Comparing VNIX and LD LED Panels: How They Are The Same

When talking about LED panels used in the studio, Pixapro has the VNIX series which can be used to compare with the Godox LD series.

We here at EssentialPhoto also offer a 24 Month UK Based Warranty Period for each of our Lighting units. It allows us to offer detailed and professional advice and support throughout this period. From here, you can generally figure out the key main strengths and weaknesses and also choose the appropriate flash.  

Colour option

Since the LD75R/150R/150RS is an RGB LED Panel lights, users may choose from more than 16.7 million different colour combinations. It is not only allowing you to nearly create any colour you can imagine but also helps set the mood of your movie or photo. Additionally, the LD75R's colour temperature can change to any value between 2500K and 8500K. This enables you to avoid unfavourable mixed lighting in your scene. The ambient lighting's colour temperature at your shooting location by matching the colour temperature of the LD75R LED panel light. The VNIX LED1000B/1500B use a Bi-colour light adjustable and ranges from 5600K to 3200K. While the S series like VNIX LED1000S/1500S is only using daylight balanced at 5600K.

Flicker Free

The LD75R/150R/150RS has a special design that results in flicker-free lighting. This entails that you can photograph at almost any framerate or shutter angle without worrying about producing a flicker. This feature is also had on all VNIX LED panel lights but the brightness of each one is slightly different. For the VNIX 1000S, there is 64W will produce 1040 light while the VNIX 1000B has the same light at 32W. And VNIX 1500B and 1500S are producing 1520 light at 45W and 90W, respectively. This will allow you to film without worrying about introducing flicker at almost any framerate or shutter angle.

Colour Accuracy

You may be sure that your images will be faithfully reproduced with a CRI of 96 by the LD Panel lights. The LD75R/150R/150RS is appropriate for use in television production and broadcast because it has a TLCI of 97. For the VNIX series, the colour accuracy is slightly lower in both CRI and TLCI ratings. VNIX 1500S/1500B/1000S is suitable for professional broadcast use as well as cinematography and smaller productions. Because it has an of 95 for accurate colour reproduction and a TLCI of 95 for impeccable colour consistency. It also comes with one diffuser and CTO panel filter in case you need to balance the light with tungsten lighting. Moreover, photographers may simply duplicate different types of lighting conditions with the LD75R/150R/150RS's assortment of 39 different lighting effects.

Silent Mode

When recording video interviews or other scenarios where fan noise may be an issue, the LD75R/150R/150RS's Silent mode is perfect. Since you won't have to worry about removing fan noise during post-production, this will save you a tonne of time. The silent mode on all VNIX series is known as a Smart-passive cooling system. This will help to eliminate the need for cooling fans by effectively dissipating heat, and making the panels noise-free. It is a great device for shooting videos.

Control Option

There are three distinct ways to control the LD150RS/150R/75R. It can control wirelessly with a 2.4GHz wireless remote control, using a GODOX Light smartphone app, or directly using the control panel. This is very different from the VNIX series as it only has one control option which is wireless 2.4GHz. This will permit users to adjust the brightness of up to 99 separate devices from up to 30 metres away. Additionally, the LD75R/150R/150RS has a special one-tap lock mode to stop any unintentional changes to settings during shots. This feature gives you the opportunity to take longer shooting.

DMX Support

With the LD150RS/150R/75R, you may use DMX control to manage one or more units from a single DMX control console. This makes it perfect for bigger television or video projects as well as for theatrical performances. All VNIX series will support DMX control, which is perfect for larger shooting productions so that you can manage it from a DMX control console.

Power Option

The built-in Battery Plate on the rear of the panel is used with a 26V V-Mount Battery. While the 75R uses a 14.8 V-Mount Battery. The power option on the VNIX series will give users the choice to use an external V-mount battery pack. It enables them to work in remote locations without access to mains power. Moreover, the industry-standard 14.8v Li-ion rechargeable V-lock battery intends to run several video equipment as well as LED lighting. Its extra-large 130Wh (8.8Ah) capacity ensures that it will last a long time when powering your lights and other accessories. The RoHS requirements fully comply with this battery. It can run the VNIX 1000S at full brightness for about 270 minutes.

Energy Efficient

All VNIX series product use 1/3 to 1/30 of the energy that fluorescent or incandescent lights do, lasting up to 10 times longer than CFL lights. The shooting atmosphere is far more comfortable for your subject because they run cooler. It converts about 90% of the energy used into light as opposed to tungsten lights. The LD150RS/150R/75R supports firmware updates, making it possible to add improvements and new capabilities as they become available in the future, guaranteeing that your light has all the features regardless of when the item was first purchased.

Extra Specifications in the VNIX series

The VNIX series released with the standard 5”8 Spigot. This feature of the VNIX series installed uses its U-Shaped yoke bracket into any light stand, boom, or Hi-Glide system with a standard 5/8" spigot. Moreover, this set of metals built in all VNIX products gives you the capacity to regulate the beam's angle. The LED Panel lights additionally shield from harm during transit by the barn doors. With the built-in digital display on all 4 VNIX series, this offers a user-friendly interface that displays the lights' current power level.

Final Words

In general, the VNIX series is the ideal choice for photography, green screen chroma key, broadcasting, and cinematography no matter if you're a seasoned expert, an enthusiast, or a novice. Both aspiring and seasoned photographers and filmmakers should have the Godox LD150R/150/75R RGB LED Panel in their toolkit.

EssentialPhoto and PiXAPRO are pleased to be a direct partner of Godox in the United Kingdom, with the largest collection of Godox stock available in the UK. So you can be confident with the support and assistance we provide. As we are representing Godox at The Photography Show 2022, this further shows our partnership and commitment to the Godox Brand, and we are always looking to expand this further.