How To Do Portraits In A Dark Alley With Only 2 Lights - ZhiYun CX100 + CM25

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Two new lights. ZhiYun CX100 and pocket CM25 (from 0:00).
  • Don't judge the CM25 by size. 25W (from 1:00).
  • Max power at 4300K. Middle of the CCT range (from 3:00).
  • Combo kit. Adds a Bowens adapter and more (from 5:00).
  • Respect the heat. Hot at close range (from 6:00).

Ultra-compact light with 100W of power in the palm of my hand is the brand new ZhiYun CX100 light. Alongside that, it is the pocket-size CM25 light, which also packs a punch.

00:00 - Intro

00:26 - Unboxing CX100

03:54 - Unboxing CM25

08:21 - Light Set Up

09:16 - Photoshoot

13:20 - Outro

ZhiYun CX100 - https://tinyurl.com/4jfjpdej

ZhiYun CM25 - https://tinyurl.com/uksxp3sh

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BTS Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/49pbMMb

FAQ

What color temperature gives the CX100 its max power?

Right in the middle, at 4300K.

Is the ZhiYun CM25 powerful?

Don't judge it by its size. It's a pocket-size 25W light that packs a punch.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.