Some excellent features, like those diffusers, as someone else mentioned, but look forward to some of those issues addressed in a v2, especially at that price point.
I get the sense that someone else could take this concept to the next level. The open COB is a really interesting unexplored tool in our arsenal. Hopefully Kelvin can do another revision (perhaps something with a more robust or built in ballast or a 900w 900c competitor). I would definitely keep a few in my permanent arsenal if the DMX smoothing and ballast mounting were fixed.
I was thinking the same, it could be like the old par len concept. But one thing I would love on 600s and 1200s is a frosted ND. I would use that so often
I remember mentioning this light to you, I tested a while back and thought it was very impressive, hence why I mentioned it to you! Your review is brilliant and everything this fixture and company need!
Andrew thanks for doing this super in depth testing! I have been really excited by the look and specs that these lights have. I'm glad to see the light engine and the build quality live up to the hype. Like you I think if they can address the ballast/power supply mounting and the dmx I would buy these on the spot! The unit is built like a tank yet the power supply seems to almost flop around.
The power supply issue was an easy fix with this light. I fabricated a platform attached to an additional super clamp to function as a support. Works great.
I pre-ordered the 600 version of this light and your review is giving me good faith in the product! Can't wait for it to arrive in the following months. Are you planning on checking out their 'Play Pro' lights? Similar to the MC pros but with the same lighting engine
I got my one in the middle of last year, I love the light, but the controller and Bowens mount issues annoy me too. I even emailed Kelvin about the controller issue, their customer service was excellent but their "solution" was a plastic piece you put between the controller and light stand, I facepalmed a bit.
@@gaffergear They sent me a video of using it and they literally just put it between the controller and stand kind of held there by the weight of the controller leaning on it.
Yeah that bit of plastic is very much one of those things that feels like an ‘oh shit’ afterthought thrown in after the fact. It’s so close to being an elegant mounting solution but they just got too clever for their own good.
@@kelvinlighting The power supply issue was an easy fix with this light. I fabricated a platform attached to an additional super clamp to function as a support. Works great.
Andrew… Thanks for the nice review on this interesting light. I think it would have been nice to see the effect of the dome diffuser with the faceted reflector. In my mind, it’s the flat cob’s combined with these mirrored reflectors that cause the unevenness common to these stock reflectors.. maybe you can share your thoughts in the comments.
Since the whole thing is 6mil alu plate, I might pull the side of the power supply off and drill and tap some holes to mount up an aputure lightning clamp.
When you buy a lightning clamp it comes with a v mount to lighting plate adapter piece, I have a bunch of them from when I bought clamps for the amaran f21s and f22s. I'd have to look at it closer to verify but I think it could be done
Wondering if that Bowens to Bowens may be strong enought to be able to mount the Aputure 600X on the Nanlite Bowens Spotlight, as it gives more clearance between the lenses. And if so, if the results with adding such distance would be even worth it...
@@luispeaks in my small van I use Nanlite 720Bs, these light are light weight and punchy but SUCK through projectors. In my large van I use 4x Aputure 600C in combination with Nanlite fresnels and Nanlite projectors because colour and projectors are more often used with that kit
@@joewebb5138 yes, it's the combination I use because it takes up less space than the Aputure Spotlight Max. I'm not sure if it would work the 600C mark 2 because that has a smaller COB. But the mark 1 600c has a perfect COB alignment to the Nanlite
@@gaffergear have they? They don’t make plasma lights anymore but I think the LED series is still there. I am actually intrigued by their suggestion of using a wide spread point source with briese style photographic modifiers to create huge parallel light sources. Could probably be achieved with the kelvin too.
I literally searching for a Bowens to bowens adapter for more then a year. And now I found it casually in your video. Finally my search is over.
Some excellent features, like those diffusers, as someone else mentioned, but look forward to some of those issues addressed in a v2, especially at that price point.
I get the sense that someone else could take this concept to the next level. The open COB is a really interesting unexplored tool in our arsenal. Hopefully Kelvin can do another revision (perhaps something with a more robust or built in ballast or a 900w 900c competitor). I would definitely keep a few in my permanent arsenal if the DMX smoothing and ballast mounting were fixed.
I was thinking the same, it could be like the old par len concept. But one thing I would love on 600s and 1200s is a frosted ND. I would use that so often
@@gaffergearexactly! Something that lets you get that 1% dim enough to be useable for a fade up
I remember mentioning this light to you, I tested a while back and thought it was very impressive, hence why I mentioned it to you! Your review is brilliant and everything this fixture and company need!
It shows a lot of promus for this company. I don't know if a lot of people would get the complexity of the detail in it's calibrations
Andrew thanks for doing this super in depth testing! I have been really excited by the look and specs that these lights have. I'm glad to see the light engine and the build quality live up to the hype.
Like you I think if they can address the ballast/power supply mounting and the dmx I would buy these on the spot!
The unit is built like a tank yet the power supply seems to almost flop around.
The power supply issue was an easy fix with this light. I fabricated a platform attached to an additional super clamp to function as a support. Works great.
Cool use of those diffusers
I pre-ordered the 600 version of this light and your review is giving me good faith in the product! Can't wait for it to arrive in the following months.
Are you planning on checking out their 'Play Pro' lights? Similar to the MC pros but with the same lighting engine
I got my one in the middle of last year, I love the light, but the controller and Bowens mount issues annoy me too. I even emailed Kelvin about the controller issue, their customer service was excellent but their "solution" was a plastic piece you put between the controller and light stand, I facepalmed a bit.
I was trying to figure out what that rubber piece was. It doesn't fit onto the controller or on my stand
@@gaffergear They sent me a video of using it and they literally just put it between the controller and stand kind of held there by the weight of the controller leaning on it.
Yeah that bit of plastic is very much one of those things that feels like an ‘oh shit’ afterthought thrown in after the fact. It’s so close to being an elegant mounting solution but they just got too clever for their own good.
The controller issue was a decision to run with an industry-standard super clamp, rather than a proprietary mount.
@@kelvinlighting The power supply issue was an easy fix with this light. I fabricated a platform attached to an additional super clamp to function as a support. Works great.
Andrew… Thanks for the nice review on this interesting light. I think it would have been nice to see the effect of the dome diffuser with the faceted reflector. In my mind, it’s the flat cob’s combined with these mirrored reflectors that cause the unevenness common to these stock reflectors.. maybe you can share your thoughts in the comments.
Since the whole thing is 6mil alu plate, I might pull the side of the power supply off and drill and tap some holes to mount up an aputure lightning clamp.
Not a bad idea now that you mention it haha
I've been thinking about it and it's actually a good idea
When you buy a lightning clamp it comes with a v mount to lighting plate adapter piece, I have a bunch of them from when I bought clamps for the amaran f21s and f22s. I'd have to look at it closer to verify but I think it could be done
It may void the warranty. But 6mm gives plenty of opportunities.
Wondering if that Bowens to Bowens may be strong enought to be able to mount the Aputure 600X on the Nanlite Bowens Spotlight, as it gives more clearance between the lenses. And if so, if the results with adding such distance would be even worth it...
Unfortunately I sold all my 600x so I can't test. I wonder if they sell this separately
@@gaffergearHi Andrew, I was wondering which units you replaced your 600xs with? 🙂
@@luispeaks in my small van I use Nanlite 720Bs, these light are light weight and punchy but SUCK through projectors. In my large van I use 4x Aputure 600C in combination with Nanlite fresnels and Nanlite projectors because colour and projectors are more often used with that kit
@@gaffergeardo the Aputure 600c fit on the nanlight projector?
@@joewebb5138 yes, it's the combination I use because it takes up less space than the Aputure Spotlight Max. I'm not sure if it would work the 600C mark 2 because that has a smaller COB. But the mark 1 600c has a perfect COB alignment to the Nanlite
YES!! I've been waiting for this video! Any gear that isn't tested by Andrew basically doesn't exist for me ;D
Just remember I don't get access to everything because I'm in Australia.
Can you also test the hive 575c? It’s similar in many ways.
Haven't they gone bust?
@@gaffergear have they? They don’t make plasma lights anymore but I think the LED series is still there. I am actually intrigued by their suggestion of using a wide spread point source with briese style photographic modifiers to create huge parallel light sources. Could probably be achieved with the kelvin too.
Interesting.
For some reason the picture looks crispier than before, or maybe I'm just imagining.
I noticed that and can't figure out why. Must be a software update
@@gaffergear It looks good though! And thanks for the videos btw. these are super valuable reviews.