Gaffer & Gear 255 - Evoke 2400B

Gaffer & Gear 255 - Evoke 2400B
In this episode I take a look at the Evoke 2400B
This is a 2400W max power draw COB light with a CCT range from 2700K to 6500K with Green and Magenta correction, weather protection, and CRMX
00:00 Intro
01:10 Why my reading are different
01:43 Modifier Recognition
04:26 Power Draw (Australian Power)
07:37 Power Factor Unity
08:03 Running off 3kVA Generator
08:33 Running off a Delta Max
09:50 Warming up time
12:05 Cost
12:31 Pros, Cons, Issues & Features
17:22 Green & magenta explanation
18:26 Pros, Cons, Issues & Features (Continued)
20:29 With No Modifier Attached
21:53 With DOP Choice 5ft Octa
22:11 With Supplied Reflector
23:40 DMX Testing
27:41 Dimming Characteristics
28:58 CCT Accuracy
29:06 Color Render
29:24 DuV
30:00 2700K
30:23 3200K
30:50 4400K
31:21 5600K
31:58 6500K
32:21 Closing Thoughts

[@Cinegavo]

Craziest part of the video is how chill your neighbors are for this

[@meetthegaffer]

Wonderful as ever. Catching the reverse color shift was genius. Thank you.

[@666size666]

After seeing Luke's testing I knew you would be doing some in depth testing soon. As an old timer it still is amazing to see LED replace HMI and tungsten at the same time and this unit just blew my mind. I will get on my knees and bow down when the 18k becomes replaced by LED. And then...the Lightening Strikes. Thanks Andrew for all this hard work. If I'm ever in Aussie land I would like to buy you beer.

[@gearoidosullivan356]

Cheers for another fantastic review. It really does look like an amazing fixture, especially for its size/weight. Am looking forward to seeing the comparison to its major competitor.

[@thehomedepothouseplant9986]

Brilliant video. Thanks Andrew !

[@RobertHollingworth]

Thanks Andrew for another insightful review. Fabulously detailed and i look forward to seeing how it compares to the other two. Your attention to detail is very much appreciated and i often share your videos with gaffers (im a DP). I’d love you to test the ETC Series 3 lights - both panels and profiles - I use them loads in the studio. Their colour rendition is outstanding

[@josebelisariosiliuto9389]

Just waiting for XT26 and CS15 review. 😊😊

[@wadfasfsdfdsfsf]

That modifier recognition is key!!! Makes this MF'er, Andrew Lock, the goat!! Good thing I watched this episode. Happy with both my 1200 Bis but will keep an eye on this 2400 bi

[@igorrutsch]

Andrew is the Kwisatz Haderach gaffer !

[@PROtogPhotographic]

Hi Andrew, Thanks for this in-depth review. Forward the link to the Nanlux team.

[@vontd9]

Keen to see how the XT26 handles the current draw considering it seems to be more than 10a.

[@Loftikaz]

I can never afford to own this light but you made me feel better about it already 😂

[@GBOtech-ukraine]

Year 2030 … we make a review of nanlite p24000 , twice as author size and ready to annihilate any object closer that 50 meters , except the dedicated light modifier

[@VFed0seev]

Thank you ❤

[@auroraborealis7472]

READY!

[@ScottBalkum]

Hahaha. I’m glad to know I wasn’t crazy! I had stumbled on the same thing but didn’t make the connection like you did. I was doing the exact same tests you were.

[@gaffergear]

It took me a long time to figure it out.

[@_FrontFootFilms_]

bahahaha

[@cubul32]

Waiting for the cs15 and xt26.

[@rogrdotnet]

Teasing us with them in the background. I’m interested in those godox lightbridge rip offs on the floor behind as well

[@c.s.christopher5801]

21:44 "If you're working outdoors, this can deliver a massive amount of coverage. This represents a big time-saving for me as I can now terrorize 3 of my neighbours at a time" LOL

[@c.s.christopher5801]

"Honey, what time is it? Sun's up already? No love, it's just the crazy light guy again. Go back to sleep."

[@nononononononono379]

My biggest problem with the Nanlux's is the yoke. I've had so many young guys either install the yoke incorrectly or do not realize it has a lock/turn mechanism and smack the lamp on its chin when trying to adjust it.

[@funny2thag]

[Nanlux LA] That’s a fair criticism, but I’m happy to say, the 2400B has a completely different friction design and is so much easier and safer to use.

[@Michael_Galgano]

Looking forward to this one. I would be interested in you covering the GVM Pro lineup. They have A 650W bicolor light in their lineup for under a $1,000 USD.

[@joeaddison]

It's junk, the godox is the better hyper budget option

[@_FrontFootFilms_]

GVM makes toys. Not worth comparing to any of these.

[@JRMelancon]

Look out Micheal, we’ve got a REAL filmmaker in here. Heaven forbid people have different budgetary needs and financial limitations to work within. This place is only for REAL FILMMAKERS for whom MONEY IS NO OBJECT (and who totally aren’t asshole tryhards who have to shit on others to make themselves feel superior). Now go buy that dickheads LUT pack and tell him you’re sorry for asking such a simple question without clearing it with him first.

[@morsmediatv-undfilmprodukt3958]

I saw one of the first units in Germany and did some rough spotmeter readings - so impressed, 1st really alternative to M18-M40. Wonder about future accessories, too - how did you mount the softbox (or was this another light?)?

[@gaffergear]

It was a DOP Choice Rabbit Rounder. It has option of a Nanlux mount

[@ulrichmors574]

thx!

[@nicklarovere]

Seeing big LED fixtures like this... I have been thinking about some way using LED to replace the function Lightning Strikes serves on small to medium sets. Not lighting up giant battlefields but say, the exterior of a barn and a house or a couple buildings, a large yard with a few people. Somethings that will only need intermittent power draw but could still run off of typical house power. Any thoughts, Andrew?

[@gaffergear]

I ran the lightning strike effect with no issues off my house power. I don't know how I would feel about it if it was an old power outlet

[@jeyycie3656]

Here in France, and also most of the EU, standard wall plug outlet is 16A 230V, so you won't have that issue since all normal plug and cables are rated for that. Also there is plug and cables just like the normal ones, but who are wired with 2,5mm² copper, which can accept 20A circuit. From 32A and above it's P17 plugs or Marechal plugs. As a side note, France is having 70% of it's electricity from nuclear power plant, so the voltage drop is way less, typically it falls between 227 volts at minimum, and 238 volts at max. The middle ground is usually 232 or 233 volts nowadays. For three-phase 400V it's usually from 390 to 410.

[@gaffergear]

Wish we had 16A outlets as standard.

[@jeyycie3656]

@@gaffergear Yeah, I didn't know you guys were limited to 10A, kinda weird considering you're also a 230V country.

[@grewalcinelight8431]

👍 👍 👌

[@rolobotoman]

interresting, you could run this on a hacky Y 220 on 15A north american circuits like we do with m18.

[@gaffergear]

I'm not familiar with American power, but I run this constantly on Australian 230v 10A outlets so I guess so.

[@nshea3286]

Where is the Cob seated? Is it recessed with mirrors reflecting into the front glass, or the more traditional design for bi-color lights with Leds right behind a mixing glass?

[@gaffergear]

I've done so many reviews I honestly can't remember, it's definitely not recessed like the Aputure 1200, but I can't remember if it was bare COB or mixing glass

[@ConatyP]

How is the weight on top of a three rise avenger ? Are we into larger crank stand territory with these?

[@robertnorton5430]

Most combo stands are in the 30kg capacity range. According to Nanlux, the light fixture is 15kg. I imagine the fresnel will be really heavy but shouldn't need a new category of stand.

[@gaffergear]

I would feel comfortable with this on a push up at full height.

[@retro4078]

Shame Nanlux refuses to have a narrow reflectors upon release. A 15 degree reflector could potentially create a 130,000 lux at 3 meters.

[@clarkcamera4813]

Gearing up for a show and weighing the budget options/intensity options of a 2400B vs. a 1200D. Looking at your previous videos, the 1200D with the (15 degree) narrow reflector comes in at 61,600 LUX at 3m. The 2400B with the 45 degree reflector comes in at 34,400 LUX at 3m. Is the 1200D really nearly twice as bright? More familiar with the Aputure series along with ARRI HMIs. Are the main advantages of the Nanlux 2400B the G/M, Bi-color capability, and intensity across spread of the beam?

[@gaffergear]

Soon I'll have the spot reflector reviewed for the 2400 and that will give you a more accurate comparison spot v spot reflector

[@clarkcamera4813]

@@gaffergear Copy that! Thank you for the response. I am not sure if that spot reflector is available in the U.S. quite yet...

[@cjg1482]

What do you use for your crmx controller? (Software/app)

[@joeaddison]

He's got a video on his exalux control one systems

[@gaffergear]

Control one by Exalux

[@jcraw722]

Were using these on my show rn. If i had time id test the reflector glitch because i dont really understand

[@jcraw722]

Also we run ours on a hundred amp bates padle converted to a 60 amp bates padle.

[@gaffergear]

If you have the latest firmware the glitch should be gone. How are you finding the light so far?

[@FharishAhmedPortfolio]

😮

[@DenSeleznov]

Looks like that chip has more disadvantages than benefits...