GODOX VS Rotolight Anova Pro 2 worth the price? NOPE!
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Please watch this video • Rotolight Anova Pro 2 ...
I wish I would have seen this video before I purchased the Rotolight Anova Pro 2
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"ALL I WANT IS THE PERFECT LED"
I thought I had found the perfect "ALL IN ONE" light
so I Jumped on the HYPE train for "Rotolight" Thanks to Jason Lanier and his wonderful Videos and photography skills. ........
WOW, what a mistake........So disappointed.
I bought an ANOVO PRO2 for $1699
Then, After some hours of using the Rotolight and comparing it to my $350 GODOX SLB60-W and my $600 AD600 STROBE, I found that my GODOX system overpowers the Rotolight by at least 20%.
If all your doing is Indoor or night photography and video work then
this light may be for you But if you think (Like I did) that this light
will work outdoors in bright sunlight then you may want to reconsider
your options and check out the Godox System
Why can't manufacturers make the ULTIMATE portable LED/Strobe unit?
Pros:
3150 Kelvin - 6300 Kelvin ( Bi Colour model )
Overall CRI = 96 & R15 Skintone = 99
portable battery operated
continuous Flash with no recycle times
Cool programmable effects IE: Lightning, fire place, TV, Police, Etc
Cons:
Super Pricey ($1700)
Doesn't come with V-Lock Battery ( super expensive )
HSS Flash isn't very powerful for outdoor use
Have to purchase tons of extras from Rotolight
Rotolight Softbox and barn doors ONLY
Not very bright for the money spent
Controller cost $250
Barn dors cost $150
Softbox cost $200
Battery cost $350
Charger cost $200
******************TOTAL= $2750 for One Light
Please Watch Luis Gabriel Photography about the Rotolight Anova Pro
• Rotolight Anova Pro 2 ...
Watch Jason Lanier use the Rotolight here:
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rotolight is JUNK, you got DUPED
Hey thanks for stopping by
Yeah....... I sent it back
It's just a gimmick
Best regards, Rick
Ken Wheeler, you are such a tool. Comment like yours, uttered by someone who puts his name on other people's work to try to pass it off as his own commands no respect from decent people. You have no sense of photography, nor what it takes equipment or otherwise to make great pictures.
Love your video with Jason Lanier where you bring a medium frame camera that you could neither use, nor make enough excuses about why your pictures were SOOOO BADDD. Meanwhile, people like myself and many others use Godox, ProFoto, Rotolight and other tools for what they were specifically designed to do, and are able to create wonderful photos. Stop talking out your butt Ken.
@@siobahnquinn7461 well said. I still chuckle when I think of watching that video with Jason.
Hi Rick, sorry to hear you aren't satisfied with your Anova PRO 2. LEDs absolutely will not match the sheer power of strobe or traditional flash gun, but they do offer more flexibility which you've referenced already (bi-colour, continuous and flash unit all-in-one, no recycle time, battery power, CineSFX) so for those creatives who aren't looking for sheer power but are working with different mediums and need an excellent quality of light that is adjustable and reasonably portable (our other units are more portable but less output) then the Rotolight range is the only light out there offering such functionality. We're investing heavily in LED technology and I can excitedly assure you that as technology advances we're able to harness more and more power out of the LEDs which we know you all want. We have an exciting roadmaps of 15 new products in the next 5 years and many of those will be considerably brighter than any other LED on the market, as we creep closer to comparable output of speedlites etc. Hope that helps! :)
Thanks for your reply
I have a few suggestions that would help me out as a creator.
one of them being:
umbrellas are still a useful tool and a super easy/cheap way to diffuse and soften the light.
I see one of your ambassadors "Jason Linier" using them all of the time
If you were to put a center Hole in all of your lights to be able to slide an umbrella stem thru the hole and tighten it down or even a "self-tightening" hole.
then the Roto light would be centered to the umbrella instead of how we have to do it now which is have the umbrella attached to the light stand and "Off- Centered"
I hope to see future models have something similar to this as well as new brighter capabilities
best regards, Rick
for this kind of money i'd rather go with Broncolor, or Arri LEDs
@ThePParadigm
Hey thanks for your support and sugestion
I have looked into the sp-ad120 spectroled per your advise and the specs look awesome
I will try to get one
Best regards, Rick
@@rickvestuto First of all thanks for this review, those rotolights stick in my mind since years and I definitely got the same concerns about. But I couldn't afford to buy one just to try it. I've suggested several times below their videos to add a center hole, never got any reply. Well, I think I'm gonna forget it, for my kind of work the nice features aren't worth the price. Thanks!
Rotolight - We use Roto’s as well as Broncolor and Flashpoint/Godox, as they all have their own unique set of capabilities and trade-offs. One has to consider their own specific needs and priorities/acceptable trade-offs first, before looking at specific products in their given price range.
I can tell you first hand that we are overjoyed when we can not have to transport, set-up and break-down the big Broncolor rigs, and instead use the amazingly flexible and consistent Rotolights. Shooting at full speed was unheard of at any price just a few years ago, but even our $50K rig cannot burst at 10-20fps for long at the typical power levels we use the for, while we have shot all day at full speed on the Roto’s... on little rechargeable consumer batteries! I can only imagine where the state of the art in LED will be in a few years. Thanks for being at the leading-edge of lighting.
thank you Rick, I was planning to buy Rotolight. After watching your video, I changed my mind
Thank you for clearing up the hype and the cost issues!
The Anova does seem rather overpriced to me personally but I own three Neo 2’s and they are the best lighting solution I have bought in years. They will never replace a dedicated flash unit but that’s not the point. They are flexible and adaptable in a way that is invaluable to me. I really think in this video you end up comparing apples to oranges. I also think the nature of some of the comments about Jason Lanier should not be encouraged. Of course he is sponsored by Rotolight, but that’s no excuse for people to get personal and then receive a ❤️ as a reward.
Hi, I'm watching Jason Lanier too and I noticed that he promotes these lights very aggressively in his videos and I was sure they are not very good and very expensive . Thanks for your video and and your honest opinion of these lights !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this video Rick. I was researching Rotolight Anova Pro 2. In your review you mention Jason Lanier favors Rotolights however I am not a fan of his and don't care what he uses. As mentioned the accessories are a deep pocket issue.
I own 3 Aeos’, 2 NEO 2’s and an Anova Pro 2. I use them almost daily. They are perfect for every type of shooting with the exception of overpowering the sun which I why I have the Godox AD600 Pro. Rotolight also has an affordable ‘Illuminator’ softbox umbrella.
Good you got my point
Thanks
Rick, it’s very refreshing to hear your opinion and thoughts which obviously differ from Jason Lanier!! A different point of view is a good thing!! I’m a retired wedding & portrait photographer in the UK. I never heard about High Speed Sync until recently! Your video is appreciated!
Another Question?….Has any photographer considered using a simple reflector to overpower the sun?? Jason says they blow about too much in the wind, but I have used the “California Sunbounce” which has rigid tubular frame to keep it steady!!!
I just got 2 Godox V860IIS and they work fine. Paid a fraction of what a rotolight cost. Very happy with this selection.
Hi Rick, I am glad i found your video . So far i haven't seen anyone give it a bad review and I also bought into the hype and bought the NEO2 and I'm very disappointed in it. The set up is time consuming and I don't know why the triggers are sold separately or at least can come with one already for the price. Compared to some of my godox SL60 this doesn't compare and even my $25 LED is almost just as bright and easier to use then this rotolight. At least i got it on sale and I guess i can use it for video as fill light. Thanks for your honesty
I use Rotolight all the time. But you need to know what it isn't a tool for replacing flash. But its one of many tools you can use in a creative way. I also have a couple of Godox AD600's in my arsenal. When you learn how and when to use Rotolight, THEN they are an amazing tool :)
for sure I agree with you
But Im looking for the "ALL IN ONE: stand-alone hybrid flash/LED that does it all
The roto light is only good for darker situations and can NOT contend with brightly lit or sunny areas
That why Jason Linear is always using it in dark or shadowed situations.
There not one video of Jason Linear where he's using the Rotolight in Sun or bright Areas
He will bring out his AD600 GODOX for those situations
Thanks for your comments
Regards, Rick
@@rickvestuto Agree. Think we're on the same page about Rotolight. Its clearly not all in one..If so, I would sell my Godox..But no! There is one video of him on a boat testing Anova 2 Pro in harsh sun..but it shows that its not replacing flash. But good luck in your search and continue doing great vids :)
@@kenspo Hey thanks buddy
if you hear of something that's on the same page, Let me know and I will get it and test it for us ;-)
Best regards, rick
@@rickvestuto "that is why Jason Lanier is always using it in dark or shadowed situations." JL has several videos using rotolight during the day. Yes, a lot of what he does with them is night photography. But, like he always says, find the gear that fits your needs (or something like that).
@@rickvestuto There is one he shot on a boat, where he's got the Anova Pro 2 out in daylight. I think it's on Rotolight's page. But he straight up says that rotolights are not to overpower the sun, other than maybe the Anova Pro 2.
I bought a Godox 680 with trigger and found them to be unreliable. I couldn’t get them to work without an hour of effort. Rotolights work easily. Plus they are RBG. I’m editing images now where I used them to color a white wall; my subjects had a ball choosing their colors. Orange on the right and pink on the left. They are in front illuminated by other lights. I also used my Rotolights to flash a night-time action shoot. My Sony a7R3 does 10 images per second and my Rotolights flash at the same rate without having to recharge a capacitor between shots. It all depends on what you’re shooting, I guess.
I do agree with you about the eye watering prices of accessories. My two came with batteries and chargers, but I need modifiers.
Glad I came across this video before making the jump to Rotolite. Jason almost got me fooled too 😂
Mehhnnn... you just save me alot of Money Rick. I totally appreciate. I was this close to making the purchase with a shipping cost twice the price. Thank you sir.
you will be so much happier with GODOX
I agree with much of what you say, the rotolight is useful for use on location where there is no mains power available,
or where you dont want to run cables.
It also has a thin form factor which is great for restricted spaces.
But the power output isn't great, although obviously you can get round this by bumping up your iso, and most modern cameras wont produce any noise until very high iso's are reached.
But I have to say the rotolight range seems to be very expensive, and there are far better value for money options out there.
Over the years of having that AP2 full kit, I've grown to love it. I actually have gotten my money's worth out of it. You do have to compare the full flash power of the AP2 to the HSS power of the Godox. I'm not sure how they compare. It's cool that you don't have to HSS with the AP2. It's at whatever power at whatever Shutter Speed. It's saved my bacon on a number of shoots, as the battery life with my V-Mount or the PC Buff Vagabond is absolutely stupid. Thousands of flashes and hours of LED at full power. I was really worried at first and felt exactly like you do. lol.
Hi mate. Nice little video. I have watched JL for long time. And i have learned that he has developed hole shooting style around roto system. Wide open, low shutter and iso compained for artistic looks. Thats why he always says find gear what works for you ... But this wasnt for your needs ... Keep on hunting... It was wake up vid for me to improve with this stuff i allready have Godox xt1pro and tt600 flash. No new camera no new lens but learn and master what i have ;)
Pless you ... :)
I have watched Jason Lanier for years as well, and what I have noticed is that since he has started using Rotolight on a normal basis, he has had to change the times and locations of what he shoots, to allow the Rotolights to do their job. He was the king of over-powering the sun and giving us these dramatic photos for a long time, and that was his style. But he didnt all of a sudden change his style because he wanted to, he now has to shoot in either mostly dark areas to use the rotolight because less power output is needed, or he has to shoot in well lit areas where he only needs some shadow fill, and he doesnt over power the sun giving us those "fake skies" like he used to. So I don't think he's using what "works best for him", I think he's using what he's paid to use, and has to then be at the mercy of available light to find where the rotolights work well. Otherwise he used to preach in his videos about how he could shoot anywhere, anytime with his gear and get his desired results. It is not the case now with the lower output of these rotolights. With all of that being said, I think they are amazing video lights and when used for photography can produce great results under the right conditions. But Jasons older work with strobes could be used any time of day, and he could get any look he wanted, but not so anymore.
Hello
You just bought the wrong tool for your needs.
Rotolights are fantastic gear but certainly not the best or cheapest solution to mount into a softbox. For a softbox you just need strait power.
For photographic use Rotolights are best with just barndoors and the delivered diffusion sheet, very close to the subject (between 2x and 4x the light diameter) what gives a nice unique directive light with long smooth transitions.
The Elinchrom Pro transmitter is very sophisticated controller for Elinchrom TTL and non TTL flashes you really don't need with your Rotolight that also has a sync socket for a cheap flash transmitter. I use the Elinchrom Pro to control together on the same setup multiple Elinchrom flashes (6 units) and Rotolights (3 units).
Rotolight ANOVA isn't the best choice for a photographic use, they are primarily meant for broadcast, movie and stage, when they are piggybacked and tethered to a professional lighting control console.
For photographic use I have a AEOS for the key and 2 NEO's.
Thanks for your review.
For that kind of money I would buy Aputure lights. If I want to use modifiers I can use all my exciting stuff. Oh and how about the Fresnel lens for the Aputure. The best light is the one you have to work with.
Hi Rick, thank you for the video. I also watched the video you recommend in your link, and I am going to repost an edited comment I made there, because I am interested in you opinion. I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about this light. I am considering it for myself as well, now it is ridiculously expensive and from what I have seen around the internet, you can use it to shoot in direct sunlight, it has that kind of power, but yes, it has to be close to the model. I think two meters is pretty much the furthest you can put it and keep solid strength. The guy in the video you recommended was using it on the snow and that is just a suicide. There is way too much light reflexion from the snow on such a sunny day for the snow to be correctly exposed while using this light. The rotolight wasn't built for that. But yes, for the price, we would wish it would. The selling point of this light is it is bi colour, constant and flash light in the same time and extremely portable. Any LED light is loosing massive amount of LUX with each 50cm. APUTURE 120D mark ii does 30 000 LUX at 0.5m, but only 7 000 at 1m a eve less (1 700) at 2 metres and that is without any soft box. Now this Anova does 10 700 LUX at 1M and DOUBLE that as a flash. And it is already a soft ish light. If anybody can show me a light sub 1000£ that can do exactly what this Anova PRO 2 can do, please do so, I need one. But so far no luck. And I totally understand you going for the hype...I am struggling with it every time new camera comes out hahahah
I have GODOX 600's and love them
Now GODOX just came out with there 200 LED Flash Sync model and Now thats my new favorite
I may do a review about it
Best regards, Rick
Thank you so much for making this video before I probably would have bought this rotolight, I stick with my Godox😅👍 I'm looking for more lights in addition to the AD300Pro im happy with, maybe add ML60W or AD400 or AD600Pro.
I love my AD600's and my ML60W's
best light I have ever used
Thanks for your comments
I like the rotolight product but it is definitely OVER PRICED for sure.
You trusted Jason - more fool you. Shooting stills most LED panels still cant match a strobe. Although I do like using smaller LED to photograph jewellery...
I switched to LED 4 years ago for product photography.....
I only use Strob now for Outdoor Family photos
Thanks for your coments
I stumbled across your channel today, as I wanted to look into the specs and other photographers unbiased reports reg. the different Rotolight products. As I haven't followed up on it, since I by mistake bought the neo1:):). My choice would be between AEOS (2pcs) or the Annova Pro2. I think I will hold my horses a little longer regarding LED light, and look elsewhere for new studiolight. I am a strobist, so perhaps try out the Godox system. I will eventually end up with some LED light, and I do like the quality of light that Rotolight make, but I also need the power. And hopefully - eventually the price on LED light will be more reasonable, because - it is pricey.
the Godox system is hands down the most powerful light for the money and battery-operated too
Thanks for commenting.
Good info!
What kind of modifiers are you using for your godox SL60W's in the back?
for my GODOX AD600 Strobe, I use the Wescott Octa XXL with the optional beauty Dish reflector. (Very Soft)
for the GODOX SLB60-W LED's, I mainly use Paul C Buff Umbrellas with 9 inch Flat reflectors which allow a good spread to the entire surface of the umbrella.
the Godox system uses Bowens Mount which is the most common mount and there's many Modifiers out there for this mount
Thanks for stopping by and asking questions
regards, Rick
Though paid for by Rotolight, you would see Jason uses the Godox in several of his videos.
Hi Rick, so did you found what you were looking for after 3 years?
nope never did
Still shooting with Godox (Love them)
Thanks for stopping by
I agree that those things are very expensive. and not sure i would ever buy one of the bigger units for that's a lot of cash!! I did get the neo 2 and will be seeing how it does in my little studio. but i will be using it along with constant lights, and/or my speed lights. I am not sure you can really compare them triggers though? really depends on the quality of the trigger and how it works. I have a few different triggers and really. them expensive canon rt ones seem to be the ones that i like the best and use all the time. compared to them, the sky port is not really that bad? they look to work about the same? not sure if it is weather resistant though, which for the money, it should be. I also got some way cheaper flashpoint triggers, and of course, they just feel cheap. but for the most part, they work and play nice with my setup. what's your thoughts on the build quality of that sky port? for im thinking about getting one.
Well thank you for your comments
As far as the Sky Port goes I should have said more of my thoughts
When I put the $69 Flashpoint next to the $249. Sky port they feel and look to be the same quality build.
Both are plastic
both have a backlit screen about the same resolution and both have tactile feeling buttons and the turn dial feels the same on both.
I feel both of them are of equal material and quality it's just your paying for the Name on the Elinchrom Skyport VS the Name GODOX or Flashpoint which is to my point.
But I really don't care about expensive stuff.
I really just want lighter better equipment and less to carry. I do a lot of Location shooting for restaurants and bars and I have to Lug this heavy equipment around and it sucks....
I just want one light that does everything ;-)
Thanks for stopping by
Regards, Rick
Rick Vestuto if one light did everything, would there be a light modifier market. Nothing does everything and I’m sure your well aware of that fact.
Horrible English skills
Damn that’s disappointing for sure. Are the godox lights your favorite so far?
Yes over the years i have had Paul C Buff, Apature, and a few different on-camera flashes
but so far the GODOX line of LED and flash is the most portable, long lasting, bright CRI balanced lights I have found for the price
Thanks for the question and watching
regards, Rick
Thanks for this video/info, I’ll stick with godox
While your points may be valid, What proof do you have to back up your opinion?
The out door photo shoot I did 3 years ago......lol
5 Minutes in " It's super expensive, no umbrella socket ( yeah that sucks) ", if you want to flash it you need the $250 Elinchrome trigger. @ 8 Minutes in Then there is the battery expense. Jason Lanyard... ( laaneeer)
Its just too bad that for the price my little AD600 that comes with a battery for $499 can out power the sun and Freez the action
Thanks for your comment
How about the new Rotolight NEO 3 kit?
"Make what we want, it's not hard to do." LOL.
Did you ever find your ideal LED light ?
Hehehe
I was about to ask if you got convinced to get one from watching a guy with a trilby hat holding a camera in one hand. Then his image slowly creeps into the video and out again. Nice.
I’m glad I watched this video. I’ll stick with my Godox lights.
Is this a review of a driving test?
Strobe flash are close to extinction. Neo 3 and aeos 2 pretty much destroy Strobe flash. I own a ANOVA pro 2 and neo 2 and I will never go back to Strobe. Can't wait for the release of neo 3 and Aeos 2. I don't know why Strobe will even be used.
Until they can overpower the sun at 6400 SP
Strobes will outperform LED every day of the week
Thanks for your comment
@@rickvestuto The Aoes 2 can over the sun. The ANOVA pro 2 can also overpower the sun. You need to use the flash mode in order to so that as it's double the output.
@@CapturingCornwall
You're so Funny
Have a look Here
th-cam.com/video/rtWVtes6slk/w-d-xo.html
Look at 11:40 in the video
The GODOX AD200 puts out 12 more stops of light than the Anova Pro II
Please do your research before you make a fool of yourself next time
@@rickvestuto Aoes 2 pumps out more power than the ANOVA pro 2. Don't fall behind sticking to flash. Unless you're not using it right, LED all the way.
@@CapturingCornwall
My video is 2 years old and your commenting about a product that I am NOT talking about
Dirty game of famus youtubers!!! They dont vlog anymore honestly!! Is hard to trust on youtube!!! Thank you dude for that video!!
Yeah I got sucked in for sure
Thanks for your comment
Best regards, Rick
It really isn't. You just have to limit who you trust. If you don't know the youtuber then it's like trusting a random person on the street. If you have knowledge of the channel then trust them based on your confidence in them as honest people.
I know a bunch of channels that I trust about as far as I can throw them and a bunch that I'd trust in a second. Robert Hall is as solid as they come and I'd recommend trusting him - as an example.
Rotolight’s are amazing you just don’t know what you are doing. I haven’t touched my Ad-600 in 2years. If you spend a little time learning to set the Anova Pro2 up properly it will put out the same amount of light in FLASH mode with no recycle time. Also a replacement battery for your AD-600 is $180.00 and a V-Mount from pro master that fits Rotolight is $165.00, you just didn’t do your homework. I will say in your defense though, when I bought my first Rotolight I was also disappointed because there’s not a real good explanation of setting it up to get the power output and I fought with that for a week but holy smokes when I figured it out I fell in love !!! And yes it will overpower the sun but you have to buy the Anova pro2 at a minimum. BTW Ken wheeler isn’t a photographer by any stretch of the imagination.
don't take my word for it on this 2 year old video..............LOL
Have a look at TH-camrs with millions of subs
This LED light can NOT overpower the sun
Go troll someone else
They want to make money Quick as possible before Amatures know it's a Crapy lights 😆 and giving Commissions to make look like it's great Light . But it's Not . they pray on Amatures who they want a Short cuts .p.s I have 4 Aputure lights 120d old version for 3yrs now and they work Awesome for me . and i use them for Videos too Sometimes . ( need Juicebox V-Mount Battery for outdoors
stick with the newest flashlight thats for a more experience photographer .
to be totally honest, I stopped visiting lanier's site a long time ago. As you say he is a fantastic photographer. I especially like his final results as there is no harshness to his highlights. Also, He demonstrates fantastic rapport with his models as well. They are treated like royalty.
I feel he is a bit if a salesman, which honestly is fine... just something to be aware of.
Mostly, I had some distaste for drama around him ... in his handling of a falling out with 'angry photog'. lanier kind of set angry up when he invited him to video together as a way to offer an olive branch. It was not done gentlemanly. I write this because IMO, he used that visit as a weapon later. (that olive branch offer was less than sincere, and was meant to inflict pain (again, in my opinion) when all was said and done.) There was a kind of mafia-ishness to his strong words said towards angry.
both angry, and lanier are iconic, and have their weaknesses, so be careful of both, because they do present 'hype'. 'Hype is part of the TH-cam photog experience. It is SO EASY to get caught up if you get struck into GAS disease. actually I also partially stopped watching both of them for the GAS reason. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome can lead to extravagant acquisitions that result in either minimal to absolutely NO gains or improvements in end results)
so much can be done with what you already have available to you. Be conservative of the hype. make what little you have 'sing' beautifully! exploit what you've already acquired, while spending when you need so as to minimize disappointments. (wait a day or a week before pulling the trigger and ask ... do I really NEED THIS to be a better photographer? Is a particular 'acquisition' really the difference in my quest for creating art? sometimes it is and then sometimes it is money just burning a hole in my pocket. 'Delayed trigger pulling' can help to see more clearly.
Wow where have i been (Under a rug)
I didn't know anything about that with the Angry Photog.............Man that's horrible
I just found this video about outdoors with the Anova Pro 2 and wish I would have seen this video before I made my purchase
th-cam.com/video/rtWVtes6slk/w-d-xo.html
I love my godox Lights but to carry a 3 light setup around all day is heavy and cumbersome
So I thought I was getting that "ALL IN ONE" light with the Anova pro 2.................So disappointed
Thanks for your Comments and insights
best regards, Rick
uhm, isn't that angry photog the one that said "your not a professional photographer unless you use strobes" in one of his vids. lmao. there are some pretty good photographers out there that use constant light, and/or natural light. strobes are not the end to all other light sources. disclaimer. I'm a strobist.
@@FrigidNorthAk Angry is easy to poke at, many enjoy suggesting he is overweight. They both have strengths, and they both have weaknesses as each human on this planet has. Take what you will that benefits you from either of them. They each have strengths that may compliment your photography. I've gotten what I want from each, though I like to know more of how Lanier is taming his highlights, If you look at the video they both did together, Lanier's had clear advantage if comparing appearance of final output. Angry's had some blown out highlights that drew attention.
I don't carry water for either, you get what you get, and each have valuable strengths.
ill have to take a look. like i said i did get a kick out of some of his vids. and ill probably watch a few more of his vids just because he does have such a great personality. just wish he wouldn't have put down photographers that don't use strobes. but hey.. each to their own. :) @@Garacha222
@@FrigidNorthAk I've been offended by a few things angry has said. It hasn't held me back from appreciating his strengths. I've learned a lot from his channel.
You are comparing a bicycle to a motorcycle my friend.
you obviously didn't watch the whole video
And that's my point
How can a $600 bicycle outperform a $2500 motorcycle?
I wish like hell I could send my Rotolight stuff back and get a refund. Totally dissatisfied with their overpriced products and their piss poor customer service. I've spoken with both Rod and Rod Sr and they were supposed to take care of faulty product. Took two years and I got zero resolution, just ridiculous lip service.
I am sorry you had this issue
best regards rick
@@rickvestuto Thanks, Brother.
Have you heard about the new Pixel LED light th-cam.com/video/IgDzadSbRBc/w-d-xo.html
Jason Lanie is a businessman, not a photographer
Aren’t we both 🤔
I cannot agree with you sir, I'm on the autistic spectrum and have just congratulated Rodd Gammons at Rotolight for building something so complicated as the Aeos 2 and making it so easy to use. I fear new technology and it can lead to seriously frightening frustrated meltdowns in my home when i don't understand how to's but the Neo aeos and neo's .... a child of 5 could.
As for customer service, i know of none better herein the UK, try this for size.
Late last year i went on a Street walk with master of light Sam Nash around central London and Rodd was bringing some new aeos 2 and neo 3's for use to see and use. he saw me and greeted me by name, the CEO of this multi million pound hi tech British company knew me by name through interactions on the rotolight user Facebook group only, hows that for customer service.
I will concede these points to you, Rotolight kit is expensive, but by choice i have invested in it, it does the job i need it to do BRILLIANTLY, its rugged , reliable, ( i have had stands with aeos fall over outdoors numerous times to no effect), i have lit photoshoots with them and film sets.
No one can force anyone to like and use anything, horses for courses my good man, but now the Aeos 2 and neo 3 are out with there increased power boy are they going to be game changers, what you forgot to mention of course is major British and Italian TV companies light there studio's and shows with Rotolight products ( one even does it with banks of 4 around the set with anova pro's!!....dancing on ice on ITV), let along numerous film companies and producers both sides of the atlantic.
So yes they are expensive compared to some, yes they do lack power to some equipment, but used in the way they are designed for, well in this this humble ex British HM serviceman, who is close to is 65 birthday and autistic they do the job that they say on the box, on the video's and in my my models comments, they seem to love the results and that's what counts.
I am obviously not commenting on price as I'm not qualified to, but what i will say is this , they are built here in Britain, so they are creating British jobs, a huge boost for British technology, so those costs have to be a consideration.
I hope you find what your looking for and when you do let me know , i want to see if is better than Aeos 2 or Neo 3, but i will not take price into consideration as that is purely a personal choice, one that I'm very happy to have exercised.
Good afternoon Sir.
The Godox blows the Neos aeos out of the water but don't take my word for it go and watch other TH-camrs about it
ALSO
I hope for you to have a youtube channel to prove me wrong instead of wasting everyone's time reading your obnoxious rant of what I should or shouldn't talk about
But thanks for stopping by on a 4 year old video
make sure you like and subscribe.......LMAO