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I have several LED Light Panels and mostly use them for static low-light photo shoots and light painting events where I need a lot of light. All of those lights work great but once I got my hands on the SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel I realized they are just adequate compared to this panel.
Features
- 5000mAh Highly Capacity Rechargeable Battery – It comes with a built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery, USB Type-C charging port, and supports up to 180 minutes at maximum brightness, making it a hassle-free way of long-time shooting in various scenes. The panel can be charged and discharged at the same time at max brightness (automatic overheat protection).
- Excellent Light Source – The RGB video light features 0%-100% brightness, 98+ CRI, 98+ TLCI, 2500K-8500K color temperature, 360° Hue adjustment, 100-level saturation adjustment, and 12 lighting effects. You can easily and accurately adjust parameters shown on the integrated OLED display screen via thumbwheels, knobs, and buttons.
- All-in-One Design and Portability – The panel is a combination of metal and plastic with a minimalist design. It’s ultra-thin, easy to grip, sleek appearance. The all-metal body is designed to last and has great heat dissipation.
- Powerful and Portable – Is pocket size (4.9inch*2.9inch*0.6inch), easy to carry by one hand, and lightweight 7.2oz to take everywhere. Comes with one anti-twist 1/4 “-20 threaded hole on one side and at the bottom to attach a camera or cage, as well as a diffuser for scattering the soft light output.
- What’s included in the Box – Comes with 1 × RM120 Long-Battery-Life RGB Video Light ; 1 × Dual Cold Shoe Mount; 1 × Diffuser; 1 × USB-C Charging Cable; 1 × User Manual
SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel – The Review
As I mentioned above I have several LED Light Panels and always have at least one in my gear bag. After doing a count, I have 4 panels of various brightnesses and color options. All of them last about an hour and hold a charge for months. As to the SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel, I compared it to one of my best panels in quality, brightness, and charge uptime. Ideally, I would have run several long tests but I haven’t done any night/low light photo shoots in a few months and may not for another few months. However, I did use the panel for some basic product photography and the products were lit up enough. The panel is better suited for front-on shots and video work. You will need several other panels placed around the subject for project photography. Once I have some better product images I will share them.
First Impressions
The light is made well and the silicon light diffuser does a great job of blocking out the bright glare. The foam case isn’t all that great. It won’t protect the light if I drop the panel or get smashed against something in my photography tools bag.
Charging
It gives you the option to charge with USB-C or Micro USB. It comes with a micro USB. I’ve been trying to get rid of those cables for years and only keep a few on hand. So I grabbed one of my USB-C cables and charging blocks (doesn’t come with one) and charged it up. It charges quickly and holds a charge for at least an hour of operation. I haven’t had the chance to run it constantly but combined it’s about an hour. It doesn’t get too hot and is perfect for a light stand, tripod mount, or part of a camera rig.
Final Impressions
I find it perfect for lighting up my subjects in a small room or brightly lighting up something when I get up close. As my other panels need to be replaced, I plan to replace them with SmallRig RM120 5000mAh Camera Light Panel or a similar SmallRIg product.
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