Sokani X60 Review: An Adorable (And Great Value) COB LED Light

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024

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  • @stuhunter
    @stuhunter 4 года назад +28

    You had me at “dirty dangler” 😂

    • @timbeaton5045
      @timbeaton5045 4 года назад +1

      Hey, that's my porn star name... hands off.
      so to speak.

  • @NewLayer
    @NewLayer 4 года назад +6

    I did a couple videos on this light too. It’s a great light with a couple downsides, but is definitely a viable option depending on what people find most important.

  • @lyndonlabayan
    @lyndonlabayan 4 года назад +12

    I love the Godox SL60! I'm glad cheap lights keep coming out.
    Edit - Also... this was indeed cray zay.

  • @CraftComputing
    @CraftComputing 4 года назад +6

    Digging the 3-camera shoot in this video. Great look.

  • @TheLuNaMaStEr
    @TheLuNaMaStEr 4 года назад +67

    Intro for next video: "I'm Gerald Undone, and no one likes a dirty dangler."

    • @twosheafilms
      @twosheafilms 4 года назад +3

      NETRO so happy that this is the top comment. I was gonna say the same thing!

    • @dodmedia
      @dodmedia 4 года назад +3

      Damn you beat me to it! 🤣

  • @JosiahVaughan
    @JosiahVaughan 4 года назад +13

    “Hi I’m Gerald Undone and Uncle Leroy stole my heart and didn’t give it back.”

  • @JeahnLaffitteAdventures
    @JeahnLaffitteAdventures 4 года назад +2

    8:53 = the most chill DJ ever

  • @B-Moye
    @B-Moye 4 года назад +2

    “Hi I’m Gerald Undone and this is what it sounds like, when the doves cry.”
    Inspired by your line in video about the light fan 😅

  • @dslrvideoshooter
    @dslrvideoshooter 4 года назад +23

    You're a dirty dangler...
    Great video man!

  • @flexeos
    @flexeos 4 года назад +5

    You should have a look at the Wellmaking HL-800: 80W + bowens mount + fresnel + Battery on the light and Vmount adapter for $200. just replace the swivel with fotodiox ultra heavyduty flash bracket ($15) for example to have a pretty good very light and compact overall solution

  • @MaxWildlifePhotographer
    @MaxWildlifePhotographer 4 года назад +4

    I've got a label maker, and "dirty dangler" is about to go on every one of those boxes.

  • @Storysium
    @Storysium 4 года назад +3

    Congrats on reaching 100K!👊

  • @Catxslam
    @Catxslam 4 года назад +2

    Hi Gerald. Like the review. How about the Wellmaking 80W? Markus Pix reviewed that a few weeks ago. I wanted to know how it compares to this.

  • @louisrafaelcom
    @louisrafaelcom 4 года назад +2

    Definitely the wittiest video of yours I've seen. I appreciate that.

  • @UnclassifiedPerspectives
    @UnclassifiedPerspectives 4 года назад

    I just wanted to say thank so much for all the advice and knowledge you share on your channel. Because of you and others I was able to improve the look of my channel and launch a media company of my own on the side last year. Your inspiring keep doing what you do.. It makes a difference.

  • @SlideWreckDan
    @SlideWreckDan 4 года назад +1

    'I'm Gerald Undone and LEROYYYYYYY JENKKKINSSS' *Leaves frame*

  • @FritzelMedia
    @FritzelMedia 4 года назад +19

    "Hi, I'm Gerald Undone and enodnU dlareG m'I, iH"

  • @PhillipSkraba
    @PhillipSkraba 4 года назад +2

    Looks like a pretty cute light G! I need to pick something stronger up as I have the SL60. The Godox VL300 looks pretty cool, though I’m totally in love with the 300d II, just need to sell my soul for that 🙈

  • @cameraramblings4107
    @cameraramblings4107 3 года назад +2

    version 2 has a much improved mount and now supports heavier modifiers. I’m happy with it. You can even power it from a v mount with a v mount to dc cable making it a great little outdoor light. I’ll see if it stands the test of time I’ve only had it a few days so need to try it on a few shoots.

  • @ElricX
    @ElricX 4 года назад

    So I actually picked up the GVM 80W prior to seeing this video. $120 for the light, umbrella, stand, and reflector. The output is great imho but it lacks control. There's just a dimmer switch on the back. Construction is plastic but doesn't seem too bad. Fan noise isn't bad. Definitely a usable budget option.

  • @antoinew5405
    @antoinew5405 4 года назад +1

    3 months ago i bought the nanlite forza 60. I think she may interest you. She’s little and powerfull and she can be fed by 2 npf battery
    There is not lot of test on RUclips about this light. Many people should know this brand

    • @lovefirst6157
      @lovefirst6157 4 года назад

      u should make a video about that light since no one else will

  • @truonghoangnhan110
    @truonghoangnhan110 4 года назад +2

    It'd be cool if you do a modding tutorial to fix the quirks: replace the shitty cable, replace the fan, add v-Mount, and switch or mod the yolk, that'd make this thing a killer since the godox is great but the size is a tad big for what it is, especially with the gigantic cap for the chip

  • @travelingtriathlete446
    @travelingtriathlete446 4 года назад

    Swiping everything off the table is my favorite part of this video. Well, that and the chipper audio

  • @ejpmusicandvideo
    @ejpmusicandvideo 4 года назад

    Man I never thought I'd buy another light... but I gotta have this light!!!

  • @NineSevenPictures
    @NineSevenPictures 2 года назад

    Great job on this one. I like your reviews. Really clear but with a deep testing. Do you see the new one they came out Sokani X180 180W. It's more powerful and I think it can be powered by xlr to dtap. Nobody talk about it. It's a job our best reviewer... 🔥🔥🔥

  • @vladimir_dasic
    @vladimir_dasic 4 года назад

    I think I have never watched a better review in my life. Wow.

  • @Richie5480
    @Richie5480 4 года назад +1

    You can get a GVM with light box & stand for $144. On amazon. Pretty good deal.

  • @100percentlex
    @100percentlex 4 года назад

    Ordered one of these a couple of days ago and it arrived shortly before you posted this video. Haven't had a chance to put it through its paces just yet.

  • @priesjensen
    @priesjensen 4 года назад +2

    Awesome as always! Also, you should check out the Nanlite Forza 60!

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine7468 Год назад

    I use these lights daily.
    Took two of them away overseas for a week long shoot
    And perfect so small can run these off v lock batts so that is definitely something worth mentioning
    I use light dome minis and yungneo? Fennell if want to spot it
    For the price I think these are awesome

  • @UdeySri
    @UdeySri 4 года назад +1

    Poor man's 120D , Godox SL 60 😁 , love it so far

  • @JimmyBlanco
    @JimmyBlanco 4 года назад

    I really want this light! i already own the GVM and its Great but it has No effects unlike the sokani, i'm disappointed in the color though, i guess i'll just gel it and use it as accent lighting. BTW thanks for the first actual useful review of this light on youtube, Way to Go!

  • @itsabodh
    @itsabodh 4 года назад

    Amazing Studio setup update... much needed
    !

  • @milbornricligan5137
    @milbornricligan5137 4 года назад +4

    Can you do a review of the GVM when you get one??

  • @RexxReviews
    @RexxReviews 4 года назад

    they fixed the the tilt lock and the fan noise on v2 of this light. It now has a locking style tilt, i am able to put my bog softbox on it with no issues now.

  • @deanpettitt121
    @deanpettitt121 4 года назад

    Cute little light! Thanks for looking at an affordable option 👍
    Ps at 6.23 were you channeling Mr Bloom's pussycats? 😁

  • @shiznuts
    @shiznuts 4 года назад +1

    Bought 2 of the Godox a few years ago to change it up from the Aputure LED panels and get some of those Bowen S light modifiers to put to use.
    They're alright, but Aputure really hits the price VS reward sweetspot of course.
    But y'all know a camerageek... all the funds towards cameras and lenses first... with lighting and audio at first being somewhat of an afterthought.
    We'll address that... at like, some point. xD

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  4 года назад +2

      Yeah, I agree. Aputure is the sweet spot for sure. Especially with their 2nd gen stuff. They have very few shortcomings, but still offer a pretty great value. Because, yeah, I also agree that lighting is often a better investment than more cameras.

  • @SidsDrakon
    @SidsDrakon 4 года назад +1

    Love the info. Now I have another option for a inexpensive light that is pretty good. Thx Gerald

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg 4 года назад

    Uncle leeroy 🤣🤣🤣 I would like to see you modify the fan to see if you could make it quiet and not get picked up by the mic. Nice video!

  • @MadRC
    @MadRC 4 года назад

    Thanks for this, I recently got the SL60 and am overall very happy with it, the new model seems better on the noise and at 3ft im not hearing it at all. will look at these as a second light for the workshop studio. my only real complaint is the handle on the SL60 feels flimsy and with the box in its a lot of weight.

  • @kmshairstay
    @kmshairstay 4 года назад +3

    Intro for next video: "I'm Gerald Undone, and Uncle Leroy didn't fix the Christmas lights"

  • @Rizzdge
    @Rizzdge 4 года назад +1

    What umbrella did you use with the Sokani?

  • @christianhimmler2095
    @christianhimmler2095 2 года назад

    A comparison between this and the Aputure COB 60d would be very interesting

  • @kuunami
    @kuunami 4 года назад

    Dun, Dun....Gerald undone.....Dun, Dun, Dun he's craaaaazyy!!

  • @AwesomeShotStudios
    @AwesomeShotStudios 3 года назад

    Have you watched the videos showing how a parabolic softbox is a bit of a scam? Once you diffuse a parabola, it loses it's focal point, thus rendering it nearly equal to a non-parabolic softbox design. You're paying extra, but not getting extra (unless you're using it undiffused). Good work on this review, Gerald. New Intro line: "I'm Gerald, no I'm not, yes I am...stop arguing with me".

  • @abdullahalwakil8571
    @abdullahalwakil8571 4 года назад +1

    always fun to watch, btw what was that at 1:14?

    • @_Jess
      @_Jess 4 года назад

      Came to ask the same thing.

  • @Zaburi
    @Zaburi 4 года назад

    Gerald your sokani review for the x21 mislead me lol. The power button malfunctions immediately and the replacements had the same issue. Please use the gear for a bit. Sokani needs better quality control before I trust them again. BTW they took away the listing for the x21...hmmmm. Great video btw keep up the great output.

  • @GabriellCoruja
    @GabriellCoruja 4 года назад +2

    How does it compare with the Nanlite Forza 60? This forza one seems to pack a punch and it does accept batteries..

    • @LittleFjords
      @LittleFjords 4 года назад +1

      Gabriel Maia yes I would also like to know how they compare

    • @mitchdoll1254
      @mitchdoll1254 4 года назад +2

      Some differences with the Forza 60 is that the Forza can run fan-less under 50% the fan is also small and a bit noisy when running. In certain set-ups its been something I've had to address in post to clean up. The battery grip is sold separately, I haven't ordered or tried it yet as the reviews are not fantastic on the battery-grip, but it would be convenient. The colour seems accurate to my eye, extremely happy with that. Some other differences are the lack of an umbrella holder, which I purchased an umbrella holder to solve that problem. I would probably recommend the Forza to someone looking to create a very compact and portable lighting kit. The Forza is smaller than you might think, especially with its mini-bowens mount. I use it mostly with a folding umbrella so its an extremely compact package. Thats where I think the Forza would make sense, for someone who wants a compact and accurate light. Otherwise the lights mentioned in this video might make more sense because of the cheaper price point.

    • @LittleFjords
      @LittleFjords 4 года назад

      Mitch Doll yeah I've used the forza a few times, but would like more scientific comparison of output, color, and fan noise. Being able to turn off the fan is a useful feature but most of the times I'd want the full output

    • @mitchdoll1254
      @mitchdoll1254 4 года назад

      @@LittleFjords Yeah, I'd appreciate too!

  • @SuggStudio
    @SuggStudio 4 года назад

    So a problem I have found that Gerald didn't seem to have or didn't mention. The Bowens mount is WAY to lose. I can pull off the included reflector without depressing the button and my Light Dome 2 can also be pulled off without depressing the release. To fix this I have used 4 or 5 small strips of gaff tape to wrap around the Bowens mount where each of the 3 prongs rest when attached. This has fixed the issue and still allows plenty of wiggle room. I have torn down the whole light and I'm looking at adding a potentiometer to the fan to slow the speed as it is very loud. This unit Does have a temp sensor on it. I suppose in case it overheats, it just shuts the light off. Interestingly the fan has a fan speed control wire however it is cut from the factory! Also looking at a Wedge Locking Washer instead of just a regular washer to sure up the yoke and hopefully support my Light Dome 2. The metal yoke seems to be strong enough to handle the weight. Overall I'm enjoying the light!

  • @RobBulmahn
    @RobBulmahn 4 года назад +2

    The A/C plug is Chinese. Physically compatible with ungrounded North American outlets, but lacking holes in the prongs, and unpolarized (same size prongs).

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  4 года назад +2

      Thanks for the info. I thought China used those angled ones. Maybe they have two designs?

    • @0b1i0
      @0b1i0 4 года назад +1

      actually three - Aussie slanted 3 blade, Japan/US 2 blade, and 2 small round pins

  • @ToonamiFaithful
    @ToonamiFaithful 4 года назад

    Intro line "Today is the end of days, and I am the reaper"

  • @bluefilmsltd
    @bluefilmsltd 4 года назад

    The white balance advertisement of 5600K is actually off by about 400k. It's more like a 6000K light. Still good but worth pointing that out.

  • @mistablah
    @mistablah 4 года назад +1

    Did you notice the AC adapter having a low freq rumble? The one I purchased has thing, not sure if it is normal. Also I replaced the handbrake with a M6 tightening handle...I'll try using a washer too!

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  4 года назад

      Not that I could hear. But I didn't stick my ear up to it. And good idea on the handle! 👍

  • @MGrose407
    @MGrose407 4 года назад

    Great review. I’m really hoping one of these companies introduce a bi color led for times when you want tungsten instead of buying two separate units.

  • @samaube
    @samaube 4 года назад

    Godox actually just started putting quieter fans in their SL-60W’s, just wanted to throw that out there.

  • @Ryan-Payne
    @Ryan-Payne 4 года назад

    These lights are getting better and better but keep running into these kinds of issues. The Godox is good for the price but the airflow design is horrible for thermals and suffers a similar weak yolk and louder fan than one would want.
    Would love to see a video trying to DIY tackle the sokani's issues such as replacing the fan & thermal compound with higher quality ones, beefing up the yolk much like your washer trick and figuring out if a v-mount battery rig would work and for how long it would power the light. Then compare the total price and time it took to fix the sokani vs the price of a 120d mkii.

  • @theCameraVille
    @theCameraVille 4 года назад

    Excellent video. Will check this out!

  • @Praxiszooms
    @Praxiszooms 4 года назад

    nicely spoken, very cool!

  • @Steveeland
    @Steveeland 4 года назад

    So the SL-60W (for me in Europe Neewer not Godox, still same) has a better build, I can put a big soft box on it (for cheap), cheaper, bicolor, and the remote is good enough (can be turned off). I don't get why I should choose the Sokani over it. Big fan of the SL-60W, we don't have issues with the noise with using the Samson CO2s (based on your recommendations, thanks). I need some smaller lights in the set which have bowens mount, but this one haven't convinced me.

  • @XtianApi
    @XtianApi 4 года назад

    Wow not bad.
    As for the wire coming out of the brick, being that is DC low voltage in not surprised that engineers want to keep the length short. I would think that's an off the shelf power brick as well. I wouldn't want to run 15volt DC more than a few feet.
    Thank you. I may grab this light.
    Although every non aputure light I have has a less likeable color imo to my aputures

  • @gerryl.2603
    @gerryl.2603 3 года назад

    I believe the Sokani X60 v2 has sorted out both the yoke and the fan noise. Would you say 2m is the max distance you'd have this light from the subject before fall off?

  • @InventiveImagery
    @InventiveImagery 4 года назад

    Would so buy this light but that yoke is a total killer :/ hopefully in the future!

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine7468 4 года назад

    Nicely done man

  • @Renderprism
    @Renderprism 4 года назад

    Great video, wonderfully informative!
    Regarding the tilt - do you think a rubber washer could be more effective at stopping the droop?

  • @lovefirst6157
    @lovefirst6157 4 года назад +1

    I was going to buy the godox sl60w but it looks like sokani x60 is better.

  • @kibon8387
    @kibon8387 3 года назад

    you should review Jinbei EF II 60 light. it competes directly with godox sl-60 but it can be powered with standard 2 sony battery. few review even says that it more color acurate than sl-60.

  • @8lec_R
    @8lec_R 4 года назад

    Hey Gerald. I was wondering if you'd be interested in making a mic roundup (all types), of mics bought from AliExpress (or banggood or gearbest).
    This is cuz buying from Amazon, atleast for me, results in really expensive shipping and usually taxes also have to be paid. Which just makes the mic outright too expensive or just ruins the value proposition of the product. I'm sure it's the same in many countries where Amazon isn't available. AliExpress offers very cheap or even free international shipping.
    I really value your opinion. And thanks for making all these amazing videos.
    Btw, I'm aware this comment would be better suited on your previous video... I just forgot to write the comment 😅

  • @AlexMinor
    @AlexMinor 4 года назад

    You mentioned that the output wasn't even close to the aputure 120d Mark II, but what about the original 120d? Alot of folks still have that and the output from that is enough for a lot of folks needs.
    Plus I think you mentioned its brighter than the good and from what I remember the godox is ssssuuupppeeeerrrr close in output to the original 120d.

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  4 года назад

      Hi, Alex. It's about 2/3rds of the 120d II. I get similar results at 100% to what i get at 60-65% on the 120d II. If that helps. And about 30% on the 300d II.

  • @krzysztofzwolinski956
    @krzysztofzwolinski956 4 года назад

    "Hi I'm Gerald Undone and you're my heart you're my soul"

  • @YourStoryStudios
    @YourStoryStudios 4 года назад

    Ah, the fan rules this out for us!

  • @kevinkada5368
    @kevinkada5368 4 года назад

    Hey Gerald. Nice video because I‘m searching for a cheaper light with a bowens adapter. But could you please make a video about cheaper alternatives to the aputure lights? Would be great. Cheers from austria

  • @yetanotherfilmchannel5766
    @yetanotherfilmchannel5766 4 года назад

    FILL a need! I love camera puns :D

  • @andrewjoseph9187
    @andrewjoseph9187 4 года назад

    Awesome review! Quick question what light would you recommend for portability with low fan noise? Preferably one that’s budget conscious

  • @beeflixproductions995
    @beeflixproductions995 3 года назад

    I just discovered an rgb version of this fixture on Amazon, but haven’t seen any reviews, curious if you’d be able to get a review copy. Seems to have been released last spring so wondering if it has the v2 refinements, but also really curious how bi colour plus rgb would perform in a cob fixture as I haven’t seen this from any major manufacturer yet.

  • @kristian.mingle
    @kristian.mingle 4 года назад

    I’m Gerald undone, and what it do babyyyyyy

  • @LukiPooki
    @LukiPooki 4 года назад

    I love your videos. You inspire me to be excellent and I hope I have the same effect on others in my content!

  • @ConstructionKronies
    @ConstructionKronies 4 года назад

    RIght on!

  • @humbertoteski
    @humbertoteski 4 года назад +1

    What do you thing about the Wellmaking 80W?

    • @lovefirst6157
      @lovefirst6157 4 года назад

      yeah I would like to know that too but sadly no one will tell us

  • @UlreyProductionsfilm
    @UlreyProductionsfilm 4 года назад

    Thanks man I’ve been looking for a light for a while I really want the aperture 120 D Mark two but it’s really expensive

  • @ChilatSergiu
    @ChilatSergiu 4 года назад +1

    How about Nanlite Forza 60?

  • @dag221
    @dag221 3 года назад

    Salesman at remote control factory : "Hey boss I finally sold all those 30 year old remote controls we've had in back all this time. I'm taking the rest of the week off."

  • @rodrigo8269
    @rodrigo8269 4 года назад

    Hi Gerald! V2 of it seemed to have solved the noise and some other issues. Any thoughts about it?

  • @RodParmenter
    @RodParmenter 4 года назад

    Thanks for your reviews! I like the weight and how compact the Flexible LED lights are but it seems like the Falcon Eyes SO-28TD would be quicker to setup and would travel find because of it's build quality. Which would travel with? I have the Aputure LS 300D

  • @ologramstudio6273
    @ologramstudio6273 3 года назад

    Hello Sir, I’m about to buy outdoors light but I can’t even decide which one I should buy. I don’t have a huge budget and as you experienced those things, which should I buy? Based on durability, quiet and good quality. 🙏🏾

  • @ziandthecoolthings
    @ziandthecoolthings 4 года назад

    Have you checked out the dracast boltrays. They are pretty solid.

  • @foxhouse_tips
    @foxhouse_tips 4 года назад

    Have you ever tested a godox flaxible panel? At the moment i'm using 60x60 FL150 LED panel. At the first time it's good, but has some kind weird temperature and brightness control.

  • @WesPerry
    @WesPerry 4 года назад +1

    Although I hate the dirty danglers, I understand why they do it. Since that leg of the power being supplied is low voltage DC, the line resistance increases much faster, making longer cables prohibitive, requiring scaling up of the conductors after a short length.
    All that being said, it would be Much better were the figure 8 connector on the light itself. How great would that be? Then the internal power supply could also be cooled by the internal fan, reducing the size of the power supply.

    • @geraldundone
      @geraldundone  4 года назад +1

      I assumed it was a DC limitation, but you make a great workaround, yes, put the PSU in the light. I suppose it wouldn't be as cute though. 😜👍

    • @WesPerry
      @WesPerry 4 года назад

      Gerald Undone True. And cuteness Is a huge factor for this light 😏

  • @timbeaton5045
    @timbeaton5045 4 года назад

    @ 6:52 There is a definite (if slight) purple shift compared to the 300D?
    Which somehow seems entirely appropriate for your channel!

  • @Ryan-Payne
    @Ryan-Payne 4 года назад

    Could you please do a comparison between the Sokani x60 and the Nanlite Forza 60 as they look extremely similar to the point where they may even be the same on the inside? The Nanlite is slightly more expensive.

  • @acity4411
    @acity4411 4 года назад

    could you review the the version 2 of this light

  • @Curtis-Randall
    @Curtis-Randall 4 года назад

    🟪🟪 Dirty Dangler...great band name 🟪🟪

  • @perspectivestudioscaribbea5899
    @perspectivestudioscaribbea5899 4 года назад +1

    As always Gerald, I've come away from this video enlightened and entertained.
    Uncle Leroy must be friends with some really mean people like the Grinch , etc.

  • @JOSEKmb
    @JOSEKmb 4 года назад

    Would 3 of these be good for a wedding reception video lighting?

  • @gregjoblove672
    @gregjoblove672 4 года назад

    Couldn't you replace the tightening nut with a hand brake, if you found one with the same thread size?

  • @FoodTechLife
    @FoodTechLife 4 года назад

    How come you don’t say in the beginning if you bought this light or it was sent to you?

  • @paulconway1176
    @paulconway1176 2 года назад

    Update: they have a v2 out with rosette locking mount and a quieter fan. Basically they watched this review.

  • @imann3
    @imann3 4 года назад

    Could you review the Nanlite Forza 60 / 300 / 500? They seem to be a worthwhile competitor to Aperture.

  • @Metaldetectiontubeworldwide
    @Metaldetectiontubeworldwide 4 года назад

    Great one budy

  • @praveend8963
    @praveend8963 4 года назад

    impressive.. But is this SOKANI X60 is brighter than godox SL100w?

  • @MikeMena
    @MikeMena 4 года назад +3

    INTRO: “Im gerald undone and my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.”