Just wanted to say I truly appreciate your videos. No one else on RU-vid has been anywhere near as helpful for me as a beginner with camera and lighting gear. I realise I'm just a stranger on the old internet, but after losing my wife in 2018, I've really struggled to get my footing. I really mean this when I say: your channel, but I guess more specifically - you, has/have been an absolutely incredible resource and source of inspiration for me. You give clear and concise information in an easy to digest format. You could be the worst person in the world off camera for all I know (I highly bloody doubt it, though 😂), but your gentle, humorous approach is really greatly appreciated!!! I hope you keep going strong and I wish you all the success in the world! Thanks again, Paul.
So sorry to hear about your wife, Paul. I’m honoured that I can be some kind of help on your camera journey or at least give you a bit of a laugh with my silly nonsense. Keep me updated on how it’s all going!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I just woke up, checked my phone, and saw one of the notifications was what you had done for me (I'm being deliberately vague as I don't know if you want me mentioning it publicly?). Mate...I can't tell you how much that means to me! That was such a kind gesture and I will not forget it. But I do kinda feel pressured now to start making videos with (and some about) the gear I've purchased because of your channel 🤣 And I shall make them!!! Thanks again, Mark!!! I really appreciate the kind words as well. Take care!
I have two SL60W in my home studio, and mains cables running across the floor. These Zhiyun lights would make my life so much easier. They should offer a discounted three pack.
"According to some people..... named my wife." Gotta say that I appreciate your self deprecating humourous presentation style Mark. Thank you for making your videos.
Great review, as always. My wife and I travel full time with only carry-on luggage, so having a tiny key light to pair up with my Sony FX30 has been essential for our RU-vid channel. The Zhiyun X100 has performed so well combined with their travel soft box. Both fit great in my Nomatic sling with the camera and other gear. I have a Anker 140 watt battery that I use to power the X100, which I found to be more versatile than the Zhiyun battery. Cheers!
Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it. I know we've been trying to get these at our store. We had the x100 models in for a while and they were such an easy sale. Can't wait to get my hands on the x60!
Nice! I just got an fx30 for a client work! Great cam. Id put dougy on the tripod permanently but that’s just me lol. Not sold on the light though. That reflector that’s integrated in the bowens adapter makes me think that it’s gonna create a center spot in the softbox
Besides the RGB, why would you pick this light over the x100 from Zhiyun? Both the X60 and X100 weigh almost the same, with the battery grip have the same foot print. Both pretty much cost same, atleast with the x100 you get the bowens adapter included in the combo. I'm just trying to figure out the value of this light.
Hi mark! huge fan of your channel! your blend of humour and insightful content has made Camera Crisis one of my favourite youtube channels. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the free HLG Lut you uploaded for the ZVE10. its awesome. I love it. I use it all the time. and an even bigger thank you for not turning that lut download into an email farming thing as most youtubers do. just a straight up drive link. You're a true gem. I thought I would comment on your newest video to help give it a bump with the algo. your HLG video is doing just fine, lol. How can I hear about the next live steam? Id love to participate. Thanks again for everything Mark.
Well that just made my day - thanks!! I will always do a community post about the live streams and schedule them as well - so if you turn on the "all" notification bell - you should see it pop up when one is scheduled.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ooh! That's what "ring that bell" means when all the youtubers say it? Lol. I had no idea. Well you're officially my first rung bell. I look forward to the next live stream and thanks again for everything!
Difficult to buy photo stuff from Amazon, B&H etc. Here in Philippines that RGB model would cost me about 550usd, even with free shipping. Puts it way out of the reasonable range for that light. I miss shopping in USA.
Excellent review :) The one thing I'm curious about is what SSI they give at tungsten and daylight. They don't list it anywhere I can find? I say that because the Aputure COB 60x-S uses dual-blue LEDs which gives an extremely high SSI value (closest to actual sunlight in that class of light) and phenomenal skin tones as a result. If Zhiyun has similar tech in it, they'd definitely have the better overall system design and feature wise.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You're right! Somehow I missed his review initially. Sadly the daylight SSI is the standard 74 or so, whereas my Aputure hits 85 with its dual blue technology. I think if they add that tech in the Gen2 version of this light, along with magenta/green adjustment, it's be an instant buy. Thanks :)
I didn’t realize that Aputure 60x-S had such a great SSI. I knew the ifootage daylight SSI was around 84, but that’s great news about the 60x-S. That makes that light an even more compelling value.
Nice one! Your videos helped me a lot in taking some decisions. One quick question, it might sound like a silly question, but...how far is the background wall from you/your table? And what is the distance from camera?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Hi Mark, thank for responding me, I have already contacted the Zhiyun manufacturer's technical support, and they confirmed that this is a global issue which they are currently addressing. It is indeed disappointing, as such an expensive lamp has raw software with such peculiar problems- I have never encountered anything like this with other lamps, except maybe with a product from AliExpress. Nonetheless, I really like the design of this lamp, and the size is excellent. I just wish that the software would function properly. This was checked three times on iOS and twice on Android; Zhiyun confirmed that they are working on a solution.
I've done the Zhiyun app on other Zhiyun videos - it's just a time thing it wasn't included. App works great. Connects by bluetooth. If anyone has trouble connecting, they just have to reset the bluetooth connection which is available in the menu. BT Reset
I don’t see any situations where you can’t use this light - unless you need a huge amount of power that a 60watt can’t provide. the title is there are five reason this is a show stopper. you don’t need any other light for content creation on my opinion - hence the show stopper. 😄 I never said each indivisible reason was a show stopper. it’s all of them combined.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis My point was that the phrase "show stopper" usually means that something is not good enough to use. Perhaps you can find a more applicable phrase to use here.
Love you man but - ETTR or what have you - this looks like one of those “raised blacks” 0 vs 16 black level examples :-) Probably exaggerated even more with grey hoodie. I would second the need for much darker background and maybe black t-shirt Though you do you: love you no matter what :-)
