Pro 160 VS Z96 at DVinfo.net

Randy Johnson · January 29th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Which of these 2 lights are better? Which put out the most light? I am trying to put my feet into the LED pool.

Mike Watson · January 29th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Most light? Don't know. The Z96 is pretty solidly built, and the magnetic plastic filters are slick - that's what I'd buy.

D.J. Ammons · January 29th, 2011, 10:18 PM

I have the Z96 and am very impressed with the quality of the build compared to my other Chinese LED light and my LitePanel Micro that mysteriously disappeared.. The magnetic filters are great. Makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.

Randy Johnson · January 29th, 2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks guys I will try the 96 it just seemed like I would get more out of the 160 because it had more bulbs.

Taky Cheung · February 6th, 2011, 02:58 AM

Pro160 has a 900 lux output where Z96 is 800 lux. So on paper, Pro160 is brighter. However, when using indoor, the orange filter comes with Pro160 is pretty much useless. Also Z96 has much better built.

Iker Riera · February 9th, 2011, 05:50 PM

Z96 is built much better and the light has a much nicer spread with no vignetting in the corners, it gives a pretty even light.

Taky Cheung · February 9th, 2011, 05:58 PM

I have both light. They are both not diffused. using it with my XH-A1 and HV30, both appears brighter in center and dark corners until I use the included white diffuser. But then, it reduces the overall brightness.

Jeff Harper · February 24th, 2011, 10:22 PM

I have had both, and tested them, the Pro 160 is my preference for pure lighting power, but the Z96 is nicer. I sold the Z96, it was too weak for me after using the Pro160.

Bang for the buck the 160 is a much better value, and I like the spread. But with my new GH2, I could get by better with the Z96 now that I need less light if I had it. The 160 dimmer switch is starting to get a little weird, and may break soon. It is not as well made as has been said, but Taky is very upfront about that, and I have used and abused mine heavily. I will likely buy another.

The Comer 1800 is the king, of course, which I'm going to be using on a light stand from now on.

Taky, thanks for the warming filter! Guys, don't hesitate to buy from LA color online, he's got your back. I lost my warming filter for the 160 and Taky had me covered!

Anthony Auci · March 4th, 2011, 02:03 PM

I like the youngnuo 160 which i assume is pretty close to the pro 160

January 29th, 2011, 03:25 PM	#1
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Pro 160 VS Z96 Which of these 2 lights are better? Which put out the most light? I am trying to put my feet into the LED pool.

February 6th, 2011, 02:58 AM	#5
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Pro160 has a 900 lux output where Z96 is 800 lux. So on paper, Pro160 is brighter. However, when using indoor, the orange filter comes with Pro160 is pretty much useless. Also Z96 has much better built. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

February 9th, 2011, 05:58 PM	#7
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I have both light. They are both not diffused. using it with my XH-A1 and HV30, both appears brighter in center and dark corners until I use the included white diffuser. But then, it reduces the overall brightness. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

February 24th, 2011, 10:22 PM	#8
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Pro 160 VS Z96 I have had both, and tested them, the Pro 160 is my preference for pure lighting power, but the Z96 is nicer. I sold the Z96, it was too weak for me after using the Pro160. Bang for the buck the 160 is a much better value, and I like the spread. But with my new GH2, I could get by better with the Z96 now that I need less light if I had it. The 160 dimmer switch is starting to get a little weird, and may break soon. It is not as well made as has been said, but Taky is very upfront about that, and I have used and abused mine heavily. I will likely buy another. The Comer 1800 is the king, of course, which I'm going to be using on a light stand from now on. Taky, thanks for the warming filter! Guys, don't hesitate to buy from LA color online, he's got your back. I lost my warming filter for the 160 and Taky had me covered! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

March 4th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#9
Anthony Auci New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York, New York Posts: 23	Re: Pro 160 VS Z96 I like the youngnuo 160 which i assume is pretty close to the pro 160

January 29th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#2
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Most light? Don't know. The Z96 is pretty solidly built, and the magnetic plastic filters are slick - that's what I'd buy.

January 29th, 2011, 10:18 PM	#3
D.J. Ammons Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 506	I have the Z96 and am very impressed with the quality of the build compared to my other Chinese LED light and my LitePanel Micro that mysteriously disappeared.. The magnetic filters are great. Makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.

January 29th, 2011, 11:09 PM	#4
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Thanks guys I will try the 96 it just seemed like I would get more out of the 160 because it had more bulbs.

February 9th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#6
Iker Riera Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 164	Z96 is built much better and the light has a much nicer spread with no vignetting in the corners, it gives a pretty even light.