Zhiyun X100 knockoffs Colbor W100 Yidoblo ZC 100Bi 100w video lights

100W COB LED video lights are flooding in and many of them closely resemble the Zhiyun X100, namely the Colbor W100 and Yidoblo ZC 100Bi. Enjoy this video on USB battery powered photography lights that are very small. Yes these are the smallest 100w USB-C PD power LED video lights that are portable and a joy to use. Small, lightweight and powerful are the key factors nowadays in the photography world, so if you like cameras and vlogging, then enjoy this video!
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Colbor W100 daylight
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[@cbflazaro]

i had some of these (yidoblo) . was happy with them but got 4 points that i didnt like about them: 1: center of gravity, the mount is offcentered on the opposite side of the battery, so when you have a big NPF battery on it on a thin lightstand, the thing will hang to the side. 2: the power/mode buttons are the same and hard to see the difference, so its always a struggle to figure out which one to press and hold. ends up always being a faff 3: the main deal breaker to me, if you put the battery on it with the light switched off, it will drain a npf battery within a couple of days. 4: the 1/4 screw thread is too deep into the rubber base, meaning most 1/4 adapters/light stands wont go "deep enough" to reach the thread, the ones that have a screw ring, you basically have to remove that ring to be able to screw into it. Also worth noting that NPF batteries are limited to 30W output (not 1 stop less), so if you want 100W out of this, you need to use a USBC to DC adapter (included) or the mains power supply. For those reasons as ill use 99% of the time battery powered, I ended up prefering the ulanzi 40W (able to overclock to 50W) ones, as they do 50W from battery, theyhave built in battery and doesnt self drain in the case, plus they cost less than half of this (not to mention no need to buy sony batteries)

[@jmtexan77]

Thank you for sharing this…. Of course, with my luck, I hadn’t checked the comments until today when my light arrived…. I work in TV news so I’ll be trying it out as a key light with my reporter(s) backlight by the sun and see how that works, both, with an NP battery and with the power supply that’s included in the box!

[@abenezermesfin342]

Do you know the name of the app for the Yidoblo?

[@alexvilasboas8979]

There's another point (yadoblo): I just bought a smallrig adapter, mini bowens to bowens to use with that, but doens't fit, cuz the right grip in too deep. Any solutions? The Zhiyun X100 adapter doens't look same mount... By the way, the app (RGBLED) is terrible.

[@alexmarin86am]

​@@abenezermesfin342 i also need the name of the app please

[@furkanaydn6163]

@@alexvilasboas8979did you find out which mount?

[@alphaskwurl]

Wow that little secret NP battery option is actually kinda wonderful! Thank you again, Markus. You sir, are a wonderful human. 😀

[@djsusan00]

The Colbor looks a lot more promising, yeah it's 1 stop less than the Zhiyun, but the wider the area and more affordability is more worth it. I will def look into these or the Yidoblo when I buy lights again! Might be soon I need to get the ball rolling!

[@jorgecolinae]

You are the Ken Rockwell of the video production my friend !!!!! So happy still informing from your videos

[@BillStreeter]

I am kind of invested in the Cobor ecosystem now. Their app works well, and it's nice to be able to control all the lights from a single app. I don't need the 100 right now, but if I traveled more I might consider it.

[@josemariaestradacruz28]

Hello friend, delighted to read your comment, regarding the Colbor system, is the mount compatible with the smallrig minibowens system?

[@horrormike]

The one with the NP option is very cool. I still have my DJ miniburst 256 leds with NP. 10 plus years old, been through hell and back and still work like a charm.

[@PuzzledCyrus]

Thanks Marcus for the camcorder! It came in just in time for me to record my father-in-law's 89th birthday. Great memories!

[@IMDABROWN]

Does the Yidoblo ZC-100Bi stay on if go from battery to USB-C. As an example you are running it on a NPF battery and you plug in a USB-C power source to replace the NPF battery.

[@tsbrownie]

How are the knockoff fan levels?

[@MarkusPix]

Quiet

[@tsbrownie]

@@MarkusPix Thanks.

[@gordianodesatado4837]

Hello Markus, does the Yidoblo also have a mini bowens mount? Would the Zhiyun bowens adapter work for the yidoblo?

[@Old-ww3tx]

Can we up vote this 😂 I’m trying to buy

[@MDLG1122]

I purchased some Ulanzi mini Bowens modifiers for the Yidoblo zc100 but sadly they don’t fit mini Bowles. The ZC100 has a much smaller mount diameter. And much like yourself I’m curious to know if Zhiyun’s mini bowens would work.

[@furkanaydn6163]

@@MDLG1122 did you find out which mount is suitable?

[@ShinobiProductionsVideo]

did you find it??

[@BigMike246]

Great video! You know how I know it's a great video? It's because I started pricing Yidablo lights before your outtro. You make me want to buy stuff.

[@JacquieBrown-z6e]

Thank you so much!! I’ll let you know when they arrive😊

[@gordon3988]

Thansk Markus! Btw I thought the colors here looked great!

[@blainemitchell]

You didn't show the light size comparison on the wall of the Yidobo. Is it the same as the x100 or different?

[@heroaomedia]

would love to see that as well

[@PixPete]

He said it was the same, only with the battery is 1 stop lower output.

[@heroaomedia]

@@PixPete yes, it was the spread I was hoping to see. I actually prefer the soft spread of the colbor because it allows you to get a larger source of light :)

[@blainemitchell]

@PixPete Yes, the spread is what I was looking for. Is it wide or narrow.

[@JacquieBrown-z6e]

Huge thank you for the jeans!!❤

[@ismapierre]

Thanks for the video you always show different products and brands that are not very popular

[@MileyonDisney]

It's amazing what they're coming out with, these days.

[@ZenoWatson]

What a great find Markus, thanks!

[@vintagestudiolive]

Miaotu has that for $49 on Ali Express... with the NP Battery insert.

[@tsbrownie]

Hey Markus, do you used a "magic arm"? I'm curious about what one is a good value. Thanks.

[@cacervantes68]

good info on lights, been looking into a minimalist 1-2 light system to get

[@wolfgangk1]

I hate thinking of the bulky lights (that weren't considered bulky at the time) that I've purchased in the past 5 years.

[@Athiril]

My fave has been the Amaran 100X s, made my own battery pack

[@mijhaelplaygame4926]

Can softbox be used in all these light models? especially with the ZC 100Bi 100w light, it is the one that interests me the most.

[@ROBERTPOKONSKI]

Hi love your videos what about fan noise and I like when u lite the wall I wishing u did all 3 diff unit on with that test

[@kitminlee9169]

i also am curious about the beam pattern on the wall, especially when you have to light large products evenly.

[@MarkusPix]

fans are all quiet

[@lawrencescofield7575]

Thanks for sharing I need to get a nice portable light.

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent shopping tips!

[@hzubovi1]

What is the standard for the modifiers for these lights? I bought a Yidoblo after Seeing your review and would like to buy modifiers for it.

[@GuiFan]

I want to use usual bowens softbox with yidoblo. How can i do this? I don't want to use their softbox with their mount system

[@sunsetwatcher7]

keep doing your great videos. always a fan!

[@renzo4589]

Pls do another video with the light on !

[@DoughboyGod]

📹🔥🔥🔥📹

[@MichaelBouhnikProductions]

Hi markus, great video ! For run and gun, what would you recommend between the Godox ML 100Bi and the Amaran 60x s ? are they better than the Yidoblo in this video?

[@Loftikaz]

My mind is alike you legend, I wonder if colbor has the issue of frying circuit when you plug two power sources

[@thuryn.mitchell]

What are the mount for all these lights? Bowens, Mini Bowens? Nowhere its listed...if someone could answer, thanks in advance

[@MarkusPix]

They have their own proprietary mini bowens -type mount.

[@thuryn.mitchell]

Thanks @@MarkusPix , Hmmm to your knowledge, is there a way to adapt it to regular Bowens mount? I dont want to be stuck with a 20cm softbox...

[@Pine4205]

TY. Good day.

[@108u9]

Hi Markus could you do a light quality meter reading (R9 values, CCT accuracy, Green/magenta shift etc.) on these bare COB and with the reflector on? Curious to know which of them if any fare better in this regard. Thank you!

[@FabiokiOjedaBuitrago]

A very useful video! Thank you sir.

[@kylemclay6886]

Is the Colbor daylight brighter than the bi color?

[@MarkusPix]

A tiny bit yes

[@scottpollock6549]

Hey Markus, is the last light you showed the same light spread as the first one or more like the 2nd one?

[@pavelbtn]

Markus could you try connecting one of these lights with the SMDV Flip softbox? I just wonder if I can combine the 2 for an easy on-the-go soft video light

[@MarkusPix]

Not the same connector

[@samuelhodges6471]

Congrats to winners! (Markus, what do you think about Nano Zoom lens for smartphones? And do a video on correcting out of focus pictures, please?!?)

[@robertocuevas1163]

How long does the np battery?

[@taylortaizon]

Can we get a whole review with samples on the one you liked most

[@Finite-Tuning]

Cool! Cheers 🍻

[@noimilnikel460]

Cool ❤

[@NeilEvery]

Is the reflector removable and are all mini Bowen’s mount accessories compatible? Interested in the Colbor and the Yidoblo but only if I can add a soft box or a snoot

[@MarkusPix]

Yes all these reflectors are removeable but not sure if the mini bowens is the same mini bowens as from Godox etc

[@someonereason]

Can you please put the X100 reflector to Yidoblo and tell us if it fits? I 'm confused since some people say it's ZY mount, even on aliexpress page they show zhiyun accessories. I have the X100 but this one is way cheaper.

[@MarkusPix]

No they are exact opposites. Zhiyun notches point inwards and the Yidoblo pins point outwards

[@someonereason]

@@MarkusPix big thanx sir. What about the Colbor? Can Colbor's reflector fit Yidoblo's? And vice versa? Since they both claim the same mount (mini bowens).

[@cacervantes68]

side note, What about EDC Flashlights? There are even smaller & really powerful flashlights that may be adaptable for photography. color temperature would be the main drawback but may be another level of Micro setup

[@MarkusPix]

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[@cacervantes68]

@@MarkusPix lol! I was already watching it before I saw your reply! thanks lol

[@youtubeisannoying3907]

Hey Markus! Just wanna ask if the Yidoblo has a bowens mount?

[@MarkusPix]

No, just its own small mini mount

[@youtubeisannoying3907]

@@MarkusPix awww sad

[@basspig]

The real question is how many of these lights will still be working a year from now, five years from now?

[@DanFarrar]

Nice big knob 😂😂😂 Remember back in grade school days when we were told everything is switching to metric and we had to learn it? Ha! How many inches would you say that knob is?

[@georgehenry3384]

Very 😎!!!

[@noahyv]

I don't think np-f batteries can handle a 50w draw so it's unlikely they can power a light half as bright as an x100... Also zhiyun x100's are about $170 (new, best offer) regularly on eBay, that's what I paid for a few of mine. I noticed they even had some for $130 for a while.

[@MarkusPix]

I think the Yidoblo would surprise you! There are products that boost power like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYKloHyLbpt0m5I so its possible the Yidoblo uses some of that technology.

[@Jwitherow1964]

Fun one

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

markus gotta have the stuff that can barely be pronounced but works better than the more popular one. how did this man shop his stuff.

[@Blackmind0]

for the people in EU.. 15oz are about 425 gramm.. 🙃

[@karemalbash5020]

thank you :) how loud is the fan of the Yidoblo ZC-100Bi? I teach meditation so a quiet fan is necessary

[@MarkusPix]

Its pretty quiet.

[@Jeremy_Akes]

It’s funny Colbor is a knock off, I think of them as being more a major brand. Still love my CL60M it does the job for me.

[@Loftikaz]

Yea I really like their cl330 it's so lightweight for the power it gives but lately they're trying to imitate and not winning , one of their late models fries instantly when you plug wall power while having battery plugged in

[@KfilmsVarun]

Good product,but not available in India

[@atlaslife-9439]

I'm from morocco, can i participate and win one of your giveaway cameras?

[@RafaelOrtizPhotography]

Haha fancy pants