Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight Might Be All You Need

If you shoot with lights, you understand the plight: bulk equipment, knotted cords, or worse, not enough oomph when you really need it. The new Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight flips that script entirely. This RCB LED Monolight promises serious power, versatility, and control in an astonishingly light package.

Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight Brings Serious Power in a Small Package

Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB is a full-color COB light that produces a remarkable 101,000 lux at 5600K at one meter with a BR30 reflector. That is right. A light that can surpass even many 600W lights. But where it truly shines is not necessarily in the brightness. It is in the amount of control and precision this light provides. From rich color production to precise dimming, it is designed for those who demand attention to detail.

Colour-wise, the M300R is movie grade. It has all the pro-level modes such as CCT, HSI, RGBW, GEL, X-Y, and FX. If you want to match particular gels, modify the chromaticity, or draw from more than 36,000 HSI color choices, the light has your back. You can tweak everything, down to 0.1% brightness. That makes a gigantic difference when you are on set and precision is required, not guesswork.

[Related Reading: Godox KNOWLED MS60R LED Light Review]

It Offers You Choices

Let me tell you more. The Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight weighs a mere 3.6 kg without the yoke, so it is not difficult to transport. Godox also released an excellent travel-friendly option last month, i.e, a flash that can even fit in your pocket.

Getting back to KNOWLED M300R, it also has a quick-release yoke for even quicker setups. You can power it with AC or a V-mount battery, hence, it is perfect for use in a studio or a remote location. That sort of versatility is a plus.

Furthermore, this light is also IP54-rated. That is to say, it can withstand tough weather without failing. The body of the light and the control box are sealed as tightly as possible. The rugged feel comes from the magnesium-aluminum housing while still making it light enough to be mobile.

Control options are firm. It can be used on-board, with CRMX, DMX, Ethernet, or the KNOWLED app. It is much easier to control multiple lights on a large shoot with this type of connectivity.

And since it employs a Bowens Mount, you can mount all manner of modifiers. Projection attachments, beamlight reflectors, and the softboxes, meaining the M300R gets along with the entire Godox ecosystem.

What actually holds it all together is consistency. Godox ensured that the M300R provides consistent color to all its KNOWLED lights. Which means no surprises when you are blending fixtures. You achieve the look you desire, every time.

What I love the most about the Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight is how much it takes into consideration your time. The power is available. The controls are intelligent. And the construction feels like something you can rely on set. It does not attempt to be flashy. It simply silently does what pros actually require. In my view, that is the type of tool that truly makes a difference during a shoot. You can also check a comprehensive review on Godox KNOWLED MS60R LED Light to see if it fits your needs. 

[via Godox; Image credits: Godox]

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