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In this one we're unboxing and taking a closer
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Let's get into it.
So, I've got with me the brand new Godox ring
72 Macro LED ring light. Now, the
Ring 72, the number here represents the amount of
LEDs that are in the actual light itself.
So, it's an LED ring light specific
for a macro photography.
So, it's really good for up close shots.
It doesn't mean that you can't use it for other things too
but obviously being a smaller size light.
It's suitable for closer up shots or product photography
of smaller items perhaps. Now, this ring light here
is really one of Godox's newer products.
They haven't really ventured much into this sort of space.
However, this light here
is a little bit different in many ways.
So, firstly just looking at the box here,
you can see that there are a few features,
the LEDs themselves are at eight watt output power.
The LED lights are a CRI rating of 96 plus
and a TLCI rating of 97.
So, that's really accurate lighting.
So, that means the color rendering of your photos
and videos will come across nice and accurate.
It also has camera lens diameter adapters.
So, that means it supports from 49 mil to 82 mil,
but a little tid bit here is that it doesn't include
the 82 mil lens adapter on here. It only goes up to 77 mil.
So, that's something to take note of
and it's something that you can perhaps purchase
separately as an accessory.
The LED ring light itself has left-right brightness control.
So, there's two adjustment dials
that you can adjust both sides independently.
And that means you can have one dimmer
than the other for example.
It helps create a bit of depth and dimension to your shot.
So, if you want a little bit more shadow on one side
for example for one side to be less lit,
then that helps quite a bit.
You also have adjustment control from 10% to100%.
So, let's take a closer look at what's included
with the ring light itself. So, opening this up,
firstly we've just got the Ring 72 instruction guide.
You've also got the Ring 72 itself
with the controller box here.
So, it's connected via this coiled cable here.
And the great thing about this is that there's two ways
that you can operate this really.
You can have this mounted directly to your camera
hot shoe.
You can also have this handheld independently
or on the front of your lens using the lens adapter.
So, that's up to you.
You can actually shoot videos as well as photos with this
because essentially it's a continuous light.
They also have the lens adapters here.
And there's quite a few of them.
As I mentioned, it supports from 49 mil up to the 82 mil.
But it only has up to the 77 mil adapter included.
So, you've got 49, 52, 55, 58,
62, 67, 72 and then 77 also.
So, you mount this. Firstly,
screw it onto your lens similar to as you would a lens filter.
And then from there you're able to mount
that directly onto the ring light here itself.
Now, having a look at the controller box here,
what you'll notice with the battery compartment
is that it looks similar to other Godox lights
if you're familiar with their light.
So, when we push this out, you'll see it's actually
an adapter that houses four AA batteries.
So, it's double sided.
You'll need four AA batteries that are not included.
And they suggest to use higher quality lit rechargeable
batteries at least that have a capacity of about 1.5 volts.
And you know, higher quality batteries
such as Panasonic envelopes or even ones from Ikea,
they have some high quality ones there.
I believe they're called the Ikea ladder batteries.
And those are quite popular rechargeable batteries
that will support the Ring 72.
If you're using disposable batteries
that are of low capacity,
it won't be enough output to power the Ring 72.
So, just keep that in mind.
Now, the great thing about the Ring 72
and this battery adapter here
is that it actually looks quite similar
to one of Godox's rechargeable lithium-ion
batteries which is the VB26.
So, you can see there the size and shape
is pretty much identical.
So, for the purpose of this video,
we'll be using this to power the ring light here.
Now, the VB-26 is sold separately.
It's one that's paired with the Godox V1 flash
as well as the brand new Godox V860-III.
Now, if you want to take a closer look
at the Godox V860 III video, click the link up above.
So, once you've inserted
that you can actually turn the ring light on.
So, you can see there I've actually managed
to power the light and that instantly turned on
and you can adjust the output of the light here at the back.
Now, you do have a battery capacity indicator there.
So, right now it says I'm only on one bar.
It should be okay for what we're needing it for right now.
And you can see there's a left and right option too.
So, you can turn them on or off. And you can also
independently control each side which is great.
So, this may be suitable for if you're wanting to add
a bit of contrast to your shot or dimension to the shot,
it's useful to have this feature here.
Let's take a closer look at how to mount this onto a camera.
So, I've got with me a camera here.
This is the Sony A6400.
It's also got the Tamron 17 to 70 mil f2.8.
And this lens here in particular is a 67 mil thread.
So, I've got the 67 mil thread adapter.
What you need to do is just screw that on similar
to as you would a lens filter.
And once that's on, you can mount the controller box.
So, the controller box here is a cold shoe essentially.
So, if you have a little hot shoe protector,
you can remove that.
Slide that into your hot shoe of your camera.
Then you twist to lock that and secure it into place.
Now, what you'll notice when you're mounting the ring light
is that the cable here, you just need to make sure
the cable is positioned towards the top
because there's an opening here that lets you slide it
onto that thread adapter that you've just installed.
There you go, and it kind of clicks into place there.
You can just make sure that that cable is not in the way.
And you're pretty much good to go.
And that's what the configuration looks like here.
And you can go ahead and turn that on.
And there's the LED light there too.
So, once again you can independently control
the left and right side.
So, you can have both sides at the same output.
This is at max output at the moment.
And you can reduce one side in particular.
So, if you're wanting it to be slightly different
or turn it off completely.
So, you can shoot to suit your need basically.
Now, what this light would be essentially useful
for would be firstly macrophotography.
So, if you're taking up close shots of flower or flora
or if you're taking close-ups of insects and animals
and things like that.
Also, if you're doing product photography.
So, if you have small little products,
obviously just dependent on the size of the light.
So, you'll need a bigger light essentially,
perhaps not a macro ring light
if you're shooting a larger product.
But if it's up close, maybe lifestyle type shots
for fashion photography or e-commerce.
So, if they're wearing necklaces, you can go up close.
Or also, it's quite popular with use with medical professions.
So, dentists for example use it for before and after shots,
plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, things like that.
So, it really is a useful light.
Not only is it something that you can use to take photos
but you could also essentially take videos with it too
because it's a front-facing light.
It's also round in shape.
So, it's aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
If you've seen other large ring lights
that YouTubers use for example, they use that for filming videos
because it does sort of have the natural shape,
that round shape which is similar to our face
so you have a nice light drop off on your subject.
So, if you're using this even for a talking headshot
for example,
mounting this on the tripod, it'll be perfect for that also.
So, we'll go ahead and take a few test shots
with the Ring 72. So, with the Ring 72 on,
without it on, as well as adjusting some of the settings.
So, adjusting the half setting for example
and only lighting up on one side
just so you can see some differences.
And we'll throw that up on screen now.
So, that was just a quick look
and unboxing of the brand new Godox
Ring 72 Macro LED ring light. For more videos just like this,
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