SmallRig now does actually offer a Bowens adapter for the RC 60B! Sorry, I missed that. You can get it here: (EU) amzn.to/4dyNj9k - (USA) amzn.to/3UYPThK (affiliate links)
Yep, I totally missed that they released that Bowens mount my bad! But already pinned a comment to clarify that. I haven't noticed an increase in noise with the Molus myself and I've had it running for hours on end (plugged in). 🤷♂️
@@SightseeingStan Yep I saw it right after I wrote it :D. The Molus is getting hot and noisy on max power. The bad thing here is that the noise is not a the same, it is variable which is worse for cleaning in post. Also the Bicolor must be actually more powerful because the RGB one has the same chip size but there are RGB diodes too in that same space... it will be interesting if somebody test that. For me the Molus line is kinda messed up in the design because it is mimicking a camera but on the cost of making it worse as a light fixture. They all need some more metal to reduce the heat and a shape that will make more sense for using as a light. For example because they are so shallow the chip can not spread the light well enough to fill some modifiers.
The thing with the Zhiyun portability though is the built in mount is not strong enough for a key light softbox (e.g. 60cm or 90cm), so you have to add a bowens adapter which somewhat defeats the purpose of it being so small. The Godox proprietary mount seems a more elegant solution as it can hold a reasonably sized softbox and the overall travel kit is smaller.
I don't even think they have a softbox that large for this mount. Eitherway, adding the bowens adapter definitely makes the whole package larger. But I guess it really comes down to use cases. I think all of these have a good use in different scenarios. Is one of the the "all-in-one absolute best and better than all the rest"? I don't think so unfortunately...
@@SightseeingStan Indeed. Thank you for the comparison, I was surprised to learn the ML60 II doesn't have a bowens mount, I am currently using the original ML60 which does and it's extremely quiet too, seems the new one is a bit of a downgrade then?
@@DigiDriftZone Oh really? I asked Godox about it and they just said it doesn't have one. So weird that they had it on the previous model then. I'm guessing they might still add, like SmallRig did recently. Anyway, glad you liked the video! Thanks for checking it out!
The Zhiyun Bowens mount adapter is plastic and weak. Mine broke the very first time I mounted it on a light stand. As I tightened the screw on the adapter it literally pulled the metal nut right out of the plastic stem. I pushed it back in but if I try and tighten it again it keeps coming out. Zhiyun probably should have made it metal.
Great video - a small clarification though is that Godox definitely offers an adapter to switch from their proprietary mount to Bowens. It’s called the ML-GB on their website :)
@@davidninan88 Hey David! Thanks for that clarification, weirdly enough I couldn't find it so asked my contact at Godox and he said they didn't have it! 🤷♂️
@@SightseeingStan No worries, Stan! It might be a regional thing? I know it was available for me in Australia, and I saw it in a store in Hong Kong too :)
Cool video ,well done! Is 60Watt enough to adequately light up a model outdoors at 5-7m distance at night , or 100W are needed for this ? Also how many lumens are needed ?
It was going to be interesting to compare the light pattern and actual power. Also in my opinion the Amaran 60x S is a better option than all of them :)
@@SightseeingStan it is still one of the best designs. It is compact, bowens mount is integrated, you can use it with NP-F battery plate but not with that stupid handle and when you carry it around run and gun style you start to appreciate that. It is very quiet and has fan control from the app. The only thing that I find more interesting in this power range is the new GVM and INKEE flashlight style 60W lights. Especially the GVM with its small spot modifier that can be used as a focusing flashlight and with a bowens adapter in the studio. For me 60-80W is a good amount of power and you can power that with 2 NP-F which is a great option for many people. We need a swiss army knife light that can work in studio and outside while it is convenient for both scenarios.
Great video and explanations, thank you for this. Icing on the cake would have been to see these in action and how they actually look like on shoots like interview setups, products, etc
I can't believe this only gathered this much views, seems most of the market are buying more powerful sidelights this days (something around 100W of more). But nevertheless, this is a great video and well done. Can you do the same for the those with 100W or more video lights? Thank you, subs.
I checked tha and it won't work, as each npf battery is only 7.4V, both batteries will produce 15v and it's not enough for molus because it requires 24v DC charger. But through npf pd charging it could get 30w and make it work at 30% power
I was talking to Tim Ganny last night and he was telling me duke stop. He was telling me about how his father purchased a flashlight in 1979 at kay mart that he he used for a video light exclamation mark. He duck tape it to a a microphone stand duke duke please put that down. It was a rather unconventional approach but worked well with his v h s camera. Hey hang on there is someone at the door I'll be right back.
SmallRig now does actually offer a Bowens adapter for the RC 60B! Sorry, I missed that.
You can get it here: (EU) amzn.to/4dyNj9k - (USA) amzn.to/3UYPThK
(affiliate links)
Amaran 60 is already a bowens mount with the best price
Thanks for the comparison. I saw there actualy is a Smallrig Bowens adapter available to order seperately at the moment
You are correct! Don't know how I missed that! Thanks for clarifying! ✌️
11:00 Smallrig already have adapter for Bowens mount.
And the Molus is getting even noisier when you left it to work for 10min at max power :).
Yep, I totally missed that they released that Bowens mount my bad! But already pinned a comment to clarify that.
I haven't noticed an increase in noise with the Molus myself and I've had it running for hours on end (plugged in). 🤷♂️
@@SightseeingStan Yep I saw it right after I wrote it :D.
The Molus is getting hot and noisy on max power. The bad thing here is that the noise is not a the same, it is variable which is worse for cleaning in post. Also the Bicolor must be actually more powerful because the RGB one has the same chip size but there are RGB diodes too in that same space... it will be interesting if somebody test that.
For me the Molus line is kinda messed up in the design because it is mimicking a camera but on the cost of making it worse as a light fixture. They all need some more metal to reduce the heat and a shape that will make more sense for using as a light. For example because they are so shallow the chip can not spread the light well enough to fill some modifiers.
The thing with the Zhiyun portability though is the built in mount is not strong enough for a key light softbox (e.g. 60cm or 90cm), so you have to add a bowens adapter which somewhat defeats the purpose of it being so small. The Godox proprietary mount seems a more elegant solution as it can hold a reasonably sized softbox and the overall travel kit is smaller.
I don't even think they have a softbox that large for this mount. Eitherway, adding the bowens adapter definitely makes the whole package larger. But I guess it really comes down to use cases. I think all of these have a good use in different scenarios. Is one of the the "all-in-one absolute best and better than all the rest"? I don't think so unfortunately...
@@SightseeingStan Indeed. Thank you for the comparison, I was surprised to learn the ML60 II doesn't have a bowens mount, I am currently using the original ML60 which does and it's extremely quiet too, seems the new one is a bit of a downgrade then?
@@DigiDriftZone Oh really? I asked Godox about it and they just said it doesn't have one. So weird that they had it on the previous model then. I'm guessing they might still add, like SmallRig did recently.
Anyway, glad you liked the video! Thanks for checking it out!
The Zhiyun Bowens mount adapter is plastic and weak. Mine broke the very first time I mounted it on a light stand. As I tightened the screw on the adapter it literally pulled the metal nut right out of the plastic stem. I pushed it back in but if I try and tighten it again it keeps coming out. Zhiyun probably should have made it metal.
Great video - a small clarification though is that Godox definitely offers an adapter to switch from their proprietary mount to Bowens. It’s called the ML-GB on their website :)
@@davidninan88 Hey David! Thanks for that clarification, weirdly enough I couldn't find it so asked my contact at Godox and he said they didn't have it! 🤷♂️
@@SightseeingStan No worries, Stan! It might be a regional thing? I know it was available for me in Australia, and I saw it in a store in Hong Kong too :)
This is what i really want to seee !!!!!!! Nice comparison ! And you save my time and day to survey !
Nice to hear you liked the video ✌️
Cool video ,well done! Is 60Watt enough to adequately light up a model outdoors at 5-7m distance at night , or 100W are needed for this ? Also how many lumens are needed ?
Thanks! I would say that 60W might be cutting it close at that distance.
It was going to be interesting to compare the light pattern and actual power.
Also in my opinion the Amaran 60x S is a better option than all of them :)
I have yet to try the Amaran but already heard good things about it.
@@SightseeingStan it is still one of the best designs. It is compact, bowens mount is integrated, you can use it with NP-F battery plate but not with that stupid handle and when you carry it around run and gun style you start to appreciate that. It is very quiet and has fan control from the app.
The only thing that I find more interesting in this power range is the new GVM and INKEE flashlight style 60W lights. Especially the GVM with its small spot modifier that can be used as a focusing flashlight and with a bowens adapter in the studio.
For me 60-80W is a good amount of power and you can power that with 2 NP-F which is a great option for many people. We need a swiss army knife light that can work in studio and outside while it is convenient for both scenarios.
Great video and explanations, thank you for this. Icing on the cake would have been to see these in action and how they actually look like on shoots like interview setups, products, etc
What about noise level? Do and have silent mode?
I can't believe this only gathered this much views, seems most of the market are buying more powerful sidelights this days (something around 100W of more). But nevertheless, this is a great video and well done. Can you do the same for the those with 100W or more video lights? Thank you, subs.
Could you interchange their bowens mount adapters? It seems like they all use mini bowens mounts
No they have propietary mounts
This is the video I've been waiting for. A comparison that really helps us. But what is the difference between 60w and 100w and which one do I need?
Same
This video is everything I needed!
Glad to hear it ✌️
Can we use Nanlite BT-BG-FZ60 Battery Grip with dual npf batteries to run my molus x100?
not sure about it, their after sales team told me that they have not tested third-party accessories and cannot confirm compatibility
I checked tha and it won't work, as each npf battery is only 7.4V, both batteries will produce 15v and it's not enough for molus because it requires 24v DC charger. But through npf pd charging it could get 30w and make it work at 30% power
How come no Amaran 60xs comparison
Underrated 😢😢😢😢
Neewer ms60b or ms60c is the best I think
Godox ML series has a bowens man adapter the ML-GB adapter
and is smaller than the other adapters
And Zhiyun m20 C?
such a great video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
I was talking to Tim Ganny last night and he was telling me duke stop. He was telling me about how his father purchased a flashlight in 1979 at kay mart that he he used for a video light exclamation mark. He duck tape it to a a microphone stand duke duke please put that down. It was a rather unconventional approach but worked well with his v h s camera. Hey hang on there is someone at the door I'll be right back.
You missed one very important fact, which is the weight
Plss asmr camera Fujifilm xt 4 set up 🙏🏻😭
Screw one to the top of your camera, then one to the bottom, Never crank your iso up again
Pls FUJIFILM X - T4 set up camera run and gun😭
COLBOR
Amaran is the best u failed