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Studio lighting can sometimes cause pain. Adjusting how to spread your light or cutting some of their output may require to move around large pieces of fabric and means to deal with Velcro.
Godox’s new Knowledgeable adjustable spread panelHowever, introduce in a different way: variable electronic control. Just place the panel in front of your light (or sun), and use a controller to make it more or less opaque, spread the light or cut it that it is reaching your subject. Panels can go from 0% spread to 100% in its “level” mode and light up from 0.1ev to 2EV in its light reduction mode.
The company’s website does not explain how it works, but we have seen similar products before. In 2022, a company called Rotolite announced An electronically controlled variable defuser softbox. It uses liquid crystals whose natural condition is to be stretched randomly, making the material look an opaque similar to the traditional spread gel. When an electric charge is applied, however, the crystals will align with each other, making the material more transparent. How is this principle equal Electronic variable ND filters work,
Although Godox receives it, the end result is a panel that lets you change your subject quickly, easily and quietly to change the character of light. Three sizes are available – 45 x 60 cm, 63.6 x 92.5 cm and 105.3 x 100.6 cm – and the kit comes with a folding frame that catches the panel, and lets you attach it to a stand.
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The kit requires strength to work until you do not want them to get stuck on complete spread. Power delivery is controlled by the controller, which lets you choose the level of spread or lack of light. There are two controlles options; Both support Bluetooth control and USB-C power input, but one allows you to use V-mount battery and CRMX control, while the other Sony-style draws electricity from NP-F battery.
This is not the first time we have seen such a panel. In addition to rotallite, some companies are working, and even selling, Similar technology for yearsGodox too Shown a prototype This panel in Broadcasting Convention IBC last year. However, it is exciting to see that another option becomes available, especially from a brand that usually focuses on budget -friendly products.
In A Instagram postThe company lists the “Asian reference value” of panels in US dollars-the NF-P battery controller for the largest panel with the V-Mount Controller runs anywhere from $ 449 for a small panel-but the panels are not really available in states. According to the company’s site, they are “available only in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and South America.”
