Omg! Thanks so much for the review! I have been waiting so long for someone to review this light because I've been thinking to buy it. Finally, it has been reviewed. Great job on the vid!
First-- Heather, thank you for your terrific, informative and insightful videos. You've become not just my favorite source for general info, but my last stop barometer before making photography decisions. I'm a beginning vlogger, and I've made 3 big decisions. I'm hoping you, or other people here, will be generous in giving me a "Yay" or a "Nay" on them. I'm currently using 2 Neewer 660 bicolors for key and fill, and an assortment of Ivisii G2s, a cheap ring light and a Viltrox L116T for background, eyes and hair: 1) I want to get a Godox ML60bi with a 90 cm soft box. The main reason is that the ML60bi, especially with the big soft box, seems dummy-proof. I'm 62 years old. Bad lights can be unbelievably unflattering, and at my skill level I can definitely screw up the lights. It seems relatively easy to make your subject (me) look good with the ML60bi-- I'll continue to use one of the 660s, or an Ivisii G2 for a fill light (if I need a fill light at all). And I'll chuck the cheap ring light, as I understand the ML60bi will give me an eye catchlight. 2) I'm going to re-configure my studio. I'm in a small 15' x 6' ft room that opens up into a T at one end that's 10 feet wide and 6 feet deep. The subject (me) is currently sitting in the wider T-section of the room, with the key and fill lights 3 feet from me in the narrow portion of the room. This allows for the key light to be at a 45 degree angle, about 3 feet from the subject. I'm going to switch that, and put the ML60bi with the 90 cm soft box in the room's wide base (the soft box wouldn't have fit in the narrow section of the room)-- Now the subject will sit in the narrow portion of the room. I'll use a Neewer 660, or an Ivisii G2, as a fill light, if I need it. . 3) Currently, I'm sitting directly in front of a window, with the window behind me-- but the window is obscured by my backdrop. By switching position, I'll be facing the window directly, giving me a fair amount of sunlight at a flush angle. I know this is a lot. But, without experience or expertise, I'm flying pretty blind here, and it seems to me that this is a huge decision in terms of making my videos watchable. I'd be very, very grateful if you, or other people on the site, would offer your thoughts. It''s time to stop obsessing over lighting and start shooting. Thank you again, Mike
Hey :D Let's see if I can help you out a bit 1. Yes, the ML60bi would be a great place to start with a good Keylight that lasts you awhile. Keep in mind, you'll need full control of the room for best results. What that means is you don't want to compete with sunlight as this is only a 60w light. It being bi-color also means it can't be as bright as the daylight only ML60. Helpful to know, so just tossing it out there. 2. Without a visual I'm not sure I have a comment here, as I like see a visible floor plan of sorts to understand things. But in short, if the keylight has a 90cm softbox and is within about 3ft of the subject around a 45 degree angle it should look good :D 3. Like I mentioned a window is hard to compete with. The color temp is constantly changing throughout the day, the sunlight could pour into the space directly, it could bounce off tress outside and give a green cast that you'll have to compete with. All things to keep in mind. I prefer closing a window if it's not crucial to the scene, especially if it's not visible. If the window is an absolute must, consider using ND gels on it or even thick sheer curtains across it to help control it a bit. Hope that helps!
@@FellowFilmmaker Hey Heather. Wow. Thank you for the thoughtful response. Especially thank you for focusing on the sunlight issue. At my skill level, I think this is a ‘six of one, half-dozen of the other’ problem. Absolutely, I’m not capable of eye-balling the sunlight and matching the lights with it. On top of that, I’ve had trouble with the m50’s custom white balance. I plan to put a translucent drape over the window to soften the light, but I don’t know if that’ll help with temperature. On the other hand, right now, I’ve got shadows in my background that I can’t figure out how to get rid of, so even in warm light, my set always looks like nighttime (not the end of the world with what I’m doing, but I’d prefer to have more control). I hope you don’t mind if I make a suggestion. Have you ever thought about creating a curriculum on lighting? People could watch a handful short instructional videos, and do some lighting assignments that you commented on. Maybe also have a specific, limited number of their own questions they could ask while they’re taking the course. Just a thought, but it’s something I’d be delighted to pay for, and I imagine I’m not alone. Anyway, thank you again for your thoughtful reply. I’ve been watching so many of your videos I’ve become a fan, so getting the first personal reply from you was kind of like getting an autographed photo in the mail, back when kids wrote their favorite baseball players for autographed pictures. (My picture was from a first baseman named Boog Powell. Him and George Bush who sent me an autographed picture in response to, as I remember, my letter suggesting that he resign from office. Weird.) Thank you again. You’re very generous. Mike
Hey Mike :) Thanks for the suggestion, I have give that thought to do a lighting mini course of sorts. Maybe I'll revisit the idea :D If it's any help to you, I do some private consulting on lighting and studio setups, you're welcome to reach out via the email in the about section of my channel and we can chat more. :D And that's a funny story about George Bush, haha :D Thanks for sharing! Glad the response made your day :) I try to respond to most all comments if I can
Hands down the best review for a key light that I have seen - and I have seen quite a few! Got all of my questions answered. One thing though.....are there situations that requires more light than 60W? Was thinking about an outdoor interview...?
They're all so good! I'm really stuck between spending a bit more for the UL60Bi, or trust that there really is hardly any fan noise - Will be using in a recording studio environment. Thank you for all these videos, they've been so helpful!
Thanks very much for your review. I had the exact questions about it that you answered. It’s crazy convenient to me that they have the same mount as the AD300 flash as I use those for my stills photography mainly because I love how portable the soft boxes are. The bi-colour is what fully sells me on them.
Thank you for the video! FYI: your SSSs are hitting a really high frequency. Not sure if “D essing” alone will solve it. Keep up the great work, I love your channel.
So currently I have 2 really cheap amazon softbox lights ( I only use one of them ) would this light be a good upgrade ? Also which big diffuser would you suggest to go with it Aperture ? Also decent stand ? Thakns so much for your videos
I love the ML for sure! It's a great keylight. You will need the adapter if you choose to use it as a Keylight. I recommend a quick setup 90cm softbox. You can find what I use and recommend on my kit: kit.co/fellowfilmmaker You might consider the Amaran 60d as a keylight, you won't need an adapter and it's great as well. No quiet fans tho. I have a comparison of the Godox to Amaran if you check the channel further
@@FellowFilmmaker Heather, first of all, would like to thank you for your very quick response. I think your videos are really good and to the point and if any of my community are looking for and info on the type of things you cover I will certainly be pointing them to you. Thanks for the links to your set up that was also helpful. I also like the Amaran, my only concern is fan noise, having said that, I'm sure there are many users of similar lights, yet you never hear that fan noise ? Your videos included, why can't I hear the fans ? The other thing I wanted to ask was when a light is "Bi" what exactly is that ? Given that I use my iPhone to shoot my videos, light is something that I may have overlooked, it may help if you have a quick look at my channel, you will see sometimes the lighting is ok, other times not too great, my aim is to make it more consistent and my thinking is that I have at least one decent light it may help me achieve this ? I don't know if you do private consultations, but if you do I would be interested in getting your feedback on how I can improve my YT look, if that makes sense. Anyways, thanks again..
Hi Joe :D When it comes to fan noise, it really depends on what you're doing with a microphone and how close it is to where your lights are and if you have a good room for acoustics. When it comes to your question of what does "bi" mean it's short for bi-color. Which means the light is variable in color temperature. Many lights that have the letter "d" in the name stand for daylight. This means the light will have a set color temperature of around 5600K (K is for Kelvin, the unit of measuring the temperature of light). A bi-color light could do a range of colors from, say, 2700K (that's a very warm color like at sunset) to 7000K (that would be very cool or even blue looking like late at night). Hope that helped! And I took a quick look at your channel, well done first of all on the size of the channel and many views you get on each video. :) I do private consults, yes. I'd be happy to chat more to you about that if you like. You are most welcome to email me, it's in the about section of my channel.
Great video! I just got the Light, first official continuous light and so far its phenomenal. I noticed you had a snoot on the video. Does this light have an accessory pack?
It does not have an accessory pack, but there is a Bowen Mount adapter for the light which then you can get any Bowen's mount modifier out there and mount it to the light. Well worth the $25: geni.us/IBJCXI
hey thanks for the info here, you have made my mind up.. I would love to know your 'talk to cam' setup, I presume for have a soft filter on your lens as the haze is beautiful.
I'm not entirely sure.... UL might be for ultra-silent light, VL would be video light, ML maybe mobile light.... think its might be something like that
It’s nice to see bi color lights at a reasonable price. Of course my main light is daylight only, so now I may need to rethink my multi light setup so I have more versatility.
Hi Heather. Thanks for this helpful overview. I have been shooting videos for my wife’s TH-cam channel, often outside, and need something to fill but from a bit of a distance at times. The Litra Pro I have is useful at close range, but I am wondering if you have covered using this light portably outdoors, and what sort of distance you can use it with? Thanks for the great content. As always.
I've not used it outside much myself, so I can't really say. I know there was a video out there by Brandon Li who showed it being used outdoors a bit, might be helpful. I'd say if you are going to use this light any further than 3ft from the subject, you'll need something brighter - especially outdoors.
Thanks for the video. The light looks good. . i am currently using a couple of budget bi-color led panels with an umbrella for diffusion. The setup does a decent job, Always been curious.... How much would upgrading improve my lighting? Lights or mostly used for lighting myself when on camera. Seems like i would probably get a similar result, but I not really sure. Its tempting to try to upgrade my lighting setup... Just not sure how much benefit i would get.
Glad you enjoyed the video! It depends on what you feel your needs are, or what you feel is lacking in what you currently have. I like the ability to easily shape a light so its one reason I do like a COB light versus a panel light. This little light I believe is most worthwhile if you constantly are on the go, in small spaces, and still want that control over the lighting. It's got good quality. I was more than pleased with it as a key light, rim light, and any other light I used it as. The adapter I feel is a must as it will allow that full control if you want this to do many things (be paired with a snoot, a projection unit, barndoors, etc.). Otherwise, if you have no intention of shaping light, then panels will be fine enough. But I find what makes a youtube set look professional is the ability to have several lights with control so you can contour and shape the lights into interesting patterns, angles, and dimensions. In short, I can't tell you what to do or when to upgrade. But if you know what you want and what you don't like about your current setup, then its easier to figure out what fits the needs.
Very good review. At the moment I use only LED panels, so howabout compare LED panel to this kind of light? Power is also interesting topic, I try to find some big battery solutions where same batteri coud attach to camera rig, light or audio/podcast device. I just think that it would be handy if use just one type of battery.
I certainly will consider doing a comparison, I know some folks have asked. And yes, power is interesting. For me I like plugged into constant power vs. battery, but I'll likely explore it more since folks want to know more.
Hey Heather, great review! I need some little lights for some fill and these look perfect. Do you know if the Godox AD300 Pro barndoors fit these little guys?
Is a Godox S60 Focusing review coming down the pipe? There's no reviews on it but the potential looks incredible. The S30 can do amazing things with the projection mount, can't wait to see what the S60 can do with double the output. Thanks again for the work.
hi Heather, thanks so much, should I get the bi colour or plain one? thanks too late, I ordered this one. I need a video light. for product reviews and over heads and I have two sets of LED panels but I want a smaller light that I can set up with a softbox. this will work I feel. thanks
Depends on the batteries really, each one has its own rating and abilities. The NPF750's I have will run it at 100% for 1-2 hours give or take. So if you use 950's I'd say you certainly could get 2-3 hours out of them. And yes, these are perfect for weddings. There's a video out there of someone using the ML60's in weddings, might be worth the watch
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Hi, great video ! Many thanks. Could you tell me if it is possible to charge NP970 batteries with the Godox plate ? Or is it mandatory to buy an external charger ?
Hi, first thx for your great videos.😀 I have very small place for photo and now I have only Godox C5R RGB light. I am interested for small products photography. Do you think that ML60bi will be much better choice than C5R? Thx
I think a COB light like the ML60 is great because there is much more control with the light than over something like a panel. So, I'd say it's a great light to have. Grab a modifier if you'll be using it as a soft keylight
I am very happy that I found your channel. Excellent videos! I want to buy this light and I want to make a question about the soft box. I am thinking about Godox 120cm or 80cm with grid. My ise would me YT videos and scetchs. Because my background isn't far away I don't want a lot of spill back their because I have lights. What's your recommendation?
Hi again! I finally got a ML60 bi light for some corporate interviews I have this week coming up (I already have a couple of Neewer LED panels which have been very useful)- but for the ML60bi I couldn't get a softbox-The AS-S60S seems to be popular for this light and so I need to find a way to improvise a bit and soften this light so that I can use it a keylight but be a nice soft light...I know I need a softbox but since I don't have one, what would you do to soften the light and make it suitable for interviews? Use umbrellas? I could get one but would it mount on the light as is? I don't want to bother with adapters. Or Just use diffusing gels? the paper type? Nothing compares to having a softbox but I need help!! I hope you have some hacks pls! Thanks so much for your awesome videos...PS what other Godox mount softbox would your recommend? The 60S looks very portable
I've got a video for DIY solution that is really simple to do with a shower curtain. In general you could get the $25 bowens mount adapter for the light and put any softbox you want on it, it's what I do. I also have used the small lil one you reference, but it only softens it a little bit, nothing too crazy
@@FellowFilmmaker hey...I got the light and I like it a lot! I used a Neewer translucent/diffuser instead of a shower curtain and I liked how the light got diffused and softer. My talent looked nice. I used my additional LED panels as back light and fill.but the star was the Godox...so about softboxes...I want one I can carry without much dificulty.That's why I thought the AS-S60S might work but I also need some good diiffusion. Which one would you recomend? the 85 is big for sure...thanks
@@FellowFilmmaker hey...so for a portable softbox for this ML60 light...which one would you recommend? The light itself is really good and projects a LOT more light than my LED panels which are useful too but not in the same league as this light. Thanks. PS I checked your kit...so is 47 inches the smallest you would recommend? Hmm...
Hey! Amazing review, thank you very much! very cinematic, love it! ... I've just bought the ML60bi which I think it's amazing for its portability (so small!) and also, instead of buying the 60cm parabolic, I went for the next size which is the 85cm (AD-S85S I think). And, I've got an impression here that made me doubt about the ML. I didn't feel the light bright enough? I was using the grid too which it's kind of perfect for interview situations. Do you think the 85cm parabolic is diffusing the light maybe too much? I've seen you used a 95mm on this video and I wanted to ask you if you've also used the big parabolic with this tiny light as key light for interviews, your youtube videos, etc? ... Thanks in advance for your help, please let me know your thoughts! and keep it up :)
I've used the ML60 for youtube keylight with a 90cm softbox dome and it's been fine. I only do one layer of diffusion material for my softboxes. So if you're doing two layers, that could be what's happening
@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks for your quick response! Yep, definitely not 2 layers, just the one to cover the softbox and then I do like the grid, but you can tell how much it reduces the brightness. I'm calmer now :D I'm going to keep it as I think is going to give me a much better and more professional lighting for these interview shots. Super thanks!
It's possible it might be a thick 1 layer... but either way, I hope the light works for you I enjoy it for a one person setup, it's great as a backlight as well, or even an overhead light because it's so lightweight
@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks! Yes, the light is a little beast :) I took it to one shooting as key light for a 1 person setup but I also used it on a 2 people conversation as main light and it worked fantastically! Love how portable it is and I guess it's bright enough for many occasions. I'm keeping it! Thanks again and have a nice weekend!
Battery life is dependent on the battery, so it's hard to say. Each brand and battery is different. My NPF750's can last a few hours if around 50% output
hmm...would this light be strong enough as a "spotlight" for speeches at a wedding for example? let's say positioned 7 metres (21 feet) away? I don't want to blind anyone but sometimes I need that extra light that is very focussed to get decent exposure...LED panels don't work of course and my old Lowel Pro 250w is too hot! (but those halogen lights work so well)...thanks for the videos...I just found your channel...great!
With a fresnel on it you could throw it a distance and it have some power to it. So, I'd say yes you could if you need a bit more light on them. It won't go full spotlight mode, for that you might want the Aputure 200d with a fresnel.
@@FellowFilmmaker right..the Aputure100d and 200d...I like this ML60i because I could use Sony batteries I guess....I don't always get the chance to plug in my lights...I have tons of sony batteries...ok..I'll look into it. Thanks so much
Is there some way of powering this with a V-mount battery ? The only deal breaker with this one is that I cant swap batteries on the go and there is no automatic cutover from AC to battery power for long shoots. Any suggestions to work around these limitations ? Also is the power socket on the housing XLR or some other DC type socket ?
It's just your regular DC 12v, so I imagine (but have not tried yet) you just need a D-tap to DC 12v converter and you could possibly do that. Like I said, I have not tried, I'm not sure what or if there are precautions to take concerning voltage with the v-mount. If someone here knows a bit more perhaps they can speak to it.
Got two of these. One is about 2000K off compared to the other. If light B is set to 5200K, than light A has to be about 5000K to match. Light B, the one that’s 2000 warmer is also the one that flashes orange during the tv effect. But light A, despite not flashing orange during the tv effect and being 2000 cooler…. can still display warm colors. It looks warm at 2800K. However at the warmest setting…. 2800K…. Light B is SIGNIFICANTLY warmer than light A set at the same 2800K. It’s night and day. Vast, VAST difference. Not sure which is the correct one and which one is off.
Hey would you suggest a Fresnel lens for the ML60Bi?? COZ there are so much in market... what would be the right fit in the godox s2 bracket while pairing with the ml60bi??
You could use a fresnel, you'll need a bowens mount adapter for the ML tho. As far as what kind work, I've only got a few here and I don't think either of them are really good. So I'm not sure I have a good answer, I'm sorry.
Noooooo... I just bought Godox ML60 last month because of your video review.. :( Anyway, I am still patiently waiting for your review of the new Godox TL30 ;)
@@FellowFilmmaker :D Nothing in particular, just want to see how you would creatively use that light ;) . Instead of the Godox TL30, I am actually really want to buy Godox LC500R. More powerfull, can be used as key light and can be used for various situation. Another benefit is its remote. One youtuber mentioned that the remote can be used to control both Godox LC500R and Godox ML60. Since I don't have a remote for ML60, that will be a huge plus for me. AFAIK, you haven't review Godox LC500R as well, have you? Would be nice to watch you play around with those lights. :) Thanks
60watts is not nearly enough if you use a softbox with diffusion. I recently bought a 100 watt light , its ok but with softboxes i rather would have a 200 watt light. To me every light under 100-150 watts is not worth it for me.
In some cases, yes for sure. Depends on how much you make your camera ISO work. Native ISO will factor in as well of course. So, for some 60w is not enough.
@@FellowFilmmaker with the reflector alone it is ok but i use the lights with softboxes for video and photo. High isos are not an option for me. This little light still looks good to me but in my opinion its use is very limited for the price. Price should be almost half to be an instant buy.
Should I get this over something like the Neewer CB60 (cheaper, but not bicolor) or the Viltrox Weeylite Ninja 400 (a little more expensive but more than twice the brightness and larger temperature range)? I see more people on TH-cam gushing over the Godox60bi but Amazon reviews strongly favor the Weeylite Ninja 400 (4.5 stars, 26 ratings) and Neewer CB60 (4.5 stars, 159 ratings) vs the Godox ML60Bi which has 5 stars but from only 3 reviews. On the flip-side: The ML60 has 5 stars from 5 reviews on BH. The Weeylite has 2 stars/2reviews, Neewer has NO reviews... so that's a bit more promising for the Godox...
I will say the ML60 series is a really nice piece from Godox. I'm impressed with it, and that's hard to do. :D And as you already know, I'm not impressed with the ninja series :D
Do you need triggers for them or are they built in? Also would you need a Receiver for your camera? I’m wanting to get these for weddings and studio so I can use them in different scenarios
So these are continuous lights, so you won't need a trigger for them since they are not a flash. If you want a flash you'll be looking at Godox's flash's.
@@FellowFilmmaker no I like these much better then flash for reception, I did a wedding where the videographer had some really nice video lights and I like that styled, I just wasn’t sure if about if you need triggers for them for a photographer to use, but is there a channel button on that or was I just see things?
No trigger, but there are channels correct for controlling them via a remote if you need to change brightness of the lights. But you can control this via the app as well. :)
Hey I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and it helped me to decide on purchasing the godox vl 150. I have a question about powering it with v mount battery. I have two npf batteries each having 7.5v output can I use dual npf to v mount plate and power the vl150? Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
I believe you'd have to check the voltage requirements on the VL150 to see if you've got enough. I can't remember off the top of my head. Honestly, this is not my strongest area of expertise, with batteries and such, I'm working at understanding it better so I might be able to speak to this more in the future.
I'd recommend bi-color if you see yourself needing it. Otherwise, technically, the ML60 daylight is a tad brighter in general and might be a lil more helpful in some situations because of that.
I think it leans more to spot in a way, but has some floodlight qualities. It's one reason I like it, a good hybrid of sorts when used with the included reflector.
I've just been using the ones I got with my batteries, so I don't really have any that I've bought otherwise. In general the larger ones just take a lot of time to charge. I typically use 750's cuz they charge faster and last a decent amount of time
Nice little light :) Isn't it better to just get an sl60w and an RGB light kit like the GVM 800d instead?? Should be more or leas the same price with all the accessories you need to buy for the ML60Bi, but you'll have 3 lights instead of one. I guess I'm looking at it from a budget standpoint but I would love to hear your thoughts.
For a budget standpoint, yes there are other lights that are just as fine. I think what the ML60 is offering is convenience and ease of use. The price its at is larger compared to SL60, but its offering battery option, lightweight, portability, and simplicity. It will always come down to what you feel your needs are. For me, its great having a small enough light that I can pack and go really easily OR leave setup all the time, grab with one hand, and get things done. More lights for a price point can be good, but it depends on what they can accomplish. If they meet your needs and goals, great, if not then the limited budget hurt your needs and goals. :) Hope that makes enough sense!
@@FellowFilmmaker It makes a lot of sense! I totally agree on your points regarding the small size and portability. The SL60's con is that lack of portability. Thanks for answering :)🤟
Well you can certainly use a fresnel with the light if you have the bowens mount adapter. But not all fresnels will work properly on the light. I've not tested any on it (the aputure 2x does not work I know that) so I can't say for sure.
There are three settings you've got to get lined up, bit tricky, but that may be the issue? I think I answered in detail to a comment here having the same issue, take a look if you like
No reason this channel should have less than 100k subscribers! Calm and informative. 🔥
I appreciate that! Might make it soon :D
Omg! Thanks so much for the review! I have been waiting so long for someone to review this light because I've been thinking to buy it. Finally, it has been reviewed. Great job on the vid!
Glad I could help! And glad you enjoy the video :D
You are one of the few really good reviewers on TH-cam! Keep up the great work!
Thank you, I appreciate that
First-- Heather, thank you for your terrific, informative and insightful videos. You've become not just my favorite source for general info, but my last stop barometer before making photography decisions. I'm a beginning vlogger, and I've made 3 big decisions. I'm hoping you, or other people here, will be generous in giving me a "Yay" or a "Nay" on them. I'm currently using 2 Neewer 660 bicolors for key and fill, and an assortment of Ivisii G2s, a cheap ring light and a Viltrox L116T for background, eyes and hair:
1) I want to get a Godox ML60bi with a 90 cm soft box. The main reason is that the ML60bi, especially with the big soft box, seems dummy-proof. I'm 62 years old. Bad lights can be unbelievably unflattering, and at my skill level I can definitely screw up the lights. It seems relatively easy to make your subject (me) look good with the ML60bi-- I'll continue to use one of the 660s, or an Ivisii G2 for a fill light (if I need a fill light at all). And I'll chuck the cheap ring light, as I understand the ML60bi will give me an eye catchlight.
2) I'm going to re-configure my studio. I'm in a small 15' x 6' ft room that opens up into a T at one end that's 10 feet wide and 6 feet deep. The subject (me) is currently sitting in the wider T-section of the room, with the key and fill lights 3 feet from me in the narrow portion of the room. This allows for the key light to be at a 45 degree angle, about 3 feet from the subject.
I'm going to switch that, and put the ML60bi with the 90 cm soft box in the room's wide base (the soft box wouldn't have fit in the narrow section of the room)-- Now the subject will sit in the narrow portion of the room. I'll use a Neewer 660, or an Ivisii G2, as a fill light, if I need it. .
3) Currently, I'm sitting directly in front of a window, with the window behind me-- but the window is obscured by my backdrop. By switching position, I'll be facing the window directly, giving me a fair amount of sunlight at a flush angle.
I know this is a lot. But, without experience or expertise, I'm flying pretty blind here, and it seems to me that this is a huge decision in terms of making my videos watchable. I'd be very, very grateful if you, or other people on the site, would offer your thoughts. It''s time to stop obsessing over lighting and start shooting. Thank you again, Mike
Hey :D Let's see if I can help you out a bit
1. Yes, the ML60bi would be a great place to start with a good Keylight that lasts you awhile. Keep in mind, you'll need full control of the room for best results. What that means is you don't want to compete with sunlight as this is only a 60w light. It being bi-color also means it can't be as bright as the daylight only ML60. Helpful to know, so just tossing it out there.
2. Without a visual I'm not sure I have a comment here, as I like see a visible floor plan of sorts to understand things. But in short, if the keylight has a 90cm softbox and is within about 3ft of the subject around a 45 degree angle it should look good :D
3. Like I mentioned a window is hard to compete with. The color temp is constantly changing throughout the day, the sunlight could pour into the space directly, it could bounce off tress outside and give a green cast that you'll have to compete with. All things to keep in mind. I prefer closing a window if it's not crucial to the scene, especially if it's not visible. If the window is an absolute must, consider using ND gels on it or even thick sheer curtains across it to help control it a bit.
Hope that helps!
@@FellowFilmmaker Hey Heather. Wow. Thank you for the thoughtful response. Especially thank you for focusing on the sunlight issue. At my skill level, I think this is a ‘six of one, half-dozen of the other’ problem. Absolutely, I’m not capable of eye-balling the sunlight and matching the lights with it. On top of that, I’ve had trouble with the m50’s custom white balance. I plan to put a translucent drape over the window to soften the light, but I don’t know if that’ll help with temperature. On the other hand, right now, I’ve got shadows in my background that I can’t figure out how to get rid of, so even in warm light, my set always looks like nighttime (not the end of the world with what I’m doing, but I’d prefer to have more control).
I hope you don’t mind if I make a suggestion. Have you ever thought about creating a curriculum on lighting? People could watch a handful short instructional videos, and do some lighting assignments that you commented on. Maybe also have a specific, limited number of their own questions they could ask while they’re taking the course. Just a thought, but it’s something I’d be delighted to pay for, and I imagine I’m not alone.
Anyway, thank you again for your thoughtful reply. I’ve been watching so many of your videos I’ve become a fan, so getting the first personal reply from you was kind of like getting an autographed photo in the mail, back when kids wrote their favorite baseball players for autographed pictures. (My picture was from a first baseman named Boog Powell. Him and George Bush who sent me an autographed picture in response to, as I remember, my letter suggesting that he resign from office. Weird.)
Thank you again. You’re very generous. Mike
Hey Mike :)
Thanks for the suggestion, I have give that thought to do a lighting mini course of sorts. Maybe I'll revisit the idea :D
If it's any help to you, I do some private consulting on lighting and studio setups, you're welcome to reach out via the email in the about section of my channel and we can chat more. :D
And that's a funny story about George Bush, haha :D Thanks for sharing!
Glad the response made your day :) I try to respond to most all comments if I can
Hands down the best review for a key light that I have seen - and I have seen quite a few! Got all of my questions answered. One thing though.....are there situations that requires more light than 60W? Was thinking about an outdoor interview...?
If you're outdoors it depend on if you're in direct sunlight or not. If you're dealing with direct sunlight then you'll need 500w or higher.
@@FellowFilmmaker Thank you! 500W with good quality is outside of my budget. I´ll keep it indoors!
Wonderful video !
Who watches that video,I think there is not any questions about ML 60 Bİ.👏
Thanks for it 🙏🏻
Glad you liked it!
Ok. This is one of the best reviews I ever seen. Keep it going! You earned a sub here
Thanks, will do!
You are underrated Dude you deserve much more 💌
Btw great review as usual ✨
I appreciate that! I'm sure big things will come when its time :D
Totally agree.. 👍🏽👍🏽 great review.. I'm going for this light 👍🏽
Well, after this video, ordered 2 for myself, thanks for clear info :) thumbs up
Glad I could help!
Very detailed and info-packed video, as usual, thank you !
My pleasure!
Thanks Heather! Looking forward to the comparisons coming up!
Me too! Excited to share it soon
thank you for doing this review...helped a ton with my decision on purchasing this light.
Glad I could help!
Nice review ✨
I guess this the best light for wedding jobs
I've not tried it myself, but I hear other folks enjoying it for that purpose
Looks great! Thanks for the info Heather 👍🏼
Any time!
They're all so good! I'm really stuck between spending a bit more for the UL60Bi, or trust that there really is hardly any fan noise - Will be using in a recording studio environment. Thank you for all these videos, they've been so helpful!
There really is no fan noise :D
@@FellowFilmmaker You're right, I just purchased the ML60Bi, and it's so quiet.. Thank you for that!
Really good review!👍
Thank for your help
Glad it was helpful!
Now thats Called Detailed review. Keep it up 👍👍
Thanks, will do!
Thanks very much for your review. I had the exact questions about it that you answered. It’s crazy convenient to me that they have the same mount as the AD300 flash as I use those for my stills photography mainly because I love how portable the soft boxes are. The bi-colour is what fully sells me on them.
Happy to hear I could help! :D Hope you enjoy them, I know I do
Super helpful 💯 and nice thumbnail 💯
Appreciate it! :D
Thank you thank you thank you! Great review!
You are most welcome
Thank you for the video! FYI: your SSSs are hitting a really high frequency. Not sure if “D essing” alone will solve it.
Keep up the great work, I love your channel.
Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it :D
So currently I have 2 really cheap amazon softbox lights ( I only use one of them ) would this light be a good upgrade ? Also which big diffuser would you suggest to go with it Aperture ? Also decent stand ? Thakns so much for your videos
I love the ML for sure! It's a great keylight. You will need the adapter if you choose to use it as a Keylight.
I recommend a quick setup 90cm softbox. You can find what I use and recommend on my kit: kit.co/fellowfilmmaker
You might consider the Amaran 60d as a keylight, you won't need an adapter and it's great as well. No quiet fans tho.
I have a comparison of the Godox to Amaran if you check the channel further
@@FellowFilmmaker Heather, first of all, would like to thank you for your very quick response. I think your videos are really good and to the point and if any of my community are looking for and info on the type of things you cover I will certainly be pointing them to you. Thanks for the links to your set up that was also helpful. I also like the Amaran, my only concern is fan noise, having said that, I'm sure there are many users of similar lights, yet you never hear that fan noise ? Your videos included, why can't I hear the fans ? The other thing I wanted to ask was when a light is "Bi" what exactly is that ? Given that I use my iPhone to shoot my videos, light is something that I may have overlooked, it may help if you have a quick look at my channel, you will see sometimes the lighting is ok, other times not too great, my aim is to make it more consistent and my thinking is that I have at least one decent light it may help me achieve this ? I don't know if you do private consultations, but if you do I would be interested in getting your feedback on how I can improve my YT look, if that makes sense. Anyways, thanks again..
Hi Joe :D
When it comes to fan noise, it really depends on what you're doing with a microphone and how close it is to where your lights are and if you have a good room for acoustics.
When it comes to your question of what does "bi" mean it's short for bi-color. Which means the light is variable in color temperature. Many lights that have the letter "d" in the name stand for daylight. This means the light will have a set color temperature of around 5600K (K is for Kelvin, the unit of measuring the temperature of light). A bi-color light could do a range of colors from, say, 2700K (that's a very warm color like at sunset) to 7000K (that would be very cool or even blue looking like late at night).
Hope that helped!
And I took a quick look at your channel, well done first of all on the size of the channel and many views you get on each video. :)
I do private consults, yes. I'd be happy to chat more to you about that if you like. You are most welcome to email me, it's in the about section of my channel.
Super thorough and great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great review, Heather!
Thanks so much!
awesome review, as always! looking forward to the comparisons video~~
Thanks! It's coming soon
Great video! I needed to hear this!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this review. Just picked up two of these for a wedding 😬 hope it’s enough
Hope you like it!
Great review! Thank you :)
My pleasure!
Your channel is really good
I appreciate that! :D Thank you
Great video! I just got the Light, first official continuous light and so far its phenomenal. I noticed you had a snoot on the video. Does this light have an accessory pack?
It does not have an accessory pack, but there is a Bowen Mount adapter for the light which then you can get any Bowen's mount modifier out there and mount it to the light. Well worth the $25: geni.us/IBJCXI
hey thanks for the info here, you have made my mind up.. I would love to know your 'talk to cam' setup, I presume for have a soft filter on your lens as the haze is beautiful.
You can see my talking head setup in my studio tour video from this year :D
And yes I do use a diffusion filter from Moment :D
Excellent thanks
One last thing sorry, is that the 1/8 or 1/4?
I'm using the 5% now, but in this video it was the 10%
Great detailed review as alwyas
Much appreciated!
Good info. Thanks!
You bet!
love your content 🙏
Thank you!
Thanks for the amazing video as always.
Just a quick question.
What ML, SL, UL, VL and ... Stands for in Godox light series?
I'm not entirely sure....
UL might be for ultra-silent light, VL would be video light, ML maybe mobile light....
think its might be something like that
Great content, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
It’s nice to see bi color lights at a reasonable price. Of course my main light is daylight only, so now I may need to rethink my multi light setup so I have more versatility.
For sure! I love using color contrast here and there in my work. It ads flavor and depth! :D
Hi Heather. Thanks for this helpful overview. I have been shooting videos for my wife’s TH-cam channel, often outside, and need something to fill but from a bit of a distance at times. The Litra Pro I have is useful at close range, but I am wondering if you have covered using this light portably outdoors, and what sort of distance you can use it with?
Thanks for the great content. As always.
I've not used it outside much myself, so I can't really say. I know there was a video out there by Brandon Li who showed it being used outdoors a bit, might be helpful.
I'd say if you are going to use this light any further than 3ft from the subject, you'll need something brighter - especially outdoors.
Thanks for the video. The light looks good. . i am currently using a couple of budget bi-color led panels with an umbrella for diffusion. The setup does a decent job, Always been curious.... How much would upgrading improve my lighting? Lights or mostly used for lighting myself when on camera. Seems like i would probably get a similar result, but I not really sure. Its tempting to try to upgrade my lighting setup... Just not sure how much benefit i would get.
Glad you enjoyed the video! It depends on what you feel your needs are, or what you feel is lacking in what you currently have.
I like the ability to easily shape a light so its one reason I do like a COB light versus a panel light. This little light I believe is most worthwhile if you constantly are on the go, in small spaces, and still want that control over the lighting. It's got good quality. I was more than pleased with it as a key light, rim light, and any other light I used it as. The adapter I feel is a must as it will allow that full control if you want this to do many things (be paired with a snoot, a projection unit, barndoors, etc.). Otherwise, if you have no intention of shaping light, then panels will be fine enough. But I find what makes a youtube set look professional is the ability to have several lights with control so you can contour and shape the lights into interesting patterns, angles, and dimensions.
In short, I can't tell you what to do or when to upgrade. But if you know what you want and what you don't like about your current setup, then its easier to figure out what fits the needs.
Very good review. At the moment I use only LED panels, so howabout compare LED panel to this kind of light? Power is also interesting topic, I try to find some big battery solutions where same batteri coud attach to camera rig, light or audio/podcast device. I just think that it would be handy if use just one type of battery.
I certainly will consider doing a comparison, I know some folks have asked. And yes, power is interesting. For me I like plugged into constant power vs. battery, but I'll likely explore it more since folks want to know more.
@@FellowFilmmaker Yes, most of the time I also use constant power.
Hey Heather. Have you heard of the new Yongnuo YNLUX100? Same size but you can now push it to 100W.
I'm not sure if I've heard of it, but that is neat
may have to look into it
Hey Heather, great review! I need some little lights for some fill and these look perfect. Do you know if the Godox AD300 Pro barndoors fit these little guys?
I'm not entirely sure, sorry!
great video! one question.Is there any godox mount that I can spot this light? Thanks
You want the light to fit on a spotlight mount?
There is an adapter to convert this light to a bowens mount to work with loads of accessories.
Is a Godox S60 Focusing review coming down the pipe? There's no reviews on it but the potential looks incredible. The S30 can do amazing things with the projection mount, can't wait to see what the S60 can do with double the output. Thanks again for the work.
I'm not sure if it will come down the line yet. It does seem really nice tho!
hi Heather, thanks so much, should I get the bi colour or plain one? thanks too late, I ordered this one. I need a video light. for product reviews and over heads and I have two sets of LED panels but I want a smaller light that I can set up with a softbox. this will work I feel. thanks
Both are great! :D I like the bi-color and daylight and use both equally. :) hope you enjoy your purchase
Can these ML60 bi's work with the same app as the newer Godox ML60 ii bi's?
new light yay
haha, yep
did they ever fix the app disconnect issues? i was looking at picking up either the apurture 60x or this.
Excellent thank you
Battery life ? How long does it last? Appropriate for weddings?
Depends on the batteries really, each one has its own rating and abilities. The NPF750's I have will run it at 100% for 1-2 hours give or take. So if you use 950's I'd say you certainly could get 2-3 hours out of them.
And yes, these are perfect for weddings. There's a video out there of someone using the ML60's in weddings, might be worth the watch
Hi, great video ! Many thanks. Could you tell me if it is possible to charge NP970 batteries with the Godox plate ? Or is it mandatory to buy an external charger ?
If you're asking if the plate will charge the batteries, the answer is no it won't, sadly
@@FellowFilmmaker yes, sorry for my poor English. But you understood my request. Many thanks for your fast answer.
Hi, first thx for your great videos.😀
I have very small place for photo and now I have only Godox C5R RGB light. I am interested for small products photography. Do you think that ML60bi will be much better choice than C5R? Thx
I think a COB light like the ML60 is great because there is much more control with the light than over something like a panel. So, I'd say it's a great light to have. Grab a modifier if you'll be using it as a soft keylight
Just curious what light stand you’re using in the video.
I use amazon basics small cheap ones or Neewer heavy duty, just depends on if I have a big modifier or not on it
I am very happy that I found your channel. Excellent videos! I want to buy this light and I want to make a question about the soft box. I am thinking about Godox 120cm or 80cm with grid. My ise would me YT videos and scetchs. Because my background isn't far away I don't want a lot of spill back their because I have lights. What's your recommendation?
I'd recommend having a grid for sure for either you go with. I personally use a 80cm or so softbox with grid for mine, and im in tight spaces as well
Hi again! I finally got a ML60 bi light for some corporate interviews I have this week coming up (I already have a couple of Neewer LED panels which have been very useful)- but for the ML60bi I couldn't get a softbox-The AS-S60S seems to be popular for this light and so I need to find a way to improvise a bit and soften this light so that I can use it a keylight but be a nice soft light...I know I need a softbox but since I don't have one, what would you do to soften the light and make it suitable for interviews? Use umbrellas? I could get one but would it mount on the light as is? I don't want to bother with adapters. Or Just use diffusing gels? the paper type? Nothing compares to having a softbox but I need help!! I hope you have some hacks pls! Thanks so much for your awesome videos...PS what other Godox mount softbox would your recommend? The 60S looks very portable
I've got a video for DIY solution that is really simple to do with a shower curtain. In general you could get the $25 bowens mount adapter for the light and put any softbox you want on it, it's what I do. I also have used the small lil one you reference, but it only softens it a little bit, nothing too crazy
@@FellowFilmmaker hey...I got the light and I like it a lot! I used a Neewer translucent/diffuser instead of a shower curtain and I liked how the light got diffused and softer. My talent looked nice. I used my additional LED panels as back light and fill.but the star was the Godox...so about softboxes...I want one I can carry without much dificulty.That's why I thought the AS-S60S might work but I also need some good diiffusion. Which one would you recomend? the 85 is big for sure...thanks
@@FellowFilmmaker hey...so for a portable softbox for this ML60 light...which one would you recommend? The light itself is really good and projects a LOT more light than my LED panels which are useful too but not in the same league as this light. Thanks. PS I checked your kit...so is 47 inches the smallest you would recommend? Hmm...
Which one is better, this ML or ML II ?
Hey! Amazing review, thank you very much! very cinematic, love it! ... I've just bought the ML60bi which I think it's amazing for its portability (so small!) and also, instead of buying the 60cm parabolic, I went for the next size which is the 85cm (AD-S85S I think). And, I've got an impression here that made me doubt about the ML. I didn't feel the light bright enough? I was using the grid too which it's kind of perfect for interview situations. Do you think the 85cm parabolic is diffusing the light maybe too much? I've seen you used a 95mm on this video and I wanted to ask you if you've also used the big parabolic with this tiny light as key light for interviews, your youtube videos, etc? ... Thanks in advance for your help, please let me know your thoughts! and keep it up :)
I've used the ML60 for youtube keylight with a 90cm softbox dome and it's been fine. I only do one layer of diffusion material for my softboxes. So if you're doing two layers, that could be what's happening
@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks for your quick response! Yep, definitely not 2 layers, just the one to cover the softbox and then I do like the grid, but you can tell how much it reduces the brightness. I'm calmer now :D I'm going to keep it as I think is going to give me a much better and more professional lighting for these interview shots. Super thanks!
It's possible it might be a thick 1 layer... but either way, I hope the light works for you
I enjoy it for a one person setup, it's great as a backlight as well, or even an overhead light because it's so lightweight
@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks! Yes, the light is a little beast :) I took it to one shooting as key light for a 1 person setup but I also used it on a 2 people conversation as main light and it worked fantastically! Love how portable it is and I guess it's bright enough for many occasions. I'm keeping it! Thanks again and have a nice weekend!
How much is the output difference between ML60 and ML60Bi ? And when both are on 5600k ? Thanks in advance !
I'll be covering that in a video I'm currently finishing! Stay tuned :D
Yes I need the answer too
Yes please... I also just bought ML60... and now ML60bi come out...
Maybe I just missed that but can you please let me know an around battery life time? Also do you recommend this for indoor photography? :)
Battery life is dependent on the battery, so it's hard to say. Each brand and battery is different.
My NPF750's can last a few hours if around 50% output
Amaran 200x and 100x are quite affordable value alternatives.
Agreed, love the 200d as well
hmm...would this light be strong enough as a "spotlight" for speeches at a wedding for example? let's say positioned 7 metres (21 feet) away? I don't want to blind anyone but sometimes I need that extra light that is very focussed to get decent exposure...LED panels don't work of course and my old Lowel Pro 250w is too hot! (but those halogen lights work so well)...thanks for the videos...I just found your channel...great!
With a fresnel on it you could throw it a distance and it have some power to it. So, I'd say yes you could if you need a bit more light on them. It won't go full spotlight mode, for that you might want the Aputure 200d with a fresnel.
@@FellowFilmmaker right..the Aputure100d and 200d...I like this ML60i because I could use Sony batteries I guess....I don't always get the chance to plug in my lights...I have tons of sony batteries...ok..I'll look into it. Thanks so much
Where can I buy the battery plate separately I looked everywhere online cant find it
the ML60 comes with the plate, I'm not sure if they sell separate
Just wondering, do you do any narratives or you work mainly commercially doing products videos, etc?
I do a variety of work :) Not many narratives yet, but hoping to get that way more eventually
Is there some way of powering this with a V-mount battery ? The only deal breaker with this one is that I cant swap batteries on the go and there is no automatic cutover from AC to battery power for long shoots. Any suggestions to work around these limitations ? Also is the power socket on the housing XLR or some other DC type socket ?
It's just your regular DC 12v, so I imagine (but have not tried yet) you just need a D-tap to DC 12v converter and you could possibly do that. Like I said, I have not tried, I'm not sure what or if there are precautions to take concerning voltage with the v-mount. If someone here knows a bit more perhaps they can speak to it.
have you seen the ML30 godox? I have the ML60bi godox. the power lead wont fit in it,
I have seen it, haven't tried it myself yet :)
Why is Nobody Talking about the battery time? Have you run some tests yet? How Long will the battery hold with 100% power and Witz 50%?
It's hard to say because every battery is different. On the NPF750's I have you can get a few hours out of it when not at 100% output
Which fresnel adapter would you recommend for this light ?
I haven't really found one
I would like to have a 120 / 150 watt version of this.
I believe they have a brighter bi-color light. I personally haven't tested or used them yet
These are 100 off on Adorama at the moment. Bought 3
nice!
Got two of these. One is about 2000K off compared to the other. If light B is set to 5200K, than light A has to be about 5000K to match.
Light B, the one that’s 2000 warmer is also the one that flashes orange during the tv effect.
But light A, despite not flashing orange during the tv effect and being 2000 cooler…. can still display warm colors. It looks warm at 2800K.
However at the warmest setting…. 2800K…. Light B is SIGNIFICANTLY warmer than light A set at the same 2800K. It’s night and day. Vast, VAST difference. Not sure which is the correct one and which one is off.
Hmm that's weird. Possibly got a defective one?
Tiny complaint: that is a difference of 200, not 2000 :D I was a little shocked until I realised. For a budget light, I think that is acceptable.
Have you found any barn doors for this light? I cant seem to find this size. Thanks!
I have not, you're more likely to find barndoors for a bowens mount and then use the bowens adapter with this light
@@FellowFilmmaker got it thanks. Yeah I’ve been trying to look for a bowens adapter as well
They have an adapter if you need it: amzn.to/3i4qtP6
Hey would you suggest a Fresnel lens for the ML60Bi?? COZ there are so much in market... what would be the right fit in the godox s2 bracket while pairing with the ml60bi??
You could use a fresnel, you'll need a bowens mount adapter for the ML tho. As far as what kind work, I've only got a few here and I don't think either of them are really good. So I'm not sure I have a good answer, I'm sorry.
Output different between ml60 and ml60bi. I am very confused between the two which one to get
that video will be out soon! Finishing it up :D
Can you charge the batteries through the battery box? Using AC power that is.
No, I don't think so, since there is only one plug to operate the battery and AC power supply, so there is no way to connect up both
Noooooo... I just bought Godox ML60 last month because of your video review.. :(
Anyway, I am still patiently waiting for your review of the new Godox TL30 ;)
Haha, oh no! Well they both are good, so its ok! :D
And its coming soon! Anything in particular you want to know?
@@FellowFilmmaker :D Nothing in particular, just want to see how you would creatively use that light ;) . Instead of the Godox TL30, I am actually really want to buy Godox LC500R. More powerfull, can be used as key light and can be used for various situation. Another benefit is its remote. One youtuber mentioned that the remote can be used to control both Godox LC500R and Godox ML60. Since I don't have a remote for ML60, that will be a huge plus for me.
AFAIK, you haven't review Godox LC500R as well, have you? Would be nice to watch you play around with those lights. :) Thanks
Yeah, I havent tried the LC500R. Tube lights are fun for sure to use in video, particularly product video
@@FellowFilmmaker Yeah, even if I don't use them for videos, they are fun to have and play :D
60watts is not nearly enough if you use a softbox with diffusion. I recently bought a 100 watt light , its ok but with softboxes i rather would have a 200 watt light. To me every light under 100-150 watts is not worth it for me.
In some cases, yes for sure. Depends on how much you make your camera ISO work. Native ISO will factor in as well of course. So, for some 60w is not enough.
@@FellowFilmmaker with the reflector alone it is ok but i use the lights with softboxes for video and photo. High isos are not an option for me. This little light still looks good to me but in my opinion its use is very limited for the price. Price should be almost half to be an instant buy.
Should I get this over something like the Neewer CB60 (cheaper, but not bicolor) or the Viltrox Weeylite Ninja 400 (a little more expensive but more than twice the brightness and larger temperature range)? I see more people on TH-cam gushing over the Godox60bi but Amazon reviews strongly favor the Weeylite Ninja 400 (4.5 stars, 26 ratings) and Neewer CB60 (4.5 stars, 159 ratings) vs the Godox ML60Bi which has 5 stars but from only 3 reviews.
On the flip-side: The ML60 has 5 stars from 5 reviews on BH. The Weeylite has 2 stars/2reviews, Neewer has NO reviews... so that's a bit more promising for the Godox...
I will say the ML60 series is a really nice piece from Godox. I'm impressed with it, and that's hard to do. :D And as you already know, I'm not impressed with the ninja series :D
Can I use my bowen mount and strobes for godox ad200?
I would imagine if it's bownens mount then yes
Do you need triggers for them or are they built in? Also would you need a
Receiver for your camera? I’m wanting to get these for weddings and studio so I can use them in different scenarios
So these are continuous lights, so you won't need a trigger for them since they are not a flash. If you want a flash you'll be looking at Godox's flash's.
@@FellowFilmmaker no I like these much better then flash for reception, I did a wedding where the videographer had some really nice video lights and I like that styled, I just wasn’t sure if about if you need triggers for them for a photographer to use, but is there a channel button on that or was I just see things?
No trigger, but there are channels correct for controlling them via a remote if you need to change brightness of the lights. But you can control this via the app as well. :)
I wanna know if that Bowens Adapter can hold the sauce!
Haha, great question! I bet it can, tho I did not try!
Hey I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and it helped me to decide on purchasing the godox vl 150. I have a question about powering it with v mount battery. I have two npf batteries each having 7.5v output can I use dual npf to v mount plate and power the vl150? Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
I believe you'd have to check the voltage requirements on the VL150 to see if you've got enough. I can't remember off the top of my head.
Honestly, this is not my strongest area of expertise, with batteries and such, I'm working at understanding it better so I might be able to speak to this more in the future.
@@FellowFilmmaker thanks for the honest reply 🙏🏼☺️
At this point would you recommend getting the orginal version or just stepping up to the bi color model?
I'd recommend bi-color if you see yourself needing it. Otherwise, technically, the ML60 daylight is a tad brighter in general and might be a lil more helpful in some situations because of that.
Is the beam of this light more like a spotlight or floodlight?
I think it leans more to spot in a way, but has some floodlight qualities. It's one reason I like it, a good hybrid of sorts when used with the included reflector.
Would you recommend this light for portrait photography, still?
I've used it in some photo work here and there, it does work great if you're indoors. Outdoors you might want something brighter
Does it charge the batteries if they are attached and it's plugged into the wall?
No, sadly they don't
@@FellowFilmmaker Do you have a NPF charger you recommend? The current charger I have takes about 9 hours to fully charge 2 NPF 970 batteries.
I've just been using the ones I got with my batteries, so I don't really have any that I've bought otherwise.
In general the larger ones just take a lot of time to charge. I typically use 750's cuz they charge faster and last a decent amount of time
Nice little light :)
Isn't it better to just get an sl60w and an RGB light kit like the GVM 800d instead?? Should be more or leas the same price with all the accessories you need to buy for the ML60Bi, but you'll have 3 lights instead of one.
I guess I'm looking at it from a budget standpoint but I would love to hear your thoughts.
For a budget standpoint, yes there are other lights that are just as fine. I think what the ML60 is offering is convenience and ease of use. The price its at is larger compared to SL60, but its offering battery option, lightweight, portability, and simplicity. It will always come down to what you feel your needs are. For me, its great having a small enough light that I can pack and go really easily OR leave setup all the time, grab with one hand, and get things done.
More lights for a price point can be good, but it depends on what they can accomplish. If they meet your needs and goals, great, if not then the limited budget hurt your needs and goals. :) Hope that makes enough sense!
@@FellowFilmmaker It makes a lot of sense!
I totally agree on your points regarding the small size and portability. The SL60's con is that lack of portability.
Thanks for answering :)🤟
For sure! I still use the SL60 here and there, but the ML has really almost replaced it for me, its just so convenient to have.
It seems that those lights are better than the Godox SL-60 m don't you think?
I like them more than the sl60 for the smaller size, quiet fans, and other such things. Have a few videos comparing the two lights plus others. :D
Would this be a good light for light painting scenes for photos?
I would say so! It being handheld and battery powered would make it excellent in night landscape scenes that need alot of painting
In 2022/July, do you still feel the same about this light? Cheers from Victoria, British Columbia.
I love this light still, use it all the time :D
How long do two fully charged NP-F970 last?
Not sure since I don't have that size battery, sorry
@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks
Pls is there any fresnel that can be connected to this light?pls can someone help me out
Well you can certainly use a fresnel with the light if you have the bowens mount adapter.
But not all fresnels will work properly on the light. I've not tested any on it (the aputure 2x does not work I know that) so I can't say for sure.
@@FellowFilmmaker I’m grateful for your reply.thanks
When you use the ml60bi as a key light do you double or go single defuse?
Typically just single
How long does the batteries last on full power?
Battery life is more so dependent on the battery brand and quality. So its hard to say really.
hello everyone, what battery for ml60 Bi?
NPF style batteries. Here's an example: amzn.to/3poqFbG
this or the zhiyun g60?
Tough choice, both are great.
For studio work, probably the g60
ML60 or YNLUX100? I'm a photog btw.
Depends on what you're using it for I'd say
ML60 can be used as a key light, a backlight, or even a fill if you need
@@FellowFilmmaker I will use it 90% for empty ballroom shoot, to reduce the shadow on the face of my client.
Anyone else have trouble pairing the remote?
There are three settings you've got to get lined up, bit tricky, but that may be the issue?
I think I answered in detail to a comment here having the same issue, take a look if you like
¡Nice!
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whyyyyyyy i just bought an ML60 😭
Oh no! :D Haha, well the ML60 is great too, I love that one alot
Are you a member of FTF?
Yep, are you?
@@FellowFilmmaker yes. but I'm new student. It's about 2 months.
nice! been in it for a few years, it was a great place to get some rounded and solid fundamentals. :D