Zhiyun has launched a new small and versatile LED light, Cinepeer CX100. It is a budget version of the Molus X100.
Disclaimer
The Light was sent to me by Zhiyun, but Zhiyun has not seen my review or information. Everything I write here is based on my own opinion. Some of these links might be affiliate links.
Similar Specs with Molus X100
The lights look the same, and the power is about the same. There is a specs sheet at the end of this blog post. The main differences are that the battery is not detachable in CX100 and does not have a music sync feature, a screen, or APP control.
Cinepeer CX100 is Silent and does not over-heat!
Cinepeer CX100 uses the same DynaVort Cooling System as the Zhiyun Molus X100. The benefit is that it is practically silent. You need to be very close to hear the fan, and it won’t ruin your audio. If the light gets hot, the brightness will be reduced automatically. There is no danger of it over heating. At least I did experience that at all.
Accessories
As you can see from the image above, there are enough accessories for many needs. A Bowens Adapter is also available. That is something I might get. I have several softboxes with Bowens mount.
Specifications
Is it worth the price?
When this was published, the Zhiyun Cinepeer CX100 was just under $200€, which is about $100€ less than the Molus X100. The CX100 is bright and has all the necessary features for an LED light. However, app control is missing, so look for the Molus X100 if that is important.
Buy it from their official store. Use code CNP25TOCXX to get 25% Off. Buy it from Amazon and use code ZYCNP25OFF to get 25% Off.
My video about the Zhiyun Cinepeer CX100
Full specs
Specifications are from Zhiyun.
Product Dimension 197*52*94mm
Output Power 100W
Cooling Method Active Cooling
Power Adapter Operation Voltage AC100V~240V（50/60HZ)
Light Operation Voltage DC 24V，PD ≥9V
PD Input Power ≥18W
Color Temperature 2700K~6500K
Brightness Adjustment Range 0~100%
CRI (RA) ≈96
TLCI ≈97
Illuminance In Brightness 3840lux, 1 meter, 4300K
Power Supply Method PD adapter, power adapter
Operating Ambient Temperature -10℃～40℃
Grip Battery Voltage 14.8V
Grip Battery Capacity 4500mAh 66.6Wh
Grip Battery PD Charging Time 2H30MIN
Grip Battery QC Charging Time 4H
Adapter Charging Time 3H
Grip Battery Max Charging Power 30W
Grip Battery Runtime (max, power) 30min
Extension 1/4 General Threaded Hole*2