Neewer MS150C Review
My in depth Neewer MS150C Review
Hello and welcome to my Neewer Ms150C review where I run you through how this RGB video light has worked for me, its specs and a few things you might not know about this ultra portable RGB video light from Neewer.
Including did you know you can powered it from a V-mount battery or NPF batteries? It’s a full RGB light and it can be fully controlled via the Neewer App to name just a few of it’s perks, so come on, let’s get into this Neewer MS150c review and I will talk you through my experiences with it.
MS150C Price.
Now, before we get into the review as per usual the first thing I always look at is price and the MS150C is a real bargain considering it retails for $329.99 but better again Neewer have given me a 21% off discount code HAYES21 which brings the price down to just $269.69 and that is just stupidly low.
Sometimes there are even better deals on at Amazon (here) where they have 30% off.
So, for price the Neewer MS150C just can’t be beaten but lets have a look at its features and performance now to see if they can deliver also.
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Neewer MS150C Specs lists
- 150 watt RGB light ouput.
- 81,300 Lux @ 0.5m
- Ultra compact size
- 2 mount options with a Bowens mount or also the smaller Neewer mount option now too.
- Full wireless control via the Neewer app.
- Weighs only 700 grams.
- Three powering options with mains V-mount battery or NPF battery powering options also.
- Ultra quiet operation with 3 fan modes.
- CRI 97+ and TLCI 98+
- 17 Special effects modes
- Full RGB range
- Colour temp from 2,700K – 6,500K
Neewer MS150C Size and weight
The neewer MS150C seems truly tiny especially when you consider it’s a 150 watt RGB video light. When I opened the box for the first time it caught me by suprise how compact this light is. Even when you look at the carrying case size it’s almost half the size of my SmallRig RC120 video light and that’s just 120 watt output. Heck even the Godox light I have here is a good bit bigger than it.
That all makes this video light ideal as a carry around light and while you might think ah sure look at this cute little thing, that all changes when youswitch it on and this tiny little thing enters beast mode and shines brighter than the rest can. So don’t be fooled this light truly means business.
Speaking of the carry case I guess it’s time to talk about what elese you get in the box…
What’s in the box?
There is a really nice carrying case included with the kit, this case is very well padded and really helps to protect the light when transporting it.
Then you have the Neewer Mount to Bowens Mount adaptor, this adaptor means the light will work perfectly on both the New Neewer mount and the Bowens mount. I will get into a lot more detail about that in a few minutes.
Then there is the light stand bracket which screws onto the base of the MS150C so it can be mounted on a light stand but it also doubles as a comfortable handle for when you are hand holding the light.
Then of course you have the instruction booklet and the power supply, the power supply has a nice long cord on it which is a nice bonus.
Light Modifier mounting options.
With the MS150C you have the option of using either the new Neewer mount or the traditional Bowens mount via the supplied adaptor.
The adaptor really does make the MS150C feel like it has a proper Bowens mount on it as default, this is not some cheap little fiddly adaptor, this is a very solid unit with no wiggle in it and it genuinely feels like it’s part of the light and not an extra adaptor.
So, don’t worry this unit is fully compatible with any bowens mount light modifiers you may already have.
The new Neewer mini Bowens mount if you could call it that, is just a neater more compact mount you have the option of using if you want.
These mounts are great as it means your modifiers aren’t as bulky then too. So another nice space saving there too.
MS150C Build Quality.
Now, holding the light for the first time I was surprised at how solid it felt, especially given its ridiculously cheap price. This unit really does punch well above its pay grade regarding build quality and even now writing this review it still blows my mind how well its made.
The mesh housing is very solid and as you can see in the photo further below it was designed with both optimal passive cooling in mind and body strength. I have a full section on cooling later on as that’s an important part of this light.
The light controls feel fluid and yet solid, the buttons are positive yet responsive and the display is crisp and sharp.
All in all there is very little to complain about as regards build quality in the light itself and again the Light stand or bracket is super comfortable to hold if you are hand holding this light for any length of time you will really appreciate its ergonomics and the nice rubber like grip on the handle.
It has to be a 10/10 for build quality for the MS150C.
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So who is the Neewer MS150C video light for?
Well, anyone that wants 150 watts of power in a super compact form factor with multipe powering options and remote opertion via the Neewer App, with the other plus being it weighs only 700 grams.
The 3 powering options for MS150C really open this light up to run and gun uses where you can power it via the supplied mains power supply which incidentally has a nice long cable on it.
You can power the MS150 via a V-mount battery with a Neewer NC010 D-TAP to DC cable or you can also use via two NPF batteries via the Neewer PS010E adaptor plate.
Its size and weight are also a huge advantage if you are using it via a long boom arm where the wireless control help a lot also also.
Battery light output power… A point to note here is that due to the lower input voltage the output power of the MS150C drops from a max of 135 watt output to 93 watts. This is due to the lower input voltage of the battery packs.
Ms150c Fan noise and Cooling
Having 150 watts in such a small body would normally present a lot of heat problems but Neewer have done an amazing job with the MS150C to counter act this.
The first step was the design of the external case and this really nice mesh design helps to clear out as much heat as possible from the unit passively, then there is an ultra quiet fan with three different power settings which when on the lowest setting truly is ultra quiet, more about that later.
Next we have the external power supply and this helps to reduce heat being built up in the unit, having this external power supply helps to cut down on the MS150C’s physical weight if you are and holding it or using it on a long boom arm, where the light has to be extent out a good distance, the lower weight is going to really help you here.
Fan noise and the three fan mode… Intelligent, High speed and Low speed are the three different options and as the name more or less implies if you pick High Speed the fan noise is going to be at its loudest, it’s still not that loud though and if you want to hear if for yourself then check out my video below where I run you through how loud it is in all modes.
Low speed then will limit the output power but keep fan noise to a minimum.
Intelligent will then give you the best of both worlds and keep the fan running at low speeds when it’s not needed and then kick into high speed mode when the output power increases.
Intelligent mode would normally be the mode most people go for and in all honestry this would be the norm for most cooling applications in any electronics but sometimes you really do want as little nosie as possible in your scene so Low Speed could also be perfect for you then.
Controlling the Neewer MS150C
You have two different ways of controlling the MS150C, the first being the standard way which involves using the super simple manual controls on the back of the light where you can adjust all your video light setting and of course you can see the setting on the large LCD display.
Or you can use the Neewer app to remotely control the light and balance your lighting set up in seconds, this is incredibly handy for solo shooters or if you are shooting a scene where the lighting isn’t easily accessible, like with long boom arms or jamed up close to a wall or backdrop for instance.
You can tweek your settings to perfection via the app and see the results instantly then on camera.
Using the app is very easy, simply download it, open it up and pair the light and you can create the look you want in seconds.
Review Conclusion
My Neewer MS150C review conclusion has to be a very positive one as what’s not to love about this light it’s… compact, lightweight, powerful, RGB, wireless control, special effects, its build quality is great and best of all it’s crazy cheap. The wireless control and ease of use make this RGB video light a pure joy to use and it is now in my gear bag at all times.
If you are thinking about buying this video light then stop thinking and just go for it. I have been buying Neewer products for a long time now and their performnace for the price you pay just continues to blow me away.
See you out there,
Kieran.
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