Gaffer & Gear 245 - Colbor CL220 & CL330

Gaffer & Gear 245 - Colbor CL220 & CL330
In this episode I take a look at the Colbor CL220 & CL330
These are very light weight, bi-color bowen mount lights, The CL330 has green / magenta hue correction
00:00 Intro
00:44 Cons / Negative
02:40 Neither pros or cons
03:58 Battery operation
05:01 Mounts
07:05 Pros / Positives
09:28 Cost and what you get
10:51 CL220 no modifier
11:34 CL220 with supplied reflector
12:09 CL330 no modifier
12:55 CL330 with supplied reflector
13:45 Setting to get CL330 to planckian curve
14:58 Setting to get CL330 to daylight curve
16:33 Power draw
17:26 Dimming characteristics
18:36 CCT Accuracies
18:46 Color render TM-30 RF
19:49 2700K
20:17 3200K
20:52 4400K
21:22 5600K
21:52 6500K
22:17 Closing thoughts

[@joeaddison]

Had one of my fellow gaffers show me these lights they had just picked up. The extra mounting options were the only disappointments, with the slide-y rail bits. I can see these being very useful for a small studio or a lightweight set up for a solo filmmaker. Not for me and the jobs that I do, but very impressive all the same.

[@00WhiteBlade]

The rail system is very unique. I'd like to see lights evolve into the level of modularity we get from camera cages: interchangeable modifier mounts, threading points, different creative attachments including modular rain covers and battery mounts and maybe even underwater housings (obviously moreso for these smaller battery-compatible LED units).
Two attachments I've never seen before and maybe would be usefull are a toggle-able (camera safe) laser scope so you can see precisely where the center of the beam is (especially on narrow dish reflectors), and a degree-compass system on the yoke. So during pickups (when you're returning your light to a position it was on a day long ago) you can note it was "angled down 35°" and turn the yoke to that position.
I've always felt that stands should also come with laser etched measuring marks for returning them to the exact same height when you come back for pickups but I suppose you can just use a laser measurer.
Thanks for the review! Stay amazing Andrew!

[@MontenegroRealEstate]

Thanks for making theses very helpful videos. I bought the cl220 so was eager to watch the review. Happy to see its kicking out (drawing) over 250 W
The light was perfect for me. I’m a real estate agent and do my own TH-cam videos. So, simple to use an decent power for the money. Looking to get the 330 as half the price of the Smallrig and Aputure lights with just a bit more power.

[@MontenegroRealEstate]

@@joaquimw2070 I would , if the price is OK. Waiting for a Black Friday deal to pop up so I can buy the 330 as well :)

[@andyvan5692]

one idea, Andrew, with the fan noise, this could make these an ideal CRLS (light bridge) reflector source, as that is far away from a set, using silent mirrors to bring in the light; esp. if they can be accessorised with a parallel beam attachment, like the dedo lights have.

[@safecribbo]

Looking forward to your Amaran 200x review. The 2nd generation ones with the new colour science. We picked some of these up as backlights. It's a real shame there's no DMX, so we can only use them on small shoots. But the Light colour quality seams to be excellent, I need you to review them to confirm this!

[@EXTREMEMEGALORDGALACTICSPARTON]

Thanks

[@nicholasee3220]

Legend

[@meetthegaffer]

Impressive!

[@saeedrouhani9806]

Guys who win in a battle to from this to the amaran 200x??

[@Loftikaz]

The question is will it still be working after 6 months. I just ordered one and read review that it died in just days

[@DeluxSkater]

Thanks for the video !
I'm planning on getting two lights for indoor filmmaking and also use them for weddings too. Would you rather suggest the cl220 or the cl330 ? and what about the amaran 200xs or the 300c ? which two lights would you suggest for me ? thank you !

[@gaffergear]

Only you can figure out what's best for your workflow, storage, power, and client needs. Mine may be totally different. So I'm reluctant to advise on what to buy

[@DeluxSkater]

@@gaffergear thank you for the response, but isn’t the cl220 very similar to the 200xs from aputure? Which brand would you suggest more ?

[@gaffergear]

@@DeluxSkater wherever you are in the world, find out if there is a repair centre, I would go with whoever can back up the product the best. Most likely Aputure, but worth investing

[@heymrcody]

which fresnel attachment would work with those? (ie apurture, godox, nanlite, etc)

[@joaopegofilms]

hello! do you think this is reliable lights at a long term? I´m a bit concerned on how long they will last compared to Amaran 200xs for example. thank you

[@joeaddison]

Buy the aputure amarans, I can't see any reason to get these over the amaran 200x s

[@shantanu.mp4]

If you these were the same price, all things equal (with the weight factor) would you opt for the smaller one or larger one for a portable one key light choice?

[@gaffergear]

I always opt for larger because I can dim it. But you can't make a smaller light go brighter than its maximum

[@lime61]

Love your video, what would you suggest for. A budget bi color COB that also had G/M shift?
Thanks!

[@gaffergear]

What's the budget?

[@joeaddison]

Amaran 150c and 300c are the best in the sub 1000 USD category in my opinion. Above 1000 the version 2 nanlite forzas would be my choice

[@arunr4103]

You should try GVM SD200B & GVM SD300B

[@joeaddison]

No, they fail far too often too even bother looking at them

[@arunr4103]

@@joeaddison Fail on what ? Recently I worked on a project with GVM SD 300 & 650 just excellent compared to Aputure lights no hotspot issues & even half of the weight of Aputure compared to Aputure lights it has better SSI value

[@leandersvids]

Is there a light you use especially for skin tones? I heard tungsten or hmi would still look nicer on skin, although i think, the difference is marginal

[@gaffergear]

Tungsten always has a soft spot for me, but everyone wanted to shoot daylight.

[@thehomedepothouseplant9986]

Colbor? Never heard of them. There's so many damn LED brands these days

[@gaffergear]

I don't believe there is enough of a market for all these brands

[@arunr4103]

​@@gaffergearGVM SD200B & GVM SD300B is out there very robust build & more accurate rendering must try