Pocket 100watt Zhiyun MOLUS X100 Pro Kit. Powerful Portable Lighting - Ray of Light Show Ep.01

This is the Zhiyun Molus X100, pocket size 100 watt LED light, with it's own mini softbox, dome diffusion, hyper reflector and more! We are going to be breaking down the lighting examples, CCT and LUX tests, fan noise, pros and cons, showcasing all the different kits you can get, and much more!
This is Ray of Light Episode: ZY MOLUS X100, bi-color 100W video light for KZbin, Weddings, Documentary, Travel, Products, and whatever you can think of. It's small size makes it great for storing several, or even just one in your bag, because these lights are smaller than my phone!
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Zhiyun-Molus-X100: geni.us/Zhiyun-Molus-X100
Zhiyun-MolusX100-COMBO: geni.us/Zhiyun-MolusX100-COMBO
Zhiyun-MolusX100-PRO: geni.us/Zhiyun-MolusX100-PRO
Zhiyun-Molus-G60: geni.us/Zhiyun-Molus-g60
Zhiyun-Molus-G60-COMBO: geni.us/Zhiyun-Molus-G60-COMBO
ZY-Molus-extension: geni.us/ZY-Molus-extension
Extension pole/rod: zy-extension-rod: geni.us/zy-extension-rod
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Features Intro
0:30 Overview of X100
2:37 Zhiyun
3:43 Hyper Reflector
4:15 Standard Kit
4:56 Combo Kit
6:46 PRO Kit
7:19 Zhiyun Accessories
7:48 Lighting Examples
9:36 ZY Vega APP
10:24 Mobile Light Stand
11:15 How to Use Molus X100
12:49 Power Options
14:07 Outdoor Lighting
15:45 Fan Noise
16:12 Conclusions
11:30 CCT
CAMERA GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO:
CAMERAS:
Sony FX6: geni.us/Sony_FX6
Sony FX3: geni.us/SonyAlphaFX3
Sony a7RIII: geni.us/j6Ph
Sony ZV-E10: geni.us/SonyalphaZVe10
LENSES:
Sony 70-200mm GMii: geni.us/Sony70-200mmGMii
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART: geni.us/Sigma2470ART
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 ART: geni.us/Sigma1424ART
Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART: geni.us/Sigma35mmf14
Sony 90mm f2.8 G MACRO: geni.us/Sony90mmG
Sony PowerZoom 28-135mm: geni.us/Sony28135mm
SOUND GEAR:
Rode NTG5: geni.us/RodeNTG5shotgunmic
RODE VXLR to 3.5mm ADAPTER: geni.us/RodeVXLRadapter
Silicone Rubber Case for Rode Go II: geni.us/RodeGo2siliconecase
Sony XLR mic: geni.us/SonyECMXM1
Rode Video Mic Pro+: geni.us/RodeVMProPlus
DEITY S-Mic 2S: geni.us/Deity_S-Mic-2S
DEITY V-Mic D4: geni.us/Deity-vmicD4
DEITY Pocket Wireless: geni.us/DeityPocketWirelessKit
Deity D4 DUO V-Mic: geni.us/DeityD4duo
Matte Box and Filters:
TILTA
TILTA REAR OPERATING HANDLE FOR DJI RS2: geni.us/Tilta_RS2-Rear-Handle
Tilta Mirage VND Matte Box KIT B: geni.us/TiltaMirageVND
Tilta Mirage BASIC KIT A: geni.us/TiltaMirage
Tilta Mirage MOTORIZED KIT C: geni.us/TiltaMirageMotorized
Tilta Mirage VND Filter: geni.us/TiltaMirage95mmVND
Tilta Nucleus Nano Wireless Focus: geni.us/TiltaNucleusN
Vaxis Streak Filter: geni.us/VaxisStreakFilter
Tilta Stackable Circle Filter Tray: geni.us/MirageStackableCircle
Tilta Stackable Square Filter Tray: geni.us/MirageStackableSquare
Dual (two) Circular Filters Holder: geni.us/MirageDualCircleFilter
Vaxis 95mm Filters: geni.us/VaxisStreakFilter
Haida Rear ND Filters: geni.us/HaidaRearND
Tiffen Black Pro Mist: geni.us/TiffenBlackProMist
Tiffen 82mm VND: geni.us/Tiffen82VND
SandMarc VND: geni.us/SandMarcVND
Luzid Brass Step Up Ring 67-82mm: amzn.to/2XYwQZH
Luzid Brass Step Up Ring 72-82mm: amzn.to/2XYwXEB
==FX3 CINEMA RIG AND ACCESSORIES=
Tilta FX3 Cage: geni.us/TiltaFX3
Tilta FX3 15mm Rod Baseplate: geni.us/TiltaFX3Baseplate
Tilta Wooden Left NATO Handle: geni.us/TiltaWoodenLeftVI
Tilta Mini V-Mount Kit I: geni.us/TiltaMiniVmount
SMALLRIG
FX3 HANDLE EXTENSION: geni.us/FX3ha ndleExtension
SmallRig Wood Top Handle geni.us/SmallRigRosewoodNato
Rosewood Trigger Handle geni.us/SonyWoodHandleTrigger
SMALLRIG NINJA V CAGE: geni.us/NinjaVcage
SmallRig 2071 NATO Ballhead: geni.us/SmallRigNatoMagicArm
SmallRig Sunhood for Atomos Ninja V: geni.us/NinjaVSunhood
Monitor Mount with Locating Pins: geni.us/SmallRigMonitorMount1
SmallRig a7RIII Cage: geni.us/SmallRiga7R3Cage
This video is NOT sponsored by Deity or Rode, but Deity did send the kit out for me to review, so feel free to use my links to show support for the channel if you enjoyed the video or learned anything new!
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[@stachemouth]

Ray of light!!! This is amazing bro bro

[@RayValencia]

Thanks bro!! Now, I'm like what else can I use my name for? Sound Rays? 😆 🤣

[@photographilife]

Well explained video! Thanks

[@ntsan]

I think a pair of those X100 and some tubes should be enough for most situation for a much compact lighting setup on the go, I used forza 60b which is quite small and light vs other cob light but X100 is less than half the weight and can fit into normal camera bag quite easily.

[@maheshgvelly]

Can you please recommend a simple cheap stand for this light ?

[@jasonlacey5979]

Excellent.. you covered that well, Thank you. What size and make power brick did you use to charge the battery did you use? It is not in the equiment list Thanks again

[@RayValencia]

Hey Jason. Thanks! I only showed it with the Zhiyun battery on it, and various USB-C wall chargers. Unfortunately, I don't own any of the Power Delivery Bricks (just V-Mount batteries with a maximum of 12V PD). Just keep in mind, when you're shopping for batteries, you will get Equal percentage brightness out of the light to the output of the battery. So 18W output will get you 18% Brightness, etc. To recharge the ZY battery faster, I use a 90W USB-C charger that Colbor lighting just sent over. *Working on testing out some new COLBOR lights if anyone is interested in RGB lighting.

[@mikemikha]

Nice video! Do you think the x100 will be bright enough to perform inside a 120cm parabolic softbox for interviews?

[@RayValencia]

Hey Mike! Thanks. I showed it being used at Close range with a 38 inch softbox. And I think that looked pretty good! Even being back-lit by a window. I guess it depends on the situation and how close you can get the light to your subject, but I think this should do the trick. I was lighting interviews with a 60W Godox SL60W for years, so a 100W should do the trick!

Very good, but, i have one question 🙋‍♂️, how much time that battery is empty?

[@simpleObserver100]

Yea... on %100?

[@michaelwtapp]

Thanks for this test! It looks like the softbox and the dome diffuser have about the same light output when the light shines through them? I already have the softbox and I would only buy the dome diffuser it it's significantly brighter than the softbox. Thanks!

[@RayValencia]

Hi Michael. Just different output types. The dome can light up an entire room due to its shape. The softbox is more directional.

[@michaelwtapp]

@@RayValencia Ah, I am interested in the output for this case. Thanks though

[@omerlot]

Any recs for a case to fit the X100 itself + all its accessories?

[@RayValencia]

Nothing specific yet. I throw everything in a Pelican case woth other lights. Or I also recently found out, the mini softbox fits perfectly in the Zhiyun case (if you take the power supply out and plan on running it off battery).

[@makatron]

Anker makes powerbanks that can deliver 100w over USBC, so I'm sure with some testing you could find a solution.

[@RayValencia]

Yes, I ended up getting mini v-mounts with USB-C PD!

[@makatron]

@@RayValencia confirmed, the anker provides 100 PD.

[@chaochewei6213]

Subscribe +1

[@RayValencia]

Thank you!!

[@sladjj]

2 videos in a row, 2 paid sponsored vídeos. I miss the old youtube days

[@RayValencia]

I have never been paid for a video in all these years. How do you get paid/sponsored?! Seriously… money would be great. Lol

[@sladjj]

@@RayValencia It almost sounds as if you didn't understand what i said. Free gear is a currency in KZbin nowadays my friend.

[@RayValencia]

@@sladjj no contract and no obligations to say anything nice. I make videos on stuff I purchase too so free stuff doesn’t matter to me. I’ll still say whatever is wrong with it too…as I always do.

[@sladjj]

​@@RayValencia So you say, and that might be true but that's not what happens with the vast majority of KZbin. It's just pushing gear down or throats. We need more creativity and not office reviewers. More Jacques Crafford and GxAce. But perhaps I'm being too harsh. I mean no harm :)

[@RayValencia]

No, I get it. I made this Lighting Series based out my office, like a show. Same “set”. But if you’ve been on this channel for the last few years I usually take the gear out on set with me. My only job is video production. My last handful of years has been as a corporate Videographer at HSN. Then about 2 years ago I quit corporate, and went freelance only. So I understand. Nobody wants to see an office KZbinr that makes basic videos, but I’m actually out there using this stuff on real sets. I’m not offended. KZbin doesn’t pay any of my bills. I’m with you. Check out the rest of this “Ray of Light” series though, this was only Episode 1. Or any of my other vids. I appreciate you even taking the time out of your busy day to write me. Whether good or bad. None of these companies have limited anything I say. so it’s cool with me. It shows up in my mailbox and I do what I want with it. I’m sure some companies regret sending me stuff from my comments, and I’m sure some make money off me too. I wish I was the one designing this stuff before its released, lol