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The Rotolight NEO 3 is the newest version of the famous small continuous LED and flash NEO model. It adds more power and more control options. The result is a light that works well as a steady light for video and can also easily replace your normal flashgun. For more creative work, you can set the small light on your camera‘s hot-shoe or put it on a stand and fire it from a distance.
You can even use more than one light to make a portal workshop that can be used both inside and outside. Since it uses LEDs, it has RGBWW chips that let it show a full range of colors and color temperatures, even when used as a flash. This means you don’t have to buy gels or screens to change your lighting, and you can easily match other light sources to get the look you want.
Rotolight Neo 3 Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.84″ x 7.48″ x 1.77″ |
| Weight | 1.87 lbs |
| Color temperature range | 3150K to 6300K |
| Power source | AC or DC |
| CRI | 96 |
Rotolight Neo 3: Design
If something isn’t broken, there’s no need to fix it, as the old proverb goes. However, given the rapid pace at which technology is advancing, it is imperative that you continually update your product catalog; failing to do so will allow your rivals to gain a significant advantage over you in a short amount of time. Under the hood of the NEO 3 is where the majority of the new developments have been implemented, despite the fact that its outer design and shape are comparable to those of its predecessors. You can buy this Rotolight Neo 3 from its official website
Rotolight Neo 3: Features
The NEO3 has an RGBWW LED array, which also has two white chips. This makes sure that the white light from 3,000 to 10,000 Kelvin is better and more accurate. It also makes sure that any of the 16.7 million colors can be made. There are 2500 digital filters built into the light, so you can get an exact color display that is easy to copy on multiple lights. It is also very bright, giving off 4500 lux at 1m when the light is on all the time and 10,000 lux when it flashes. Rotolight says that makes it the brightest flash for a camera in the world.
Rotolight Neo 3: Performance
Rotolight is quick to say that the NEO 3 is the most powerful on-camera LED in the world so far. It has a highest constant output of 5443 Lux at 3 feet, which shows how powerful it is. Running at full speed for a long time will make the two cooling fans work, but they don’t make much noise.
With a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 95 and a TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) of 99 out of a maximum of 100, the color accuracy is very good. That’s a very good sign, since anything with a score between 85 and 100 doesn’t need any color adjustment. In our tests, we used a Sekonic flash meter to measure the power of the flash. The highest power came out to be Gn 4.5 (meters, ISO 100).
Final Words
The NEO 3 is a vast improvement on its predecessor, the NEO 2, as a steady LED light due to its small size, high power, and several possible uses. You can experience the entire color gamut in both continuous and flash modes, and navigating the menu is a breeze thanks to the color touchscreen interface. Its maximal flash output is lower than that of a “proper” flashgun, yet it still serves its purpose.
Rotolight Neo 3 review: The good and The bad
The Good
- Very bright
- No recycle time for flash
The Bad
- Too small for some subjects
FAQS
The other big change is that these heads have more power than the ones that came before. In the NEO 2, the top brightness was said to be 1652 lux at 1m. In the new NEO 3, it is 4541 lux.
Rotolight is an expert at making LED lighting options for professional filmmakers and broadcasters. The British company’s award-winning line includes studio and on-camera lighting that can help you set up the right shot every time.