Watch video: DCW Unwrapped
The holiday season is here! For those who celebrate it, Christmas is just around the corner – and as is our tradition here on Digital Camera World, we mark the occasion with DCW Unwrapped.
This is where we unwrap some early photography, videography or image-making Christmas presents. It's a fun way for us to share some great gift recommendations – including gifts for yourself, if you're lucky enough to get a some "paper presents" in your Christmas card!
Of course, you don't have to be a Christmas person to enjoy a gift for the holidays. So regardless of what kind of meaning this season holds for you, we'd love to invite you to share in the joy of unwrapping and unboxing a few fun photo presents with us in the run-up to the big day.
It may even give you some inspiration for gifts you can give during other seasons and occasions, whether it's a birthday, a graduation or a tradition like Eid. Or again, you may just be inspired to pick something up for yourself!
Today we've got a haul of presents to unwrap from SmallRig – the award-winning specialist in lighting, stabilization, smartphone accessories and power solutions.
It's hugely exciting to get our hands on the brand new RC 60B Cob LED Video Light. This palm-sized powerhouse weighs just 650 grams – perfect for handholding if you’re a one-person crew. But it also packs serious power, kicking out 2,670 lux from 1 meter with the bare bulb, or 11,200 lux with a standard reflector. It has a temperature range of 2,700 to 6,500 Kelvin, with a CRI of 97+ and TLCI of 98+ for faithful color rendition.
Despite its small size it boasts a built-in battery that delivers 45 minutes at full power, or 75 minutes in eco mode, for totally wireless shooting. And when you need to top things up, its USB-C port supports 65 to 100W power delivery via charger or power bank, as well as V-Mount battery. The 1.3-inch screen and control dials enable fingertip adjustments over your settings, as well as the 9 lighting effects, and at just 23dB in eco mode the cooling system is barely louder than rustling leaves.
Also here from SmallRig is the RA-D30 mini Parabolic Softbox for the RC 60B, with a next-generation quick-release design for super-fast setup and derigging. With a diameter of 29cm / 11.2 inches it’s the perfect partner for the RC 60B, with a 45° honeycomb to really focus the power of the Cob Light, or a white diffusion cloth to give it that creamy softness for flattering illumination.
Another fantastic dance partner for the RC 60B is the brand new SmallRig VB99 Pro mini V Mount Battery. It's super-compact, at some 70% smaller than other V Mount batteries, yet it boasts an intelligent battery management support chip for 100W high-power input and a 30% shorter full charge time – which takes just 2.5 hours. Amazingly, you can power a Sony A7C camera for well over 2 hours on just 10 minutes of charging time! With a pair of USB-C ports, a USB-A, 8 volt DC, 12 volt DC, a D-Tap and a BP interface, this scratch-resistant super-battery enables you to keep all your gear running, all day long.
Lastly, we have the SmallRig X Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max. Created in collaboration with the filmmaker, it features dual quick-release handles for maximum versatility – whether you want to shoot two-handed for complete control, single-handed for selfie shooting, or in top-handle mode for nimble low-angle shots.
Not only are the handles quick-release, they feature a detachable wireless remote control that operates up to 10m / 32.8ft away. The M Mount back plate supports external lenses and filters, and the kit comes with a magnetic adapter and 1 to 5-stop variable ND filter, to keep maintain cinematic shutter speeds even in challenging light.
SmallRig has been trusted by creators and filmmakers around the world for ten years and, with innovations like these, it’s easy to see why.
