2024 CML Camera/Lighting Tests – Light Measurements

Godox MG1200Bi

Bi-color spot.

More info: Godox

Note: brightness depends on the output mode of the light (some lights have modes that optimize brightness, others that optimize color, others that minimize fan noise...). The output mode is listed in tests where it was recorded, otherwise it is whatever mode the light was delivered in. The mode we tested may not be the mode used in the manufacture’s published specs. Use these brightness numbers to compare conditions only within this test. If you need a lamp to hit specific levels, please check with the manufacturer — or test it yourself!

Bare Fixture, 100% power at 3 meters / 9.85 feet

Color Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Color Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
3200 K	5930	551	3270 K	-0.0014	83	95	101	98	98.1

Color Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Color Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
4400 K	6680	620	4431 K	-0.0038	—	94	102	98	97.4

Color Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Color Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
5600 K	7000	650	5602 K	-0.0014	73	93	101	98	97.6

Color Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Color Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
6500 K	7020	652	6452 K	0.0012	—	93	100	98	96.8

Bare Fixture, dimming measurements at 3 meters / 9.85 feet

Power Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Power Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
100%	7000	650	5602 K	-0.0014	73	93	101	98	97.6

Power Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Power Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
50%	3250	302	5670 K	-0.0015	72	93	101	98	97.3

Power Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Power Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
25%	1660	154	5696 K	-0.001	—	—	—	—	—

(no meter images available)

Power Setting	Brightness		CCT	∆uv	SSI	TM-30-18		TLCI	CRI(Ra)
Power Setting	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv	SSI	Rf	Rg	TLCI	CRI(Ra)
10%	637	59	5663 K	-0.002	—	—	—	—	—

(no meter images available)

Measurements and Beam Patterns at 3 meters / 9.85 feet

Light is aimed at the central pipe with the green tape on it. Tape marks indicate 15º increments of beam spread: each tape mark is 7.5º from its neighbor, so the two tape marks closest to the center marker span 15º total. The next nearest ones span 30º between them, the next pair out indicate 45º, and so on. Images captured with the camera (Lumix GH5) set to 5600 K white balance, “standard” photo style, using a 7mm lens. No adjustments made in post other than resizing for the web.

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Bare Fixture	7000	650	5602 K	-0.0014

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Fresnel Gf14 @45º	31300	2,908	5762 K	-0.001

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Fresnel Gf14 @30º	78300	7,274	5713 K	-0.001

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Fresnel Gf14 @15º	85600	7,953	5499 K	-0.001

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Reflector Gr60	18400	1,709	5576 K	-0.001

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Reflector Gr30	73000	6,782	5471 K	0.000

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Reflector Gr15	129000	11,984	5588 K	0.000

Modifier	Brightness		CCT	∆uv
Modifier	lux	fc	CCT	∆uv
Spotlight Gp-36K	22700	2,109	5112 K	0.001