REAL Truth, No BS, Hands On Review of the Rotolight Neo 2- High Speed Sync Off Camera LED and Flash
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2017
- Join Rotolight Master of Light Jason Lanier for a whirlwind trip where he shows you video footage and stills that he has shot for the brand new Rotolight Neo 2 where he does a review answering tough questions and giving real answers about this brand new light. PLEASE THUMBS UP, SHARE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!!
In this video Jason shares footage from shoots done in London, Ireland, Miami, Nebraska and other places that he's been able to use the prototype Neo 2 lights that Rotolight sent him to test.
Shortly after completing a European press trip where the Neo 2 was announced, a buzz started coming around about these lights and what their capabilities truly are. Videos, blog posts and more were posted with questions about power, battery life, and the various applications that the lights could be used in.
Jason is sponsored by Rotolight as nearly everyone knows and has been for 5 years. He used Rotolight products well before ever being sponsored. Rotolight has provided special discounts to Jason's followers who are interested in purchasing these lights. Existing Neo 1 owners can even save 20% when upgrading to Neo 2. For more information please visit:
www.jasonlanier.com/rotolight
Jason created this video to help answer as many questions as he could including using the lights on camera, off camera, indoors and outdoors. The purpose of the video is to show people what the lights can truly do and nothing more. That way buyers will be happy when they get these lights in their hands.
All the footage was taken with a camcorder on a tripod. No fancy video crew or team or slick marketing were used. This is a real hands on review and demonstration of these lights including using them in the rain.
The lights were used in both LED and flash mode, in normal sync and in high speed sync. We hope the viewers can look at the resulting images and determine if the lights are indeed suited for them. Jason personally believes that LED flash combination lights are the way of the future and the Neo 2 is forging new territory and options for many photographers out there.
We thank you for watching and invite you to stick around and watch a few more videos while you're here. - บันเทิง
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If you have never purchased a Neo before you can save 10% off, get a free filter kit, and hand grip when you visit www.rotolight.com and enter the promo code: jasonneo2promo
If you are an owner of the original Neo 1, you can save 20% off a Neo 2 when you visit www.rotolight.com/jasonneo2upgrade. It's our way of saying THANK YOU for your loyalty!!!
Jason Lanier just got 2 rotolight neo 1's and yo do they light up the entire room lol I made a video on instagram and an on boxing on my TH-cam thx Jason
Jason Lanier Hi Jason what happened to the Rotolight wind tunnel video. Not working on TH-cam. Thanks, I bought a Neon2 hope it's great
Hi Hersch, the Wind Tunnel video is a Rotolight production team video so I have no control over when it will be released. Hopefully soon!
Healing, that's awesome! Just wait until you play with the Neo 2!!
Awesome work Jason!! Does the 20% promo code apply if i bought the neo1 from Amazon??
This Rololight Neo 2 is my next buy in the future, thank you for sharing all this informations with us.
I enjoy your videos tremendously, learned so much from you Jason and I'm able to put it into action in the field. My growth as a photog is slow but steady. Thank you Jason!
Danm the photo of the first model in rain are amazing !
Thanks for that insight Jason, superb as always
Thank you Jason I cant wait to get my Neo2 and Maddi you are the best...
Excellent show and tell vid. Thanks Jason, you rock!!
I will now be ordering 3 Neo2's.
P.S. I think your work is amazing!!
Jason,photographers like you,evolve the photography world,thank you!
I'm saving to buy this light. It's exactly what I need. Thanks Jason
As soon as they start providing versions with rechargeable battery, I’m sold.
My favorite photographer, hands down. 💪🏾
I'm definitely getting one, thanks for the discount code too , reallt appreciate it !
Hi Jason, as a very new "new comer to just starting sticking my toe into the portrait scene - both studio and outdoors”, you have totally inspired me to look into purchasing the Rotolight Neo 2, here in Australia - as you so truly say (based on your photography) it certainly provides an exceptionally more pleasing light quality to up-close portraits! I am completely impressed by its performance under the range of different environments you have shot in this and other videos! I am also very aware that your professional expertise makes the high quality shots you obtain look really easy to emulate - clearly that demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship!
I also have to add that Maddi is one of the most natural, thoughtful, expressive and competent models I have ever had the good fortune to observe working in this field - she is certainly an inspiration and huge benefit which complements your work hand in hand. She clearly enjoys her work and her enthusiasm is totally infectious which demonstrates her absolute passion in her work!
As I previously mentioned I am very new to this field so I sincerely hope my questions on what camera settings you used in this photoshoot do not offend or get into your propriety expertise; so if you can pass on answers to any of the following questions, I would be extremely grateful:
While I do realise you have posted the camera settings along with the various photos, I assume you are shooting totally in manual mode and not AE or TV (Canon EOS 5D Mk 1) equivalent modes?
I was also inspired with your work in using Speedlite Flash units incorporating High Speed Sync mode but am a tad confused on how you set up the camera (in my case Canon EOS 5D Mk1) once you have set the Speedlite into HSS mode to achieve the high shutter speeds? I have noticed you appear to have a preference to shoot at f8 plus ISO 100 or similarly close to these settings - and then let the camera and flash determine the required shutter speed or do you habitually know which shutter speed to set based on the camera parameters you have already set? Can you also advise if the Rotolight Neo 2 is compatible with my Canon EOS 5d Mk1?
I thank you in anticipation of hearing from you when convenient. Cheers from Down Under.
If you're only doing photo work just buy a used manual speedlight and some light modifiers for more flexibility.
thanks jason I cant wait to get my set ;)
Hey Jason...Maddy is the BOMB.....LOVE her style!!....she gives you a variaty of different stories in her photo acting!!
I absolutely ENJOY every video with JASON.....he is AMAZING
the shots from the last shoot are awesome!
Thank you!
I for sure will be getting one and while not for everyone in every scenario (there is no one light fits all) it does have its place and looks like it opens up a whole new way of shooting. And if the quality of my neos i already have it will be a super nice product.
Great video Jason and your team.... much appreciated :-))
Well done. A straight forward person.
Appreciate the info and endless videos Jason. Still not converted to Sony yet (awaiting discounts... ;)) but totally love what Rotolight are doing for the industry! keep it up amigo!
This proves that a talented model equally compliments a talented photographer. Perfect team up.
I was guilty of being mislead by a recent video bout neo 2 not being good due to this and da da da.Jason is right, neo 2 is not for everyone but it is an amzing led light!!! I had ordered one now buty wife mistakenly ordered the neo 1 so we have to return it first 😭😭😭. Thank u jason for explaining !!!!
Chester Go just call the company
Love those London shots !!
I do love your videos brother, and Maddi... what an incredible model. Thumbs up...
Maddie is awesome. Hand her a stick, and she makes something out of it. Having watched you two on several shoots now, I'm always impressed with how she adapts to the environment and uses elements of it for the results you get. (which are VERY nice!) Well done!
Mike James I agree👏🏾
Great video it was nice the mixture of you over talking in the video and Maddi is brilliant
Great shoot brother!! As always!!
Thank you so much for you sharing, I will learn from yo more!
Thanks, answered a lot of questions. I saw this product as an replacement to common Speedlight, but with the advantage of no recycling time and overheat.
Keen to learn hands-on about continuous and HSS Lighting, and ordered the 3 light set with trigger, which should be ideal for my needs and climate. Small and portable to take one or two lights with me on my motorbike if required...
Great to hear that, you'll love it!
Ordered it and the remote
Great and informative video Jason. And I love Maddie, she really is a great actress in front of the camera- stunning and amazing girl 😊.
Thank you for this review! I prefer natural light but at times I need just a bit more. I have tried $20 LEDs, hand held flashlights, even the light off my cell phone, and none of them are consistent and controllable. It's also essential that my light source not distract my subjects, hence the previous solutions. I will see if I can find the lowest power LED settings available for this light and see if that will suffice. Thank you for your effort on this video, I really appreciate it.
Looks like i will be getting one of those.
I own it. Find it inadequate in most situations. for the money you can get a lot of better gear. For the same money you can get High speed sync, TTL, hand held remote indoor outdoor flash with transmitter and receiver and a softbox. Which is still small and portable but can be used in way more situations including run and gun.
I found the neo 2 to be too dim to use in most situations. Works as a rim light quite well but 500 bucks is a lot of money for a rim light. I also found it's output unreliable and its color temp to be inaccurate and trigger unreliable. I think it's a great beta product but does not provide value for money. If the light was 50-90 bucks I would call it fair value. but at current pricing levels it just makes no sense for most situations.
I love Jason and all his work but I stand at opposition on this product. I really wanted to love this product but it's now just a shelf ornament that I use as a rim light on indoor shoots only.
The price needs to come down, for sure.
I've been thinking about a Rotolight for awhile. I may have to try one. The only reason I've not bought one yet is that I'm using the Godox system. I like the continuous light option. The back lighted rain drops are great.
Ok with your advise I got a Neo ii today, where can I purchase the D-tab external battery. It would be fear if you can start adding link to where we can purchase these product. Love your video and proven advises.
Thanks for the review Jason. I have one question though: How does it compare to a flagship speedlite when it comes to power? Thanks!
Love it...
Hi Jason, I enjoy your videos and lessons, I am an amateur photographer who travels by motorcycle. That being said, I switched to the Sony A6300 and bought the RL-48 Color kit plus looking to pick up a Neo 2. This will be my 3 light setup from now on as I can pack everything I need on my motorcycle while I travel. Prior to this I had the Canon 5D MK3, 70-200 2.8, 16-35 2.8, and the 24-70 2.8. As you can imagine this took up a lot of space on my motorcycle. Now with my current setup, I can pack everything I need! So the question I have is will the HSS transmitter for the Neo 2 work on a A6300?
Love your videos. Is there a reason the flash aspect is needed on this light? Is there advantages and disadvantages in needing to buy the flash trigger? Will this flash with any other triggers? Thank you for your time! BIG FAN
When is there going to be a full tutorial for the Neo 2?
Great video Jason! Thank you. Can you please mention the soft box your were using? Is the same one sold by rotolight, especially to fit the new Neo 2? I didn’t see a front diffuser on the soft box. Can you please do a video showing more detail about it? Thanks again and I am looking to book one of your workshops in the upcoming months. Take care.
Jason, wonderful video! I will definitely be purchasing soon. As im still a beginner to photography what cable can i buy to use as an on camera flash. Also @2:49 what do you have connected to the Rotolight? Thanks in advance! keep up the good work!
Really interested in the 3 light kit. Wanting these to shoot wedding receptions, and family photos. Do you think these would have enough power for a reception? on stands.
I work with Fuji Cameras Does it work with the Rotolight and is there a transmitter for wireless available?
Quick question: If shooting headshots using two standard flashes to get a white, overexposed background: Would the different lighing scenarios of 1 to 3 lights to illuminate the face/head work with the neo-2 concerning the light balance of standard flash for the background and neos for the face?
Looks great but I'm still trying to find out if an existing Elinchrom HS trigger (with a firmware upgrade) will work with the NEO2.
I LOVE the way this light works....
I probably already know the answer, lol, but will this work with the Pentax K1....HSS
Such a great video to wake up to will be buying it as soon as i can :D Thanks jason
Hi Jason i bought Neo 2 and Aeos. How does the flash mode works? Is it 2 times the LED light when in Flash mode? Or its 2x from 100% LED mode always when using in flash mode.
You are my inspiration brother. You are awesome.
Just purchased my first Neo 2 ordering my second, moving away from Speedlight and studio strobes fingers crossed all goes well, at the moment for a shoot i transport 11 boxes of gear with Neo 2 i am hoping to cut this down 1 or 2.
Good for you!
@@JasonLanierPhotography found all your videos very educating and looking forward to learning more, after spending 30 plus years in this trade cutting my teeth in darkrooms process E6 and C41 films and more even to this day i am still learning. Thanks for all your work with this product, i have yet to use it in anger but looking forward to it.
Great Videos, i Love them all...:)).....
Any deals on the accessories? I just bought the Neo 2. Thanks Jason, & how about coming to NM?
Cool video. What about a light meter? Will the Sekonic Litemaster pro L-478U-EL with Elinchrom Skyport be able to control the Neo2?
hi Jason, for gaining the maximum power of light (specially for outdoor on-location shooting) up to which voltage of V-mount battery can be used for Neo2?
Can the neo 2 be used as a video light for weddings? Thanks 👌
Hi Jason, i'm in a dilemma as to wether to buy the neo 2 or the Aeos, it's for street portraits. Because you have used both for this purpose which would you buy ?
That is so funny Jason ....well not funny, but my wife Sonia and I were at the same place in Glendalough Monastery, just last month and the EXACT same thing happened to us and we stood under that EXACT same tree lol. It's really funny how it was bright and sunny one moment and then it's pouring and that tree covers you :) Ireland, where you experience all seasons in one day ;) But it is absolutely beautiful there :)
Jason, can you use the elencrom hs. Transmitter with the rotolight?
With the Dtap option can you use one external battery with multiple neo 2?
Can you stack triggers and still get all the functions? e.g. elinchrom on top of godox x1t and maintain hss for the neo?
Great video, thanks for the info. The only thing ill say is $399 for the light $249 for the remote and how much for the Dtap battery?? a heavy price for a light that won't put out enough to shoot HSS in strong son light. for that I would much rather get a AEOS or another Evolve 200
Can the Neo 2 use as a on camera modeling light in conjunction with a off camera strobe? I mean, is there a setting when taking the shutter is press the Neo will turn off and the strobe flashes?
Can you use it with a cable indoor? Withought batteries?
FIrst, I really like and appreciate your TH-cam videos. That's why I'm subscribed.
Now, regarding the Old Irish Church, you mention a lot of sunlight and shadows cast by the sun. I can't see them. The weather looks like overcast and dreary. After that it rained. I hope she got a bonus for the rain.
Thank you. It's Ireland amigo. It was bright and sunny and literally a few minutes later it rained. If you look at the shots you can see a strong sunlight backlighting her hair in the first set of shots that I posted. Glad you liked it!
If you are using another lens not f1.4, this led can cover a good exposure as well?
She’s the best!!!!
Hey Jason, are they selling the softbox as well? they dont have it on their website or does the neo2 come with it? Ordered one already.
Can you use a sync cable to fire the flash of the Neo 2?
What is that Softbox you are using there Jason? did you need to use the Barn Doors with this ?
Jason in this video you said you would never shoot at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I'am a newer photographer trying to learn lighting. What are the optimal time for you to shoot outdoors?
To use Neo2 as an off camera flash, what transmitter do we need?
Jason, did you retouch the pictures taken in Ireland and London in this video
Jason it doesn't matter what you say about this light..I know you feel that you have to explain yourself. I don't believe you do...People need to stop and use some common sense.. We can all see what it's capable of. Tin of beans, is still a tin on beans, doesn't matter how fancy the label is. It's all about photographers learning when and where and how they can benefit from this light and become better photographers... I can't wait for my NEO2 to arrive.. I can't wait to use... Lots of ideas... Like you say "find the gear what works for you" If this doesn't work for you don't buy it.... simple.... look forward to your next video...
He's my brother from another mother.... lol.....
Deep Desire ha ha
Can you speak correctly please... If you don't like Rotolight NEO why are you following and commenting?? LED is a light not a camera.. Look I know its easy to get them confused...
Can you tell me which cover you used?
As I understand it, the power of the flash from this light is the same as the power when it's continuous. If that is correct then why not (other than battery usage) just leave the light on rather than flash it?
Using flash will have superior motion freezing dynamics...a flash fires at speeds of 1/3000th and higher...so even if your camera shutter speed is set to 1/100th...your EFFECTIVE speed is much much faster...almost like an extra image stabilizer:)
Can this RotoLight Neo2 be used with all DSLR cameras? Do you use it mostly with off-camera flash? I watched your video on using it it on top of the camera and loved the phtotos from that. Debbie Sladen
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I have a Pentax K-1. Can the Neo 2 be used with Cactus V6 II transceivers?
I like it
To Jason Lanier about the rotolight Neo 2 does it consume a lot of power ?
Might be interesting indoors with some scatter gels.
can you do a video on the Neo1 @Jason Lanier
Can Rotolight neo 2 be used with a rebel t6 canon
So there is no loss in power when you do HSS?
What's the difference or purpose of using it in strobe mode? Does it throw more light in strobe mode or freeze action as opposed to being in constant lighting mode?
Hi Brian, exactly - the flash is 200/500% brighter depending on power source so if you needed more power or needed to freeze action (e.g. during a sports match) then the flash is for those purposes. Some also simply prefer to shoot in flash mode, however the continuous lighting has the 'shoot what you see' benefit, so you can set up your focus, composition and other camera settings perfectly before you take the shot, instead of the guess work you can have with a sole flash unit. Hope that helps Brian!
I want one, but I think I'm going to wait until sometime later next year to make my purchase. It's not inexpensive, and I need to see some more testimonials from other users before I make a final decision.
Jason, does the Rotolight Neo 2 WITH the PC sync cable work with the Sony a6500?
Thanks for your earliest reply
Sony a6500 doesn't work with PC-sync, there's no jack for it. You need a hotshoe adapter that's specific to Sony.
What are you using to sync flash at 1/1600?
Question:
I would like to by a flash or the Neo 2.
Which one is more versatile and future proof? Ether the Flashpoint 600/godox ad600 or the neo 2?
Thanks a lot
Great videos keep up with the daily videos
I sure hope you bought the AD600.
Was this video all with the A9 ?
And what lens
Whats up J! thanks for another good one. I do have one question???????----What was your "Kelvin" set at on the last shot with Maddi.....hat photo? if you don't recall its all good.
I think it would be a cool if you can make a video on this topic specifically nothing fancy just somthing for us KELVINS :) lol tell maddi i said what UP!!!
Would you use it for video too?
Where can i buy the Chimera softbox?
Hi Jason, you have just said you will answer all the tough questions that we ask, so may I ask why you have not answered mine in relation to the 1/50 flash duration.
Just to recap you say you always use 1/50 as your flash duration. My question was with models that move a lot or walk 1/50 flash duration is too long and will not freeze the movement in this type of shot. If I change the flash duration to 1/200 to stop the movement, how much flash power do I lose?
Would appreciate your expert opinion on this question, many thanks.
It has no impact on flash power as that happens far faster than 1/200 of a second. 1/200 vs 1/50 can be seen in the ambient light.
What D tap battery were you using?
hey jason...i'm a beginner..just bought a9 , a7rii , 100-400mm , 16-35mm gm , 24-70mm gm , 12-24mm...but i heard someone said i cant use 12-24 at the beach....because to wide...give some opinion for beach shooting...
What is the camcorder that you are using to shoot this vid on?