Yess!! Just got the reflex! We travel for almost every wedding so this is perfect! Thank you for the info and discount code! And I will be signing up for your lighting course when it comes out! I need to step up my lighting game!
I almost bought an Aputure setup but was sold on the Stella Pro CLX10 by one of my favorite boudoir photographers. Glad to see i made the right choice!!!
I swear to god I shot a wedding TODAY and I was taking about how badly I needed a spot light. I get home and this is the first video that pops up on my feed. You are a lifesaver man
Probably gonna go with the reflex s bc I’m doing weddings full time now and I’m starting to travel for them more often so the convenience and power of the reflex just makes it so worth it
I'm currently using the Aputure lights, but mainly for shoots where I can drive up to the venue and have time to unpack. I do take them on plane trips (and pay for the extra bag of luggage) when the job is an interview. I'll use them with the softbox modifier. When the job is a wedding, I use the Torchbolt lights (probably been using them for over ten years now), or a Rotolight Neo. The Stella Pro CLx10 lights look awesome, particularly in terms of convenience and fast setup, and particularly for plane travel, like you say. The thing that scares me is battery life (and I also have questions about beam spread). Google tells me that, at maximum output, the CLx10 runs for 45 minutes. But if you whack a Sony battery on the old Torchbolt lights, those things go for 4 hours at max output. So, I guess it depends what sort of reception you're shooting. If you have to continuously record hours of performances or games, for example, then the CLx10 doesn't work. But if you only need to turn on lighting for speeches and first dance, then, yep, they're hard to beat. From that perspective, the Reflex could be a better general option? Since you can USB-power it as long as you like (and it also takes up less bag space). But, on the negative side, it's a harder, less flattering source that might also be less flexible in terms of modifiers like soft boxes? Maybe the conclusion is that there's no perfect light, just like there's no perfect camera. You've just got to spend a ton on a bunch of lights, and pick the right one for each job...
Thanks very much for the video! Very interested in the CLx10 and Aputure 60x lights. There's a review on News Shooter on the CLx10 lights. In fact, it's quite possible that you originally heard about the Switronix Torch Bolts from News Shooter (they did a review on these lights as well, and I'm not sure there are many reviews out there). Matt's conclusions: -- He likes: versatility and high output. -- He doesn't like: cost, fan noise, and heat. Also had issues with the fresnel attachment. Heat is an interesting one, and would be the biggest worry for me, so I'd be keen to hear your thoughts! Like, if it's midnight, and B&G have gone home, and I'm trying to pack up fast, and the venue staff are giving me dirty looks, do I need to wait another 30 minutes for the lights to cool? Plus, is there any danger of guests accidentally burning themselves on the lights? One thing I think you mentioned -- that the CLx10 doesn't have a wide beam? One application I use lights for is in the morning, at bride prep, if I hang a dress against a window and want to reduce contrast compared with the outside. If it's a small bedroom, would the CLx10 lights be impractical, and only end up lighting part of the dress? I mean, are they basically only photoshoot and speech lights, when you have a bit of space? One more random thought -- the Aputure light does seem to be "softer" at 10:33. Like, the fact that it's physically bigger means the shadows aren't as harsh as the CLx10 lights, right? So, maybe they give a nicer quality of light, even if the trade-off is they take up more space, they take more time to set up, etc, etc.
:D. been too long since I shared things I've learned, might as well share these lights while they're on sale. I suppose it's time to make an effort to make more content.
1. I could listen to you talk about anything, so make more. 2. I just broke my last two Torch LED 😭 3. Your interlude references date you but I appreciate them.
Awesome video! With all the lighting that has been coming out especially the flagship ones from Zhiyun, any plans on making a 2023 edition of this video?
WHOA. did you find where you can get the batteries and tungsten filter? links are in the description. (i just got another reflex myself) might as well have a nice kit of those.
I haven’t compared them. It seems like the a1 is a super powerful strobe and weak modeling light. And the Stella is a nice strobe and an insane constant light.
The amaran isn't nearly as bright, and there is no fresnel option to use it as a spotlight. Same applies with the smallrig, i'd have to assume, though I haven't tried it. For a more budget friendly option between the ones we mentioned, the 60x is definitely the way to go.
Well. I’m about to get 2 of each. Thanks Grumbo!! Had trouble finding your mini course. Link just takes me to a contact form for your 2022 mentoring which I’m also interested in.
@Adam Grumbo - Destination Wedding Filmmaker I'm a stills photographer, so I don't think it's gonna get there How long did you run it before it happened?
I never used such lights yet, so my question could seems noobish but, the light sprays much larger on your recommanded light than the Apurture. 1. Is it only because of the modifier ? 2. Is it a good or bad thing ? (is it pratical to have more space illumintated ? Does it ruin the mood of the event, etc...) ? PS : from where I am, there are not much toast reception, so it would rather be for the cake cutting and dance floor. Thx for you enlightment xD
The fresnel on the clx is 25 degrees. I think it’s up to 12 on the aperture. I think it’s nicer to have a tighter spot option for toasts and wider for dances.
@@wildwedding You’re asking the wrong guy! I’ll end up with a PS5 when they are in garage sales and no longer work. I did just pick up this cool Nintendo Wii the other day.
Man this is an awesome comparison, might have to jump on the stella reflex s. What type of powerbank can you use with the reflex s? Or is any bank good enough?
They do have a v-mount to barrel connector adapter on the site for the times when you want even more juice than the battery has and got can’t plug into the wall.
@@wildwedding ya that’ what they meant power adaptor lol, I’ll have to look into the vmount adaptor your talking about. I’m super new to lights in general and vmount batteries. What brand and capacity vmount battery would you recommend?
So, the Elle Mannequin is a specialized studio prop and cannot be order from a vendor? Don't see a link for it. Would like to order one in a different style.
@@wildwedding Well I'm about to purchase one so I don't have hands on experience with one yet. I don't think it'll throw as far as a Stella Reflex, so I think I might get both. But with built RGB and FX, it seems like it might be an incredible light for weddings.
