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#Qube review portable
For run-and-gun filmmakers or any content creator looking for a portable lighting fix, the Lume Cube Panel is surely a tempting prospect.Ever wonder where all your money goes at the end of the month? You’re not alone. Its rear LCD screen is a very useful addition and the device also doubles as a power bank. It boasts an impressively bright LED panel, a high CRI and a decent color temperature range. Portable LED lights are a must-have piece of kit for videographers and the Lume Cube Panel is a feature-rich, pocket-sized offering that doesn’t disappoint. However, Lume Cube products have a very good track record and when compared to similar light sources, such as the Metz Mecalight L1000 BC and Boling BL-P1, the Panel is competitively priced. The Lume Cube Panel has a lot going for it, though it doesn't have the same uniqueness as Lume Cube's previous products and there are cheaper LED panels out there that also double as power banks. So, no matter what Lume Cube products you own, you won’t have to faff around finding the right cable – the Panel should fit right in. You see, the original Lume Cube and Lume Cube Air are charged via micro USB, while the Lume Cube 2.0 is USB-C. Having the opportunity to charge the light via USB-C and micro USB might seem like overkill, but it makes a lot of sense for existing Lume Cube users. Lume Cube rates the 3.85V Li-Polymer battery as capable of lasting 90 minutes at 100% brightness and, when we tested the light, we were impressed to find that it lasted roughly 99 minutes. It took us about two hours to completely recharge the battery once it was dead and it’s worth noting that, left on a tripod at 100% brightness for an extended period of time, our Lume Cube Panel got warm but never too hot to handle. It’s just a shame that the rear LCD doesn’t provide you with the same real-time battery information when you’re using the Panel as a power bank. And while we wouldn’t suggest treating the battery / charging information as 100% accurate, it provides a decent enough indication to prevent you from getting caught out. The rear LCD screen is a fantastic feature. The Lume Cube Panel boasts a powerful light that outputs 1600 lux at 5 meters (Image credit: Future)
We even managed to charge an iPhone while using the light at the same time! Sure, it’s unlikely to replace your dedicated power bank with multiple outputs, but it’s extremely handy in a pinch. You simply slot the mini-USB to USB adapter in the 5V output and connect your chosen USB device. At 100% brightness the device emits 1600 lux at 5m – and owing to our experience using the light in the field, we found the light itself to be very impressive.Īrguably the Panel’s standout feature is its ability to double as a power bank. The brightness can be increased or decreased by 5% increments, meaning you have 20 settings to play with. The color temperature range isn’t the biggest in its class, but an output of 3200K to 5600K still gives you plenty of flexibility for both indoor and outdoor shooting. If you’re going to invest in a bicolor LED, you want it to be accurate and the Panel’s impressive 96+ CRI rating means that you can count on it to produce accurately rendered colors. The Lume Cube Panel performs very well as a light source. It also helps to protect the panel when not in use.
The diffuser can clip or slide onto the light and feels very secure once in place. The first is held down to turn the light on or off, and can be tapped to select the brightness or color temperature the other two buttons enable you to increase or decrease either option. The light is controlled via three buttons on the left side of the panel. The brightness itself is also present, along with the color temperature. You have a battery icon and an estimate of how much time is left, which changes as you increase or decrease the brightness. A neat feature is a small LCD screen on the back of the light, which displays plenty of useful information. The light weighs a respectable 180g, which makes it more than suitable for use on your camera’s hotshoe or attached to a rig.
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