's SMD LED diodes are a wider spread and will light the softbox more evenly.
The 660 bi color version is brighter because more chips for the two colors where as the RGB version has to divide up between 3 types of color temps. However in terms of lighting for your home studio, both LED panels can provide plenty of light if you are controlling the light in the room (curtains over windows). If you are in a standard bedroom like I am, both version are going to provide plenty of light in that space. The key to utilizing cheaper LED panel lighting is to bring the lights in as close to you as possible without it being inside the shot. If you do that either of these models will do their job very well. The only time you start to need really powerful lights is if you are trying to light a shot of your entire body standing up. If you are just filming from your stomach to your head, these LED panels with a softbox will suffice.
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Hi, i like to the details you provide! i like to ask what is the best setup for video capture for aesthetic procedures where i need to focus on the details of the face (eyebag, nose, lips etc)? pls help me with this. thanks in advance
Hey hey ck!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
Assuming the person is laying down, you will probably want a large bright power softbox light over the person. This is so your hand shadows are not as prominent and so that your camera can be "stopped down" so that more of the face is in focus instead of only a small portion of the face. This is because your camera is focusing close to the area of the face to show the details.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker appreciate it alot bro. thanks!
What if you have the older non 2.4 version of 660? I also have (3) CN-160s that I use with colored gels.
Hey hey again MobileChaos!
While I don't have any technical data on the older 660 version, my thought process is that if you've been using your setup (the 660s) and it's been working for you in creating work. I would just keep using them until they break (saving money). As for the 3x CN-160s, if the color output has been enough for your needs and you're still getting the look you are looking for, I would again just continue using it. The only way I would say to get the Neewer RGB 660 is if you find yourself needing more color output that the CN-160s isn't doing for ya.
Long story short, keeping using what you're using if it's been doing what you need. Only upgrade when it breaks or if you need a different type/power of light that you don't have but absolutely NEED! haha. I cover this way of thinking in my "Think Critically" series: th-cam.com/video/3zO9axytfK8/w-d-xo.html
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Hello from México! I need your advice... Recently Neewer launched the 660 RGB PRO led panel, with cri97 and 50w of output power. I´m wondering... is this new panel better or brighter than the 2.4 660 bicolor? (on bicolor mode of course) thanks!
Hola Alexander!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
It most likely will not be brighter than the 660 Bi-color. The bi-color still has more Bi-color LED's than the 660 RGB PRO, and they are lensed LED diodes, so the light is more focused. You can see the light difference on my website at TLDRfilmmaker.com in the light comparison chart. The 660 bi-color has a much higher Lux reading than the 530RGB, the 660rgb isn't too far behind from what others have tested. The extra 3.3 watt per Bi-color won't bring the 660rgb pro any closer to the full output power of the 660 bi-color.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you so much for your answer, it is very helpfull! Keep up the great job!
You're most welcome!
What's the link for the color correction in any editor?
Ahh I missed it, I've added it there now. But for you, here the link to the vid: th-cam.com/video/WirZIaRm_yQ/w-d-xo.html
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Hello one quick question, by seeing your review bought Neewer 660 RGB, the problem is .. when selecting "Scene" mode, there are 3 different options available but all are flickering.. the rgb colours are keep changing... There is no mode to select one single RGB colour or something am I doing wrong? Happy if you could help in this!
Hey hey Mathew!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
To set the Neewer 660 in RGB mode where you can choose the colors you want, press the MODE button and set it to "HSI", this is where you can chose specific colors you want to stay as well as the saturation. To change the Saturation levels just press down the first turn knob and that will let you switch your adjustment to the "Saturation" setting, press it again to go back to your "hue (color)" setting.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Great! well explained! Tks a lot!! Subscribed!
*Subscribe to use the App...* a main reason why I didn't buy this product. But I prefer a panel that have *RGBWA* instead of a regular RGB
Hey hey Richard!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting!
Yea, its definitely a buzz kill for me with the app. The panel is actually a RGBWW type instead of just RGB diodes.
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Newer 660 RGB or GVM 1000D RGB? Would love to see a comparison between the two
Hey hey Walternate!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
Based on the spec's between the two. I would probably pick the GVM 1000d because it going to be more powerful with its more LED's per color and the Bi-color LED's are lensed so they will focus to produce higher output. A friend of my is currently reviewing the GVM800d and he shared with me the color chart tests and I was surprised to see that the GVM had more color accurate LED chips. So as of right now with that info, I would choose the GVM1000d. Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate your expertise and time.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to get the 660 bi-color led version and use color gels?
Hey hey Mark!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
It would be cheaper however depending on how much saturation you want in terms of color requires a much stronger color gel which will severely cut down your overall light output compared to just using the RGB LED Diodes in this panel. Usually when using color gels you'll want a pretty powerful light.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker You got a good point, thanks!
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