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See our condensed findings below and read on for the full analysis. In short, we think it's an incredibly handy little light with a robust ecosystem of accessories.

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And despite measuring just 4 x 4 x 4.5cm (1.6 x 1.6 x 1.75'), it was also both rugged and waterproof.Įnter the Lume Cube 2.0: as portable as ever with some key improvements under the hood. Aimed both at still and video shooters, the original Lume Cube offered 1,500-lumen light output and Bluetooth wireless control in a remarkably compact package. sailed past its fundraising goals when it launched its brand-new, eponymously-named LED lighting system on Kickstarter. You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.Way back in 2014, Lume Cube Inc. What does that mean? You can learn about Nimbleosity and more by visiting. The Lume Cube has a high Nimbleosity Rating. But aside from those nits, I would say that this supplemental light has dozens of uses with smartphones, digital cameras, and action cams. And the slave sensor needs to be addressed in future designs. I wish the light were a tad warmer, say 5200K.

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The Lume Cube Pro app is also well-designed and a joy to use. And there's no arguing that the light output is impressive. The look, feel, and construction of the Lume Cube is outstanding. So I carry my film canister diffuser with me, and it works great on the Lume Cube. So it needs to be pointing right at the master light source to work - not practical in many situations.īeing a smallish light source, the light can be a bit contrasty.

And in my testing, the sensor was not as sensitive as I'd like it to be. It would even be better on the side or in the back. The problem is that the sensor is on the front of the Lume Cube instead of on top as a small dome. I also like that the device includes a light sensor so it can serve as a slave for off-camera flash with my OM-D E-M10 Mark II. That being said, it works quite well with both of those. I would really like to sync the Lume Cube with my iPhone's Camera app, but currently it only syncs with the Lume Cube or Lume Cube Pro software. It syncs nicely with its built-in camera app. And since it's Bluetooth controlled, you can leave it where it's positioned and change the settings from your mobile device. The integrated tripod socket makes it easy to connect the Lume Cube to a variety of stands and grips. So there's no need to worry about using it in adverse weather conditions. The Lume Cube is also waterproof to 100'. The integrated battery is robust, and when it does need charging, use the included USB cable to connect to a power source for replenishing. The color temperature is a bit on the cool side, 6000K. It's worth the investment.Īs I mentioned earlier, the Lume Cube can pump out 1500 Lumens, which is so bright that they have to include a warning notice reminding you not to look directly at the light when set to a high brightness level. In my opinion, don't even mess with the free version.

It allows for near-instaneous connection to the Lume Cube, and sets it apart from many of the portable LED lights on the market. The iOS app is actually one of my favorite features of this device. Both versions have a built-in camera function and video recorder.

The pro version ($2.99) however, has settings for brightness, duration, red eye prevention, OptoTrigger, battery level, signal strength, and the ability to fire up to five Lume Cubes. Lume Cube (free) has brightness control from 1-100 percent, red eye prevention, auto sync, and a battery level indicator. The basic app is free and the pro will set you back $2.99.

There are two versions of the software available, basic and pro.

#Lume pro light android#

Lume Cube is a powerful 1500 Lumen LED light that's controllable via iOS or Android apps. The product has evolved considerably over that period (check out the early images of the device in press releases), and I was pleasantly surprised when I received mine in the mail last week (in beautiful Kickstarter blue). I've been following the development of Lume Cube ($79.99) through its Kickstarter launch.