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

Summary

In this video, JT Shaver reviews eight different mid-size RGB tube lights, ranging from budget-friendly options to high-end models, helping viewers find the best choice for their needs. The review covers a variety of brands including Godox, Iwata, Nanlite, and others, highlighting features such as brightness, portability, ease of use, special effects, and color accuracy. The video aims to provide an in-depth look at each light’s strengths and weaknesses, with recommendations for those interested in more detailed reviews. Viewers are encouraged to comment on which lights they’d like to see reviewed further.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video reviews eight different RGB lights, ranging in price from $85 to $349, focusing on mid-sized tube lights that balance versatility and portability.
• 😀 The Godox LC500R is highlighted for its strong build, high brightness, reversible barn doors, and built-in microphone for reacting to sound, making it ideal for dynamic and music video setups.
• 😀 The Iwata Master R offers a super portable design, USB-C charging, a wide color temperature range (2000K to 9999K), and internal barn doors, with clever rotary dial controls for brightness and saturation.
• 😀 Nanlite Pavotube 15C is part of a growing ecosystem, offering kits with multiple lights and accessories for easy on-location use. It also has a y-adapter for charging two lights at once.
• 😀 Yongnuo YN360 2 Pro is praised for its simple controls and excellent color accuracy, with a mix of tungsten and white LEDs, but lacks saturation adjustments in RGB mode.
• 😀 The Digital Photo Mini Chameleon Tube and Suit Photo T360 RGB are identical lights, affordable, and simple to use, though they have some quirks with color adjustments and limited effects.
• 😀 Luxio P7RGB is the most affordable option at $85 and the only waterproof light, offering decent brightness and some basic effects, though it lacks saturation control and a full range of colors.
• 😀 The Fotodiox Prismo is the largest and most expensive light reviewed at $349, featuring 360-degree light emission, a huge color temperature range, and detachable batteries for extended use.
• 😀 The Iwata Master R's unique feature includes variable-speed rotary dials for adjusting settings quickly, offering a more tactile and enjoyable user experience compared to other tube lights.
• 😀 While the budget lights like Luxio and Digital Photo are great for entry-level users, more expensive options like Godox and Fotodiox cater to professionals looking for high-quality, versatile features.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The video focuses on reviewing and comparing eight different RGB tube lights, helping viewers decide which one is best suited for their needs based on various features and price points.

What type of lights are discussed in this video?

The video discusses mid-size RGB tube lights, which offer a balance of versatility and portability.

How are the RGB tube lights categorized in the video?

The lights are presented without a particular order, with each light's unique features being highlighted to allow viewers to find the one that suits their preferences.

Which light is considered the brightest among those featured?

The Godox LC500R is the brightest tube light in the video, being about one and one-third stops dimmer than the Godox SL60WCOB light.

What special feature does the Godox LC500R have for audio-related use?

The Godox LC500R has a built-in microphone that reacts to music or sound, making it ideal for use in music videos and similar applications.

What unique design feature does the Iwata Master R offer?

The Iwata Master R features internal barn doors that can be independently adjusted, eliminating the need for external modifiers, and it is also USB-C rechargeable.

What is a notable difference between the Nanlite Pavotube 15C and other lights in the video?

The Nanlite Pavotube 15C stands out because it is part of a larger, growing Nanlite ecosystem, with kits offering extra accessories and a custom case to help transport multiple lights.

Which light is considered the most budget-friendly?

The Luxio P7RGB is the most affordable tube light featured, priced at around $85. It is also the only light in the video that is waterproof up to 2 meters.

What special effect does the Luxio P7RGB offer?

The Luxio P7RGB has a few built-in special effects, including a cop car mode, but its effects are described as basic compared to other lights.

What is unique about the Fotodiox Prismo light in comparison to other options?

The Fotodiox Prismo is the largest and most expensive light featured, with a 360-degree light emission and a green-magenta adjustment feature for precise white balance matching with other lights.

How does the Iwata Master R differ from the other lights in terms of power and size?

The Iwata Master R is more compact and powerful compared to other lights of its size, delivering 16 watts of power, which is 1 stop brighter than the Nanlite Pavotube 26C, and it has a wide color temperature range from 2000 to 9999 Kelvin.

Which light has a unique feature for easily mounting to a tripod or light stand?

The Iwata Master R has threaded holes on both ends for mounting on a light stand, and one end is also compatible with tripod quick release plates, allowing for easy attachment to tripods with ball heads.