B ((( Rotolight / Sony Pocket Flash Important Information ))) Hello for those individuals that are thinking about purchasing the NEO PRO and the AEOS PRO lights. You need to be aware that these lights are only half the power of a Standard pocket flash. I did a thorough test on these lights with my Seckonic Light Meter for absolute accuracy. I set the AEOS Pro & a on Camera Flash 6 feet from my light meter. I then set my ISO at 500 I set the shutter speed at 250th of a second and my aperture at 2.8 . Using Flash at max power with the AEOS Pro then adjusting my on Camera Flash to match the exact same Power outage as the AEOS Pro . And found that the AEOS Pro was half the power of a 80 W. Pocket flash / on Camera Flash. Please understand what I am saying it is extremely important for you to know that these lights are only have to power of an on camera flash. Half the power that’s it. If you would like to know more I have placed a comment below this one to give you much more information if you are truly interested.
Excellent expose on this amazing light. The few things that you forgot is that it has effects and more importantly well over six million , all easily accessible. Also the Aeos will do 150,000 flashes in hss at 8 thousands of a second
Thanks Andy - I mentioned the effects it has (they're all standard across every brand so they weren't worth mentioning in an in-depth look) but that's awesome to know it'll do 150k flashes! Definitely a cool and interesting light for sure.
Very expensive for most photographer and no battery included. . $1400 light + $300 battery + $200 trigger + shipping. Near $2,100 for one light/flash. There are a lots of cheap options under $800.
I definitely agree with your price assessment. The light is far too expensive for what comes with it and what doesn't come with it. I think realistically $750-800 would have been the sweet spot for it.
A ((( Rotolight / Sony Pocket Flash Important Information ))) Hello for all of the individuals that are looking at Rotolight AEOS PRO & the NEO PRO and wondering if this product is for you let me give you some information that might help you make a Better / Proper decision. I will be directing my comments about the AEOS PRO and the NEO PRO. If you are working in a controlled environment like a studio where you have absolute control over your lighting. Or if you are using these lights for videography absolutely that’s where these light shine. I would give these lights to 10 rating with videography. Or if you are shooting outdoors in a very gloomy or cloudy day and you are OK with your lights only being 2 to 3 feet from your subject. Then these two lights will work perfectly fine for you. But if you are working in an environment where there is a significant amount of window light or your environment has a sufficient amount of lighting provided. You will find that these lights are extremely limiting your creative workflow. If you notice they never use a light meter indicating to their viewers the strength or the lack of strength the lights provide. That all being said I have to give the lights credit where credit is due they do have amazing technology incredible technology wrapped up in these lights. It is the power of the lights that I have an issue with and Only the power. I was sucked in by all of the technology and truly did not realize the environment that they were using the lights in. Either in a very dark environment or very low lit environment. Even when they use them outdoors notice that the environment is very gloomy or cloudy. It is never a bright sunny day. And if they ever do noticed that it is only highlighting the subject making them stand out just enough. But if you try and darken the situation add more contrast to the picture add your creative touch it’s not going to happen in a bright environment the lights are not strong enough. I have given you a link below of two individuals that has pretty much done the same testing as I have. I think mine was a little bit more precise. That being said I would watch the video all the way through so you’re able to come to your own conclusion. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zFNGbkmG1sU.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uSjsRPe9ajA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8iUIKUXm3Po.html
🤔 your opinion is much different from Jason Lanier who swears it’s Soft Light but you pointed out it’s harsh light… The price seems high UNLESS your a hybrid shooter and understand that this is a 2 in 1 light (Continuous/Strobe) decisions decision…
I don't believe these specific lights really have any ability to create 'cinematic' lighting. There aren't enough modifiers for it and it doesn't have a huge throw for its light distance (maybe 5-7ft max). These are better for adding highlights, lighting single background subjects, or using as a flash for photography. The light is quite harsh from this light and honestly, there are better (and cheaper) lights out there that do a better job (for cinematic lighting). If this light was priced at around $700 it would be worthwhile to get.
