VILTROX recently released not one but two compact RGBW LED lights: the Retro 08X and Retro 12X. As their name suggests, the Retro 08X is 8W, and the Retro 12X is 12W; they both have a built-in battery with a maximum runtime at full power of 3.5 hours for the 8X and two hours for the 12X. So, let’s take a closer at these small accent lights! VILTROX entered the filmmaking gear industry in 2009, primarily focusing on producing lens mount adapters and affordable third-party lenses. Later, the company began expanding its range of products with the addition of V-Mount batteries, on-camera monitors, cine primes, and, more recently, their EPIC 1.33x anamorphic lenses we reviewed. We recently saw a couple of interesting retro-looking LED lights hitting the market with Hobolite, and it looks like VILTROX is also joining the party with the recent launch of the Retro 08X and Retro 12X RGBW LED lights. VILTROX Retro 08X and Retro 12X – features The VILTROX Retro 08X is an 8W LED light that measures 11.5 x 6.8 x 2.1cm/4.52 x 2.67 x 0.82in and weighs 197g/0.43 lbs. The Retro 12X is slightly more powerful at 12W and bigger at 14 x 8 x 1.8cm/5.51 x 3.14 x 0.7in and weighs 247g/0.54 lbs. VILTROX Retro 12X. Image credit: VILTROX Both lights feature an aluminum housing with 1/4″-20 mounting points on the left side and at the bottom. Also, both Retro fixtures have a built-in battery with a maximum runtime of 3.5 hours...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 11 January, 2024