It's not easy to find a reviewer who is critical even when they get paid for a review! Great job!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! :D It's better for everyone when reviews are honest

Really appreciate your treatment of gear in reviews and overviews - especially your highlighting of the fan noise. If I remember correctly, you've had mixed feedback on this - one review you talked about it and a load of people said don't bother, another review you left it out and people wondered where it was!! So yes, thank you very much - it is a crucial aspect when considering purchasing a light like this. I know you'll make more videos about the G300 and do some comparisons, but you packed a lot into this one. As I've become accustomed to with your videos, thorough, knowledgeable and information dense without being TOO tightly packed. Nice!!!

I Was waiting for this video for 2 weeks now, since I descovered the new G300 on Zhiyun website. Thank u

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Most welcome! They were showcasing them at NAB I think it's why they waited til today to launch them officially

@elizeusantos93

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker it will be good pairing it with my G200! Zhyiun is doing great with these light

Thank you for all the info and for your honest review, Fellow Filmmaker

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I knew this video was coming from my fave lighting reviewer! Thank you for this review ❤

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Most welcome

Thanks for the great review and your hard work. 👍👍👍

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I'm a big fan of your channel!! Love your reviews on equipment!! Cheers from New York city!!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Fellow Filmmaker brings the light and the heat...nice. 😊

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Lol, yep

@IMDABROWN

3 ай бұрын

Does the price tag match the over value of the product. Example the compact size out weighs the fan noise. Or the power output at this price point is a better than the cost of traditional sized COB light.

Great review Heather. I'm actually reviewing their other new lights (which I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention despite it being all over their website today) haha. Interestingly they didn't go with the power boost mode however with the different design it seems to be keeping much quieter.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

You referring to the B series? With the 4 fans lol?

@JonathanPalfrey

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker maybe... haha. Yeah those are the ones. I presume the B500 has the same COB as the G300 but with the extra cooling doesn't get as loud/risk overheating.

For the fan noise, have we not ai noise removal, to remove it effectively?

Thanks for your honest opinions on this light!!! as always truly appreciate them!! 1:18 for those reading: if you are working with LED lights (specially high output power ones) use gaffer gloves (leather) to handle units (specially this kind which doesn't have enough surface to disippate the heat efficiently on the body) and only wear cotton or natural fibers clothing (hoodies, shirts, t shirts, pants etc.), the reason is that synthetic fiber textiles will melt because of the heat generated by high power lights) and if they melt on your skin that's a huge problem!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share! I agree, have safety in mind. I'd say it's handleable without gloves if you aren't running it for hours on end, but safety is smart to have all the same. :D

Impressive little light!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

for sure

I was just on a shoot on the weekend where I needed something stronger than my 300 watt light and have been looking at 600 watt lights, but they start hitting $1,000 and more. However, for $600...and the much smaller form factor for a 500 watt light...that's got my interest. As far as the fan noise goes, that does concern me for indoor narrative film scene use, but for blasting through a window to "be" the sun, that's not a factor, and it's one of the most popular uses I would have for it. I don't know how they could make that with a quieter fan and keep the same size dimensions. I am glad all the FX can be accessed directly from the controller. I don't put the control apps on my phone because they usually access privacy things that have nothing to do with turning the brightness up and down, like web browsing history and contacts. There's no time limit on the MAX setting? If not that is surprising. That's great that they are sponsoring your reviews. Congratulations! They value your input, even if it isn't all glowing. That says something about them too. They seem to know they need the constructive criticism.

Got a 700w powerstation for two zhiyun molos g200 plus a backup 300w powerstation in case we need to run one of them outside the window to use as a window accent or atmospheric light emulating sun shafts in hazed interiors, this g300 molus seems like a future buy for as it's super portable and easy to handle and pack into shoots. I wouldn't use this as an interior light given how loud it gets, usually we use it with a Bowens fresnel focusing lens which extends and concentrates the light into a directional spot. I have to say the molus g200 for us was an unexpected winner compared to our older bulky 200w lights They come in at half the size and pack a real punch, plus the light color quality is very commendable for these to be daily drivers and come at a price a lot cheaper than arpature lights which come at a premium Didn't expect much from a somewhat decent gimbal company

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I agree with the remarks, while it's built in a sense for indoor it's great outdoors. Just need a power bank system for it is all vs. v-mount battery - which I think is the new way to go. And the compact nature makes it a great fit, I agree :D

Both the G300 and the B500 sound really interesting. Can't decide yet, which one to get.

Thank for helping mi decide wich lightg to buy, i would love to know from you wich kind of Light you would suggest for outside instead 🖤

Great Review Heather / @FellowFilmmaker ! Just a note - in my review I took it out to a few different locations, including out into the wilderness and was able to get over an hour with two of the G300s running off an Anker Power Station 555 and it only dropped to about 50% Was pleasantly surprised how well that setup worked. I was dancing the levels up and down but all within MAX mode.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! :D I'm going to try and get a bigger power bank so I can take out my lights for longer

@Dale_Campbell

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker nice, could be a good subject for a video… which mains level battery power station is the best bang for the buck as a filmmaker… 🤔

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

I'm hoping to! Going to look around and see what I find

@Dale_Campbell

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker nice will keep my eye out for it 👌👀

thanks for adding the sound tests in this video! Also sad to see their iteration with this more powerful model still doesn't support V-mount :(

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Welcome, I hope it was helpful! Yeah, I'm guessing they might expand to that eventually?

The form factor is nice but the fan noise might keep it from becoming useful for lighting interviews or dialogue indoors.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, you'd have to keep it on the lower end of power to be sure it didn't interfere in smaller spaces

So, the outside results would be different and the light could perform better but your problem was the lack of a better power bank? So, if someone gets a better power bank they could use the boost mode outside and get better results?

Zhiyun question, but unrelated to this particular light: What do you think are the chances they'll branch out into flexible LED mats with decent power? I'm realising that for the lighting I want to do, this is probably the fixture that makes the most sense, all things considered. I have a Molus 100 and the new little M20C from Zhiyun (love them both, don't use them enough!) and would choose to stay within their app ecosystem if possible. I have no idea if you would know about their future plans, or if you could speak about them if you did. Just wondering!

Thanks for the video. The G line is getting more product eauc year. Pretty good for customers

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Yes they are!

Hi, may i ask if the SA-17 Godox bowens adapter for the optical snoot works with the Zhiyun G300?

Thank you for this review Heather! May I please ask at what intensity you find the noise tolerable, please?

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

I'd say it's more tolerable around 50% or so? Depends on the room or space you're in. If you're outside, its not noticeable hardly at all.

@DrRussell

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker thank you kindly, appreciate such a rapid response.

I already have a GVM 300 pro which is whisper quit. But I’m looking for a light that’s 500-600w that can combat natural light for interviews. Sounds like this maybe good for that

hey, i did not recognize you at first, cool new look :)

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Hi Felllow, i loved your vid. May i ask you, can change CCT during Max Mode on G300 instead of fix at 4300K as G200 ?

@FellowFilmmaker

2 ай бұрын

yep you can

I was considering these for indoor interviews/talking head videos and I love how small they are but I think the fan noise is going to be too much even when using a lav mic. Also with how hot it gets is there any concern or issue with using a softbox? I don't want a softbox to catch on fire or melt.

@FellowFilmmaker

Ай бұрын

I'd use it with 90cm softboxes, but not anything smaller as it'd get too close to the source.

Hi Fellow Filmmaker, with the boost 500W mode, the colour temperature is locked at 5600k only? Also do you know if there is a limit to how long it can stay in the boost mode? Lastly did you use the G200 long term? If so any observations? Thank you!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

It is not locked no. I only measured the MAX mode for 5600K because it's the most common. But you can get max mode on an kelvin temp. They recommend 4300K as the best MAX mode output. It can stay in boost mode for as long as you like I believe. I tested it in boost mode for around 1 hour and it was still going strong. The G200 I've had for awhile, and have used it indoors and outdoors and it's been a good light. The G300 I've only had a few weeks.

@108u9

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmakerThank you! Do you also know if it’s possible to user remove the fan for cleaning? And if it’s necessary too? I’m wondering if dust accumulates on the fan fins

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

You could open it up if you wanted, but it probably would void warranty. I may or may not have done that on a g200 once... just for fun ;P

How do you v mount this thing

05:00 but if you manage to boost it to 500w with an external battery, you could use it diffused in the sunlight, right?

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

I think it would have helped a bit, but certainly a 600w or higher is better for direct sunlight situations

At 300w, is the fan louder or quieter than the G200 at 200w? Pity about the carry case!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

I'll have to include that in my comparison of the two :D

Does this work with other Bowens mount modifiers? The G200 didn’t fit my Aputure softbox.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Should, I used both with other brands of bowens modifiers

@jacksonpetit1212

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker Ok great! Thanks!

Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember when I worked with incandescent lights they never had any fan noise... Because there was no fan... And yet the incandescent lights got much hotter than the LED lights.

@Juanfcilantro

3 ай бұрын

that's because incandescent bulbs are made to run at that temperature, LED chips are not made to run hot at all (think computer chips), hence the big fans and big heatsinks

How dose this light compare to amaran 300c overal? I still would prefer amaran but price is nice. Just hobby musician videographer

@FellowFilmmaker

12 күн бұрын

I've got the Amaran 300c and I'd say both are nice lights. But if you think you'll be using RGB then the 300c makes more sense of course. Otherwise, either is good. Amaran has better customer support usually if you run into issues with a unit.

wish i didnt buy the gvm 300w led right before these came out. id love to snag a couple of the zhiyun 200

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

aw dang, maybe you can return the gvm

I hope they offer a RGB version of this light even if the output is lower. The M20C is awesome but I want something with more punch.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Do you mean the RGB60 or something higher than that?

@zeneyes

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker I'd like to see something in the 300w variant to compete with the Amaran 300c. The ability to adjust for M/G correction is really the value of high power RGB lights for fast on set workflow. The RGB60 looks interesting but I need more lighting control that the M20C or the Nanette 60c offers. Having a fresnel option with barn doors is where it's at for me.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Got it! well, I imagine they might lean that way eventually :D

At 1:15, how about if we stand in front of it without clothes ?

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Well then you'll have perfect skin! Maybe a sunburn, lol,jk

Those lights are a design experiment. They can be 2x bigger and they were still going to be many times smaller than the rest BUT with bigger cooler they were going to be quiet... All of them have the same problem... The only light that is ok from that brand is maybe the 20w square light.

Man, I still have nightmare about those old arri lights burning people. lol.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Oh dang, yeah

The guy @kraigpruett talking about the Zhiyun Molus 200 blocked me for saying he dindn't test it at 100% (fan noise). Here is what I said on his comment section : "So you review a light at only 7% - in studio - so that nobody knows about the fan noise at 100% - not taking the time ? Some KZreadrs say they don’t have time for such stuff but want to make an honest review anyways - while expecting us to click on their affiliate links…Amazing"

I dont know why someone would build such a small strong light. I use such lights wuth very big softboxes. Such little lights are just to front heavy.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

This one held great, I didn't feel it was front heavy. I've had many lights of differing sizes and Im not unhappy with this one.

@castielvargastv7931

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker even normal sized lights are front heavy with big boxes which can be a problem . I talk about really big boxes for portraits not umbrella sized.this light is just to small to really balance well. No weight, no balance

First!

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Back on track :p

dear goddess... I am suspecting that I have GAS syndrome. whatever you review, I wanna buy it. getting broke soon....hahahahaha

My streak remains unbroken of not being first. 😂

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Lol

Thank you for this detailed review, but it seems weird when you say, "Zhiyun if you're listening"? One would think that of course they are listening, they paid you for this video so do you really think they wouldn't even watch the very thing they paid for? Also, and more importantly, your camera exposure is all over the place and your highlights are completely blown out in a lot of shots, not to mention your sound is really bad in multiple takes. This makes it hard to take the things you say seriously because if you claim to be an authority on the subject, these are all very beginner mistakes. Anyway best of luck with your channel and future reviews. Hopefully you can take some tough love to step up your game on the next one.

@247.mp4

3 ай бұрын

every Review she does it lit very well and sound quality is good. How would you compare the different light outputs when everything is correctly exposed? How do you show "brightness" with correct exposure?

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I never assume a company is 'listening' even if they watch my videos. :D And for the exposure, I was focusing on sharing the sound of the fans, not the exposure, not to mention I was bouncing it around the space. Along with it being over-exposed it lets people know the light is truly at a MAX output setting rather than me 'faking' anything. Proper exposure is for all other moments except 'live' or testing moments. As for sound quality, the gain got a lil busted but I decided to go with it since it was a great example of how the fans might sound in a situation where gain is high. :D So in the end, it was all useful to many others who judge the important things I was showcasing.

@natrix

3 ай бұрын

@@247.mp4 great question with a very simple answer. You'd use a meter, histogram or false color like she probably used in the other parts of the video to find correct exposure and then post those settings on screen... you know like every other light review on yt. If the image is clipped/overexposed that means she's lost sensor info so this is the opposite of sharing info and this quite honestly is an amateur move. And fyi she overexposed the image multiple times, not just when she was showing max power on the lamp.

UNUSABLE IN BROADCAST STUDIO PRODUCTION.. Even LIVE News with that fan noise.

It’s only me or when she talks to the camera is out of focus?

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

I added the smudge filter :p

@alejoperex

3 ай бұрын

@@FellowFilmmaker ok 😅

Oh that stinks it doesn't have DMX... That's a deal-breaker for the company that I work for.

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, maybe they'll start adding that soon

dont use CRI when You test lights

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

Meaning you dont find it useful or....?

Sounds like my old ps4 😂

@FellowFilmmaker

3 ай бұрын

lol

Glad there’s no case. Just a bunch of more junk destined for the land fill.