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“They’re ideal as fill or hair lights, or close up with a softbox for interviews – and can be hidden in small places”
SEPARATED AT BIRTH The Molus G60 and X100 may be different animals, but share a lot of COB technology
to spread soft light everywhere. Other ZY-mount modifiers on sale soon include a lantern softbox, larger parabolic boxes and different reflectors, but we haven’t had our hands on these yet. The Zhiyun lights are fun and funky, and though they aren’t hugely powerful, they still offer enough oomph in low-light stills work or interiors – when ambient lighting isn’t too bright, they are handy. They’re ideal as fill lights or hair lights, or close up with a softbox for interviews. They can also be hidden in small places, as they are both so tiny. While useful, chances are you’ll want them for their cool and very distinct looks. The X100 is thin, so you can slip it in the pocket of your bag. And the boxy, palm- sized G60 with mini softbox is a lovely work of industrial design. zhiyun-tech.com
and a flexible rubber dome cover to soften the light and turn it into a mini lantern. The Combo kit is £269/$249 and worth the extra, as you also get a full-size Bowens adapter, mini tripod, soft carrying pouch for the power adapter, fitted case and the funkiest mini softbox ever. This just springs quickly into full size and locks, then bayonets onto the front of the light. It also comes with a tiny fabric grid to stop the light spilling around. The larger Molus X100 costs £269/$249 for the standard kit, which is just the light and reflector, power brick and its soft pouch plus a neck strap. The £369/$349 Combo kit adds the carry case, the battery/grip and Bowens adapter. Or it’s £419/$399 for the Pro kit, which adds the softbox and grid. Optional extras include a larger reflector with a soft rubber dome diffuser, which works like a small lantern
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