Deals for Fedora Nation- you guys always wanna get the hookup and I don't blame you. For those interested in getting anywhere from 10% to 20% off the Neo 2, the details are listed below: If you have never purchased a Neo before you can save 10% off, get a free filter kit, and hand grip when you visit www.rotolight.com and enter the promo code: jasonneo2promo If you are an owner of the original Neo 1, you can save 20% off a Neo 2 when you visit www.rotolight.com/jasonneo2upgrade. It's our way of saying THANK YOU for your loyalty!!!

@RyanREAX

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Lanier just got 2 rotolight neo 1's and yo do they light up the entire room lol I made a video on instagram and an on boxing on my KZread thx Jason

@herschy2010

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Lanier Hi Jason what happened to the Rotolight wind tunnel video. Not working on KZread. Thanks, I bought a Neon2 hope it's great

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Hersch, the Wind Tunnel video is a Rotolight production team video so I have no control over when it will be released. Hopefully soon!

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Healing, that's awesome! Just wait until you play with the Neo 2!!

@chrisyak12

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Jason!! Does the 20% promo code apply if i bought the neo1 from Amazon??

This Rololight Neo 2 is my next buy in the future, thank you for sharing all this informations with us.

I enjoy your videos tremendously, learned so much from you Jason and I'm able to put it into action in the field. My growth as a photog is slow but steady. Thank you Jason!

Danm the photo of the first model in rain are amazing !

Jason,photographers like you,evolve the photography world,thank you!

Thanks for that insight Jason, superb as always

Hi Jason, as a very new "new comer to just starting sticking my toe into the portrait scene - both studio and outdoors”, you have totally inspired me to look into purchasing the Rotolight Neo 2, here in Australia - as you so truly say (based on your photography) it certainly provides an exceptionally more pleasing light quality to up-close portraits! I am completely impressed by its performance under the range of different environments you have shot in this and other videos! I am also very aware that your professional expertise makes the high quality shots you obtain look really easy to emulate - clearly that demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship! I also have to add that Maddi is one of the most natural, thoughtful, expressive and competent models I have ever had the good fortune to observe working in this field - she is certainly an inspiration and huge benefit which complements your work hand in hand. She clearly enjoys her work and her enthusiasm is totally infectious which demonstrates her absolute passion in her work! As I previously mentioned I am very new to this field so I sincerely hope my questions on what camera settings you used in this photoshoot do not offend or get into your propriety expertise; so if you can pass on answers to any of the following questions, I would be extremely grateful: While I do realise you have posted the camera settings along with the various photos, I assume you are shooting totally in manual mode and not AE or TV (Canon EOS 5D Mk 1) equivalent modes? I was also inspired with your work in using Speedlite Flash units incorporating High Speed Sync mode but am a tad confused on how you set up the camera (in my case Canon EOS 5D Mk1) once you have set the Speedlite into HSS mode to achieve the high shutter speeds? I have noticed you appear to have a preference to shoot at f8 plus ISO 100 or similarly close to these settings - and then let the camera and flash determine the required shutter speed or do you habitually know which shutter speed to set based on the camera parameters you have already set? Can you also advise if the Rotolight Neo 2 is compatible with my Canon EOS 5d Mk1? I thank you in anticipation of hearing from you when convenient. Cheers from Down Under.

@rsmith02

2 жыл бұрын

If you're only doing photo work just buy a used manual speedlight and some light modifiers for more flexibility.

As soon as they start providing versions with rechargeable battery, I’m sold.

Excellent show and tell vid. Thanks Jason, you rock!! I will now be ordering 3 Neo2's. P.S. I think your work is amazing!!

Thank you Jason I cant wait to get my Neo2 and Maddi you are the best...

I absolutely ENJOY every video with JASON.....he is AMAZING

My favorite photographer, hands down. 💪🏾

I'm saving to buy this light. It's exactly what I need. Thanks Jason

This proves that a talented model equally compliments a talented photographer. Perfect team up.

I'm definitely getting one, thanks for the discount code too , reallt appreciate it !

Hey Jason...Maddy is the BOMB.....LOVE her style!!....she gives you a variaty of different stories in her photo acting!!

thanks jason I cant wait to get my set ;)

Great video Jason and your team.... much appreciated :-))

I was guilty of being mislead by a recent video bout neo 2 not being good due to this and da da da.Jason is right, neo 2 is not for everyone but it is an amzing led light!!! I had ordered one now buty wife mistakenly ordered the neo 1 so we have to return it first 😭😭😭. Thank u jason for explaining !!!!

@RyanREAX

6 жыл бұрын

Chester Go just call the company

I for sure will be getting one and while not for everyone in every scenario (there is no one light fits all) it does have its place and looks like it opens up a whole new way of shooting. And if the quality of my neos i already have it will be a super nice product.

the shots from the last shoot are awesome!

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done. A straight forward person.

Maddie is awesome. Hand her a stick, and she makes something out of it. Having watched you two on several shoots now, I'm always impressed with how she adapts to the environment and uses elements of it for the results you get. (which are VERY nice!) Well done!

@Siftedheart

6 жыл бұрын

Mike James I agree👏🏾

Appreciate the info and endless videos Jason. Still not converted to Sony yet (awaiting discounts... ;)) but totally love what Rotolight are doing for the industry! keep it up amigo!

Great shoot brother!! As always!!

Love those London shots !!

I do love your videos brother, and Maddi... what an incredible model. Thumbs up...

Great video it was nice the mixture of you over talking in the video and Maddi is brilliant

Thanks, answered a lot of questions. I saw this product as an replacement to common Speedlight, but with the advantage of no recycling time and overheat.

Thank you so much for you sharing, I will learn from yo more!

Great and informative video Jason. And I love Maddie, she really is a great actress in front of the camera- stunning and amazing girl 😊.

I own it. Find it inadequate in most situations. for the money you can get a lot of better gear. For the same money you can get High speed sync, TTL, hand held remote indoor outdoor flash with transmitter and receiver and a softbox. Which is still small and portable but can be used in way more situations including run and gun. I found the neo 2 to be too dim to use in most situations. Works as a rim light quite well but 500 bucks is a lot of money for a rim light. I also found it's output unreliable and its color temp to be inaccurate and trigger unreliable. I think it's a great beta product but does not provide value for money. If the light was 50-90 bucks I would call it fair value. but at current pricing levels it just makes no sense for most situations. I love Jason and all his work but I stand at opposition on this product. I really wanted to love this product but it's now just a shelf ornament that I use as a rim light on indoor shoots only.

@tigeramigos

4 жыл бұрын

The price needs to come down, for sure.

Keen to learn hands-on about continuous and HSS Lighting, and ordered the 3 light set with trigger, which should be ideal for my needs and climate. Small and portable to take one or two lights with me on my motorbike if required...

@Rotolight

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that, you'll love it!

Ordered it and the remote

Looks like i will be getting one of those.

Thank you for this review! I prefer natural light but at times I need just a bit more. I have tried $20 LEDs, hand held flashlights, even the light off my cell phone, and none of them are consistent and controllable. It's also essential that my light source not distract my subjects, hence the previous solutions. I will see if I can find the lowest power LED settings available for this light and see if that will suffice. Thank you for your effort on this video, I really appreciate it.

I've been thinking about a Rotolight for awhile. I may have to try one. The only reason I've not bought one yet is that I'm using the Godox system. I like the continuous light option. The back lighted rain drops are great.

Love it...

Jason it doesn't matter what you say about this light..I know you feel that you have to explain yourself. I don't believe you do...People need to stop and use some common sense.. We can all see what it's capable of. Tin of beans, is still a tin on beans, doesn't matter how fancy the label is. It's all about photographers learning when and where and how they can benefit from this light and become better photographers... I can't wait for my NEO2 to arrive.. I can't wait to use... Lots of ideas... Like you say "find the gear what works for you" If this doesn't work for you don't buy it.... simple.... look forward to your next video...

@mcanphotographyltd5551

6 жыл бұрын

He's my brother from another mother.... lol.....

@mcanphotographyltd5551

6 жыл бұрын

Deep Desire ha ha

@mcanphotographyltd5551

6 жыл бұрын

Can you speak correctly please... If you don't like Rotolight NEO why are you following and commenting?? LED is a light not a camera.. Look I know its easy to get them confused...

FIrst, I really like and appreciate your KZread videos. That's why I'm subscribed. Now, regarding the Old Irish Church, you mention a lot of sunlight and shadows cast by the sun. I can't see them. The weather looks like overcast and dreary. After that it rained. I hope she got a bonus for the rain.

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's Ireland amigo. It was bright and sunny and literally a few minutes later it rained. If you look at the shots you can see a strong sunlight backlighting her hair in the first set of shots that I posted. Glad you liked it!

Love your videos. Is there a reason the flash aspect is needed on this light? Is there advantages and disadvantages in needing to buy the flash trigger? Will this flash with any other triggers? Thank you for your time! BIG FAN

Thanks for the review Jason. I have one question though: How does it compare to a flagship speedlite when it comes to power? Thanks!

Jason, wonderful video! I will definitely be purchasing soon. As im still a beginner to photography what cable can i buy to use as an on camera flash. Also @2:49 what do you have connected to the Rotolight? Thanks in advance! keep up the good work!

Such a great video to wake up to will be buying it as soon as i can :D Thanks jason

That is so funny Jason ....well not funny, but my wife Sonia and I were at the same place in Glendalough Monastery, just last month and the EXACT same thing happened to us and we stood under that EXACT same tree lol. It's really funny how it was bright and sunny one moment and then it's pouring and that tree covers you :) Ireland, where you experience all seasons in one day ;) But it is absolutely beautiful there :)

Quick question: If shooting headshots using two standard flashes to get a white, overexposed background: Would the different lighing scenarios of 1 to 3 lights to illuminate the face/head work with the neo-2 concerning the light balance of standard flash for the background and neos for the face?

I work with Fuji Cameras Does it work with the Rotolight and is there a transmitter for wireless available?

Ok with your advise I got a Neo ii today, where can I purchase the D-tab external battery. It would be fear if you can start adding link to where we can purchase these product. Love your video and proven advises.

Great Videos, i Love them all...:)).....

Great video, thanks for the info. The only thing ill say is $399 for the light $249 for the remote and how much for the Dtap battery?? a heavy price for a light that won't put out enough to shoot HSS in strong son light. for that I would much rather get a AEOS or another Evolve 200

다양한 장면 과 영상- 많은 공부가 됩니다. 모델들도 멋집니다~!!! 감사합니다.

Hi Jason, I enjoy your videos and lessons, I am an amateur photographer who travels by motorcycle. That being said, I switched to the Sony A6300 and bought the RL-48 Color kit plus looking to pick up a Neo 2. This will be my 3 light setup from now on as I can pack everything I need on my motorcycle while I travel. Prior to this I had the Canon 5D MK3, 70-200 2.8, 16-35 2.8, and the 24-70 2.8. As you can imagine this took up a lot of space on my motorcycle. Now with my current setup, I can pack everything I need! So the question I have is will the HSS transmitter for the Neo 2 work on a A6300?

As I understand it, the power of the flash from this light is the same as the power when it's continuous. If that is correct then why not (other than battery usage) just leave the light on rather than flash it?

@newtondelmar4416

4 жыл бұрын

Using flash will have superior motion freezing dynamics...a flash fires at speeds of 1/3000th and higher...so even if your camera shutter speed is set to 1/100th...your EFFECTIVE speed is much much faster...almost like an extra image stabilizer:)

Great video Jason! Thank you. Can you please mention the soft box your were using? Is the same one sold by rotolight, especially to fit the new Neo 2? I didn’t see a front diffuser on the soft box. Can you please do a video showing more detail about it? Thanks again and I am looking to book one of your workshops in the upcoming months. Take care.

Just purchased my first Neo 2 ordering my second, moving away from Speedlight and studio strobes fingers crossed all goes well, at the moment for a shoot i transport 11 boxes of gear with Neo 2 i am hoping to cut this down 1 or 2.

@JasonLanierPhotography

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@englishfoodie1041

3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonLanierPhotography found all your videos very educating and looking forward to learning more, after spending 30 plus years in this trade cutting my teeth in darkrooms process E6 and C41 films and more even to this day i am still learning. Thanks for all your work with this product, i have yet to use it in anger but looking forward to it.

Hey Jason, are they selling the softbox as well? they dont have it on their website or does the neo2 come with it? Ordered one already.

1. There is definitely a place in photography for light sources with a basic utility of helping someone shoot wide open from 6 feet away. 2. There are most definitely light sources worth $400. I am not as sure there are many fitting both of those descriptions at the same time.

Great work Jason, and I appreciate your advice and real world tutorials. I love the fact that you show us what you CAN do with something and that's why you use it (Whatever brand or product). A few people will always want to know what you CANT do with something, like you cant use the Neo 2 to illuminate the dark side of the moon for better shots of the craters. But please carry on just as you are , most of us do appreciate your experience, talent honesty and advice.

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Renwick thank you!

hi Jason, for gaining the maximum power of light (specially for outdoor on-location shooting) up to which voltage of V-mount battery can be used for Neo2?

Jason, does the Rotolight Neo 2 WITH the PC sync cable work with the Sony a6500? Thanks for your earliest reply

@rsmith02

2 жыл бұрын

Sony a6500 doesn't work with PC-sync, there's no jack for it. You need a hotshoe adapter that's specific to Sony.

Can you stack triggers and still get all the functions? e.g. elinchrom on top of godox x1t and maintain hss for the neo?

Can the Neo 2 use as a on camera modeling light in conjunction with a off camera strobe? I mean, is there a setting when taking the shutter is press the Neo will turn off and the strobe flashes?

When is there going to be a full tutorial for the Neo 2?

Really interested in the 3 light kit. Wanting these to shoot wedding receptions, and family photos. Do you think these would have enough power for a reception? on stands.

I LOVE the way this light works.... I probably already know the answer, lol, but will this work with the Pentax K1....HSS

She’s the best!!!!

I made it to about 11:50 and I started muttering "Just shut up and take my money!"

@Siftedheart

6 жыл бұрын

in2food hahaha😍🤣

Jason, thank you for posting this video. You are obviously aware of the negative comments, videos, blog and forum posts not only about this light but also about your credibility for promoting it. You have no doubt been more honest in this video than the product launch was. However IMHO as a theoretical physicist and not a professional photographer you have fluffed over many of the shortcomings of this light by using distraction and diversion. You do not demonstrate anything that cannot be achieved with a $35 LED panel in terms of direct light and a $60 flash in terms of HSS flash. You use the term 'soft light' but unless my 9 years at University were wasted or you have discovered a new law of physics then just by its very size this light cannot produce what photographers generally understand to be 'soft light'. Most, except maybe one image were shot at F1.4 and I for one would not want to spend nearly $400 on a light that restricted me to F1.4 or maybe F2.8 on a good day. At ISO 100 1/250th at 10ft (as you demonstrate) I would personally want to be able to shoot at F8 and so would many others whose comments I have seen. May I remind you what Rotolight themselves say on the website about the Neo 2 'NEO 2 is a revolutionary LED light, that combines the ‘shoot what you see’ benefits of continuous light, with the flexibility of High-Speed Sync (HSS) flash, for more power or to freeze action. With no recycle time, you’ll never miss a shot.' Nothing in this statement is technically false but the implication of what it can do as opposed to what it actually delivers are two different things. Someone with less technical understanding reading this could easily be mislead into believing they are buying something with performance levels that cannot be delivered. I believe this is the real issue that many of the critics actually have. It is not with the light itself, the way it functions or even the fact it runs off AA batteries, but the way it has been presented and certainly at the live product launch the way any performance aspect that did not fit the narrative was glossed over and questions from those challenging it were ignored.

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Brother, all of your education aside.....if you think that you can achieve the same results with a $35 LED panel or $60 flash, please post a video doing just that. Those are some pretty outlandish claims.

@michaelhains2291

6 жыл бұрын

Show us your work Bill with that cheap LED or flash, then we can decide for ourselves. Until you do, you are using distraction and diversion.

@VangelisMatosMedina

6 жыл бұрын

Bill is right about one thing, small lights, relative to subject size, can not be soft.

@billanderson7313

6 жыл бұрын

Jason, the flash I refer to is the Godox TT600 with HSS and the panel is a Yongnuo YN300 Air Pro. Like I said in my original comment I am not a professional photographer but do have a reasonable grasp on the physics of light. Your claims for the Rotolight are at best misleading which would be particularly the case with new photographers who are looking to you for unbiased opinion. I stand by my comment that It is impossible for a light source as small as the Neo to deliver what most photographers understand to be 'soft light' and placing it in a modifier will reduce the output so significantly that unless you are shooting wide open with high ISO's then it would be just about unusable. The TT600 is a GN60 speedlight which can easily be used in something like a 30" softbox or with a 36" shoot through and give much 'softer light'. The YN300 Air has less power than the Neo but because of its size and the design, gives a soft even light. Step up to about $65 and its big brother the YN600 Air Pro which is available in 32-5500K or just 5500K and IMHO you have a better solution. I don't need to post a video of anything as I am not trying to sell anything and my claims can be proven without even switching the lights on provided you have a basic understanding of physics and math. As you have made this and other video's trying to back up the claims of Rotolight I am sure you are aware that I am not the only one questioning the claims being made about this light.

@billanderson7313

6 жыл бұрын

See my answer to Jason. Decide what you want for yourself, it is your money and your photography, BTW get in quick while you still get the free return trip to Mars.

Hi Jason, i'm in a dilemma as to wether to buy the neo 2 or the Aeos, it's for street portraits. Because you have used both for this purpose which would you buy ?

Does this set on top of your camera stand? I hike a lot and take my camera stand with me and the model.

@Rotolight

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it will Stacy, it fits a 1/4 inch connection!

If you are using another lens not f1.4, this led can cover a good exposure as well?

With the Dtap option can you use one external battery with multiple neo 2?

Any deals on the accessories? I just bought the Neo 2. Thanks Jason, & how about coming to NM?

Cool video. What about a light meter? Will the Sekonic Litemaster pro L-478U-EL with Elinchrom Skyport be able to control the Neo2?

Looks great but I'm still trying to find out if an existing Elinchrom HS trigger (with a firmware upgrade) will work with the NEO2.

I want one, but I think I'm going to wait until sometime later next year to make my purchase. It's not inexpensive, and I need to see some more testimonials from other users before I make a final decision.

Can the neo 2 be used as a video light for weddings? Thanks 👌

Can this RotoLight Neo2 be used with all DSLR cameras? Do you use it mostly with off-camera flash? I watched your video on using it it on top of the camera and loved the phtotos from that. Debbie Sladen

I like it

What is the camcorder that you are using to shoot this vid on?

Question: I would like to by a flash or the Neo 2. Which one is more versatile and future proof? Ether the Flashpoint 600/godox ad600 or the neo 2? Thanks a lot Great videos keep up with the daily videos

@GreenRC24

4 жыл бұрын

I sure hope you bought the AD600.

Whats up J! thanks for another good one. I do have one question???????----What was your "Kelvin" set at on the last shot with Maddi.....hat photo? if you don't recall its all good. I think it would be a cool if you can make a video on this topic specifically nothing fancy just somthing for us KELVINS :) lol tell maddi i said what UP!!!

To use Neo2 as an off camera flash, what transmitter do we need?

Can you use a sync cable to fire the flash of the Neo 2?

Jos Tomee, Jason, I like your videos very much, please continu this madness. I really don't think a Rotolight can match a softbox in terms of softness of light. The greater the surface of the lightsource, the softer the light. Do you agree?

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Brother you need to watch my videos where I'm using the Neo 2 in softboxes my man. The light is soft as melted butter.

@rsmith02

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is you'll lose a lot of light and need higher output depending on the lighting situation.

Jason, did you retouch the pictures taken in Ireland and London in this video

What are you using to sync flash at 1/1600?

Might be interesting indoors with some scatter gels.

I have a Pentax K-1. Can the Neo 2 be used with Cactus V6 II transceivers?

What is that Softbox you are using there Jason? did you need to use the Barn Doors with this ?

Hi Jason i bought Neo 2 and Aeos. How does the flash mode works? Is it 2 times the LED light when in Flash mode? Or its 2x from 100% LED mode always when using in flash mode. You are my inspiration brother. You are awesome.

So there is no loss in power when you do HSS?

Jason, can you use the elencrom hs. Transmitter with the rotolight?

Was this video all with the A9 ? And what lens

Jason in this video you said you would never shoot at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I'am a newer photographer trying to learn lighting. What are the optimal time for you to shoot outdoors?

Amazing video Jason.. Thank you so much for sharing.. Dont you miss your A7rii ??

@JasonLanierPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

I love my A7Rii, but LOVE the A9

Can you use any v-mount battery with the Neo 2 and Aeos lights? Or do you have to use Rotolight's v-mount battery?

@evafazekas6436

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane I have the Aeos and you can use any v battery I personaly went for the LiTH 95SI german brand works perfect

@ShaneSmith111

6 жыл бұрын

Éva Miczán Thanks for letting me know! And I’m going to have to get some of these.

what picture profile do you use Jason?

I just bought NEO 2 , I am planning to use with Yongnuo YN622n-TX trigger and YN622N Receiver (Hopefully it will work) for Nikon. My question is can I have continuous low light but most powerful flash at same time ?

@abiddyer1

6 жыл бұрын

if it doesn't work than I know I need to buy Elinchrom trigger :)

Can you use it with a cable indoor? Withought batteries?