SANDMARC Prolight RGB and Bi-Color LED Lights for Smartphone Filmmakers

SANDMARC Prolight – Features

The SANDMARC Prolight lineup consists of two LED lights: the Prolight RGB and the Prolight Bi-Color. Both fixtures feature very similar dimensions: 4.4″ x 2.8″ x 0.53″/112 x 71 x 13.5mm for the RGB version, while the Bi-Color one is thinner at just 0.4″/10mm. These compact lights should not take too much space in your pocket or camera bag for a minimal weight of only 190g (RGB)/147g (Bi-Color), which is nice.

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Also, both lights have a built-in 3000 mAh battery and draw 15W of power. You can expect a battery life of around 90 minutes on the RGB, and 100 minutes on the Bi-Color, at 100% brightness, according to SANDMARC. To recharge the light, there is a USB Type-C port on top of the fixture, next to the power button.

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The CRI of the Prolight RGB is rated at 96+, which is color-accurate for such a compact light. Also, you can dim it from 1% to 100%, and the color temperature can go from 1.000 to 10.000K. The Prolight Bi-Color has a CRI of 95+, you can dim it from 5-100%, and it provides a color temperature of 3,000-6,500K.

Left: no additional lighting. Right: with the SANDMARC Prolight Bi-Color. Image credit: SANDMARC

Of course, these SANDMARC Prolight are not the brightest LED fixtures on the market with a maximum output of 770 Lux for the RGB, and 1500 Lux for the Bi-Color. However, they should improve your results in low-light situations, or as accent lights.

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SANDMARC Prolight – Smartphone Mounting Solutions

The SANDMARC Prolight lineup is compatible with SANDMARC’s existing line of gear, including the SANDMARC Pole – Film Edition and Film Rig. The SANDMARC Pole is excellent for single light use and as a selfie stick. The Film Rig allows you to mount two lights in one setup via the 1/4-20″ standard mounting thread on the bottom of the Prolight. Also, the Film Rig will enable you to use a GoPro or any compact camera in addition to the iPhone.

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There is a little display at the back of the unit that indicates the remaining battery life, the brightness, and the color temperature. You can adjust the brightness and color temperature via a wheel on the right side of the Prolight.

Pricing and Availability

The SANDMARC Prolight are currently in the pre-order stage and should start shipping by the end of July. The Prolight Bi-Color Edition is $99.99, the RGB version is $129.99, and an RGB & Bi-Color Bundle is available for $199.99. For more information, please visit SANDMARC’s website here.

The SANDMARC Prolight looks very similar to the Boling P1 RGB on-camera light that retails for $159.99, so for $129.99, the SANDMARC Prolight RGB is well-priced.

What do you think about these SANDMARC Prolight LED lights? Do you often use on-camera lighting? Let us know in the comments below!