In a review by Camera Cravings, the remote control lowered the light level to 10%. I've downloaded a "manual" (more like an instructions sheet); it does not say anything about a limitation when using the remote.
Hi -- check out the "Watt-hour" (Wh) rating on your batteries, and you can get a rough calculation that way. 200W / total watt-hours = rough time in hours at full power.
I just bought the VL-150 and I can't get the remote to control it. I have the remote set to the same channel as the light. I have the RC-A5II remote. Any idea why I can't get the remote to control the light?
Hi mobilewon, Do you happen to have the new VL-150ii? Our video here is for the original gen. 1 VL series lights. Annoyingly, I believe the new ones use the RC-A6 remote.
@@Strobepro Yes, I have the VL-150 II unit. I have the RC A6 remote that came with my Godox ML-60. I've seen some VL-150II units that come with the RC A5 remote. Sounds like a real guessing game with this.
Hi arsasylum, 100%. We couldn't get out VL150 to show any visible banding no matter how hart we tried. Tested with a mechanical shutter up to 1/8000 of a second. You can even use an electronic shutter without worry.
Thanks 4 video. Compared to the sl60 it should be more than double the power but the specs give 4500 for sl60 and 6100 for vl150. Is it right? Thanks!!
This the first video that’s even addressed the light temperature. I can’t figure out how to change it. Can you? What’s the point of showcasing that if you can’t change it?
@@bogdanhermann No! But I do feel like I came across something (finally) that says you can't change the color temperature. I feel a bit duped by this purchase but atleast it can be adjusted in post/with filters
Just got in VL-150 and it keeps cutting off and then the fan comes on, red led in the back of the light turns on. its warm in the apt but my aputure 120D is running along side of it and it doesnt cut off. it runs for about 2 minutes and then cuts off. HELP?
Hey Jesse, Thank you for your fast videos on new products. I have a question that a lot people have. WHy so many different models in such a short time? what is the actual difference or benefit of these new ones? I also saw there another new model called UL150
Hi Jose, Godox is reconfiguring its whole LED lineup to support the latest COB technology, which represents a pretty big stride in terms of luminous efficiency when compared to the old SL video lights. We questioned adopting these into our lineup, having put out our own COB 120 and COB 300 jus last year, but sometimes advances in technology are just too good to ignore. As for Godox's different model types, here is a quick summary: FV: Monolight LEDs that support an LED flash mode. VL: Lightweight heads with seperate ballasts and silent fans. UL: Completely fanless heads with seperate ballasts. A little heavier and more expensive. The UL heads are intriguing, but we feel that the fan noise on the VL lights is a non-issue. Seriously, those fans are almost inaudible.
@@JoseSorianoPhotography Yes we did receive an order quite a while ago and they sold out quickly. We have another large shipment arriving in 3 weeks including the UL. Best option is to get on the preorder or at least put your email in for notification. Thanks
I would say weight is a big advantage of the VL lights. The VL150 head is 3.95 lbs, and the UL150 head is 6.83 lbs. To be fanless, the heat sync in the UL lights needs to be pretty robust. As for the UL lights' longevity, only time will tell I suppose. Again, I can't stress this enough, the fans on the VL lights are super silent as it is!
@@Strobepro Just got in VL-150 and it keeps cutting off and then the fan comes on, red led in the back of the light turns on. its warm in the apt but my aputure 120D is running along side of it and it doesnt cut off. it runs for about 2 minutes and then cuts off. HELP?
I find it hilarious that an entire industry of lighting products hides the output of their lights and focuses on rather pointless metrics like CRI; or battery life on 100% - given a certain capacity. An entire industry!
Tech info, a 7 out of 10. Presenter a 9 out of 10. Presenter’s wardrobe, 0 out of 10. Thanks for doing a review. For some unknown reason, 99.99% of gear presenters wear black clothing while presenting black gear. And to add insult to injury,-especially when presenting lighting gear-they use to little light!!! As is resoundingly the case here. Good sales people may not be good photographers. Good photographers may not be good sales people. A very reasonable hiring interview could include creating and taping a sales presentation for a piece of photo gear. If this feedback isn’t useful, or is simply not wanted, delete it!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! For the life of me I couldn't figure out how to get the lamp cover off! ;-)
In a review by Camera Cravings, the remote control lowered the light level to 10%. I've downloaded a "manual" (more like an instructions sheet); it does not say anything about a limitation when using the remote.
I’m disappointed that the color temperature cannot be changed from either the remote or main control unit. Seems duplicitous
When are these going to be available?
How long will the VL 200 last on battery power at full output? No one seems to have that answer. Twin V-Mount batteries 190ah 13,200 mAh. Thanks
Hi -- check out the "Watt-hour" (Wh) rating on your batteries, and you can get a rough calculation that way. 200W / total watt-hours = rough time in hours at full power.
I just bought the VL-150 and I can't get the remote to control it. I have the remote set to the same channel as the light. I have the RC-A5II remote. Any idea why I can't get the remote to control the light?
Hi mobilewon,
Do you happen to have the new VL-150ii? Our video here is for the original gen. 1 VL series lights. Annoyingly, I believe the new ones use the RC-A6 remote.
@@Strobepro Yes, I have the VL-150 II unit. I have the RC A6 remote that came with my Godox ML-60. I've seen some VL-150II units that come with the RC A5 remote. Sounds like a real guessing game with this.
I wanted to ask if the tilt knob can handle the wait of a heavy 90cm softbox? Thanks in advance
Do you know if the ATG, Flashpoint & Godox TTL transmitters be used to adjust/control this manually?
Does it come with the battery/charger?
Is it flicker-free on higher shutter speed? Thank you.
Hi arsasylum,
100%. We couldn't get out VL150 to show any visible banding no matter how hart we tried. Tested with a mechanical shutter up to 1/8000 of a second. You can even use an electronic shutter without worry.
How much more power is the VL300 compared to the FV200 model in the real world LED testing?
Also looking for An answer to this. In terms of stops not lux.
Thanks 4 video. Compared to the sl60 it should be more than double the power but the specs give 4500 for sl60 and 6100 for vl150. Is it right? Thanks!!
how to adjust the 5600k to for example 3300?
Ennit got same problem 😂
Probs can’t get the cto on it 🙃
This the first video that’s even addressed the light temperature. I can’t figure out how to change it. Can you? What’s the point of showcasing that if you can’t change it?
@@bonghig have you manage to change the temperature from 5600k to whatever... :)) ?
@@bogdanhermann No! But I do feel like I came across something (finally) that says you can't change the color temperature. I feel a bit duped by this purchase but atleast it can be adjusted in post/with filters
Will there be any bicolour version of the VL series?
Hi DantinoX,
Nothing that we see on the roadmap yet, but it's still a possibility.
Hi, i just bought Godox VLC150 and when the fan inside start working the light goes off did anybody knows why or should i return it
Just got in VL-150 and it keeps cutting off and then the fan comes on, red led in the back of the light turns on. its warm in the apt but my aputure 120D is running along side of it and it doesnt cut off. it runs for about 2 minutes and then cuts off. HELP?
It is obviously defective. Your choices depend on where you got it from.
Hey Jesse,
Thank you for your fast videos on new products. I have a question that a lot people have. WHy so many different models in such a short time? what is the actual difference or benefit of these new ones? I also saw there another new model called UL150
Hi Jose,
Godox is reconfiguring its whole LED lineup to support the latest COB technology, which represents a pretty big stride in terms of luminous efficiency when compared to the old SL video lights. We questioned adopting these into our lineup, having put out our own COB 120 and COB 300 jus last year, but sometimes advances in technology are just too good to ignore. As for Godox's different model types, here is a quick summary:
FV: Monolight LEDs that support an LED flash mode.
VL: Lightweight heads with seperate ballasts and silent fans.
UL: Completely fanless heads with seperate ballasts. A little heavier and more expensive.
The UL heads are intriguing, but we feel that the fan noise on the VL lights is a non-issue. Seriously, those fans are almost inaudible.
@@Strobepro great! I'm glad I didn't buy the previous versions. When are you guys getting the vl lineup?
They should be just 2-3 weeks out now.
@@Strobepro Hi Jesse, any word on this? it's been 2 months. Did you guys get these lights? are you getting the new UL version and SL mark II?
@@JoseSorianoPhotography Yes we did receive an order quite a while ago and they sold out quickly. We have another large shipment arriving in 3 weeks including the UL. Best option is to get on the preorder or at least put your email in for notification. Thanks
Price aside, would there be any reason to choose the VL150 over the UL150? Could not having a fan ever be a concern?
I would say weight is a big advantage of the VL lights. The VL150 head is 3.95 lbs, and the UL150 head is 6.83 lbs. To be fanless, the heat sync in the UL lights needs to be pretty robust. As for the UL lights' longevity, only time will tell I suppose. Again, I can't stress this enough, the fans on the VL lights are super silent as it is!
Strobepro Studio Lighting Thank you! Being new to this how does the weight difference affect the usability?
@@Strobepro Just got in VL-150 and it keeps cutting off and then the fan comes on, red led in the back of the light turns on. its warm in the apt but my aputure 120D is running along side of it and it doesnt cut off. it runs for about 2 minutes and then cuts off. HELP?
Is the VL150 good for key light with a diffuser?
Doesn't that depend on 100 factors?
@@Nicdehouwer You couldnt just answer the question without a stupid response?
Damn, there is more power stuff than there is light ... what a mess that is.
I find it hilarious that an entire industry of lighting products hides the output of their lights and focuses on rather pointless metrics like CRI; or battery life on 100% - given a certain capacity. An entire industry!
Tech info, a 7 out of 10. Presenter a 9 out of 10. Presenter’s wardrobe, 0 out of 10. Thanks for doing a review. For some unknown reason, 99.99% of gear presenters wear black clothing while presenting black gear. And to add insult to injury,-especially when presenting lighting gear-they use to little light!!! As is resoundingly the case here. Good sales people may not be good photographers. Good photographers may not be good sales people. A very reasonable hiring interview could include creating and taping a sales presentation for a piece of photo gear. If this feedback isn’t useful, or is simply not wanted, delete it!