With the release of the SmallRig RC120D and RC120B, the company is trying to break into the lighting market. These daylight and bi-color COB LED fixtures offer a decent output for their price and are compatible with the new SmallRig lighting accessories. Pricing starts at $219. SmallRig has built a good reputation over the years by feeding the industry with high-quality, affordable camera cages and rigging accessories. Although the company developed some minor lighting products in the past, nothing compares to the release of the new SmallRig RC120D and RC120B. In fact, these new fixtures are designed to directly tackle the Aputure Amaran 100D and 100X. The SmallRig models are extremely competitive, offering very similar specs at about the same price. Let’s take a closer look at them. SmallRig RC120D and RC120B: overview The SmallRig RC120D and RC120B are two lightweight and compact COB LED lights. While the RC120D is a daylight-balanced fixture (5600K), the adjustable color temperature of the RC120B ranges from 2700 to 6500K. SmallRig RC120D and RC120B. Source: SmallRig Both lights feature a basic control panel on the back that grants access to all their fundamental settings, including the nine built-in lighting effects. The two fixtures also share the same sleek, plastic construction. SmallRig RC120B control panel. Source: SmallRig Although this design keeps them lightweight and portable, these products seem more suitable for content creators with a permanent studio setup rather than traveling filmmakers. SmallRig RC120B. Source: SmallRig Despite these build-quality concerns, both the RC120D and RC120B...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 18 February, 2022