SmallRig 120D / 120B COB LED Light | Review, Tests & Comparison to Amaran!

[@longshotvisuals2252]

I love how batteries for 'budget' lights always cost more than the lights themselves

[@frankfeng2701]

SmallRig is a little late to the budget LED market but still worth mentioning nonetheless.

[@AdamFunk]

Oh, damn. That linear response curve is _amazing._ The output tends to line up almost _perfectly_ with the % setting on the 120B, whereas the Aputure is horrendously inaccurate below 50%.

[@AdamFunk]

That said, I might still go with the Aputure because of the incredible flexibility of the Sidus Link app....but you just made the choice really, really difficult.

[@SmallRigGlobal]

Thanks for your review! A big shout out to our brand new product, the COB light RC 120D, and RC 120B.

[@zoetmoments5625]

Nice lights, we look forward to future lights maybe a 300 - 400W RGBWW light

[@zoetmoments5625]

why does the light not come with the V mount adapter plate included?

[@ivanahu7588]

@@zoetmoments5625 it seems like coming with limited QTY

[@sylvestrisstudios]

Bring of the lighting war. I think the only winner here can be us users.

[@CVPTV]

100% more competition means more innovation and better pricing! Jake

[@Veptis]

I asked about these exact Aputure lights just a few days ago. You were ahead of me and already had them part of a video. It's exciting to see so many lights come out at great performance and price points.

[@Gfp1995]

These aren't aputure

[@TheRealJamesWu]

1:36 ah ha, you don't even have the Amaran 100x in stock lol. That's my biggest problem with aputure and amaran lights these days, never in stock. I waited for my amaran 100x for about half a year, and have been waiting for the Amaran 60x for about three month now? I am in Canada. At least these new smallrig light are already in stock when they are released!

[@SmallWStudio]

Good review! I went with the 120B and at first blush I am happy with it. Shot outdoors with it the other day and it performed admirably. Just got the app and it is a bit immature as you say. It looks like the battery-gauge is replaced by a Bluetooth symbol on the lights lcd display so you can't tell what the battery live is...at least as far as I can tell.

[@danm7596]

Finally a decent review. Thank you.

[@hecjvaldez]

This is the best review for this lights. Thanks!!! 👍😎

[@CVPTV]

Thanks for watching Hector! Jake

[@sonjaudiovisuel3165]

Just in time ! I was looking for sponsoring for lights :D :D :D

[@EvanFotis]

Great review! Impressive photometrics and very useful comparison chart. Could you add fan noise at 100% in db at 1m in that same chart ? The attached Dropbox vid is nice, but the point is to compare with other lights.

[@SocialTrading]

I was waiting for the noise profile actually.

[@matino717]

Thanks for the vid! Do they plan to make 200ish series as well? Was thinking of Amaran 200 but the battery issue is not ideal...

[@perhaar]

Thanks. Did you mention anything about fan noise?

[@CVPTV]

How long would you like me to run the light for at 100%? I will send you a dropbox link to a recorded video of the fan at that time. Jake

[@AdamFunk]

@@CVPTV Jake (et al.), you guys somehow never cease to amaze me. The work you put into everything is incredible, and so fundamentally different from the customer care I've experienced from anybody in the world save for Sweetwater. Much love from the US. Looking forward to getting back to Europe so I can give back at least something for all the help you lot give. Seriously.

[@CVPTV]

Example here after an hour + at 100% brightness - www.dropbox.com/s/6vqj6m6twu8flpt/Video%2015-02-2022%2C%2010%2045%2026.mov?dl=0

[@bobuk5722]

@@CVPTV Hi, thanks for the response to PF Looper. It does not sound (!) like the sound is much of a problem. Good customer focussed care by the way. Bob

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

@@CVPTV If compares to amarans, which one was louder to you?

[@visuallyrapt]

What RGBWW light are you using to change the color of your background for the demo/product shots?

[@flaviopresutti]

Thanks for the review, it made me realize that I prefer Nanlite's FS line of lights

[@bpgilmore]

I have $500 to spend on a midrange, preferably bicolor, bowens mount light. I have the rc120d and like it but want something with more punch if I have to shoot outdoors or against harsh natural light. What should I get?

[@SamEmilio2]

Do they not have a fan? Most of these cheap lights have the issue of being too loud for interview work. I was so interested to find out if these could be a good option over godox

[@CVPTV]

Example here after an hour + at 100% brightness - www.dropbox.com/s/6vqj6m6twu8flpt/Video%2015-02-2022%2C%2010%2045%2026.mov?dl=0

[@SamEmilio2]

@@CVPTV wow, thanks so much! That seems impressive. You guys do such great reviews that I figured there had to be some reason it wasn't mentioned haha

[@CVPTV]

@@SamEmilio2 It's an oversight from me, we are working on a massive review which has consumed my brain so things are slipping through the cracks. And with all of the testing we did with these fixtures the fan was never really that noticeable to trigger my brain! Jake

[@Israel_Reyes]

im confused with what V-mount batteries to get. How do you calculate the hours one V-mount battery will use ?

[@godsakes]

Quick question when you adjust the power output on SmallRig or Amaran lights do they increase/dim in a smooth analogy way or do they bump up in steps? I need backlight that can be adjusted mid shoot without that jerky step up/down effect

[@amarancreators]

You can adjust our lights smoothly and wirelessly with sidus!

[@larryvaughn5843]

My small rig light stand knob thumb plastic broke in half.

[@OliGudbjartsson12]

Nice work! How's the fan noise?

[@CVPTV]

Example here after an hour + at 100% brightness - www.dropbox.com/s/6vqj6m6twu8flpt/Video%2015-02-2022%2C%2010%2045%2026.mov?dl=0

[@laurencechase5439]

Would you be able to put up a picture of the bag they come in if you get a chance? I'm all about those carrying cases.

[@CVPTV]

www.dropbox.com/sh/mimydskvq99d730/AACgEZEZJ1tBm30k5UoX7IMta?dl=0 are these ok?

[@stu9000]

@@CVPTV Thank you!

[@peetpatpon6680]

I'm wondering if Plate V-Mount Smallrig is compatible with Aputure Amaran 100X 200X ?

[@CVPTV]

No it wont be. Jake

[@lifeofdang92]

So they can use v mount battery ? I looking for one for wedding reception but don’t want to use cable power as I want to move it around. Is this a good one for wedding work ?

[@zoetmoments5625]

Yes most certainly we ordered 2x Amaran 60x, but switch one of the 60x to the Small Rig 120Bi, both use V mount power source. and both can also use mains power. replacing our SL60W they use batteries for the version I have but it is proprietary battery. so am thinking of have them at the outer sections of the reception room.

[@CVPTV]

Yes they can and yes it could be! Jake

[@JoelRiveraMD]

What aperture lights would be ideal to use with V raptor slow frame rate mode (600fps) ??

[@CVPTV]

Hey Joel, it depends on how much light you want, but I would recommend the 600D Pro as it wont flicker at that frame rate and should get you close to the light you need for 600 fps!!! Jake

[@cagatota]

I would recommend nanlux Dyno 650c and 1200c if you need tons of flicker free soft light, if you need flicker free hard light, gobos, shapes or cuts my preferred light is the ETC source four series 3 leeko.

[@JoelRiveraMD]

@@cagatota what about the 600d like jake recommended?

[@cagatota]

@@JoelRiveraMD It’s a great light but is you are planning to buy it you can compare compare it before with the etc series 3 and check the differences, for example the aputure is daylight and the etc is full spectrum, then you have pros and cons if you want them to be just hard light or versatile, in that case maybe de aputure is better because of the bowen’s mount. The output and color quality of the etc is amazing, flicker free and dmx ready.

[@dp1008]

It says 60000 lux for 1 meter. Is that's right

[@CVPTV]

Yes it is, Jake

[@Whaever_1981]

Green/Magenta Shits on the 120B is quite substantial...

[@sam_pesto8943]

Not an xlr input

[@CVPTV]

?

[@CVPTV]

Just to clarify, this light DOES use a 3pin XLR connector for power input. Jake

[@JoATTech]

You have missed the most important topic. How loud they are. Not evev sure they got fan or not.

[@CVPTV]

Example here after an hour + at 100% brightness - www.dropbox.com/s/6vqj6m6twu8flpt/Video%2015-02-2022%2C%2010%2045%2026.mov?dl=0

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@mrkat547]

this is new

[@kurtnelle]

Having Small Rig brand loyality actually matters to some (e.g. me) If starting with no lights at all, I'd strongly consider Small Rig.

[@focuspulling]

And they paid you to write that. Or, you work for them. (I'm not a fan of Aputure either.)

[@nimbas9824]

Please run a test of fan noise. otherwise your test is not comprehensive. The fact that you don't mention fan noise makes me suspicious.

[@CVPTV]

How long would you like me to run the light for at 100%? I will send you a dropbox link to a recorded video of the fan at that time. Jake

[@nimbas9824]

@@CVPTV I am surprised that you didn't include fan noise in your review, it's so important

[@CVPTV]

Agreed I should have mentioned something, but I didn't run into any so it completley slipped my mind. I will keep the lights on at 100% for an hour and pop a dropbox link in this therad and in a pinned comment so people can get an idea as to how they perform. But of course this will only be in the ambient temp in our studio, so mileage is going to vary probably. Jake

[@CVPTV]

Example here after an hour + at 100% brightness - www.dropbox.com/s/6vqj6m6twu8flpt/Video%2015-02-2022%2C%2010%2045%2026.mov?dl=0