I was surprised at 100. It’s small and even at low % it is pretty bright. I wish it was a little cheaper or I would have bought another one right away. It’s pretty brilliant with the fan design.

Already used the x100 on a wedding and 2 small video shoots, the size is really so appreciated. For the wedding reception, I wish I had the light-dome to light the make-up and prep shots; for the video shoots, I was running around with a 60cm softbox and for a couple of shots, it was even handheld with softbox & adapter. One thing I didn't like about the x100 is the price, it is rather pricey especially the combo kit and that tiny softbox (ZY mount) is around USD50 if bought separately... lightdome is around USD30. Hopefully the prices will go down a little, right now it feels like Zhiyun is charging a premium for the "latest and greatest". BTW, my x100 works with the bluetooth app although it was still a bit temperamental until I updated the app to the latest version. Nice video, Wes. Your review is a lot more thorough than most other KZread reviews.. Being an engineer in my previous life, I appreciate those details especially the electronic/electrical ones.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, seems normal these days to get the profit on the accessories. The tiny soft box really doesn’t serve much purpose in my books. That battery is clutch, but also pretty pricey. And I was also an engineer in the beforetimes. I was just looking at a Sekonic C800 for these videos because I need more hard data… but I really don’t make enough on KZread to justify it 😂😭 One of these days…

@michaelwtapp

Жыл бұрын

Did you test the light output with the softbox vs. the dome diffuser? I wonder which one is brighter? Asking before I purchase the dome. Thanks!

@dirtykraut

Жыл бұрын

My x100 also shipped with a cab for the led Chip. 😂

I'm going for the Sirui, b/c it has a full size Bowen's mount and a reasonable amount of other features--including better battery options. Although it is wonderful to have a light so compact, if you are forced to pay extra to add a proper size mount and other features to make it whole, well, those add-ons increases size and cost and negates the small size advantage. The size creates an awkward feature set that compromise what you can do with it. The cute diffuser size is mostly useless--except for small product photography--or for use as an expensive prop.

The real cost of the X100 if you want the accessories like the mount, reflector brings it to 400$, while different story then.

Thank you

Wes how do you think these x100 Molus will work for wedding videographers? Any ways to put a fresnel on it other than a big Bowens version? Thank you for the solid review!

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

I think it could be amazing for wedding photogs. Especially if they decide to expand the options for the mount (as godox more or less failed to do with their Godox mount). Having to put it on the Bowens bracket makes it so much larger, but even so still quite light and compact. The versatility when it comes to powering it is key for me, as well as the “bagability” - with the removable battery it fits almost anywhere. But the need for a modifier of some kind definitely kills that a bit. Will have to investigate the best way of adding something focusable like a fresnel attachment as you say.

I liked seeing it vs the ML60. Would love a full video comparison of them vs their larger but same wattage counterparts

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

In my mind this beats the ML60 in almost every way. More modern COB LED with better colour, smaller and lighter form factor, they both have a somewhat annoying proprietary mount (although it's easier to mount the ML60 in an S2 bracket for a larger modifier), the X100 is much easier to power on battery, as you can do the battery built for it, Or USB C, Or DC input from the same sort of battery sled that the ML60 sometimes ships with, and it has Bluetooth connectivity.

@burgunbeerd

Жыл бұрын

Does the X100 come with a COB Cover? It seems so exposed

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Haha that was the last thing I mentioned in the video as my biggest gripe. It does not 😑 It does have a glass plate over the COB, but I’d still much rather have a little snap on protector! I suspect they Don’t have one because it would be small and easy to miss, and would melt down in no time if it was left on while operating. There is a bit of a near field heat problem with this, due to its tiny form factor. But some sort of a fail safe switch inside the mount found fairly easily overcome this possibility.

@burgunbeerd

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry yes you did sorry! I would love to know how the X100 compares to the new Aperture MCpro once they're both slightly diffused. I'm in the market for a light that size and am looking for the best powerful but small but at least some what soft light. Big shoes to fill for my small backpack

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

They’re not really in the same category at all. The Molus even when diffused will still be 10-20x brighter than the MC Pro

can i use the light with the battery seperatly and a usbc cable between? Because than i could put the light on my camera...with the battery its to heavy. Thanks!

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

You can yes, you just can’t get 100% output when powered over usb c But… I can’t imagine you would ever want that much light on your camera. 100% would permanently blind everyone in the room 😂

Awesome review... Wes Perry... Can i use the Zhiyun X100 with a V-mount Battery?

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yes and no? The DC input requires 24V, and v-mount usually can’t do that. BUT it also can be powered via usb c PD, and I have two v mount batteries with outputs that can do that. It just can’t get it up to full output power, though.

@johannaranjo1564

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry Thanks again Wes Perry 🙏

How would you compare them to the Aputure LS 60x's Wes? Please tell me they're not as good lol

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Haha I can’t really tell you That, but the 60 is versatile in ways that the Molus lights are not. The light quality likely isn’t any different, just a matter of choosing what form factor works best for you. While the 60 is larger, it’s also built like a tank, much unlike these.

do g60 accesories (softboxes and all) work also for g100? Im planning to buy both

@WesPerry

6 ай бұрын

If you mean the X100 then yes, it’s the same mount. The only difference is with the stock reflector. The one recommended for the X100 has a bit of a neck on it and is smaller, to allow more airflow due to the flow through design of the light body.

@gzarari

6 ай бұрын

@@WesPerry thank you for the fast response. And yes that works for me :)

What softbox is that? that would be great for macro shooting.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

The big one or the tiny one?

@ChaitanyaShukla2503

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry tiny one.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

It’s the one specifically made for these lights. Right now it’s only available as a part of the larger kits, but will likely be available separately soon.

@ChaitanyaShukla2503

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry Will be looking for availability separately as it will be great for using on macro/compact flashes(with some 3D printed parts for mounting) for macro work.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Ah. Yeah you’d need some special adapting, which apparently you’re ready for. ;)

Very helpful and informative video. I love those lights for video production when traveling. The music at the outro made me laugh… It's the same music that @redlettermedia has been using in their movie reviews for like a decade.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I’ve been using it for about 5 years haha It’s just stock music that comes with iMovie/Final Cut, so hilarious 😏

@BreezewayCocktailHour

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry that's super funny

you think is good for video ?

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s made for!

I said aaawwwww when saw the tiny diffuser

live mode and you don't have to use power button

The size and power options of these would make lighting wedding receptions much easier.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

I could fit so many inside a camera bag! Haha

We need coverage of those “fat cats”!!! 😢

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Hehe Regretfully they slept through the filming of this one, but will make many appearances in future videos 😏