7/30/2023 0 Comments Lume cube pro![]() Without anything to dance across and illuminate your camera’s sensor, images wouldn’t exist. If you’re a content creator who’s looking for a budget lighting solution, or something that’s small enough to occupy a permanent slot in your kitbag, consider the LumeCube 2.0 a very bright idea indeed.Photography simply isn’t possible without light. First-time LumeCube users are treated to the many accessories shipped with the device (and weren’t included with the original). It builds on the original’s legacy with its improved lighting ability, increased battery life and USB-C compatibility.ĭivers will be disappointed by the reduced waterproofing, but if that’s what it took to deliver the more practical charging port seal, many content creators will likely welcome the tradeoff. The LumeCube 2.0 improves on its predecessor in almost every way, but doesn’t deliver much in the way of innovation either. We wonder if the seal change is the reason the 2.0 is only rated as waterproof down to 30ft, but considering that’ll be more than enough for most content creators, we regard the easier to use seal as a positive. While the original’s screw-in design is more secure, finding a suitable implement to open it could prove frustrating. Once the battery does run out though, the rubber charging port seal is a welcome improvement. Without counting every minute, we can definitely confirm that the 2.0 lasts much longer than its predecessor. The light is rated for up to 1.5 hours of use at 100% brightness. ![]() The app also tells you how much battery remains, and battery life is certainly an appealing attribute of the Lume Cube 2.0. As you’d expect, the Lume Cube 2.0 is compatible with the company’s Lume-X app, which allows you to control multiple Lume Cubes using a smart device. The modification frame appears identical to the original Lume Cube’s and is compatible with our existing accessories such as the barn doors and snoot. The diddy device also comes with a whole host of accessories including modification frame, warming gel, diffuser and a DSLR hot shoe mount. ![]() We used four Lume Cube 2.0s to light this toy photography setup (Image credit: Mike Harris / Digital Camera World) The 2.0’s larger beam angle is certainly noticeable and the higher CRI value certainly results in better light quality. Paired with an original LumeCube, there’s definitely a difference in the quality of light. We tested the Lume ube 2.0 when shooting a cinematic action figure still, as part of a four-light LumeCube setup. The LED light also features a 360-degree optical sensor, which improves on the original’s directional sensor. This is a neat addition that only increases the little light’s versatility. The light will then dim considerably and enables users to change the intensity in 1% increments, up to 10% brightness. Manual Low Light Mode is a new addition and can be activated when the 2.0 is on by holding both buttons down for three seconds. That said, you’ve no danger of turning the 2.0 on or off accidentally. ![]() As such, we can’t help but feel a simple click would have sufficed. Holding the power button down (for three seconds) does mean that on occasions you release it too quickly and it isn’t as responsive as it could be. The brightness changes in 10% increments, which allows for 10 different intensities of brightness. Turn the light on and off by holding down the power (minus) button, and increase/decrease the brightness by pressing the plus/minus button. Like its predecessor, the LumeCube 2.0’s two-button configuration couldn’t be simpler to use. Everything else appears to be standard fare: the body is aluminum and features the same 1/4"-20 tripod thread, it’s still 1.6 inches tall and it still weighs a paltry 99g. The original LumeCube featured no visual indication as to the function of its two buttons, which occasionally made operation confusing. ![]() A simple, but hugely practical upgrade is the addition of plus, minus and power icons positioned around the device’s two buttons. ![]()
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