[Yes] I gave this 5 stars based on the light itself. It would be tough using these as a key light. They are bright but with diffusion such as a soft box you lose about 1.5 stops. Without diffusion they are definitely bright enough but it's a hard light. The focusable Fresnel ability works well however there isn't that defined edge you might think. If you use the Tungsten gel you will lose a stop as well. I use these as hair, fill, background lights and they are fantastic for those purposes. The case is a nice touch and make the lights very mobile. I don't use the battery function as I use them in a studio setting. For video they are a great addition to any studio. The lights fit in the case with U-brackets attached. You can purchase a Bowens mount adapter for the lights but I'm not sure the build quality will support the weight for long periods of time. I have the 60 watt version with Bowens mount and it's a load when using a 36" Octobox. If you were to use these for a mobile light set I'm sure you would be happy. They are light and while I'm not sure the build quality is there for attaching modifiers, alone they seem rugged enough to last a long time. If you remove the Fresnel lens the beam pattern widens considerably. It would take two lights to evenly light a large backdrop but for accent lights with gels they are fine.

[5920 (at 5600K)] This is my second Boltzen B-30. I bought the first one for a specific night shoot where I needed a battery powered long throw light to work with my other softer LEDs. I liked it so well I bought the second one.

I use the FP970 (large size) battery and have never run it down on a shoot. The light is solid, metal, well built. It has a longer throw and smaller spot than I expected, which is good. I can put on the difuser (comes with the kit along with CTO disc as well) and have a soft light good enough for portraits.

The barn doors cut the light nicely but you don't get a sharp shadow as with a typical tungsten fresnel like the Arri. However, I also have a Litepanels LED fresnel, and the shadow is very close in terms of the edge it can make. The Litepanels cost about 4 times as much and would require purchase of a large V-mount battery and charger if I wanted to use it outdoors at night.


To spot and flood the light you push or pull the front ring, rather than turn a knob. It works fine. To add the diffuser or 3200K filter, you unscrew the barn door ring, quick and easy to do.

Because I use the larger battery I have to remove it before folding the bracket down to store the light it its case, but I never leave batteries on anyway. If you do then you could use the smaller batteries. The case is included as well as cord and power supply. Batteries and charger are not included, but I bought two Neewer batteries with charger for around $75. They work as well as any of the other NP style batteries I have. On both lights it takes some pressure to put on and remove the battery but that will probably loosen up a bit with time. I've found that always seems to be the case with third party cheaper batteries.

[Yes] I am impressed with the quality and options this light has, gives me the flexibility to use in many situations!

[2000 to 10,000K] I use these lights as background, back, or fill lights - mostly for corporate talking-head stuff, but I've also used them for product videos, and some structured b-roll. While these certainly aren't the highest quality in terms of robustness and durability (mostly plastic) they are super lightweight, well made, the CRI is great, and they are really user-friendly. I HIGHLY recommend these lights if you're looking for a solid, punchy LED light on a budget.

[Yes] Very easy to use, portable and convenient. Outputs bright high quality light. Useful and worth the money

[7.83 lb] Compact, lightweight yet sturdy with sold feel. With ability to focus the beam and included barn doors this is great for hair light and other uses.

[2000 to 10,000K] I am a wedding Videographer in Australia, and shoot on GH5 platforms, these cameras are not the best low light camera, so lighting is very important, B&H was super quick posting these out to me within 3-4 days I had at my doorstep.

[RGB] Good power, good throw, good color, and great powering options. This light can be powered off Sony NP batteries, off of D-Tap, or AC Wall power. A very versatile set of lights that can fit in a small backpack. This LED Light has two different versions. A great option from the manufacturer. One has a built in fan and the other has no fan in case you are concerned about fan noise.

[2000 to 10,000K] So far I am loving these lights! They are bright and the color is great. I do wish they came with more of their accessories instead of having to buy them separately, but the lights themselves are solid.

[LCD] Excellent small LED Fresnel lights.