Hands On with Zhiyun's Molus X100 Portable Video Light

In this video I check out Zhiyun's new Molus X100 video light. You can read more and check out pricing here:
Official store: geni.us/x100_str_48
Amazon: geni.us/x100_amz_48
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Gear That I Use & Recommend:
CAMERAS:
For Photo & Video
▸ Sony A6100 (My Favorite) - geni.us/MyFavorite
▸ Sony A6400 (Better) - geni.us/BetterAPSC
▸ Sony A6600 (Best) - geni.us/BestAPSC
▸ Sony A7C (Full Frame) - geni.us/FullFrameA7C
For Video
▸ Sony ZV-E10 (Good) - geni.us/ZVE-10
▸ Sony FX30 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BeastASPC
APS-C LENSES:
▸ Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BestZoom
▸ Sony 11mm F1.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/BestUltraWide
▸ Sigma 16mm F1.4 (Best Wide Angle) - geni.us/Popular
▸ Sigma 30mm F1.4 (Affordable Street Lens) - geni.us/Street
▸ Sigma 56mm F1.4 (Best Portrait Lens) - geni.us/Portrait
FULL FRAME LENSES:
▸ Sigma 20mm F2 (My Favorite) - geni.us/FFSigma20mm
▸ Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/Rokinon
▸ Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Best Do-Everything Lens) - geni.us/TamronV2
▸ Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART (AMAZING Portrait Lens) - geni.us/SHARP85
▸ Sony 50mm Macro (The Only Macro I Own) - geni.us/SonyMacro
AUDIO:
▸ Zoom F3 (Love this Recorder) - geni.us/zoomf
▸ Audio-Technica AT875R Mic (What I Use) - geni.us/at875rmic
▸ DJI Mic (Best On-The-Go) - geni.us/djimice
▸ Acoustimac Sound Panels (Must-have) - geni.us/soundpanels
LIGHTING:
▸ SmallRig RC220D (Great Value) - geni.us/rc220dlight
▸ SmallRig RC220B (My Key Light) - geni.us/rc220
▸ Sofirn SP33 V3 (Best Mini Flashlight) - geni.us/bestflashlight
NICE-TO-HAVE ACCESSORIES:
▸ Feiyu Scorp Pro (Big Gimbal) - geni.us/scorppro
▸ Zyihun Crane M2S (Travel Gimbal) - geni.us/cranem2s
▸ Atomos Ninja V (Recording Monitor) - geni.us/ninja5
▸ SanDisk SD Cards - geni.us/sandisksd
▸ Sony ECM-B10 (Camera Mic) - geni.us/ecmb10mic
Complete Gear List:
▸ kit.co/ArthurR
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[@DavidZhou]

These have definitely been my favorite news additions to my lighting kit! Definitely bringing these with me to NAB and other trips this year since they’re so compact!

[@GastonShutters]

I didn't get one, I got 4 and I'm loving them. Currently powering them with Macbook Power supplies. the fact that you can have three of this lights in a small backpack and that they don't require the bulky power adaptors to run is incredible.

[@alloneword154]

Does it come with batteries

[@saopaulosoul8714]

you know I have seen like 5 or 6 different KZbinrs do a video on these, and I have to say none of them showed me the results, real working condition results, like doing a headshot shoot. that is what I want to see, dont tell me what I can do with it, show me practical use, because these are not the cheapest lights on the market, and the molus x100 with the kit is about $400 which is a pretty penny! seriously as alway great stuff Arthur!

[@el_pp_grillo4544]

This is why I love my Amaran 60d, I wish these Molus X100 weren't so expensive, or they were brighter, because the form factor is outstanding

[@janzelhill7234]

im looking for new lights and the timing of this release tells me that more innovation is coming in way. the practicality of being portable is a must have for me doing a one man band. also the price is a very competitive! Hopefully they will release more powerful lights around, 200-300 watts maybe, that still has compact size.

[@Ranger7Studios]

These look like they would be great in a studio setting for a small room.

[@inquisitvem6723]

Or for a birthday party in a private dining room at a restaurant. We all know those restaurants have dim lights.

[@davect01]

Great little light for those of us who don't like porting around studio lights

[@MrFraiche]

Guessing they made this as a portable indoor version? Hopefully they make a weatherproof version next.

[@StevenSmith-nq5xe]

Terrific video, answering all of my questions. Thank you!

[@marcbeebe]

In this era when people are obsessed with trying to take pictures in the dark, insisting on f

[@GRJCLyon]

The idea reminds me of the rotolite. I had the 1st version with a few accessories. It had the same issue with battery life even though you had the option of running it off of AA batteries too. I don't know what the new models cost because I rarely shoot anymore but this was in Rotolite price territory and from what I've seen is a superior light system. I'd like to see these head to head for a true comparison. Now, your wife's reaction when you showed her for the first time was hilarious. Love the comedy factor with you guys. Have a great day.

[@docaddy]

Great Insights as always! 👏👏👏

[@martinleclaire3499]

fantastic for a small room

[@xablair]

Incredible.

[@JMBalicano]

So many desk studio setups will probly start rocking these. Hopefully they drop down just a wee bit more in price.

[@CartyCantDance]

The new G60 from them is so ADORABLE

[@sidehustlers336]

I want at least 2 of these. Zhiun has the kit with battery and bowens mount for 299. Hope the have a back Friday sale soon

[@gigihanmandarin]

"ZHI-YUN" not "Zhai-Yun" - Gerald Undone made an effort of asking the staff how to pronounce the name properly and he nailed it. Great video though Arthur!

[@iwanpoe1111]

Best review 👍👍🏼👍👍🏼👍🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

awesome but battery will be something to watch for and the noise level for video as well but it looks totally cool concept

[@_kucera_martin_]

Great video! :) i also have one Molus X100 and i'm really satisfied. The only thing that bothers me is the narrowness of the reflector in the bowens adapter, how did you solve that the light doesn't shine only in the middle of the softbox? I mean some of that bigger, not the original, which is really small. Thanks a lot for the answer :)

[@patgilmour7263]

You read my mind, people at weddings might think it's a camera haha.

[@intrinsicimagery]

Is there an umbrella mount?

[@PostAperture]

Hi the light modifier mount looks smaller than my bowens mounts did you use an adapter to uses larger soft boxes ect? Also how secure dose it feel when mounting larger modifiers? Great vidio BTW.

[@flipnap2112]

they sell a bowens mount adapter for these

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

The Combo and Pro package has a Bowens Mount Adapter(ZY Mount)-B, through this adapter you can install Bowens accessories

[@monucool4029]

sir i have sony 6100 camera and i need reels and video graphy for photos which is the best lens under 20k

[@xWood4000]

This light with a v mount battery would be amazing

[@xWood4000]

An adapter to put a v mount sled on the battery slot would be the easiest solution

[@volatilepz]

Smallrig better come up with a solution for this!

[@Visethelegend]

So you mentioned the lux but not the distance which it was measured. Also what’s the brightness comparison between this and the new G60

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

MOLUS X100's max illuminance is 17317 lux (with mini-reflector 1m). MOLUS G60's max illuminance is 11194 lux (with mini-reflector 1m).

[@noctloxiagaming]

12:05 Is that a Seiko Sumo watch?

[@TheChrisDecember]

Hi, does the silicone dome come in the Combo package?

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

Yeap

[@inquisitvem6723]

You mentioned that your wife is a fitness consultant. Does she have a KZbin channel? I’m starting to get into diets and fitness. Thanks.

[@dariencabreraphotofilms]

Do you think that I can use it in outdoor environments ?

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

Yes, the Combo and Pro package has a Grip battery, so you can use it outdoors

[@alangartner7893]

Hi! What about the counterweight of a big softbox?

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

The official website does not seem to write the counterweight.

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

Are you asking ZHIYUN Parabolic Softbox for G60 & X100?

[@TheLotusManFILMs.]

But how much does it weigh? 5:17 Edit : It's extra super duper light weight.

[@iSpike]

🇦🇺 All AUD $ - X100 = $719, 60W pocket = $399 and the 60W combo = $549 - All Plus shipping $$$ Anyone still going to pay 💰 that much for these? I’m saving up for a few of the Sirui brand lights for my studio 👌🏻

[@takrad981]

On AliExpress Price about $400+-

[@ZadieBear]

more skits!

[@robertopalozzi7263]

A life battery of 30 minutes means you can not really use it for videomaking. I mean it is not a true "portable" light. But none of those who tested this light is telling which are the real alternatives to the original battery. Are there v-mount batteries or power bank (via DC or usb-c) working with this light properly? Thanks.

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

It has three power supply methods: ① Power via USB charger ② Power via DC power adapter ③ Power via X100 grip battery