Today I’m going to show you the AndyCine R1 RGB Pocket Light which is a small and yet powerful RGB light that's about the size of a phone. This light is best suited for video producers but I've found other creative ways to use it such as mounting it as a tail light on my Super73 ebike. I'll discuss the features and let you know whether the AndyCine R1 is worth the price. And just a reminder, my goal is to always be unbiased and transparent with my opinions. This video is not endorsed or sponsored by AndyCine. Let's get to it!

The AndyCine R1 RGB Pocket Light is smaller than your phone. Forreal.

So for awhile now, my favorite portable lighting setup included the Luxli Viola and Cello because of their versatility and convenience. But I also wanted a light that was small and lightweight to use as either an accent or back light. And that's where the AndyCine R1 fits in. So here's what I like. It's smaller than any traditional onboard camera light. At just under 5 inches, the R1 can literally be mounted anywhere. It contains a 3600 milliamp lithium ion battery that gives you about 2-3 hours of power depending on brightness levels. The package also includes a USB-C charging cable, a hot shoe and a carrying pouch.

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The AndyCine R1 is encased in durable aluminum layered with a diffuser which gives it a heavy duty feel. It has a simple LCD display and the ability to control RGB colors as well as color temperature. While those are already robust features for such a small light it also has 7 lighting effect simulations. These effects include lighting 1, lighting 2, speedy RGB cycling, slow RGB cycling, police, ambulance, and fire rescue. While these are fun additions, it's also a bit of novelty and not something I think I'd use very often.

The AndyCine R1 is the perfect fit for the classic Fuji XT3.

For vlogging or live streaming, the R1 is perfect because of it's light weight design. However, for long shoots I'd recommend connecting it to an external power source through it's USB-C input. Definitely get a longer USB-C cable because the one it comes with is way to short to use for anything other than charging.

My favorite setup with the AndyCine R1 is as a tail light for the Super73 Z1 electric motorbike.

So my favorite setup with the AndyCine R1 is as a tail light for my Super73 Z1 electric motorbike. So why would I use a video light as opposed to a traditional bike light? Well simply put, the R1 has a very strong output which is enough to be visible from long distances as well as during the daytime. I feel much safer with the R1 mounted on the rear because I know vehicles can see me. I use a Smallrig 25mm clamp and a 1/4" male to 1/4" male adapter to attach it to the tail of the Z1. Although it has an internal battery, I've added an external battery using a USB-A to USB-C cable. A few caveats are that the internal battery doesn't last very long if you have it on full brightness and it isn't waterproof without some kind of case. So just some things to consider if you plan on mounting the R1 on an ebike.

The AndyCine R1 is designed so you can get creative with your lighting from colors to mounting options.

So that's all good but what are the cons? Well the only big issue is that having a rather small, non removable battery means you have very limited internal power. This is not a big deal since you can plug in an external source but for those who may need to rely on the internal battery on long shoot days may have a problem. With that said, this really isn't the kind of light you mount and leave on all day. The AndyCine R1 is designed so you can get creative with your lighting from colors to mounting options since it really can go anywhere.

These RGB Pocket Lights pack lots of power in a small package.

So if your looking for a solid RGB pocket light that fits into your lighting kit on a variety of situations then the AndyCine R1 is a solid recommend.

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