NEW PODCAST: IBC 2026 & Best-of-Show Winners | iPhone 18 Pro Gets a Variable Aperture – Focus Check ep134 →🎙️ WATCH/LISTEN Now
Watch/Listen Now IBC 2026 & iPhone 18 Pro🎙️NEW PODCAST
Education for Filmmakers
Language
The CineD Channels
Info
New to CineD?
You are logged in as
We will send you notifications in your browser, every time a new article is published in this category.
You can change which notifications you are subscribed to in your notification settings.
Godox is introducing two compact bi-color LED lights, the ML80Bi and ML150Bi, to their lineup of video lighting tools. Both lights use a modular system that adapts to different power and accessory setups, making them versatile and practical for both outdoor and on-location shooting. Let’s have a look!
It seems like Godox is always coming up with something new. In September, we saw their KNOWLED MG4K Series as well as their MG4K LED Light, a 2000W LED alternative to 4K HMI. This time, we are looking at a new addition – two modular, portable video lights.
The ML80Bi and ML150Bi have a color temperature range of 2800K to 6500K with CRI and TLCI ratings around 96 for accurate color reproduction. They are built around the modular Godox mount system, and support a wide range of magnetic and optical accessories, from diffusers to reflectors. The new ML-Z zoom lens reflector increases light output substantially, reaching 29,600 lux at one meter for the ML80Bi and about 61,000 lux for the ML150Bi, placing them close to 100W lights.
Power can come from the ML-BA battery, which runs for over an hour at full output, or from NP-F and V-mount batteries using adapter plates. (Godox states that to get the strongest output, pair the ML150Bi with the ML-VMA and a V-mount battery.) Both lights offer 0-100% dimming and eleven FX modes for quick on-set adjustments. Control is available through the Godox Light app, with the ML150Bi adding DMX and RDM for studio integration. Compact and lightweight, the ML80Bi weighs 519 g (1.1 lb) and the ML150Bi 770 g (1.7 lb), making them suitable for travel or handheld use.
The lights work with a variety of accessories through the Godox mount and can also be used with a Bowens adapter. Magnetic “stack and layer” diffusion filters with three height options attach directly to the front of the lens. The overall design should keep the setup straightforward and portable.
The Godox ML80Bi will be available soon for $229, and the ML80Bi for $259. For more information, please visit the Godox website.
Does the brightness output of the ML80Bi and ML150Bi fit your needs for small-crew or documentary shooting? How important is cable-free operation in your current lighting setup? Let us know in the comments.
Δ
Stay current with regular CineD updates about news, reviews, how-to’s and more.
You can unsubscribe at any time via an unsubscribe link included in every newsletter. For further details, see our Privacy Policy
Want regular CineD updates about news, reviews, how-to’s and more?Sign up to our newsletter and we will give you just that.
You can unsubscribe at any time via an unsubscribe link included in every newsletter. The data provided and the newsletter opening statistics will be stored on a personal data basis until you unsubscribe. For further details, see our Privacy Policy
A camera was put in my hands at 16, and I’ve been taking photographs ever since. Before moving to Vienna, I worked as a photographer on film sets, telling stories as they unfolded behind the scenes. Since then, I’ve focused on immersive theater, both as a photographer and an actor. I am the photographer for the award-winning Nesterval ensemble, documenting the energy and atmosphere of their performances. I’m a teller of stories. Stories hold my interest. I’ll take on any project with a story to tell.