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Rotolight NEO II On-camera LED Light $159 + free s/h
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| Rating: | (4 out of 5 stars) |
| Reviews: | 33 Adorama Reviews |
| Product Name: | Rotolight NEO II On-camera LED Lighting Fixture, Light and Flash Modes |
| Product Description: | NEO 2 is a revolutionary LED light, that combines the 'shoot what you see' benefits of continuous light, with the flexibility of High Speed Sync (HSS) flash, for more power or to freeze action. With no recycle time, you'll never miss a shot. Designed for portrait photographers and videographers on the go, NEO 2 is lightweight and portable, and can be mounted both on or off camera. A built in Elinchrom Skyport flash receiver, delivers ultra reliable wireless triggering (1/8000th) up to 200m(656ft). The built-in 2.4 GHz Elinchrom Skyport Receiver makes it possible to use the NEO 2 as a remote flash with high-speed sync support up to 1/8000 second. This requires the use of an optional Elinchrom Skyport Transmitter, and allows for remote control over the NEO 2 from up to 656' away. Users can also sync using a wired PC sync or 3.5mm connection. Powered by 6 AA batteries, DC or Dtap, NEO 2 delivers outstanding colour reproduction, with a gorgeous soft light output and Rotolight's signature catch light effect. Packed with innovative features, NEO 2 includes True Aperture Dimming, Designer Fade and an updated arsenal of CineSFX custom lighting effects (Lightning, Fire,TV etc.). 85% brighter in continuous mode than its predecessor, NEO 2 is a small light that delivers big results NEO 2 also includes a powerful suite of Rotolight's patented industry first features, to maximize creative possibilities, and streamline your workflow: High Speed Sync Flash (HSS) provides a powerful HSS flash mode when you need more power, with zero recycle time, at up to 500%* of the maximum continuous light output for photographers. Enabling you to 'freeze action', and shoot at wider apertures for better subject isolation, Neo 2 eliminates the need to buy two separate products if you shoot both stills and video, as it provides an all-in-one solution. Unrivalled battery performance The longest battery life of an on camera flash ever made. NEO 2 provides 85,000 full power shots on a single set of AA batteries (not included) vs 250 of a typical speedlite. You'll never be down on the job AccuColour LED technology ensures the NEO 2 delivers exceptional colour rendering for gorgeous skin tones (CRI:96+, TLCI 91) eliminating the need for post processing. True Aperture Dimming calculates and displays F-stop for a subject at a given distance, eliminating the need for trial and error shooting, or a light meter. CineSFX provides a suite of customizable cinematic lighting effects, such as lightning, fire, gunshot, paparazzi and TV flicke r to enhance your video production Designer Fade provides custom fade up/down production effects for interviews. *500% increase in flash power on Rotolight V battery or PSU, 250% flash power on AA(Nimh or Lithium ion) |
| Model Number: | VIP360 |
| Product SKU: | rorlneo2 |
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Insta-popularity bump is frequent sign of suspicious voting.
Take this deal and purported popularity with skepticism
might still be a good buy for some, but buyer beware
search forums for RotoLight and you'll see it's almost exclusively posted by staffers.
Insta-popularity bump is frequent sign of suspicious voting.
Take this deal and purported popularity with skepticism
might still be a good buy for some, but buyer beware
search forums for RotoLight and you'll see it's almost exclusively posted by staffers.
Here's what I find funny about comments like this, you either need the product or you don't and you either determine it to be a fair price or not. Who cares who posts what? I don't hang out on SD to mindlessly spend money. If I see something I want or need that's a good deal I buy it. If I have no clue what it is or don't need it or it's not a good deal I don't...simple. If this is not a good deal or a crap product then say so. Oh and this Iconian dude is well known and posts constantly.
Rotolight Neo II price: $160, CRI: 96 (R9:91 R12:83 R15:98) TLCI: 91, 1414 lux @ 1m.
Aputure Al-F7 price: $98, CRI: 98 (R9:99 R12:80 R15:96) TLCI: 95+, 1500lux @ 1m.
The Aputure has generally better color quality and is slightly brighter although this may be due to its narrower beam angle of 45 degrees versus 50 on the Rotolight. However, power draw is a generally good proxy for overall light output and the Aputure is 15W versus 12W on the Rotolight.
Rotolight Neo II: guide number: 11.9m @ 39mm coverage @ ISO 100**
Godox TT600: $60, guide number: 34m @ 35mm coverage @ ISO 100
Like just about every LED flash, it is pretty weak. Much weaker than the TT600. The Rotolight does have HSS but you need a separate transmitter and HSS on a weak flash is near useless.
* Rotolight specifies 2000 lux @ 1m but with a separate power supply and states it is one stop lower on battery power so I divided by square root of two to get the new lux figure. For studio type situations, the 2000 lux would be an advantage but there are definitely far more powerful lights like the Godox SL-60 (60W) for cheaper for that purpose.
** Rotolight specifies a guide number of 16.8 @ ISO 200. This becomes 11.9 @ ISO 100 (dividing by the square root of 2). The Rotolight even has a slight advantage of a narrower beam angle. The TT600 when zoomed in has a guide number of 60m @ 200mm coverage @ ISO 100.
Rotolight Neo II price: $160, CRI: 96 (R9:91 R12:83 R15:98) TLCI: 91, 1414 lux @ 1m.
Aputure Al-F7 price: $98, CRI: 98 (R9:99 R12:80 R15:96) TLCI: 95+, 1500lux @ 1m.
The Aputure has generally better color quality and is slightly brighter although this may be due to its narrower beam angle of 45 degrees versus 50 on the Rotolight. However, power draw is a generally good proxy for overall light output and the Aputure is 15W versus 12W on the Rotolight.
Rotolight Neo II: guide number: 11.9m @ 39mm coverage @ ISO 100**
Godox TT600: $60, guide number: 34m @ 35mm coverage @ ISO 100
Like just about every LED flash, it is pretty weak. Much weaker than the TT600. The Rotolight does have HSS but you need a separate transmitter and HSS on a weak flash is near useless.
* Rotolight specifies 2000 lux @ 1m but with a separate power supply and states it is one stop lower on battery power so I divided by square root of two to get the new lux figure. For studio type situations, the 2000 lux would be an advantage but there are definitely far more powerful lights like the Godox SL-60 (60W) for cheaper for that purpose.
** Rotolight specifies a guide number of 16.8 @ ISO 200. This becomes 11.9 @ ISO 100 (dividing by the square root of 2). The Rotolight even has a slight advantage of a narrower beam angle. The TT600 when zoomed in has a guide number of 60m @ 200mm coverage @ ISO 100.
Comparing the specs of a LED / continuous light (Rotolight Neo 2) to a strobe / flash (Godox TT600) is like comparing apples and oranges. They both can be squeezed for a good tasting fruit juice but sometimes very different use cases. Okay.. maybe not the best analogy =P
That said, your use case (and wallet) will drive which one is better in most cases. A flash will always be brighter than a continuous LED if you are looking for a bright light for photography. But if you need a light for video work, you can't use a flash. Additionally many photographers have come to appreciate the benefits of a continuous LED as you can immediately see in real-time how your light/shadows/exposure will be before you click the shutter.
Not saying one is better than the other per se - it really depends on the situation you are trying to optimize for. And as I noted in my other post, if you were already looking at the Neo 2 and waiting for a good sale price, this is a great deal for a new one.
That said, your use case (and wallet) will drive which one is better in most cases. A flash will always be brighter than a continuous LED if you are looking for a bright light for photography. But if you need a light for video work, you can't use a flash. Additionally many photographers have come to appreciate the benefits of a continuous LED as you can immediately see in real-time how your light/shadows/exposure will be before you click the shutter.
Not saying one is better than the other per se - it really depends on the situation you are trying to optimize for. And as I noted in my other post, if you were already looking at the Neo 2 and waiting for a good sale price, this is a great deal for a new one.
I posted before your other post but yes, I agree with what you said that if you are already looking for a Neo 2, this deal is worthy of a look.
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Insta-popularity bump is frequent sign of suspicious voting.
Take this deal and purported popularity with skepticism
might still be a good buy for some, but buyer beware
search forums for RotoLight and you'll see it's almost exclusively posted by staffers.
Happens all the time. You do know SD is owned by Goldman Sachs right?