PHOTOOLEX PRO 12W Portable Photography Spotlight Set

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I already own the 10 gobos version of this light, so when the 20 gobos set showed up I was genuinely surprised and delighted by the upgrade. More gobos is the obvious win, but what really impressed me was the packaging. Every lens comes in its own little protective carrying case, and the projector has a case of its own too. The 10 gobos version gets everything tossed into a bag with minimal protection, so this is a meaningful step up in how the kit is stored and transported.

I love this light and I love Photoolex products across the board, the TOFU light especially. That said, after reading through past reviews I want to clear up a few things that seem to be causing confusion.

On brightness and intended use. This light is genuinely very bright, but it is not designed to overpower natural daylight. Competing with the sun requires hundreds of watts, and that is not what this light is built for. The sweet spot is podcasting, vlogging, and low light photography. Draw the blinds, set this up in a room, and it is absolutely perfect. If you are shooting outdoors in direct sunlight you need something in the 400 to 600 watt range. That is not a flaw with this light, it is just the wrong tool for that job.

On the gobos design. The 20 gobos collection has noticeably better designs than the 10 gobos set and the additional plates are attractive and versatile. More importantly, there are no aftermarket plates available for this light, so whatever you buy is what you have. Get the 20 gobos version now and save yourself from wishing you had later.

On how to use it. Hold the black power button for three seconds to turn it on or off. Click the back wheel to toggle between color and brightness, then turn the wheel to adjust the values. A quick single press of the black button switches between ESI, PRO, and MY modes. Once you know that, it is very easy to use.

On what's included. The light comes with a soft white lens, a clear lens, a rainbow lens, and the gobos projector. The best feature by far is that the gobos lens is focusable, so you can dial in sharp crisp lines or go soft and dreamy depending on the look you're after. That kind of creative control in a portable light at this price is hard to beat.

Highly recommend, and if you're deciding between the two versions, get the 20 gobos set. You won't regret it.

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PHOTOOLEX PRO 12W Portable Photography Spotlight Set

PHOTOOLEX PRO 12W Portable Photography Spotlight Set