Ultimate RGB Tube Light Showdown & Review (Godox LC500R, Nanlite Pavotube 15C, Yongnuo YN360 & More)

[@chuckcascio6127]

thank you for doing this video! There's so many sponsored videos out there, i couldn't find a real review. Great job!

[@NewLayer]

Chuck Cascio Thanks! Glad you liked it. I try to cover as many lesser known products as possible, and always do the most unbiased job I can.

[@jackmccallum3224]

You legend I have been waiting for one of these videos for so long. There are so many options and I want to know if I’m making the right choice

[@NewLayer]

Haha thanks! Glad to be of service. Hopefully I covered enough differences here to help you decide, but let me know if you have any questions :)

[@lensippel]

Oh shit, you really answer every comment. I saw a video in my feed today. Nice quality of the videos, especially the content and that you put your results as a table on the website.

[@NewLayer]

Hahaha, it's true! Thanks for the feedback, glad you like the videos. And my Light Comparison Tool! It took quite a while to get up and running 😅

[@jettlifeweddings]

Automatic LIKE for the dedication of trying so many different lights!

[@NewLayer]

I've got a Part 3 tube light video coming soon with 7-8 more options too! :)

[@MarceloSchultz]

Hey, just discovered your channel man! Love the lettering tutorials! One more subscriber here!!!

[@rogerdante6751]

indeed, these are great!!!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! Hopefully I can do more Photoshop tutorials in the future.

[@Lehmannbeat]

Most interested in the Iwata Master R, so a detailed review would be awesome, thanks!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for the vote! It is a great light for sure. You can look at all the color/brightness specs in the meantime at least: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Iwata+Master+R&light2=Godox+LC500R

[@wiseclickdigitalservices3280]

Unlike most other reviewers you don't shout at all & the videos are to the point & there are no unnecessary jokes which is what I love about. I bought the Godox LCR 500 since I am into camera rentals & this one is popular in India.

[@NewLayer]

Glad you liked my style of video! The LC500R is a great light, so you made a good choice :)

[@kaoh1778]

Very nice of you review these tube lights!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks a lot :)

[@NildoScoop]

Great channel. I just bought the Godox LC500R.

[@NewLayer]

Nildo Scoop Thanks! And congrats. Let me know how you like it 😁

[@AlexMinor]

Great review. I was hoping you hadn't discovered the Master R. I wanted to be one of the first US reviewers to do a video on that light. Ive been loving it.

[@NewLayer]

Alex Minor Thanks man. And don’t worry, review it anyways and you’ll at least have one viewer here :) The more reviews there are, the more chances people will watch one video and follow it up with another!

[@vanyll9601]

So, did you review it? :) I'm also very interested in these.

[@paulmorehouse9455]

'I'm creating a game for night time play and wanted to incorporate mobile tube lighting for atmosphere- this was extremely helpful!!

[@NewLayer]

Nice! That sounds fun. Glad my video helped :)

[@otcindustries]

Just ordered one of the Iwata's for a music video shoot that is coming up. looking forward to seeing how it works out. Thanks for the run down.

[@NewLayer]

Nice! Thanks for the support. Let me know how you like it :)

[@vanyll9601]

How do you like it?

[@otcindustries]

@@vanyll9601 its fine. My unit has a issue with the led screen not working after being on for a few mins and I can't seem to get anyone from the company to get back to me or address but once I get it locked in it does the job. plenty bright and easy to navigate its setting.

[@jasp2003]

Thanks for the awesome video! Battery life is most important to me! which is best for battery?

[@NewLayer]

There's a PDF chart in the description with just that! Hope it helps: files.newlayer.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/pdf/tube-light-comparison-chart.pdf

[@michaelconnor8319]

A first class overview - well done Sir

[@NewLayer]

Thank you, happy to help 👍

[@OfficeofthePacific]

Great job, J.T. Thank you. Very informative and to the point! I love your style!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks, glad my videos are helpful.

[@ygarts]

Thanks man for the awesome review! Right now I'm waiting for two LC500R lights to arrive to my place this week... And after this video, I'm 100% sure that they are the right ones for me... keep up that awesome work. God Bless

[@NewLayer]

Awesome! Glad to help. Let me know how you like them when they arrive :)

[@voizetvsl]

Hey , how is the experience with LC500 R ? still working after two years?

[@ygarts]

@@voizetvsl They are awesome! I just sold them and bought the Zhiyun f100 because they are more powerful... but they are still worth it

[@voizetvsl]

@@ygarts good to here.New ones doesn't come with remote. So I have to manually change settings.

[@silvere36]

Really good comparison. I like your organization and delivery. I've owned the Yongnuo and just want to add that while it was a great light when it worked, it didn't work for very long. Can not recommend it. I think I might try the Dao or Godox next. Thanks.

[@fred0c]

I really enjoy your reviews!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! Plenty more where this came from :)

[@Ranger7Studios]

I use the Lexceo on my set all the time in the background. It works surprisingly well for it's limitations. Great comparison review!

[@NewLayer]

Yes! I tried not to make it sound like a "bad" light, because it's not. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, it's insanely cheap and has the waterproof and power bank features of no other light here.

[@Flolympien1]

WOW thank you! Your guide is awesome as well!

[@NewLayer]

Glad it helped!

[@sonicacoustics9176]

Cool content! Great product reviews. :)

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JakobDam]

Thanks for a really good and thorough video - although I do miss some shots of them being actually used on set. I know this is much more time consuming, so for what it is, this was a good roundup.

[@NewLayer]

Yep, definitely don't have the time to show them all on set with how much KZbin pays, haha.

[@marlonphlek7186]

First off amazing content! I've been spending so much time on your channel lately so props to your great work! Questions: Do you see the industry moving more towards tube lights? I wonder if they are not being widely adopted because most professionals already have a great lighting set up? Would you suggest tube lights for someone who has zero gear and is looking to create a new versatile rig for client work like product shots, interviews etc? Currently eyeing a pair of Nanlite 30c's and some sort of 150 to 300w light with soft box to complete my kit. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! It's good to hear my videos are so useful. Tube lights have definitely gotten really popular over the last year or so, but I think some of that popularity will wane, because some of their uses are a bit trendy. They are, however, here to stay for a lot of usages. They definitely have their weaknesses over things like COB lights, which can be modified more easily and in more ways, and are much brighter, as well as versus panel lights, which are hard to beat for their slim profile and high brightness when using external diffusion. A single 150-300 watt COB + a couple tube lights is a fantastic setup, and exactly what I use in my studio room (finished garage) to shoot all my b-roll. Having a big soft key light and using the tubes as a rim light makes beautiful b-roll insanely easy, and you could adapt that combo to interviews or nearly any other setup perfectly. Hope that helps! If you end up picking any lights, I'd greatly appreciate if you used my links. It really helps the channel a lot :)

[@VishnuAttiappan]

I was searching for this. Thanks brother 🙏🏽 and I didn’t know about Iwata until this video.

[@VishnuAttiappan]

If can, try to do an in-depth review on Iwata. Love that you took time to make that comparison pdf.

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for your comment and recommendation for a follow up video. The Master R is one of my favorites due to it's small size and really nice attention to detail in the design :)

[@VishnuAttiappan]

New Layer yes it is. Planning to purchase.

[@NewLayer]

Vishnu Attiappan awesome! Let me know how you like them when they arrive 😄

[@VishnuAttiappan]

New Layer sure will do 🙏🏽

[@Expertato555]

Me who’s gonna buy one to use it as a lightsaber: Nice.

[@NewLayer]

Haha, Godox LC500R it probably is. Or, check out the Fotodiox Daolite Prizmo! Very nice light, and ultra lightsaber-y geni.us/fotodioxdaoliteprizmo I did a really only video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIu9dpJshNxoqJo

[@Expertato555]

@@NewLayer is it durable on the glass part?

[@NewLayer]

@@Expertato555 It's not glass, but plastic. It's very durable for normal use, but none of them are made to actually hit other things, so I'd avoid that 😅

[@Expertato555]

@@NewLayer interesting. I’ll see what I can do.

[@4ukigek81]

Thank you! Helps me to choose

[@NewLayer]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ekphotography]

Thanks for the video, the Pavo tubes also have the green/magenta adjustment by the way..

[@NewLayer]

Sure thing. And as far as I can see, only the Pavotube II 6C has that feature, and not the 15C. If you see otherwise please share how!

[@enelbus.studios]

What's the difference between the 15c and the 6c?

[@NewLayer]

I did a full review on the 6C here if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqmlWuPm7eHedE It's much smaller and more portable, has built in magnets, etc. Hope that video helps!

[@alfonsojarago]

I wonder how these compare to the Astera Helios or Titans.

[@SuperfanzX]

Nice overview. Iwata seems interesting. I was thinking of Godox and Nanlite until your video. Any of these lights can be controlled by phone/app? It can be inconvenient if you mount them high up to change setting on the tube.

[@NewLayer]

The Iwata Master lights have app control and the Godox wand has a remote (but not app). I am working on a Part 2 video now with ~8 other options, some of which have app control as well :)

[@erwickdsouza]

Amazing video! I didn't know I needed it! Could you do one on mini rgb lights?

[@NewLayer]

I gotchu fam! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXOkapKYfciIo9U

[@Zoonster]

Super video! Just started my channel. Thinking of picking up such a light. Really helpful. I’m gonna check out either the godox, the second one or second last (cheapest).

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! Glad I could help. Let me know how you like whichever one you buy 👍

[@Zoonster]

New Layer will do

[@aerozg]

Nice overview, great options all. I was going to get the Yongnuo 360 III Pro, as advised by a friend, but now i'm not so sure anymore. I think i like the Fotodiox Daolite Prizmo the best, since i'm really after the quality diffusion out of the box and not having to DIY it every time a have a shoot. Thanks for the video!

[@NewLayer]

The YN 360 III Pro is a great light too. It has a magnetically detachable remote and mobile app control which is nice, I just haven't been able to get ahold of one for a video. The DaoLite Prizmo is definitely nice, obviously more expensive, but is on the bigger end, and as you noticed, has fantastic diffusion. Good luck with your choice :)

[@aerozg]

@@NewLayer i just saw your video on the Fotodiox Daolite Prizmo itself and i think i'm sold on it. Aluminum as opposed to plastic, good power options, mounting options, barndoors, and a sweet diffusion that is also 360 . I love a well thought out and crafted product with great UX. Thanks again.

[@NewLayer]

@@aerozg Glad it helped! It's definitely a nice piece of kit, so if you can afford it, I think you'll be very happy with it :)

[@jvollbach]

@@NewLayer update for 2022?

[@NewLayer]

@@jvollbach I posted a Part 2 and Part 3 recently, and have another tube light video coming very soon. Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2rmXmkmNWKd9E Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKYqmdnjat4hrs

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Vanlife filming in my van, vloging, best tube?

[@NewLayer]

I personally use and love the Amaran PT pixel tube lights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3PHZ3Zme52Ifsk

[@BOTG_Adventures]

@@NewLayer thanks

[@petermiller6829]

Thanks!

[@NewLayer]

No problem! I've got a Part 4 comparison coming out in the next few weeks hopefully with some new options :)

[@MoeMeta]

What about the Soonwell MT1

[@NewLayer]

I have these and will include them in a Part 2 of this video. They are really great!

[@MoeMeta]

@@NewLayer I've watched some videos on them and it convinced me to buy. I'm glad you got the idea to do a part two this is a great video. Ima look into the 4ft for my channel

[@JohnThaiFilmmaker]

Can you review nanlite pavotube 9c bro ? Thank you

[@NewLayer]

I assume you mean the 6C since there is no 9C. In which case, I already did :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqmlWuPm7eHedE

[@JohnThaiFilmmaker]

@@NewLayer yes, that's it bro. I just bought it after watching your video . Thank You

[@NewLayer]

@@JohnThaiFilmmaker Awesome! Thanks for the support :)

[@DIGIHENDRIX300]

Loving this.. what do you recommend for music videos .. I have a black magic 4k lots of lenses and about to get a new computer,,, however I have basic lighting used for photos. What would be a good kit or bundle for doing music videos or short scenes? Hope to hear from you. Thanks again.

[@NewLayer]

I'd say 4' or bigger tubes are best for that, simply because they look the best in wide and close up shots in frame. I'm working on a new tube light comparison that includes the Amaran Pixel Tubes, which are my current favorites right now. I did a short video of them here: instagram.com/reel/CpN_qkVjo0c/ Aputure/Amaran lights have the best mobile app control, special effects, and the pixel capabilities would be useful for music videos. The come in 1, 2, and 4 foot sizes, and in multiple lights kits: geni.us/amaranpt1c geni.us/amaranpt2ckit geni.us/amaranpt4ckit Hope that helps!

[@afilmcompany196]

Great video!! Which light would you recommend to use as practicals

[@NewLayer]

My favorites as practicals are the Nanlite Pavotubes. They are nicely diffused and have the biggest “light to body” ratio. 👍

[@michaelzemke6413]

I would prefer to see some direct comparison charts at the end. That would wrap it up nicely and give a direct overview...

[@NewLayer]

Link to that very chart is in the description 👍 You can also use my light comparison tool to compare any two lights head to head.

[@dlm1x]

What about the Sirui Duken TL60 or whatever it is

[@NewLayer]

Haven't tried them but hopefully I can get ahold of some for Part 4 when I make it :)

[@dlm1x]

@@NewLayer I have heard they are pretty badass considering they can literally extend into a longer light and not lose any luminance/brightness.

[@JabDFilms]

Hey are the quasar science tubes good?

[@NewLayer]

Unfortunately I've never been able to get my hands on them, but they must still be an industry staple for a reason.

[@JabDFilms]

@@NewLayer thanks 💪🏾

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful as a comparison. I would love to hear a comparison of brightness for each. It would also be helpful to know internal battery life, if the battery can be charged while being used and powered by mains. Thanks.

[@TheToneWork]

Nevermind, just saw the PDF. Thanks for including that.

[@NewLayer]

You’re welcome, and glad you saw it before I could answer! You can also check out my Light Comparison Tool at the link in the description to compare other lights 👍

[@RokPaprSzzrNinja]

Astera is king right now. I see them on all over gigs here in nyc.

[@NewLayer]

For sure! On “real” filmmaking sets, they are definitely one of the most popular, tried and true options. Smaller productions there’s a lot of Quasar Science and Nanlite tubes as well. The rest are mostly for solo creators looking for the absolutely best balance of what they need for the lowest price I think.

[@kevin.creates4941]

Have you heard of the ape labs light tube? What do you think of those lights?

[@NewLayer]

I have not, but I'm glad you mentioned it, because they make some weird-ass lights! Haha. I'd love to get ahold of some of those :)

[@kevin.creates4941]

@@NewLayer their tubes are also magnetic and sounds activated...

[@NewLayer]

@@kevin.creates4941 I just messaged them so we'll see what I can do :)

[@Ebeoji]

what word should be looking for when I compare the brightness? I only know and look for lumens

[@NewLayer]

Most lights will list the Lux from 1 meter for comparison.

[@TradeMarkMedia23]

Have you tried the other offering from DigitalFoto the p120 ? 4 ft and water proof for $200 !! Looks similar to the chameleon but cheaper .

[@NewLayer]

I have the 4' Chameleon Tubes but haven't tried the new waterproof ones! I've seen a couple other brands with 4' waterproof tubes, so I'm not sure if it's a proprietary product or not.

[@TradeMarkMedia23]

@@NewLayer are the chameleon lights able to flash/ flicker/ strobe with any color you choose ?

[@NewLayer]

@@TradeMarkMedia23 There is 1 setting like that where you can make the light strobe in white, red, green, or blue, but not a custom color. You can set the speed as well, and it will consistently blink on/off. Hope that helps :)

[@VishnuAttiappan]

Luxceo also has a new 4ft version which has the same name as P120. I guess maybe both are the same but has different names for different regions. Unsure about this tho.

[@NewLayer]

@@VishnuAttiappan There are a few products like this with the same (or different) names that are just rebranded with a logo. Like the 2 identical tube lights in this video, haha.

[@ArgentoRAWRz]

Is there another waterproof apart from Luxceo?

[@NewLayer]

Lumin8 makes some as well. The smaller Lumin8 is the exact same as the Luxceo/DigitalFoto one, but they also make some longer ones: www.shoplumin8.com/

[@winwinwin282828]

Can you compare godox tl30 and nanlite pavotube 6c ?

[@NewLayer]

I did a full review on the Pavotube II 6C here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqmlWuPm7eHedE These lights are pretty much analagous, so if you have other Godox lights, I'd get the TL30, and if you have other Nanlite lights, get the Pavotube. Right now there's no good Nanlite app, but that will change by end of summer hopefully, then really they'll be identical lights for the most part. The Godox is a TEENY bit brighter, but the diffusion on the Pavotube II 6C is more opaque, so looks better on screen. The Pavotube is also firmware upgradeable which is nice. You really can't go wrong either way.

[@evansvisualmedia]

What accessory is needed to attach the Godox 500 to a light stand? Thanks

[@NewLayer]

If you have a light stand with a threader spigot, then you can attach them directly for a vertical setup, or attach a small ball head to the light stand so you can tilt the light however you want. If you have a c-stand with baby pin on top, you would need an adapter like this to add the threads to the top, then again, you can attach the light directly (you would need a little 3/8" to 1/4" adapter) or get a ball head for more control geni.us/kupoballheadadapter

[@joenicklo]

Something changed with your A-roll. What could it be? No joke, I really want to pick some of these tubes up...that LC500R case is nice!

[@NewLayer]

Haha! Keen eye on the 1/4 pro mist you made me buy! Funny how great the Godox case is considering the lack of case for all their COB lights.

[@Zetaphotography]

Is there an update to this video?

[@NewLayer]

I've done 3 more tube light comparison videos since! Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2rmXmkmNWKd9E Part 3 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKYqmdnjat4hrs Part 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3jMi3SejdRkqaM

[@olegasphoto]

Godox rules

[@NewLayer]

They certainly do make a lot of great products!

[@mandofan2616]

see if you can get one of these to review, YN660LED

[@NewLayer]

I try to get in touch of Yongnuo a lot but they literally never reply to an emails or comments and it drives me crazy haha

[@mandofan2616]

@@NewLayer no worries,

[@ankaer37]

Great review, instant sub! I'm thinking to replace my 1x1 LED panels with tube lights for general ambience/backlight or use them as practicals in the scene, and now the new Godox TL-60 is out, would you recommend TL-60 or Pavotube 15C?

[@NewLayer]

I have tested the TL60 a bit, and it's solid, but nothing special really. The Pavotube 15C is $199 and the TL60 is $239, so I'd go with the Nanlite. I will have the TL60 in the Part 2 of this video, but that may be a month or two out.

[@ankaer37]

@@NewLayer What caught my attention was the godox has Rosco gel mode, thought maybe they'll match slightly more accurately but also it seems harder to mount vertically out of the box, so yeah Nanlite might be the best option for now. Thank you!

[@NewLayer]

@@ankaer37 The gel mode on some lights can be helpful if you're matching other traditional filmmaking lights with gels on them, but if not, I prefer to just set the colors manually. Good luck!

[@Snapit0]

What should i buy lc150 or yn360ii or iii?

[@NewLayer]

That's up to you to decide :) I've never tried the YN360 III, but I do like how the remote attaches magnetically, so you can use it as one piece, or detach it and use it from farther away. I will say that the YN360 II Pro does a good job at standing vertically on a desk, while the LC500R does not, so you'd need some mini tripods if you planned to use them that way. The Yongnuo are also significantly cheaper, but the Mark II doesn't have saturation control at all, which is a bit of a bummer sometimes.

[@imiy]

will you compare the long 4' tubes? particularly, DigitalPhoto Chameleon vs Nanlite Pavotube?

[@NewLayer]

I did a full video using the Chameleon Tubes here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f521ppKhnbGphas I don't know if I'll get around to a direct comparison video, but they are very similar. The build and menu system of the Chameleon Tubes is slightly lower, but other than that, they are just as capable as the Nanlite tubes. If you have other Nanlite products, then it makes sense to stick to Nanlite for everything, if you use multiple brands, or just want the least expensive option, then the Chameleon Tubes are great.

[@imiy]

@@NewLayer oh, thanks. i can't find the tech specs anywhere though. another youtuber says the CRI is low, like 84-88. and the amount of lux is unclear...

[@NewLayer]

@@imiy You can see my measurements here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=DigitalFoto+Chameleon+RGB+Tube+Light+4%27&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+15C Yes the Chameleon Tubes have lower color accuracy, but the majority of people use these for colored accents, in which case that would be irrelevant. If you plan to use them in white modes a lot, that's definitely a consideration. Hope that helps.

[@imiy]

@@NewLayer thanks a lot!

[@divil2273]

Dude i was about to buy a rgb tube haha, i was going fo the Yongnuo but the Godox is really interesting as well.

[@NewLayer]

Good timing! The Yongnuo is definitely more limited. No remote, no saturation control, no barn doors, no case... but it's ~$100 cheaper, so just depends on your needs. Like I said, I still use them all the time because they are so simple.

[@divil2273]

@@NewLayer true but i was planning to get the iii version, plus i want 2 tube lights so i can mix colors and with the yongnuo it is cheaper then the godox. But i really like the microphone function

[@NewLayer]

@@divil2273 Ah yes, the III is different. I do wish other brands had the mic function. I'm surprised the Nanlites don't because they're so popular in music videos. Even the Godox R1 pocket lights have a built in mic which is cool.

[@stainsstains6367]

Hi, do you know if you can attach this lightstick to a tripod stand? thank you for this video btw, it is greatly appreciated!

[@NewLayer]

Which one specifically? They can all be attached to a light stand or a tripod in some way, some are just different than others.

[@stainsstains6367]

@@NewLayer I see, I was talking about the godox LC500 r RBG LED

[@NewLayer]

@@stainsstains6367 The LC500R has a 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom so you can screw it right onto a light stand or tripod!

[@MatthewMulnix]

Best use for music production, both live and studio? - Battery + AC power options - 4 ft. and 2 ft. options - Difused, looks good if seen son screen - Tipod mountable - DMX for controlling with pre-made music lights show

[@NewLayer]

With all those requirements in mind, the Nanlite Pavotubes would be your best bet in my opinion. I have a Part 2 to this video with new lights coming in the near future, but that may be 1-2 months away. Hope that helps :)

[@MatthewMulnix]

@@NewLayer Yes, thanks! I was leaning towards the Digital Foto Chameleons, as a review said they were more defused and looked better on screen than Pavotubes. Your thoughts?

[@NewLayer]

@@MatthewMulnix I did a video on those too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f521ppKhnbGphas They are great for the money, and yes are probably a bit more diffused, but the Pavotubes are the most popular tubes lately for music videos and stuff, so they definitely work very well.

[@MatthewMulnix]

@@NewLayer got it, thanks so much!

[@MatthewMulnix]

I'm loving my two used 4 ft. Chameleons from B&H. Two problems thought. 1. What micro USB > DMX cord should I use to run DMX interface > Chameleon? DMXIS, turns MIDI into DMX. 2. Secondly, what tripod or light stands would you recommend so I could attain positions besides horizontal and vertical? For instance, this video performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3IZZ1jiLVqqck

[@onlyonestinger]

Humm my new Godox LC500R does n ot come with a Remote control????

[@NewLayer]

Wow! They must have removed it. Does your carrying case not have a little slot for one at all?

[@selenatheworld4731]

Hi! Just curious what you'd recommend for dance videos/music videos where the lights themselves aren't necessarily key lights but just accents for backdrops? Probably won't be using them at their full brightness so wanted something that would last a bit longer when shooting on locations without power to feed the light :) I was looking into a 4 pack of the godox LC500R's but wondering if the YN360 II Pro's would do the trick

[@NewLayer]

Either one will produce very similar results since they are close to the same brightness and size. The Godox has detachable barn doors, a case, a remote, and a microphone for music mode which changes the light color to the beat of sound if that’s useful. Hope that helps!

[@NONE2NONE]

Why didn't you give your top three?

[@NewLayer]

Because my top 3 isn't necessary the best 3 for everyone. If I picked 3 for myself out of this lineup, it would be the Nanlite Pavotube, Godox LC500R, and Iwata Master R.

[@ziyaadmedia6889]

yongnuo yn360 ii or Godox lc500 which one to go for..?

[@NewLayer]

Either one will do well. The Godox has a case, detachable barn doors, and a remote, so it just depends on whether the price difference is worth it to you.

[@ziyaadmedia6889]

I am Basically from India. In Indian Yongnuo YN360 II is for 9000 (123.78 usd) and Godox Lc500R is for 12000 (165.03) I will be using it for Club Photo and Video..?

[@NewLayer]

@@ziyaadmedia6889 For that price difference, I'd get the Godox because of the added barn doors, case, and remote. Hope that helps :)

[@ziyaadmedia6889]

Yes, It helped. Thanks for your help

[@ziyaadmedia6889]

@@NewLayer One last question. As I am a Full time Event and Club Cinematography and I mostly Shoot Handheld. In Event, There are light Setup. So In Event External light is not required. But In Clubs I have to carry a External light... Which light Should I pick 1) Rectangular Medium size Led Video Light Panel 2) 18 Inch Ring light 3) Godox Lc500 Led Stick/Tube

[@MsKukuh21]

Which led suitable for 360 photography?

[@NewLayer]

Sorry, can you explain what you mean by 360 photography? Do you mean with a 360 cam? Or which one emits light in 360 degrees? The only light that emits light in 360 degrees is the DaoLite Prizmo. I hope that helps!

[@Weisswoman18]

Thanks! Which of these might be the best interview light for a soft fill or for a backlight? I think only one or two here have diffusers. Definitely looking for a light with any kind of barn doors. Do any have fan noise? Are any/all silent?

[@NewLayer]

They're all silent. If you want ones with barn doors, your best bet is the Godox LC500R (barn doors included), the Iwata Master R (internal barn doors that work, just not as good), or the Nanlite Pavotubes (barn doors/grid sold separately). Hope that helps :)

[@benjaminehrenberg]

I would like to know - Nanlite VS Godex RGB - Which one would you recommend?

[@NewLayer]

Benjamin Ehrenberg If you plan to use them handheld a lot, the Godox would be a good choice due to the handle. They also include the barn doors. The Pavotubes look really nice in frame, so if you need them as practicals, those are great. The Pavotubes also come in nice 2 and 4 light kits, so that’s a consideration. Both are great lights, but the Godox is also significantly brighter, and you can compare the tech specs here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+LC500R&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+15C

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Hey JT. Do you have any experience with the Godox tl60? If so, what is it?:-)

[@NewLayer]

I have one, and it's a solid light, pretty much identical to something like the Pavotube 15C, but actually more expensive, which is odd to me. It's funny how Godox COB lights are so great and relatively inexpensive while, although it's good, the TL60 is pretty average and more expensive. It will be in the Part 2 of this video, but right now it's not at the top of my recommendations list.

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Hi JT. so I got the pavo 15c and let me start by saying I reach out to the seller. But just want to hear if you know of a thing the user(me) can do to NOT make it work :-D As soon as I got mine I turned it on and it worked. I then charged it and after 2 hours I turned it on again and for a moment it worked and then it turned of. Dead since. Any ideas? :-) Thanx

[@NewLayer]

@@thomaswindfeld728 Sorry to hear that. The only thing I can think is that it didn't actually charge. Does the power brick show a red light while it's charging? Can you turn it on while it's plugged it, just not when you unplug it? If so, sounds like a battery issue and you'd need a repair/replacement.

[@thomaswindfeld728]

No need to reply. I send it back. Bad unit;)

[@thomaswindfeld728]

@@NewLayer it turned on once after the first charge, for 1 sec. it doesnt turn on if its plugged in or not. So must be a faulty unit. Thanx your help;)

[@krishnihalani6150]

just discovered this channel . loved this informative vid ! quick question... i was looking for a rgb led tube/stick for light painting photography and talking heads video. which light would you recommend ? my budget is a bit tight ($150). cheers

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for the kind words! If you want one for both light painting and talking head videos, I would suggest the Godox LC500R or the Yongnuo YN360 II Pro (or version III). They are both pretty long, have an actual handle, and are the brightest (which you'd definitely need for talking head). The other lights are mostly too dim for a key light in many situations. The individual LEDs are visible on these lights, so for light painting you'll see kind of a glowing striped look, so it depends if that's OK with you. If not, then you might need to save some money and get the Nanlite Pavotube 15C, which is more diffused. The only "completely" diffuse light here is the Fotodiox DaoLite Prizmo, but I understand it's very expensive. Hope that helps :)

[@krishnihalani6150]

New Layer thanks a ton 🙏🏻

[@josephkrpelan1610]

ah and something else ... do you think that godox will come out any time soon with a bicolor-version of their ml-60 led like forza did (forza 60b)? actually I like the feature-richness and quality of godox-stuff a little better (got lots of godox studio-strobes already) but the forza's 60 Watts-bi-color-option and the fact that you can match the color-temp & brightness of all their different light-types that you are using on the set with one single remote control is really, really tempting. what do you think?

[@NewLayer]

They are releasing an SL150 II Bi soon, but I haven’t heard anything about a 60 watt version yet. It could happen at any time though because whenever Godox releases something it’s kind of out of nowhere.

[@derekpang4578]

Great Video! I wonder have you ever tried SOONWELL's MT1 Magic Tube? Probably it would be the best RGB LED tube light so far. :)

[@NewLayer]

Nope, but I'm doing a part 2 sometime so hopefully I can get ahold of those for that video :)

[@kennuimuffins2426]

Have you had hands on experience with colorspikes? I'm looking for an alternative of a square profile tube light, not a lot of them around. Everything these days is round profile it seems.

[@NewLayer]

I have not! I'll definitely check them out. And you're right, I've never seen non-round "tube" lights like that, so your guess is as good as mine for now :)

[@kennuimuffins2426]

Colorspikes are pretty expensive but they are awesome in practice. Not sure about the app as I don't have hands on experience with that. The only major downside i've seen is lack of standard mounting points/hardware. I actually bought a YN360 III, haven't given it a good go yet. Seems a bit finnicky on initial impressions.

[@NewLayer]

@@kennuimuffins2426 Good to know! Hopefully I can get my hands on some soon.

[@v3blaxican]

Pavotube also lets you adjust green/magenta tint

[@NewLayer]

Only the Pavotube II 6C does. The 15C and 30C do not, but I’ve heard rumors of Mark II versions for those coming in 2021!

[@icandi9178]

Which is the lightest? I"m going to use these to rig it up on walls and interior or cars and stuff. Thanks!

[@NewLayer]

I actually have the weights listed in my light comparison tool! newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=LUXCEO+P7RGB&light2=Iwata+Master+R The Iwata Master R is the lightest, followed by the Luxceo P7RGB. You might look into the Nanlite Pavotube II 6C (which I did a full review on), because they are smaller and lighter, and have built in magnets which could come in handy working with cars.

[@josephkrpelan1610]

hey there, supernice and detailed review - thanks a lot for your effort!!! right now I'm struggling to decide whether to go with the forza- or the godox-ecosystem. one main advantage at forza I think, is that all their lights (pocked led, pavotubes, forza60b, forza 200, etc.) can be controlled with one single remote control (not rgb but at least the color-temps). do you know if the LC500R's remote control (rc-r9) is also capable to control other godox-lights shuch as the m1-pocketlight, the ml-60, and maybe other ones too? i think the godox non-bicolor LC500's remote (RC-A5) is compatible with quite a few other godox-lights, but I'm not shure wether it's capable of controlling the color-temperature at those other lights as well. it would be also nice to just get a universal-remote from a third-party manufacturer, but I think for 2.4 Ghz-standards such a solution is not possible :-/

[@NewLayer]

If remote control is important then it becomes tough. The Godox RC-A5 only works with the original SL series. The SL II and FV uses another remote, and the VL and UL use another. The new SZ150R might use the same remote as the LC500R, but that hasn’t been released yet so I can’t confirm. The ML60 uses the same remote as the VL and UL series. The Nanlite app is being revamped completely and should control all their lights except some of the older lights like the original Forza 60. I’ve never used their proprietary remote but it seems pretty basic. I hope that helps.

[@Geekistaan]

The only one available here is the luxceo. Would you recommend it? How bright can it get? Also does it work plugged into a charger wire for continuous power? Thanks

[@NewLayer]

You can compare it to many other lights here for brightness newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=LUXCEO+P200&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+6C+II It’s a good little light as long as you can use the mobile app. The best light is the one you have, so if it’s the only one available to you, then go for it 👍

[@Geekistaan]

@@NewLayer Thanks!

[@rich9785]

Hey great vid. I recently bought the four pack Nanlite Pavotube 15C’s and was highly disappointed to learn that Lightning Mode in the Special Effects has to be manually triggered. Epic Fail Nanlite.. As a director, I need installed ‘presets’ to work automatically. When I’m shooting music videos or TV Commercials these lights require one of my crew to physically trigger them. What do I say to my clients? Sorry about one of crew in the shot, he had to trigger my Pavotubes?? Lol. Please tell me they’re going to update this?? Cheers!!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks, glad you liked it! It's been a while since I've used the FX but I could've sworn there was at least some kind of automated flashing/flickering that was intermittent like lightning. We just moved so I don't have a lot on hand to test out sorry. The Gen 1 Pavotube 15 and 30 are not firmware upgradeable as far as I know, so whatever it is, it'll be forever.

[@rich9785]

@@NewLayer cheers! Yeah there’s a few other options in FX mode.. but the lightning is intermittent which tends to look more real. Good point about the Gen 1 tubes not being upgradeable .. although I just bought them so thought they might have updated in the last year or two. Appreciate your help. Cheers, Rich 👍💯

[@NewLayer]

@@rich9785 Good luck! I'll ask some friends about whether they have figured out an automated lightning mode and post here if I ever hear back :)

[@rich9785]

@@NewLayer sounds great man. You’re a champ!! 👍👍💯💯

[@Miakalifa69]

In between Yongnuo YN360 ii, Yongnuo YN360 iii & Godox LC500 R which has the brightest RGB light?

[@NewLayer]

The Godox is slightly brighter, but only by about 1/3 of a stop: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Yongnuo+YN360+II+Pro&light2=Godox+LC500R

[@silvere36]

Skip the Yongnuo. Mine broke in weeks. The light turns on blue when I charge and won't turn on any other time. Don't waste your money.

[@NewLayer]

@@silvere36 Dang sorry to hear. Mine have been going 2 years strong, but maybe I just had good luck.

[@silvere36]

@@NewLayer always tricky with "budget" items. I have Godox products as well as Yongnuo and feel Godox tend to inspire a little more confidence.

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

Do any of these lights cause flickering when shooting in 120FPS?

[@NewLayer]

Nope! Not even at 240fps.

[@michaelcarter6723]

Hi! Im looking to find out which of the godox rgb tube-like lights are brighter, the LC500R or the TL60. Do you know? Also which would you recomend and why?

[@NewLayer]

The LC500R is about 2/3 stop brighter than the TL60. They are both good lights, but it depends on your needs. The LC500R has a handle, so I think it's better suited for handheld use or light painting. The diffusion also isn't super opaque, so you can still see the individual LEDs inside. The TL60 is more sleek and has more opaque diffusion, so it's better to use if your lights show up in-frame as a practical. It's almost identical to something like the Nanlite Pavotube 15C. I'll do a Part 2 of this video in the future, and have the TL60 in that one. Both work for either, but those are my thoughts. Hope that helps! I'd greatly appreciate if you use my links if you decide to buy either. It really helps me make more videos :) geni.us/godoxlc500r geni.us/godoxtl60

[@popcornparam]

There is a company called simpex. They have copied the lc500r and named it the cl500r and it's the same stuff for half the price. Plz review it.

[@NewLayer]

The only one I see is the bi-color version, but it's not available for sale anywhere reputable. I would imagine the situation being that it's the company that manufactures for Godox, but these are all the LEDs that didn't pass quality control, so they put them into cheaper lights for resale. I'd be happy to test them out, but I doubt I'll be able to get my hands on them.

[@popcornparam]

@@NewLayer simpex is a very famous company in india. Check out their other products . It might be damaged oE products of the real companies but I would still buy one if they give 6 months warrenty. I have already bought from simpex. The pair of sunguns 1000w still works like a charm. Call the company directly or something and get your hands on one plz 🙏

[@NewLayer]

@@popcornparam Interesting, thanks for the information. I wonder if it's a rebrand for India like Flashpoint is a rebrand for Adorama in the USA.

[@theautomationchannel6920]

Good one .. we just want further more personal thoughts

[@NewLayer]

Like I mentioned at the beginning of the video, this is mostly an overview and covers the unique features of each light vs the others. If you want to see in-depth reviews of specific lights, leave a comment stating which ones you want to learn more about and I'll do that for the most popular requests. If you need brightness/color accuracy comparisons, they are available in the video, in PDF form, and in my Light Comparison Tool at the the link in the description. Feel free to ask specific questions as well and I'll answer, but an in-depth video of 8 lights would be over 30 minutes long, which is not practical, so I am introducing these lights to gauge interest in which ones people are most interested in. I did mention downsides to the lights that have them, otherwise, it's mostly personal preference on the style of light you think fits your needs best. I'm not here to tell people which lights to buy, but to inform you of their differences. Alongside the brightness/color accuracy measurements I provide, you should be able to make your own decision.

[@theautomationchannel6920]

New Layer We trust you same as Gerald undone ..U said Godox VL is good... we followed you.. We were waiting the same for tube lights.. This one the best in every sense This one best budget Don’t buy these...

[@NewLayer]

@@theautomationchannel6920 The Godox VL series isn't the best light in every situation. I prefer the SL150W II, some people prefer the FV series, and the UL series is unbeatable if you need silence. There's no single best light. The same goes with tube lights. The Godox LC500R is fantastic, and beats other lights in some ways. It has better brightness, included barn doors, a great case, and remote. It's also over $200. Some of the cheaper lights don't have those features, but are closer to $100. If you don't need the extras of the LC500R, then it's not the best light for you, because you would be wasting $100+ on things you don't need. It's also much bigger than the Iwata Master R, so if your main concern is size, then you should consider those. All of this information is provided in the video. If there was a light I would never recommend, it wouldn't be in the video, but all of these lights would be just fine depending on your needs. If you have a specific question or scenario, feel free to ask and I can provide guidance on what might be the best fit for that, but recommending 1 light over the others is disingenuous because everyone has different needs and priorities.

[@theautomationchannel6920]

New Layer This comment is sufficient for me ...All the respect to you... spending your time typing this informative comment and have this interest .. All the respect..To you and your precious channel.. wish you all the best.

[@NewLayer]

@@theautomationchannel6920 Thanks, glad I could help. There are so many options out there (probably 5-10 more than aren't even in this video), that it depends a lot on specific needs for each individual. If you ever need more advice, leave a comment with more information and I'll do my best to help narrow things down :)

[@CHTFilms]

Brother.. because I don't have so much money to experiment and I am about to buy the cheaper products of these - Yungnuo 360 II because I want two of them for good light and shadow effects.. Do you think they'll be good enough for music videos.. I am using ff a7s II.. and then if you have experience with gimbals.. All I want to combine for now is these lights, manual focus ring of Zhiyun WeeBill S + Zhiyun Transmitter and my Smartphone for Focus pulling (cuz a7sII has terrible autofocus) till I can afford A7sIII + External Monitor through HDMI + DJI RS2 + 2/4 Nanlite 30C... so for a year or two I'll use these budget variants... :( Whats your opinion. I'll be very grateful if you are comprehensive!

[@NewLayer]

I think the YN 360 II Pro are great lights! They are bright and have some cool features like wirelessly controlling multiple units from the back of just one. I have so many lights now that I rarely use mine. If you're in the USA, I could sell them to you for a good deal Vs. buying new. If you're interested, DM me on Instagram @newlayercom

[@CHTFilms]

@@NewLayer I am from Bulgaria actually :( but we can connect on personal message if the price is good i can take them by DHL ^^

[@anabelangyust3920]

hey, which one is better, godox lc500r or tl60? site at the description says like lc500r is much brighter

[@NewLayer]

The LC500R is much bigger, and a different form factor, so it just depends what you need. The TL60 is more of an accent light and good in frame as a practical, but the LC500R can used for light painting more easily, and is brighter so good for a fill light or even key light sometimes.

[@mandofan2616]

any affordable battery powered 3 or 4 foot tubes for light painting, that can change colours and have effects like strobe? Thanks

[@NewLayer]

The cheapest 4' RGB tube lights with some effects are these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f521ppKhnbGphas You can strobe the lights, but not change the colors during strobing. I hope that helps.

[@mandofan2616]

@@NewLayer cool, thanks for replying.

[@Diveshiscool]

Godox LC 500 or Youngnuo yn 300?

[@NewLayer]

Do you really mean the YN 300, which is an on-camera LED flash? I'll assume you mean the YN360 Pro. I only have the Mark II of the YN360 Pro, and if I had to choose just one, the LC500R is the better option because it's brighter, has a remote, case, special effects, and built-in microphone. The Mark III of the YN 360 Pro is cool because it has a detachable remote, but is still dimmer than the LC500R. I hope that helps a bit.

[@PraiseYeezus]

Are the brightness measurements on your website in RGB mode? To my understanding most lights get dimmer when they're in RGB vs in daylight mode.

[@NewLayer]

All the measurements are in daylight and/or tungsten modes since that’s really where they are most important. And yes, they are always dimmer in RGB mode.

[@greciaemperatrizaviles4468]

hi, i have noticed that the luxceo looks a lot like lumin8. I would like to find an objective criticism of the lumin8. It has been a good video that is helping me, thanks

[@NewLayer]

I just got a couple Lumin8 Spectrum lights! They do indeed seem identical (besides the Lumin8 having a black button instead of green). I haven't tested the Lumin8 with my Sekonic C-800 yet, but I would be shocked if they were any different. The Luxceo also charges via micro-USB, while the Lumin8 is USB-C, and the Lumin8 has app control, which is only on the Luxceo P7RGB Pro. Lastly, the Lumin8 comes with 2 magnetic mounts and a hotshoe mount. The magnetic mounts in particular come in handy. I hope that helps a little :)

[@dae8894]

is there anything you recommend just for around the house with rgb? i want some cool ones like quasar but not that expensive. would be great to hear what you think

[@NewLayer]

What do you mean around the house? Like in the shape of a bulb? Or as a decoration?

[@dae8894]

@@NewLayer just as decoration. I don't take any videos or photography but I still want to be able to make my room look cool

[@NewLayer]

@@dae8894 I’m not familiar with specific brands, but I see a lot of them on wayfair or overstock or amazon if you search “RGB lamp” or similar. Like these www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/ivy-bronx-renick-61-led-tree-floor-lamp-w004458988.html

[@videomixro8542]

Hello, i can t find anywehere the answer. Wich is more powerful... godox sl60 or nanlite pavo 30C

[@NewLayer]

The SL60W is brighter by a lot, about 2 full stops. Once you add diffusion the difference is less, but the SL60W will provide softer light with a softbox than the Pavotube 30C alone.

[@videomixro8542]

Sorry mate, i'm stupid :))... i meant godox TL60....

[@NewLayer]

@@videomixro8542 Ah that makes more sense, hehe. The Pavotube 30C is about 1/3 brighter, but it's also 4' long while the TL60 is only 2' long, so the TL60 is brighter for it's size, but the 30C is brighter overall. The Pavotube 15C is about 1/3 stop dimmer than the TL60, and is the same size. Hope that helps.

[@videomixro8542]

Thank you!!! 😎

[@MLunenborg]

So after three months, how do the Nanlites perform? Im looking to buy one with the Christmas gifts I received, looking for more information after having them being used.

[@NewLayer]

They work great for me! I wish they had green/magenta adjustment, but most lights currently don't have that, and should be a feature included in the next generation of most brands of RGB lights. Overall,, I just use them for basic accent lighting or rim lighting most of the time and they are great for that.

[@MLunenborg]

@@NewLayer Thanks for the feedback! I've seen many photos made with a lot of different types of lighting tubes. I think I'll order one of these, to begin doing my portrait work. I'm planning on doing something unorthodox with the lighting. And I could use a RGB light for that. :)

[@NewLayer]

@@MLunenborg If you haven't seen my RGB pocket light video, you might like that too kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXOkapKYfciIo9U

[@GenXGenX]

Thank you for posting this video. I'm in a band looking to do some lighting, and a i like tubes. Which programmable like tubes do you recommend for music just as a background light maybe 4 tubes. I've heard of lighting tubes or systems that use and out what programmable DMX. Please help.

[@NewLayer]

I guess it depends on what you mean by programmable. There are some cool tubes coming out with "pixel" control, meaning each tube can be multiple colors, and they can be linked and programmed together. I've been following the Peragos tubes which should be released soon: instagram.com/rayzr_light/ The Nanlite Pavotubes can be linked together and controlled all at once, so if you're simply looking for that type of control, they have that. Things like the Godox LC500R can also all be controlled from a remote control at the same time. The LC500R also has a built in mic, so can play effects based on music playing, which might be handy for music videos. Hope that helps :)

[@GenXGenX]

@@NewLayer yes, Thank you so much!

[@sidcameron1601]

Do any of these support DMX? Have a pair of the Godox bi-color wands that I really like and was looking to add a pair of the RGB. However I also have a pair of the Fotodiox Jupiter 18 RGB's and it would be nice to control them all from one source (and not two unique remotes).

[@NewLayer]

The Pavotubes support DMX, but that's it in this bunch. I have a Fotodiox DaoLite Prizmo I'm selling if you're interested. It doesn't support DMX, but you'd have "matching" lights at least, which I always like. DM me on Insta @newlayercom if you might want it for a good deal.

[@sidcameron1601]

@@NewLayer ​ Thanks for the offer. Have nothing but good things to say about Fotodiox quality, but I'm now thinking a 4 pack of the Godox TL60's look like my best bet for single source (DMX) management. My wife is a corporate trainer and when Covid hit I built her a multi-camera studio in a (too small) 12x13 room. Because she wants to move around like she's still in a classroom, I did a (higher budget) redesigned this summer so our main (wide) shot is corner to corner with Jupiter 18's hanging from a ceiling grid as my key/fill in opposite corners and one of my GoDox Bi wands as a hair light. However I just added a 36" wide rollaway white board to the room that has to slip behind the fill light when not in use and now when she backs up, I have a shadowing issue because the whiteboard makes it so she's standing behind the fill source. So I need to light about 6 foot of backdrop from the top and bottom using almost zero space. My GoDox wands will kind of do it but I really need the source to be longer so it's more consistent (and, of course, I'm already using the one as a hair light). Went RGB over Bi for the key/fill because I think she can eventually have fun with the effects which is why I'm leaning toward RGB here as well. That, of course, brings up a control issue as no wands work with my existing Fotodiox Jupiter remote, so that means DMX (Chauvet Obey 40 is what has been recommended). Anyway, if I'm going DMX I want to be able to program effects for her so she can touch a button like she does with sound effects on her Rodecaster. Fun stuff but there's aways a new challenge to solve. Plan to watch your review of the TL60's later today.

[@NewLayer]

@@sidcameron1601 Sounds like a fun challenge! Good luck and thanks for checking out my videos :)

[@amrithkumar7502]

Is that "Iwata master R is rgb

[@NewLayer]

Yes, the Iwata Master R is RGB, while their regular Iwata Master is bi-color only.

[@donttalktome8047]

Hi.probably a dumb question but is the tube made of glass or plastic? Im just about to buy one but Im afraid that when i travel i would break it. Btw just sub to ur chanel

[@NewLayer]

They are all either plastic body or metal body, but the diffusion is always plastic, no glass :)

[@fsaevideocrew2674]

Hello, can the Godox 500 rgb works on AC or when it's charging?

[@NewLayer]

Yes! All of these lights can :)

[@fsaevideocrew2674]

@@NewLayer Thank you, sir!

[@chtojeetovsezanyali]

I choose between Godox LC500R (afraid of its weight but want the curtains) ,Yongnuo (nice I have so much batteries for it) and IWATA (built in curtains, nice!) 16W Master R (all are RGB lights for more flexibility)... Can't decide... could you share your thougts, it could helps a lot.... thanks

[@NewLayer]

The Godox LC500R isn't as heavy as it might seem. It's pretty lightweight for its size since it's plastic, whereas the Master R is all metal. I don't know what else to say that I didn't mention in this video, you would just have to decide what price and size light makes the most sense for your shooting style. The LC500R is about double the size of the Master R, so will give you softer light as well.

[@hosewerethedays5426]

any thoughts on SGC tube lights? they're sidus link compatible and have removable batteries. can't figure out why no one's talking about them. also why doesn't Aputure have a tube in their lineup?

[@NewLayer]

I have one for a Part 2 of this video, just haven't made it yet. You mentioned the two main special features, the Sidus Link control and the removable battery. It's a partnership between Aputure and Quasar Science, so this really is the Aputure tube light, and I doubt they'll make their own.

[@hosewerethedays5426]

@@NewLayer cool, can't wait to see your review 👍

[@hudson_w]

Please tell me you are related to the guy who has the channel Smart Home Solver

[@NewLayer]

I regret to inform you that I am not. But his channel looks pretty awesome!

[@hudson_w]

@@NewLayer dude thanks for the reply! Wow that's crazy. For some reason your voice and mannerisms made me think that for sure you guys were related. 😂 thanks for the great video man keep up the amazing work!

[@NewLayer]

@@hudson_w Thanks! I've received a few different "are you related" comments, so it's always interesting to check them out, haha.

[@WindNWord]

Hey! Thank you for the review. I have a YONGNUO YN360 Handheld LED Video Light and I am wondering, do you have any recommendations on durable tripod stands to place the light on at an angle that won't tip over?