Godox SL100 Bi Review. 100W Bi Color LED. It's Good

[@PhillipRPeck]

I'm really loving this light. What kind of lights are you using? Tungsten? LED panels? LED spots? Windows? Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 00:22 Context. Why it matters 01:05 Disclosure 01:17 Chapter Markers 01:33 What you get 01:50 Controls options 02:16 Max output 02:22 Color temps 02:38 Effects 02:51 High framerates/high shutters 03:07 The app 03:21 Build quality 04:04 Practical applications/demo 05:14 Fan noise 05:35 Color temps comparison 06:58 Conclusion

[@alexeylysenko7368]

One of the most "straight-to-the point", no-nonsense reviews I have seen. Thanks a lot!

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thanks!

[@risperl9388]

You’re by far the best dude out there. I’ve seen tons of videos here, but your manners and sense of humour are TOP. Calm yet funny, straight to the point. Good job 👍

[@PhillipRPeck]

I've always thought so, too... 😉. (Just kidding. Thank you for the kind words. Really appreciated)

[@IRONSILVER22]

A very clear and helpful review, thank you! You're one of my favorite gear reviewers on KZbin.

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thank you!

[@axeldetrujillo537]

Mate, it is one of the most amazing and constructive reviews I've ever seen! Thanks, you got a pal in Mexico

[@PhillipRPeck]

Wow, thanks!

[@FrederickDunn]

Outstanding review here! Thank you! I was just about to click "buy" on Adorama when you mentioned the fan motor noise. That's a deal-breaker for me. I need silent LED lighting and I'm sorry to learn that this isn't it. But you did a great job and thumbs UP for sure! Wishing you all the best.

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thank you! Good luck on your search

[@JayJanePhotography]

Just ordered this one today. I'm glad about the app coz the package with remote costs way more in our country.

[@musabinho]

You've made a very informative video, keep it up. 👏👏

[@marcusgregoryrichardson22]

This is an awesome video!! Love your vibe brother🙌🥰🙌

[@ViciousXUSMC]

I really like the way you did the video, someone I could watch just to watch. I have two of these on order, though I think I might send them back for the Amaran 100X it just seems to be a little bit better overall, but it's hard to say as nobody has really done a head to head comparison of them.

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thank you! I wish I could do a comparison with the Amaran, but Aputure doesn't know who I am... I really like the SL100 BI. It's great for a studio light but its biggest negative is the fan noise. If the Amaran has a quieter fan, then that would be a deciding factor

[@ViciousXUSMC]

@@PhillipRPeck Agreed 100% though my "studio" is my office, gaming room, and server room, so I have lots of fan noise anyway lol. But with a good diaphragm microphone it cuts the noise very well. Unfortunately all my condenser mics and such just sit unused for that reason.

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@ViciousXUSMC I used the SL100Bi as a key light for more than a year. I usually just applied a bit of noise reduction if needed. Not too big a deal

[@Deasfnis7845]

Very useful video, I wanted to ask you what was the difference between the Godox SL60IIBi and the one you showed in the video? Which one should I buy? Thank you very much.

[@PhillipRPeck]

Hey, thank you. The difference is maximum wattage and maximum light output. 60 watts versus 100 watts. The SL100 will be brighter but without having both to compare, I can't say exactly how much. I'd say the SL100 will be more flexible--more light is better--but a 60 watt light can still work as a key light

[@thabisotabbykaydube3932]

Thanks for the great review.

[@PhillipRPeck]

No problem, thanks for the comment!

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

Great review!

[@PhillipRPeck]

Glad you think so!

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

@@PhillipRPeck yes, man. You should do this more often. Thanks to you I'm adding this on my wishlist. Although I'm going for the SL100D.

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@SimpleSandalsMedia Nice! I hope you like it

[@bobhope1084]

This light is really good really happy looks and feels completely pro I really think it’s not noisy at all fan is extremely low sounding really happy with my purchase this light is insanely powerful can’t wait to buy a soft box for it

[@PhillipRPeck]

Glad you like it!

[@andresbenjamin3067]

nice review, thankyou very much

[@SOUTHSIDEtn]

Hello I hope you can help me … I’m starting a 3 HOST podcast and I’m thinking either buying sl100Bi or the La150 … both with the Godox lantern … normally I would go directly for the 150 « more power maybe for other usage » but the fan also is an issue I think more than the sl 100 … is the 100 enough to light 3 people or should I take the la150 … great review and thank you in advance

[@PhillipRPeck]

The fan on the SL100 is pretty noticeable, it might be pretty tough to use on a podcast depending how close it is. I don't know what the La150 is so I can't say for sure what the fan noise is

[@SOUTHSIDEtn]

@@PhillipRPeck it is the Godox la150 but since both have fan noise and since you tried this one do you think the 100watts enough to light 3 people on a round table ? If it’s with a lantern ?

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@SOUTHSIDEtn Yeah, I think it could be bright enough with a lantern. Keep an eye out for used lights. I'm seeing some decent prices on the Aputure 120Dii. I think the fan in there is quieter, that could be a good option (unless you need the color temperature options of the SL100bi

[@frantiabox9974]

Hi Sir, its really good content! I would like a help of your review, i wanna buy a continues light for photography, im currently comparing this to SK400. What do yu think of both type?

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thank you! I really don't know anything about flash photography. I'd imagine it's a lot brighter than the SL100 Bi... I guess?

[@4401099]

At 4:52 you set the light at 75% brightness and also through 2 layers of diffusion in the softbox, can u please tell us what is your camera settings in this scene? I mean it looks bright enough even at 75% and through 2 layers of diffusion. Thank you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@PhillipRPeck]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I didn't give my camera settings because when I turned off the light I showed how the camera was exposed--basically exposed for the windows. I was also exposing using a variable ND filter so any camera settings are essentially meaningless. But, since you asked: BMD Pocket 6K, Braw 12:1, ISO 800, shutter 1/48. Lens was set to f/2.8

[@4401099]

@@PhillipRPeck Thank you 🥰

[@Thebennygalaviz]

Mine overheats very quickly when at more than 80%, any way I could help this not happen as fast

[@imonlyfloating]

Great review! Can you use this for photography as well? Does it have a flash sync? Or is it just a continuous light?

[@PhillipRPeck]

Hi, thank you! It is just a continuous light so if you need a strobe you'll need to look elsewhere

[@imonlyfloating]

@@PhillipRPeck Gotcha, thanks! I shoot mostly film, so wondering if this would be a good choice for my first studio light.

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@imonlyfloating Film as in photos...? I don't know anything about lighting for photos but if you are looking for a studio light for video then this is a good option unless you have a bigger space and want more output

[@imonlyfloating]

@@PhillipRPeck Yes, film photography, sorry. Not video.

[@auramediaas]

Brilliant, thanks

[@lukakoprivica]

OK, 75%, but what are camera settings? F stop, iso?

[@hiundayvex8380]

I have proplem whith this temperature alarm godox sl100bi

[@arnolddelgado9805]

If it moves away a bit and is compensated with the power, the noise is still heard?

[@PhillipRPeck]

Not really. I mean, I used the light throughout the video and I couldn't hear it in the microphone

[@Dedycyhuang]

@@PhillipRPeck this is what I consider before purchasing this light, I'm afraid that the fan noise will affect my sound, have you compare it to the SL-60's fan noise?

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@Dedycyhuang No, I haven't used the SL60 unfortunately

[@markshirley01]

@@PhillipRPeck I could hear a humming noise but was that your fridge

[@ferdianysahwijaya2824]

Hi, awesome content!! , Can you help me to choose between 1x sl100bi or i just buy 2x SL60W ? because the price of sl100bi able to buy 2 sl60w. I use it for product, photoshoot and guitar tutorial video on youtube, which one is better? If i buy sl100bi, i will equip it with octagon softbox 120cm, thank you

[@PhillipRPeck]

I mean, having two lights might be a good idea if you have space to set up multiple lights. You could have a key light and a back/rim/hair light

[@ferdianysahwijaya2824]

@@PhillipRPeck woah thank you for your feedback, awesome, do you think sl60w still nice option with only 93+ cri and 90+ TLCI, if compared to sl100bi that had 96 cri and 97+ tlci?

[@ferdianysahwijaya2824]

I mean, is there any significant output from 3-6 points amount of cri of tlci between sl60w and sl100bi ?

[@PhillipRPeck]

I don't know that those figures mean a whole lot as long as you white balance your camera. You can always shift the temp and tint in post if you need to but I can't imagine it would be a huge deal

[@ayaeldakhly4067]

Thank you

[@prathamveersingh4565]

What would u suggest sl100bi or ml60bi in 2024???

[@PhillipRPeck]

I'd probably still go for the sl100 because it's higher output and it's a full size bowens mount. The ml60 needs an adapter that's sold separately

[@focuspulling]

I'm holding out for my long-delayed/ambiguously "coming soon" Aputure 200x. Higher lumens FTW (you can never have too much, dialing down to taste)...

[@PhillipRPeck]

Yeah, that looks like a great option. I mean, there are so many possibilities nowadays

[@WTG194]

same here been holding out for months

[@focuspulling]

@@WTG194 I'm amazed by Aputure's arrogance as they explain zero to their paying customers, never provide public updates, and push more profitable and subsequent product launches ahead of this manufacturing queue.

[@user-ly5np9pz4f]

Hi, maybe you know what is lux power without reflector?

[@PhillipRPeck]

Sorry, I do not have a light meter to check and Godox doesn't show the LUX rating without the reflector dish for some reason.

[@freyafoxmusic]

ty ty