The Panel Pro 2.0 features a more in-depth menu system than its predecessor and navigating this with physical buttons can prove a little frustrating. On that note, and just like the previous Panel Pro, you have two standard 1/4-inch tripod screws, allowing you to mount the LED panel horizontally or vertically on a tripod. This never prevented us from attaching the plate securely, it just made things a little bit more fiddly. It’s just a shame the tabs used to grip the light aren’t spaced a little further apart as we found they had a tendency to get in the way when screwing on a tripod plate. The clip-on diffuser fits sturdily on the device and if our original Lume Cube Panel (from 2019) is anything to go by, it’ll prove surprisingly sturdy, too. On the one hand, this is a clever feature, but on the other, we found ourselves constantly attempting to use the dial, only to inadvertently lock the wheel in the process… Overall, we’d rather have a locking mechanism than not, but a dedicated locking switch would be high up on our wishlist for an RGB Panel Pro 3.0. Pushing it in locks the dial, so if you’re holding the light or adjusting its positioning, you don’t inadvertently change your settings. The dial that’s used to increase/decrease the selected value is springy, so you can push it inwards, but it will spring back when you alleviate the pressure. When you’re constantly turning the light on and off to conserve power between shots or takes, holding the button down for a second or two quickly becomes a bit of a chore and the new switch completely eliminates this. The RGB Panel Pro V1 required you to hold down a button to switch the device on/off, while also doubling as the Mode button. The matte aluminum case is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but it’s a smart little light nonetheless.Īs with previous iterations, the controls are positioned down the side of the device and although it might not seem like a big change, the inclusion of a dedicated power button that flicks up and down is a welcome quality-of-life upgrade.

The metallic blue Mode button has a cool, premium feel to it, as does the beveled edge surrounding the postage-stamp-sized LCD screen. This is light enough to add minimal heft to your kit bag, but just heavy enough to feel solid in the hand.Īs far as LED panels go, it’s a nice-looking device. It’s also the same weight as its predecessor: 0.51lb/0.23kg. Gone are the RGB Panel Pro V1’s visible screws the entire panel is now seamlessly encased. Lume Cube refers to the RGB Panel Pro 2.0 as having a: “New, more durable exterior.” And while we don’t have its predecessor to physically compare, its aluminum casing does feel very solid in the hand.

If it is, head over to our store quickly, because the first 1000 are going for $30 off the regular price of $229.95.(Image credit: Future) RGB Panel Pro 2.0: Build & Handling Overall we are very impressed with the new Lume cube panel Pro RGB and was excited to finally see some color added to their great line up of portable lighting for photo and video.Ĭheck out our full video review of the Lume Cube Power Pro below to see if this light is right for you. While you can probably find an RGB light for less money, most likely it will be one of the ones we have used in the past that simply break over time and the company support is lacking. Lume cube has always made great products and they are simply just a great company with amazing support. The square design of the new panel pro allows you to stand up the light on a flat surface without needing the attach a tripod or the included shoe mount which we have always done with the original lume cube panel pro. Such as, the larger LCD screen, side buttons and square design. Very similar form factor and size to their previous Panel Pro, but with a few tweaks and improvements in our opinion. Lume cube has just released their first ever RGB light. We love camera gear and love even more when we get our hands on brand new gear that has just been released! Today we have the brand new Lume cube panel pro RGB light and so far we are absolutely loving this small yet powerful light.

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