Intellytech Mega LiteCloth 3.0 Review (MEGA Flattering Light for EVERYTHING)
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- In this video I review the Intellytech Mega LiteCloth 3.0, my new go-to light source for... basically everything.
I used the LC-160 LiteCloth 2.0 in my home studio for years, which was a 2' x 2' foldable LED light mat, and loved every second of it. The Mega LiteCloth 3.0 is not only bigger, but better in pretty much every way.
I have the 3' x 4', full color Mega-6FC, and it's a no-brainer getting this thing to look great because it produces super soft light by default.
These lights are great for talking head shots and interviews, to simulate window light for top down product and food shots, and with the optional pancake lantern, they are one of the easiest overhead lighting setups in existence.
The brightness and color quality is very good, the setup is quick and toolless, and everything fits nicely into a zippered, padded carrying case for travel. Not to mention the included mobile app control or optional CRMX upgrade.
These lights are more geared more towards working professionals, but I think they also fit extremely well into home studios because you can push them flat up against the wall for storage, whereas a parabolic softbox takes up way more space.
Leave a comment after watching the full video and let me know if you're as in love with the Mega LiteCloth 3.0 as I am!
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Intellytech Mini Mega LiteCloth 3.0 Full Color (2x4) - geni.us/intellytechminimega3fc
Intellytech Mini Mega LiteCloth 3.0 Full Color (3x3) - geni.us/intellytechminimega4fc
Intellytech Mega LiteCloth 3.0 Full Color (3x4) - geni.us/intellytechmega6fc3
Intellytech Mega LiteCloth 3.0 Full Color (3x5) - geni.us/intellytechmega8fc3
Popup Diffuser & Grid for Mega LiteCloth 3.0 - geni.us/intellytechmega6pop
Pancake Lantern & Skirt Kit for Mega LiteCloth 3.0 - geni.us/intellytechmega6pan
Brightness & color accuracy measurements - newlayer.com/gear/lights/comp...
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Have you ever used a light this big? I love having a portable window at my disposal any time 🤩
Yes, a DYS-system with a footfallfilter which cost is ridicolous an works since 30 years. It can used very large or small. Initial costs: 15x1m for 50 usd. Then you may hang it between your subject and the flash. Size cutted as needed..... For transport you roll it together so it's trasportabel in a small bag, no weight ( less the 500gr)
@@fotowalo Fair enough! My favorite thing about a huge flat light is that I can avoid having to setup external diffusion and all the c-stands, etc. that go along with that, but not everyone feels the same.
@@NewLayer OK
Great review! Such an amazing looking light!
It really is! Thanks for watching 👍
Great review dude! These lights are fantastic 🤘🏻
Thanks dude. And yes, yes they are!
The full color one look sick!!
I’m definitely glad I have the full color version. With the pancake lantern on, it totally fills the room!
Awesome review! So detailed and helpful 🖖
Glad it was helpful!
You had me fooled I always thought you were that beautiful…..dang! I really like the idea of flat mat lights. My falcon eyes RX-18T died and I am bummed. I would love that one you got. Would work perfect on my rolling impact stand. Great video as always!
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I'm probably MORE beautiful to you than usual.
Damn. My absolute favorite lights. I thought the 8 was my favorite but I think it might be the 6!
Bigger is always tempting, but I’m glad I got the 6. It fits so perfectly in my space for everything I do 😍
I am now also depressed because I do not own this wonderful light. I am also glad to hear you are a fan of small packages.
I’ll tell you what, I’ll give you a deal: buy one for 250% the regular price and I’ll give you one free.
I have been eying this new version since I saw it at NAB
The full color version is so sick. I can’t tell you how nice it is to be able to just wheel it out any time and have no-brainer, super soft, flattering light on demand 😍
Intro goes hard
How I felt making the intro 👺🐕 😏
Solid light, own one mega 8 rgbww and have a second on order.
Dang, look at Mr. Moneybags over here. Also, I'm coming over to borrow them ASAP...
@@NewLayer😂😂😂
I can’t get that app to work for anything . Can you do a walk thru from linking to the features ??
The reason I like this app/light combo is that there really isn't anything to do to get it working. Some lights require extra steps.
1. Go into the Bluetooth menu on the light and rotate the left knob so it says "OK" under bluetooth reset
2. In the app, press the button to add a light
3. Select the light to add it
4. Go back to the app main screen and tap the light and start changing settings
If that doesn't work, something else is up and you'd have to talk to Intellytech.
DB noise from the Ballast?
I don't have a decibel meter, and in my studio, I rarely go above 25%, and have the fan set to Off. So it makes 0 noise whatsoever.
With the fan on and the light at 100%, it takes more than 30 minutes for the fan to even come on in my home studio, and when it does, I oftentimes don't even notice. All that to say, it's either silent, or very, very quiet :)
How's the output? I used a Lite Panel a few weeks back and was disappointed with the output.
To be honest, nearly all LED lights output the same amount per watt with very little variation. The three things that make a difference are the beam angle, size of the source, and diffusion.
So a 100 watt COB with a 1" chip outputs the same amount of light as a 100 watt panel light with a 12" x 12" surface area, but if you were to measure them from 1 point in space, the COB will almost always win. Just like a 100 watt COB with a reflector on it will appear way brighter where it hits than on with no modifier or a softbox.
Or how a 5 watt light with lenses on the front to make the beam angle 45 degrees will be brighter when measured than a 20 watt light with no lenses and a 120 degree beam angle.
That's basically a long way of saying the output is great, unless you're using it "wrong". I think it works best close up because it's essentially it's own softbox, whereas a COB with a reflector is a better idea if you need to "shoot" your light from farther away.
Not saying it can't be used from far away, because I see people rig them up 10-20' away. In my home studio, I have it only around 5-7% for talking head stuff (ISO 400, 1/50 sec, f/2.8) and 15% for b-roll (ISO 800, 1/125, f/5.6).
I hope that convoluted answer helps, haha.
How would these compare to the aputure litemat?
I had and still have an F22x and F22c. I used them before I got this.
The main difference is that those are 2x2 feet, and these are way bigger and better built. Another small thing that annoyed me with the Amaran lights was that the fan in the controller box was kind of loud. It wouldn't get picked up in audio really, but I could hear it myself.
Some people didn't like the "x-frame" design of the Amaran lights. You have to actually bend the metal when you put it up and take it down, so if you plan to do that a lot, I can see it becoming an issues.
Overall, the Amaran panels are good, just smaller, and more "consumer' grade, while these are huge and higher end.
Thanks I Greatly appreciate it! very insightful!@@NewLayer
easy to travel with ? that bag is like 16kg .. :) I wish it had wheels and pul up handle . Fantastic light though !
See you in the gym 💪 But seriously... that would be cool, although it would add a couple hundred to the cost, and ~10lbs to the weight, so it's definitely a tradeoff. I'm glad they went this route to save the money, and if you need a hard shell case, there's lots of options out there.
It's funny, I've noticed people are very defensive of whatever hard case brand they start with, whether it's SKB, Nanuk, etc. so choose wisely. I did a video on SKB cases a while back here if it helps: ruclips.net/video/W_c4yU6lEto/видео.html
It is heavy to just carry as it is , even for gym bunnies I think :) . but can fit a stand in too which is nice. I'll either put mine in a suitcase with wheels, or try to find a small but strong trolly , that could look like its part of the bag and so avoid having to use freight lifts for gear ,packing in. Great light though !
I see you got jokes!
It was either stand up or lighting reviews on RUclips 🤷♂️
This look unaffordable… 😅
I knew that by seeing the brand name…..but dang it’s looks sooo good
The 2x4 bi-color version is $899, which is what a 2x2 used to cost, so it's not a budget-level price, but they are definitely not budget-level lights.
The 2x2 bi-color 2.0 version is still totally viable, and a few hundred less than the 2x4 3.0. I did a video on those, and a big bonus is that they come with a nice hard shell case as well.
@@NewLayer this actually a great price