This is one of the better videos I've seen on the 60. And I agree that is a fantastic accent light, directional lighting is it's strength. I mostly shoot stills, and use the fresnel to add a specular accent to an overall flatly lit scene. The Forza bank is also fairly directional, esp. with the lighter diffusion. Once you put this unit in a larger bank, you lose advantage of the 60, that of being tiny and boomable. It does have one use besides accenting or being part of a barebones headshot set up, and that is washing a background. Without the any accessories, it has a near 180 degree spread so a pair of them could evenly light the background of a small to medium set. Personally I don't plan on getting the full size Bowens adaptor, between the fresnel, Forza bank and included reflector I get all the best qualities of this light. The dedicated fresnel is very nice. It had a large glass lens, focuses smoothly, includes nice metal barn doors all for a very fair $99. You do need to use a boom arm with the fresnel because the yoke stops full rotation of the unit. I'm surprised that you feel the light bank is expensive. Compared to standard professional banks like Chimera or even the generally cheaper photoflex, this is a steal, considering that mine shipped with both the proprietary "mini" and standard Bowens mount speedings. I'm assuming that the Bi-color version, the Forza 60B was not released at the time of this video, because that does make the special effects much more useful without having to add gels. You make an excellent point that this is not the best option for a dedicated soft key light, and that is especially true if you want 3' or 4' bank.
Hi Robert! I just discovered this light, I love it. Couple of things you missed. There's a wireless controller available for it - invaluable if you boom it. Also they also sell a DTAP cord which lets you run it from a V-Loc battery. In the UK at the moment you can get units at heavily discounted prices I presume this is because the Forza 60C bi-colour version has just been released.
On the softbox, those release clips look like the ones on the very similar Neewer Bowens-mount softbox - I find they release more easily if you take the pressure off the catch by pulling the rod up slightly (away from the lamp) as you press the catch. It looks like a very neat little light, but the proprietary modifier mount is a deal-breaker for me... ETA: OK I just finished watching the rest of the video where you mentioned the Bowens adapter. :-) I'd still prefer a native Bowens mount though.
Thank you very much for this information.keep up the good work and keep the video coming
Just got it looking to add it to the kit great vid
This is one of the better videos I've seen on the 60. And I agree that is a fantastic accent light, directional lighting is it's strength. I mostly shoot stills, and use the fresnel to add a specular accent to an overall flatly lit scene. The Forza bank is also fairly directional, esp. with the lighter diffusion. Once you put this unit in a larger bank, you lose advantage of the 60, that of being tiny and boomable. It does have one use besides accenting or being part of a barebones headshot set up, and that is washing a background. Without the any accessories, it has a near 180 degree spread so a pair of them could evenly light the background of a small to medium set. Personally I don't plan on getting the full size Bowens adaptor, between the fresnel, Forza bank and included reflector I get all the best qualities of this light. The dedicated fresnel is very nice. It had a large glass lens, focuses smoothly, includes nice metal barn doors all for a very fair $99. You do need to use a boom arm with the fresnel because the yoke stops full rotation of the unit. I'm surprised that you feel the light bank is expensive. Compared to standard professional banks like Chimera or even the generally cheaper photoflex, this is a steal, considering that mine shipped with both the proprietary "mini" and standard Bowens mount speedings. I'm assuming that the Bi-color version, the Forza 60B was not released at the time of this video, because that does make the special effects much more useful without having to add gels. You make an excellent point that this is not the best option for a dedicated soft key light, and that is especially true if you want 3' or 4' bank.
Hi Robert! I just discovered this light, I love it. Couple of things you missed. There's a wireless controller available for it - invaluable if you boom it. Also they also sell a DTAP cord which lets you run it from a V-Loc battery. In the UK at the moment you can get units at heavily discounted prices I presume this is because the Forza 60C bi-colour version has just been released.
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Thanks rob
Hi dont get it - what does this thing output at 1m without that fernel thing - so we can compare
On the softbox, those release clips look like the ones on the very similar Neewer Bowens-mount softbox - I find they release more easily if you take the pressure off the catch by pulling the rod up slightly (away from the lamp) as you press the catch.
It looks like a very neat little light, but the proprietary modifier mount is a deal-breaker for me...
ETA: OK I just finished watching the rest of the video where you mentioned the Bowens adapter. :-) I'd still prefer a native Bowens mount though.
Great Video, at what distance did you measure this output?
Would you recommend this for newborn photography or another one ? Thanks
how do they compare in terms of wattage. I know the torch LED light have a max of 250w
What is "they"
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Hi! Any idea how to mount a tungsten gel on the light?
You'd have to gel the modifier.
This guy says linear right once, just to tease us.
Cool little light, but the propriety mount is a bit of a deal breaker. Someone with CAD and 3D printer could make a Bowens adapter.