
For a key light in the studio or for interviews, choose the studio COB lights RC 350 and RC 450 – the B version with adjustable 2700–6500 K, or the D version with 5600 K daylight, which gives more output (RC 450D up to 172,000 lx at 1 m with the 55° reflector). Between studio and location sits the RC 220B Pro: 220 W, running on mains or on V-mount or NP-F batteries. For shooting on the move, go for the portable lights: the RC 100B and RC 100C fit on a charging grip handle, the RC 60B has a built-in battery for about 45 minutes, and the focusable RF 10C and RF 20C narrow the beam to a tight cone (the RF 10C down to 10°). When you only need to light a face or a detail, a small camera light is enough – such as the Vibe P96 Pro and P108 Pro panels, the RM 25C and RM 40C mini lights or the RM01 kit.
Before you buy, decide on power: the RC 350 and RC 450 run from an external adapter on mains or battery, the RC 220B Pro has a quick-release V-mount plate and takes NP-F batteries via an adapter, the RC 100 runs on V-mount or NP-F through a battery plate or the SH01 charging grip, and the small camera lights have their own battery. Next, check how modifiers attach. Bowens-mount lights – the RC 220B Pro, RC 350 and RC 450 – take the RA-D55, RA-D85 and RA-D120 parabolic softboxes or the RA-F150 Fresnel lens, which narrows the beam from 40° to 10°; for the RC 60B and RC 100 there are the RA-D30 and RA-D60 mini softboxes. Softboxes, RA-BD08 barndoors, collapsible reflectors and power accessories are in lighting accessories, and the air-cushioned RA-S280 light stands keep everything steady. Photographers will also find small flashes such as the RS20 mini.
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