Lights work great for product and toy photography, because it sends light directly onto the items. It's like a big light but in miniature. Amazing!
@paradzaimakosa20059 ай бұрын
can you use the to light talking heads
@ed83112 жыл бұрын
Cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Maybe perfect for people doing Lego stop motion
@leoquesto91832 жыл бұрын
The micro barn doors, snoots, diffusion and grids got me. I can see these little guys come in handy. Thanks, Andrew!
@TakeOneTech2 жыл бұрын
They are the cutest little lights I have seen!!
@thesurfacelevelgamer Жыл бұрын
If you buy the Lee filter catalogue you get over 250 color gels to use with this. It's the perfect size to cut it in half and get 2 of each (3.8 x 3.8mm). I bought this at the end of last year and, although one of them had to be replaced, they're pretty great. Intelligent of you, Andrew, to not review everything that comes out, but only what you think might be of interest to people who already own basic stuff.
@dancanfilm96262 жыл бұрын
These lights will go so well with Matthews 5'' pocket c-stands!
@RaquelFoster2 жыл бұрын
Well, there's a 3-pack of Neewer Mini Aluminum Photography Light Stands on Amazon. This all makes me think of Spaceballs... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jSiayOntyCeMk
@AlexDerrick_DP2 жыл бұрын
Cute and lots of uses for a lot of photography where soft tube lights won’t work. Cool review
@markwiemels2 жыл бұрын
Great for product photography and video. It’s a lot of stuff in an $80 kit!
@RaquelFoster2 жыл бұрын
Cute! It looks like a GoPro Session. Even the little charging door looks like the door on a Session.
@MrSchinken132 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, love the way you turn off all lights quickly to show exactly what's happening - you definitely sold me on these lights, with all the accessories they seem to be very useful to give accent to many Scenes and enhance it, thanks alot Andrew
@carltonjones29152 жыл бұрын
This rig reminds me of a light I bought a few years ago called the loom cube 2.0 was an interesting idea seem more prone for photography The small rig seems to be a much better value as I'm looking at it. Thanks great video.
@Cagliostro852 жыл бұрын
I own a kit of those Lumecubes, with basically the same accessories… the idea is great but to this day I haven’t really used them.
@andrewnibbi2 жыл бұрын
@@Cagliostro85 got one years ago when I started in film thinking it’d be handy. After years of sitting on a shelf, it has now become a work light for my cart. So still essentially useless.
@k8queso2 жыл бұрын
These really seem like they'd be great for stop-motion! Personally, for that purpose, I think the mini tripods would be excellent! Great review, thanks!
@brittacurkovic2 жыл бұрын
OMG these are adorable... perfect for product work as well as specials. Thanks for sharing!
@riparianstudios2 жыл бұрын
Somebody needs to put a these onto that Teensy Matthews C Stand to achieve peak cuteness.
@REMY.C.2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot a lot a lot for making me discover those, I put a personal project on hold because I needed very small lights and didn't know such existed with those modifiers and that's exactly what I need.
@taylorrowson39612 жыл бұрын
I have never described a light as "cute" before, but there's a first time for everything...these are freakin' cute!
@AstralviewsUK Жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these, hope it delivers. My only concern is the short run time. Thanks for the review.
@xx1simon1xx2 жыл бұрын
smallrig are a well known brand for camera rigging stuff, i own a bunch of their products and have never been disapointed, interesting to see them venture into lighting. i could see these come in handy for the ole "hey can i get a tiny amount of light in this foreground element without ruining everything else please?" you end up building up an entire apurture 60x / dedo just to run it at 1% with a stupid amount of blackwrap on it.
@AwesomeShotStudios Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see these put to use on an actual set. I'm guessing they might come in handy for throwing a few pools of light on background objects for interview setups....but it's one more piece of kit to keep charged and bring along with somewhat limited uses. Thanks for checking them out for us.
@gaffergear Жыл бұрын
The only times I have used these so far is as a torch light from a mobile phone. Literally stuck to the back of the actors mobile phone.
@Dogasaurus2 жыл бұрын
I came across these while researching the impressive but heinously expensive Lume Cube kits. Thought this version might only be good for the attachments, but gaining hope that the units themselves might be part a good starter kit. I'm a wannabe enthusiast guerrilla narrative filmmaker; these suit the small scale intimate stuff I want to do. Whether I go with this kit or not, great no-nonsense approach in the review of it that'll bring me back for more ; so few show, rather than tell. Ironic, since it's a cornerstone of visual storytelling. Great mix of the practical & the key tech data; the Curtis Judd of lighting info-reviewers...lol.. Liked & subbed with gratitude. Good on ya, I believe is the expression.
@Mulnader2 жыл бұрын
And the cutest light award goes to...
@melankolikfilms2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Could see this as a potential hair light, or like mini parcans to create beams of lights in a dim, hazed small environment.
@davidalanmedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Seems to a pretty good value for three lights and the modifiers.
@reynoldsc2 жыл бұрын
It looks like Small Rig are following Tilta into manufacturing of COB lights and RGBWW pocket lights and other camera accessories. So strange to think that Kessler was the 'go-to' company for camera rigs until Small Rig stole that market away from them. Thanks for the review Andrew 👍🏻👍🏻
@andrewnibbi2 жыл бұрын
This is a painful reminder of how young and inexperienced I am; I genuinely did not know that Kessler made rigs. Good to know :)
@tugwilson2 жыл бұрын
Look incredible value for money. though I'm seeing a US price of $110 not $80. I have the Godox WL4B which is about 50% more expensive and doesn't come with all the modifiers, just the dome diffuser. It is, however, 4W and IPX8 waterproof. It has three 1/4 inch mounting points and the back is magnetic. It supports bluetooth phone APP control. Thank you very much for the review, interesting, thorough and to the point as always.
@PipCritten Жыл бұрын
Great review, many thanks.
@LittleFjords2 жыл бұрын
Also Andrew, could you possibly share your camera settings on future videos? Your photometric findings are invaluable (altho I have to convert to footcandles for my brain to understand 😅) but it might be useful for me and others to visually get a feel for a fixture at a given exposure
@maurice-vincent-komischke2 жыл бұрын
Super useful video - Thank you for this detailed explanation! :)
@NoelCJEvans2 жыл бұрын
Seems like a bit of a no brainer on having something small in your kit based on price. However, totally agree on ditching those funky little stands and having a six light kit.
@ScottBalkum2 жыл бұрын
Stop motion animation win!
@lovemauihawaii2 жыл бұрын
Stellar review thank you. Bright enough to be used as a rim/hair light?
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
Depends how dark the room is, by gut says no
@toysoldiernostalgia Жыл бұрын
I know this video is 10 moths old but I figured I´d ask anyway. Would these work for shooting diecast cars and toy soldiers outdoors? Mainly at dusk and dark but also as fill light during the day.
@gaffergear Жыл бұрын
Possibly, but definitely not with the grids
@alexblackmore77442 жыл бұрын
These seem ideal as an eye light. Interesting either way.
@Cagliostro852 жыл бұрын
Very small eyelight… unless you bounce it into something?
@alexblackmore77442 жыл бұрын
@@Cagliostro85 the small size is precisely why it's useful for close ups - it adds just a glint to the eye. Back in the day we used to use PAG lights for effectively the same purpose (little 10-30w lamped lights designed for on camera use for reporters). They were handy before LED as they'd run off D-tap and were dimmable, so you could squeeze them into little areas much like these and also use them as tiny eye lights when close up - it was a fairly common technique back in the 80s in particular. I still have a few knocking about somewhere, they weren't an every day tool but they were a useful little one on occasion.
@Cagliostro852 жыл бұрын
@@alexblackmore7744 i don’t doubt that a small point source would be visible in the eye… I guess it’s just a matter of taste but for me, a good eye light is larger and doesn’t create hard shadows (from the nose, eyelashes etc.) I would see them being more useful for some bg accents or to fill small spaces (car, or other vehicle at night). But again… matter of taste, not knocking your application of it.
@alexblackmore77442 жыл бұрын
@@Cagliostro85 these wouldn't be powerful enough to overpower your average key or fill (especially at their lowest output). You'd be using it solely for the reflection so there's no need for the output to be high (for that anyway). That said as with PAG lights I certainly wouldn't use them in all cases. Different eye lights for different effects, sometimes you want a nice big one, sometimes you just want that glint. It's another trick for the toolbox at the end of the day. 🙂 As you say, accent lighting is a perfectly good use of them as well, likewise used to use PAG lights for that purpose back in the day but these are even smaller. They're a nifty little thing to throw in the ol' toolbag either way!
@Cagliostro852 жыл бұрын
@@alexblackmore7744 and that’s where they are… I’m going to try and break them out on the next setup that may require them. Will report back if they do the trick!
@cinedorks93312 жыл бұрын
These are pretty ubiquitous lights. Think it's one of those wholesale items a bunch companies rebrand. That said, I've only ever seen the ones sold in America by Promaster, and only as a one light kit, and it costs $50-$60, so this Smallrig kit is a pretty darn good deal.
@w4ck022 жыл бұрын
Does it attach to Matthews 5" Pocket C-Stand?
@osomaxАй бұрын
Hi, I have a question, how is the charging process/time? I bought a new one, when I connect it to a charger a green LED flashes for about 5 minutes and then turns off, if I start using it like this it lasts no more than 3 minutes at low power and turns off. Am I doing something wrong? The manual is in Chinese and the one in English only says that when that LED is red there is little charge left. In short, how do I know that it is fully charged? Could mine be defective? THANKS
@gaffergearАй бұрын
@@osomax sounds defective
@cire30a2 жыл бұрын
can you do a video on eye light. this seems it could be pretty useful for that to give a catch light
@paulconway1176 Жыл бұрын
I think you could set up a Barbie film studio with that!
@KenMFT Жыл бұрын
Got this to use before i get the lume cube 2 pack
@andrewtaylor51032 жыл бұрын
Just need this with a micro fresnel and it'll be perfect!
@Whaever_19812 жыл бұрын
This light would also appear handy as a catch light for the eyes no? (At minimum brightness)
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
I can't see why not
@LittleFjords2 жыл бұрын
I can see these being useful, but bicolor would be far better, or even tungsten. I personally find myself adding warm touches in a scene far more often than just daylight
@windowshopper23742 ай бұрын
would this work as a soft light for zoom? th soft lights I've seen looks too strong for my eyes lol
@gaffergear2 ай бұрын
@@windowshopper2374 definitely not
@denismurin2 жыл бұрын
I actually expected to see a tiny Fresnel lens. Oh well, maybe next time. Cool kit for a macro photography though
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
It's only a matter of time
@prottentogo2 жыл бұрын
What light would you guys recommend if I wanted to recreate sharp sun beams with only one lightweight light on a stand? All the units I found don't have quite enough power (like this) or they have optical elements and therefore are big and heavy (like a source four, even the junior).
@freednighthawk2 жыл бұрын
I'd look up Andrew's review of the Dado light. I think that might be what you're looking for.
@prottentogo2 жыл бұрын
@@freednighthawk thx! I don't know why I didn't think of it or the godox version (together with the projection mount).
@freednighthawk2 жыл бұрын
@@prottentogo Yeah, no problem! This is what I love about this industry, everyone is willing to share knowledge.
@amsterdamgrachten62292 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this nice video. Could you put the link for us so we can buy it?
@kurtvanzo54642 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Where are you getting a price of $80 US? I’m only finding the kit for $110 US, can you add a link to the description?
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
I think it was on B&H
@MichaelJVrana2 жыл бұрын
Offtoppic but when you do your review of the aputure 1200d can you try the new reflectors (not optimized for it I know) on the 600d? Would be really interesting! Love your videos, thanks for the great content!
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
I stuck the spot on a 600D. Works a treat
@MichaelJVrana2 жыл бұрын
@@gaffergear that‘s great! Does it put out more light than the F10 on the 600d fully spotted ?
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelJVrana that I would have to check
@EugeneMaynard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew!👍🏾🙏🏾
@NickCollura2 жыл бұрын
Are these magnetic? How did you pop it on your garage door? Tape?
@gaffergear2 жыл бұрын
You can get magnets with threads. Have a look on eBay for rubber coated magnets. Otherwise Androokie have some kits
@NickCollura2 жыл бұрын
@@gaffergear Tx, i do have some as a matter of fact.
@xxphactor2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I use a LumeCube to add some light to dark areas of a shot or background of an interview. Now I just use it as a flashlight..lol
@stivenbano50732 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that the aputure 60D barn doors was the cuttest barn doors I've ever seen until I see this hahahaha
@roybixby61352 жыл бұрын
Looks very useful - But more gear to live on my charging table. Would be better if the batteries were removable - less chance of being caught with a dead light...
@patrickhaegeman66102 жыл бұрын
Would use it for packshots 👌
@lunavisionnorway2 жыл бұрын
Should be great as an obie light!
@oranjeegreen83882 жыл бұрын
So is this for lighting macro shots? Haha
@luisa96282 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Ulanzi cute lite.
@IsomPhilips2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the same as Lume Cubes with accessories but at a much more reasonable price.
@jimmatheson91252 ай бұрын
If only they gave magic arms instead of the tripods, everyone needs more magic arms!
@DavidKfilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
I geek off little lights
@CRANEREVIEWS2 жыл бұрын
It sure does grab attention! I thought its a joke or prank :D
@controversyV4S2 жыл бұрын
I want these cause its fucking adorable LOL I want a mini soft box for it
@NikHem3432 жыл бұрын
What’s this? A film light for ANTS?!
@windowshopper23742 ай бұрын
diorama
@iSpike Жыл бұрын
G’day Andrew, thank you mate for providing this review video. New Subscriber here. Cheers from the Westside 🦘🇦🇺👍🏻 I just purchased this item $105 on special from DigiDirect 👌🏻