We are so honoured!!! Thanks for the positive feedback on CL60M, you make our day! We are also constantly improving like the umbrella mount and chip protetor. Will come with a better cover for the chip!
Yeah you should have bored a hole into the mount as an umbrella is the fastest and easiest diffusion option when stacking them together. A scrim diffusion would be nice as well but I never saw anyone try this or is even remotely interested in that array mode. Maybe support our fellow filmmaker to try and test this out? Im really interested to see how the shadows are cast.
Just heard about this light, and gotta say little disappointed about the lack of the LED protection. If I were to get one, I would design and 3D print myself a better and more robust protector cover I could slip over it. And at the very least it should have an actual piece of glass covering the LED at all times. I do like the idea of stacking them together though, thats interesting. But then it eliminates the ability to use the mount? Perhaps that needed to be thought through more in the design phase, like maybe making the mount just attach at the front of the light, instead of going around the body of the light??
i would suggest making the protector cover use able.. what i mean is make it as 2 in 1..protector and also deffuser for the led in case if someone will use it
Once again you demonstrated why you are my favorite tech reviewer. You don’t hold anything back. An excellent video. Plus, you have been busy putting out content. 😊 Plus. Plus. A new Chat’s and Stuff tomorrow. YAY
The rails are actually NATO-based. Also you can throw away the wall brick and use a 100W charger and a PD65-100 USB-C cable. Amazing review and I'm planning to get the CL100X bi-color model and maybe the CL330 300W bi as well.
@@FellowFilmmaker I can't tell that as accurate as you with the Sekonic as I don't own one. But if you check the official photos talking about 110W power the have like a 3D breakdown showing the chip and the glass very clearly so I can take that as they've took notice of this issue when compared to the Amaran 60x and they quickly interact with you on youtube and on other reviews. They might jump in here as well.
Good info, I wondered about that little Colbor light. It’s such a hard price point, you add another $40-$50 to your budget and you get into a number of other possibilities, seemingly with less issues. The lack of protection on the LED does seem a pretty significant omission.
Interesting light, but I'd personally save up a little more for a bigger light. I agree with your cons and looks like there are too many to justify that price point. Thanks for the review!
Too bad you started talking so quickly and also cut out all the breathing space. Your earlier videos were much easier to follow and don't make me feel so rushed either. It's hype, but I don't think you need it at all. Or do you all have stressed followers 😀 I would also do a little more research. However, I understand the time pressure, but better a little later with the right information. I have now purchased the Colbor because of the USB power bank option. However, this is not an ordinary USB-C, but a 20Volt connection. And calculate 5Volt on 60Watt. That is 60/5=12 amps!!! Fortunately I have the V-Mount version. I bought a V-Mount plate and use it together with 2 large NP-F970 batteries. At 100% you then have more than 1 hour. I hope to have helped you and the followers with this. And on the road for a burnout. Hasty speed is rarely good, people said in my youth 😉 Keep going with your great channel. but not to fast 💡
You can use anker 140 watt with this which is the sizeof a phone charger and that makes it very portable. They listened to you and updated the covers . Nice to see they care
I believe the Colbor light was priced at $100. After a few RU-vidrs reviews it went up in price due to demand. I think $100 would be more appealing to go with Colbor.
Have you looked at the Zhiyun G60. I used that one at NAB this year attached to the top of my camera. I think it may be the best small form factor 60w out there. Would love to hear your thoughts on it if you get the chance. I didn't care for this light either. There was just too much missing. It's impressive, but not great.
Did I see that right? the SL60W is MUCH dimmer at 10% than the CL60M is at 1%? - seems maybe the Colbor are lying about it being 1% and it's more like 20% in reality? - seems it also goes brighter at 100% too though.
Oh dear, so close. NATO rails, if that is what they are, solve the lost mount problem and if anything are more flexible. No LED protection is a complete no no for a professionally used light. It's too vulnerable, not only in use but also in storage. It's the single factor that would stop me buying it. I'm not so worried about CRI etc and the low fan noise is really important to me and very welcome. Maybe a mark 2 released soon would be a very good marketing move. I like companies that respond to valid concerns. Thank you for a very helpful review.
4:36 I saw another reviewer use the typical hot shoe mount and it worked for them. Edit: From a comment below by Hurricane Images, they state: "because hotshoe plates are just a hair too small for the slot".
Thank you for your thorough reviews and workarounds. I just picked up a used Neewer SL60W (identical to the Godox from what I see) and am looking forward to putting it through its' paces. As far as one of the shortcomings of the SL60W, the inability go below 10 percent - just pick up some ND (neutral density) gels. Rosco, Lee, and other generics are available in various strengths. You have to do the math for what you want to achieve, but with a constant light, you can just eyeball it as well. If you want some real fun, pick up a Mole Richardson Molette - it's a tungsten bare bulb 1K fixture (they also made a 2K), and it blasts light! I have a couple of those - a real gel melter! And you'll get thank you letters from the power company...
Thanks for pointing out the lack of protection for the chip. On my CL100x there is protection for the chip and you have a nice rubber cover. Now I really need to look into if the CL60 bicolour has the same bad protection like the M version or not! :) Or I'll just go with another 100x ^^
Thanks for doing this comparison! This seems great for travel and staying within weight limits, my SL60Ws get annoying to travel with. But if someone wants me to travel they should pay the invoice so I’ll stick with my sl60Ws until they conk out lol
I bought the Colbor RGB light and was thrilled until... it became a BRICK!!! In order to be able to use the app, you need to update it using the Edgemax App. The app us in Chinese and the Android version just kept going into a communication loop. Unfortunately,once i tried the update, there was ni going back. The light will no longer function. I contacted Colbor. Colbor told me that the Android app would not work, only the Apple app. WTH! Anyhow, now i have a brick, unless one of my friends with an Aplle phone will let me try updating with the Edgemax app on thier iPhone. Also, there is a cheap color scheme chart sticker on the back of the Colbir that is peeling off of the light. Really disappointed. I was ready to buy more Colbor and suggest to my whole office. Im Moving to Godox, then maybe Aputure.
Thanks for the great review, I’ve got mine today but been trying to connect with my phone app and it’s not connecting, from your review, the connection is very fast. Guess my set must be faulty. I’ve message the seller about this and waiting for his respond. Other than that it’s a fantastic light. I’ve to agree with you that the cover is a very cheap plastic and they could have make a better cover 👍
The portability of the Colbor CL60M is incredible. It is sad that there is no possibility to put the umbrella. I'm still breaking my head thinking about some adaptation or possibility of using it with an umbrella. An excellent competitor of this Colbor is the YONGNUO YNLUX100. Same price range (sometimes cheaper costing a whopping $100) with really cool design and a bit more power with the 100W light. But looking at the reviews, you can see that the way the Bowes adapter fits the entire body of the Colbor is unbeatable. In the YONGNUO YNLUX100 the fitting is frontal but the body of the led is all in plastic. A modifier of 90cm is the maximum limit. But at least it has umbrella support. Thank you, excellent review as always. Very useful!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts It was a bit more of a review for the Colbor since I've not talked about it on the channel before and since the Godox has been out a long time I figured many had heard of its features before :)
Hello, please tell me which one is better to use as your first light for a soft box. Amaran cob 60, godox sl60, colbor cl60 or consider something more powerful?
Interesting that it has USB-C! Don't recall seeing that before. Discussion of the case made me think of something. Is there anyone that regular takes several of these LED cob style lights out on production and discusses from that perspective? (Travel, wear and tear, hacks, etc)
I'm a bit confused what you mean. Are you asking if people show it being used in production or if there are folks who talk about gear they've used for a long time and the best things to know about that gear based on all that experience?
@@FellowFilmmaker people that use this type of gear a lot, and the best things to know about the gear based on their experience. How they travel with it, tricks they've learned, what brands hold up to heavy use, etc. Along the lines of a channel such as Gaffer and Gear, but more in the field, as well as closer to your level of experience.
New content creator here and I'm expecting my Godox SL60 IID to be delivered in the next day or two, and I too couldn't find an awful lot of reviews about it. So maybe an opportunity for you to be among the first to (properly) review the mark II if you get the chance? Thanks a lot, I appreciate you and your content is truly amazing.
Not related to these lights but does the "light mount" that you can attach the godox (or the colbor with the adapter) to have a name? I'm looking for a thing that I can screw into a wall, that has a gimbal head that I can then attach a my SL60w to but I have honestly no idea what to google and haven't really found anything appropriate yet. So wondering if there's a magic piece of jargon I'm missing. Thanks :)
You're looking for a wall plate with a baby pin? The mounting size for the average video light is 5/8ths baby pin. I'll link what I'm thinking here: amzn.to/3ozLLXT Let me know if that is what you meant
Great review-- I think you covered all of the real issues of the light. I bought one several months ago, and then two more. At this price you really can't beat the construction. Also, three linked together can fit into one carrying case (along with their power bricks) making it incredibly portable for 2-3 point lighting on the go. I DIY'd an umbrella mount using a hotshoe adapter, a washer (because hotshoe plates are just a hair too small for the slot) and a 50-cent cable clamp. With this you can have two or more lights in the umbrella.
Markus Pix has given a runaround solution for umbrella by using the hotshoe adapter & godox AD200/300s light stand mount (AD-E2). It is definitely a competitor for the Godox and in my point of view they sit between Godox & Amaran in terms of quality (light output as well as build).
Good to know about that hack. There are many great lights out there, and with more and more reasonable prices. I think some might offer more longevity than others, but still some great lights if your'e starting out
The thing that interests me is being able to run it for about an hour on a 20000mah (small) power brick. You could practically carry shove this in a backpack, but yeah: knowing me I'd bugger the led in no time
I have not bought the CL60 yet but from what I hear and have seen. Is that the channel which the lightstand mouth goes in the channel will also accept any Hot Shoe based type of mount. I was wondering if you might be able to do some sort of video or short video about mounting options using Hot shoe mounts adapted? By the way thanks for all your hard work love your videos and they really are great
having a case is not always a positive thing.If I am going to have a group of leds,now I got 4 lunch box bags that will go into a tote to store,because all the leds will go into 1 padded case with related equipment.
Oh I totally agree with you, I include it as a note for those whom do care. I too have a TON of cases laying around... not helpful when you don't use them.
I'll see if I can find the video and send you the link. But someone has created a 3-D printed spacer that goes between the Lights when mounted to each other and then provides enough space to use the included reflectors.
get the cl100... has a glass protector on the cob and comes with a silicon cover not plastic like the cl60. also these lights come with excellent bag cases.
Why not use the ML-60? Well, I guess that's a good bit more lol. They've actually been on sale, so I'm guessing they're getting replaced soon... on well, I got an ML60, and two ML30s ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 6:40 - oh boy, that cover...
I love my ML60, it's an awesome light! Does cost more tho. Pros and cons to each light haha :D But harder and harder to buy an absolute awful light these days
@@FellowFilmmaker yeah, I actually made a video about adapting the Ad400/Ad300 converter so I could have a bowen's mount on the light (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oIr72V3g6l0.html). I'm *almost* finished my follow up video. I made a godox to bowens mount adapter that's removable!
4:40 other reviewers say that you can use a flash hotshoe dummy mount with these, so I don't think the proprietary light mount is necessary... perhaps you can confirm?
A hotshoe mount is just a little bit too small and doesn't clamp/lock properly. I wouldn't trust it with the light at an angle. The rail is indeed a Nato rail size.
Do you think the stacking mechanism would be better if the 'male' parts are on the left and top, then 'female' parts are on the right and bottom? That way all lights will face the same direction..?
I'm not sure it makes a big difference since you can control all the lights from one. So it'd only matter if each light was a different setting which I'm not sure would be happening too often
@@FellowFilmmaker I purchase the ColboR 60M. I agree with your review that the protective shield is inadequate, do you have any suggestions as replacement?
I don't think it can be updated without the app, I think the USB-c is only for power. And for the protective shield, I'm not sure at this time what is a good replacement. I'm hoping the company considers fixing the issue at the very least.
