Introduction
The Godox SL series, including the SL150III, SL200III, and SL300III, represents an upgraded line of LED video lights designed for professional photography and videography. These lights offer high performance, reliability, and advanced features to meet the demands of modern content creation.
Key Features Across the Series
- High CRI: These lights boast a super high Color Rendering Index (CRI), ensuring accurate and vibrant color reproduction, crucial for professional visual work.
- Stable Performance: Designed for consistent light output and color temperature, providing reliable illumination for extended shooting sessions.
- Quiet Operation: Equipped with efficient cooling systems that minimize noise, making them suitable for sound-sensitive environments like video production.
- Versatile Lighting Effects: Many models in the series offer built-in lighting effects to simulate various scenarios such as lightning, paparazzi, or faulty bulbs, adding creative flair.
- Wireless Control: Support for wireless remote control and Godox's 2.4G wireless system allows for convenient adjustment of settings from a distance.
- Adjustable Brightness: Users can easily control the light intensity to match ambient conditions or creative requirements.
Model Overview
The SL series is available in different power outputs to suit various needs:
- SL150III: A 150W LED light, ideal for smaller studios, interviews, or as a fill light.
- SL200III: A 200W LED light, offering increased brightness for more demanding setups or larger scenes.
- SL300III: A 300W LED light, providing the highest output in the series for powerful illumination in professional studios or on location.
Advanced Settings: ID Setting Example
The Godox SL series lights feature advanced settings for enhanced control. For instance, the ID Setting allows users to manage multiple lights efficiently.
Procedure for ID Setting:
- Access Setting: Long press the 2.4G button to enter the ID setting interface.
- Select ID: Use the FX select dial to choose an ID from OFF to 99. This enables individual or group control of lights via the wireless remote.
⚙️ This feature facilitates streamlined operation, especially in complex lighting rigs.
Build and Design
These lights are constructed with durable materials and feature a user-friendly interface. They typically include a standard Bowens mount for compatibility with a wide range of light modifiers, allowing for extensive light shaping possibilities.
Applications
The Godox SL series lights are suitable for a variety of applications including:
- Video production and filmmaking
- Studio photography
- Portrait photography
- Product photography
- Live streaming
- Interviews
Specifications Summary
While specific detailed specifications vary by model, common attributes include:
- Power Output: 150W, 200W, 300W (model dependent)
- Color Temperature: Typically daylight balanced (e.g., 5600K ± 200K)
- CRI: ≥ 96
- Beam Angle: Wide, often around 110 degrees without a reflector
- Power Supply: AC adapter, with potential for battery power on some models for portability.
- Cooling: Silent fan cooling system.
- Mount: Bowens mount.
