ZHIYUN MOLUS G60 & X100 Ultra-light Film and Photography Lights Simplify Professional Lighting
High power without added weight; X100 weighs only 385g 30% less than its 100W counterparts on the market and G60 weighs just 300g
SHENZHEN, China, 20 March, 2023 - ZHIYUN, a pioneer and world leader in innovative gimbals and stabilizers for cameras and smartphones, has launched the MOLUS G60 and the MOLUS X100 professional pocket film lights for amateur and seasoned content creators alike. ZHIYUN’s launch of this compact yet powerful new range follows its recent entry into the professional lighting industry and follows its successful 2022 introduction of the FIVERAY lighting stable. With these new lightweight, one-man operational, powerful lights, ZHIYUN upends the notions of cumbersome, complicated, cinematic lighting products that require additional crew.
Pioneering technology with power and vintage-style poise
The ZHIYUN MOLUS G60 and ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 both offer bold retro styling without compromising on performance.
MOLUS G60 is as small as a Rubik’s Cube and is ultra portable at just 300g, offering up to 60W of power at its maximum output. The MOLUS G60 provides an excellent color CCT (color correlated temperature) range of 2700K - 6500K, which can be simply adjusted via an intuitive brightness knob. A color rendering index (CRI) of ≥96 and a television light consistency index (TLCI) of ≥97 make for accurate rendition of the subject’s colors. For added convenience, the G60 can be charged with either an adaptive power supply system DC power adapter, a PD fast charge method.
MOLUS X100, rivals heavier cinematic lights on the market, coming in at just 385g to provide 100W professional power output, as well as the simplest and most efficient set-up. Users can adjust the light’s color temperature and brightness easily for the desired effect. The MOLUS X100’s CCT ranges from 2700K-6500K, 3881 lux; the CRI≥95, and the TLCI≥97. On the go content creators can minimize downtime with three ways to power up the light, choosing between the grip battery, DC adapter and the 100W PD fast charge.
Xiaozhuo Feng, Product Manager, ZHIYUN said:
“X100 is a portable and pocket-sized 100W COB light that is always ready-to-go in any scenario, thanks to its camera-like design. It breaks down the industry stereotypes of bulky COB lighting.”
DynaVort Cooling System™: uninterrupted silky-smooth illumination
Both the G60 and the X100 COB lighting tools adopt ZHIYUN’s patented DynaVort Cooling System™ which deploys gyroscope modelling heat sinks and field oriented control (FOC) fans. The disruptive technology is based on the fluid dynamics and an attitude control algorithm, significantly raising the cooling efficiency ability through intelligent control over airflow emissions - preventing overheating.This means content creators get 100% smooth illumination output without flickering. Supported by ZHIYUN self-developed discharge technology, the ZHIYUN MOLUS range can be relied on for 100% output to secure that all important shoot.
Unwieldy cinematic lighting, multi-crew set-up stereotypes shattered
G60 & X100 COB lights are small, powerful and versatile enough for excellent performance in multiple professional scenarios including live streaming and with the addition of the ZY Mount ecosystem, for portrait and still-life photography, TV commercials, and interviews.
Yilun Liao, founder, ZHIYUN said:
“ZHIYUN is a brand that dares to think big and realize its boldest technical ideas. We do the hard work to make filming easy. The launch of the MOLUS X100 and G60 is no different. Whether you are a professional in the film industry, part of a small creative team, a freelance or amateur videographer, ZHIYUN’s innovative and convenient products offer something to inspire anyone passionate enough to turn their imagination into reality.”
Both products come with a convenient storage bag, facilitating a fast anytime, anywhere setup. MOLUS G60 and X100 feature a live mode to enable lights turning-on by group once connected to the power supply. The Bluetooth mesh efficient remote control feature of MOLUS G60 and MOLUS X100 allows for controlled and adjustable lighting at your fingertips.
ZHIYUN’s X100 in addition features music mode; a recording function that enables an automatic lighting control along with music accompaniment to create a special atmosphere. The Bluetooth mesh for remote control simplifies the work flow with the Bluetooth mesh to adjust the parameters by group, enhancing the lighting efficiency and convenience substantially.
ZHIYUN MOLUS G60 Combo comes with the following accessories:
Power supply accessories: DC power adapter + cable
Light modifiers:ZHIYUN Mini Softbox (ZY Mount), ZHIYUN Mini Reflector (ZY Mount), ZHIYUN Diffusion Dome
Extension accessories: Bowens Mount Adapter (ZY Mount)
Storage accessories: power adapter organizer bag, storage bag
Quick start guide, Tripod (M2)
*ZHIYUN G60: PD fast charge supports a maximum power input of 100W, and a minimum of 18W. The ordinary fast charge is also supported. You can check the current power on the screen. The maximum power output is 60W. *The data is gathered at the distance of 1m.
ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Pro comes with the following accessories:
Power supply accessories:, X100 grip battery, 120W DC power adapter & cable
Light modifiers: ZHIYUN Mini Reflector (ZY Mount), ZHIYUN Bowen Mount Adapter (ZY Mount) ,ZHIYUN Mini Softbox (ZY Mount)
Storage accessories: power adapter organizer bag, storage bag, pocket light strap
Quick start guide
The X100 Combo package includes all the accessories in Pro package except ZHIYUN Mini Softbox (ZY Mount).
*ZHIYUN X100: It is recommended to use the DC adapter with input over 100W. The X100 grip battery weighs 440g and is not included in the standard package. The max input power of the battery is 30W. X100 can work for 30min at 100W. *The data is gathered at a distance of 1m.
Available from 20th March 2023.
The ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 is available for US$269. The combo package is available for US$389, and the pro package is available for US$439 from the ZHIYUN and Amazon store.
The ZHIYUN MOLUS G60 is available for US$199, and the combo package is for US$249 from the ZHIYUN and Amazon store.
About ZHIYUN
ZHIYUN Tech is a pioneer and a world leader in gimbals and stabilizers for both professional filmmakers and personal video creators. ZHIYUN believes in innovation as the primary productive force, keeps making breakthroughs, and pushes forward technological and industrial development. Its product line ranges from professional to consumer gimbals. ZHIYUN is dedicated to arduous research and innovation for delivering a better experience for global filmmakers and video content creators. Learn more about ZHIYUN Tech at www.ZHIYUN-tech.com or check us out on Facebook: @ZHIYUNGlobal or follow us on Instagram: @ZHIYUN_Tech