Welcome to LensVid Talk number 54. Today we are covering a massive and exciting list of new gear announcements: from Godox’s powerful new PL series lights and the palm-sized ML40 series, to advanced magnetic filter systems from Freewell and Tilta, and some incredible new motion gear including iFootage’s Shark Slider Pico Pro and Cartoni’s Hyperoll. So sit back; we have a lot to get through—let’s dive right in.
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This episode was recorded in mid-July 2026
Godox ML40Bi & ML40R
Palm-sized portable COB LED lights, 40W power output, weight approx. 422g, dimensions 97x46x91mm, built-in 4800mAh battery providing around 42 minutes of runtime at 100% brightness, powered and charged via USB-C (supports up to 60W PD), proprietary magnetic Godox mount for quick-attach modifiers, magnetic back for easy mounting on metal surfaces, app control via Bluetooth/NFC. ML40Bi (Bi-Color) version: CCT range 2800K–6500K, illuminance 1060 lux (at 1m, bare light), 11 FX effects, CRI/TLCI ≈ 96/96, price: $99. ML40R (RGB) version: CCT range 1800K–10,000K, full RGBW color control, illuminance 781 lux (at 1m, bare light), 14 FX effects, CRI/TLCI ≈ 95/95.
Godox MF-T76 Macro Twin Flash
Godox introduced new dual adjustable flash heads, TTL auto flash, and High-Speed Sync; it delivers flexible and accurate illumination for subjects like insects, food, products, plants, and jewelry. A fast 1.2s recycle time at full power and up to 550 flashes per charge.
Price: $250.
Godox RS100Bi & RS100R
Continue the “flashlight” concept of the original Godox RS60 with a brighter set of bi-color and RGB compact LEDs, 52min run, 28,600 lx @1m (with reflector), a ton of accessories including projector, softbox, dome, etc.
Godox LC500R Air & LR150 Air – Godox LC500R Air & LR150 Air
Modular handheld lighting ecosystem featuring ultra-lightweight inflatable heads that share a common, swappable battery grip and controller. Both use the BG-LC5A battery handle (7.26V 4750mAh), providing 92+ minutes of runtime at 100% brightness, charging via USB-C in approx. 2h 20m (supports external pass-through power), controllable via physical interface or Godox Light App (Bluetooth), with handheld, magnetic, or 1/4″-20 screw mounting options.
- LC500R Air (RGB Inflatable Wand): 2.5ft total length with 600mm illuminated section, weight 532g (with grip), full-color RGBW, CCT range 2800K–10,000K, +/- 100 Green-Magenta shift, max output 2630 lux (at 0.5m, 5600K) / 854 lux (at 1m), 14 FX modes, CRI ≈ 96, TLCI ≈ 98, price: $99.
- LR150 Air (Bi-Color Inflatable Ring): 2ft inflated ring diameter, weight 603g (with grip), bi-color, CCT range 2800K–6500K, max output 1760 lux (at 0.5m, 5600K) / 564 lux (at 1m), 11 FX modes, CRI ≈ 97, TLCI ≈ 98, price: $109.
Price: LC500R Air – $99; LR150 Air – $109.
Godox KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF – Godox KNOWLED PL600 RF & PL1200 RF
All-in-one high-output LED monolights powered by the PaletteLab 9-channel full-spectrum color engine, reproducing daylight with highly continuous spectral performance (281 trillion colors), standard Bowens mount compatibility, IP65 weather-resistant housing, built-in LumenRadio CRMX wireless receiver along with DMX/RDM, Ethernet, and app control, features 3 calibrated color response curves (Godox Curve, Blackbody Curve, TM-30 Curve).
- PL600 RF: 600W power draw, weight 8.4kg (18.5lb), dimensions 31.1×31.2×46.9cm, CCT range 1800K–10,000K, ~92% Rec. 2020 color gamut coverage, SSI up to 92 (Tungsten) / 87 (Daylight), TM-30 RF ≈ 97, CRI R9 ≈ 99, price: $1,990.
- PL1200 RF: 1200W power draw, integrated ballast/all-in-one design (no external adapter), CCT range 1800K–10,000K, ~92% Rec. 2020 color gamut coverage, SSI up to 93 (Tungsten) / 90 (Daylight), TM-30 RF ≈ 97, CRI R9 ≈ 99, price: $3,490.
Price: Godox PL600 RF – $1990; Godox PL1200 RF – $3,490.
Brandon Li x Freewell VND/CPL System
Ultra-slim magnetic hybrid filter system featuring a mechanism-free pure optical design, dual-ring adjustment (independent green ring for CPL rotation and black ring for VND density adjustment), hybrid VND/CPL element provides 1–5 stops of light reduction, included stackable tempered glass ND32 filter expands the total range to 6–10 stops (can also be used standalone as a fixed 5-stop ND on wide lenses above 16mm to eliminate X-pattern/vignetting), magnetic attachment with a twist-locking safety mechanism (red line alignment) to prevent accidental detachment, front lens cap features an integrated white balance grey/black/white reference card, modular design compatible with optional 1/4 and 1/8 Black Glow Mist filters.
Dimensions & Weight (82mm version): VND/CPL outer diameter 95.5mm, depth 6.65mm, weight 45.3g; ND32 filter depth 3.8mm, weight 32.5g.
Pricing: Basic Kit ($350 for 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm sizes; includes base ring, hybrid filter, ND32, caps, pouch), Pro Kit ($380; adds Black Glow Mist filter), Cine Kit ($500 for 86mm and 95mm sizes).
Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit
Modular, ultra-slim magnetic filter ecosystem designed for photography and cinema lenses, aluminum and glass construction, features a dual-security attachment system combining a magnetic connection with a mechanical lock to secure the base filter, uses cinema-grade Full Spectrum (FS) multi-coating for neutral color reproduction with no color cast, water- and oil-repellent surfaces, integrated single-piece glass multi-effect combinations to minimize components and eliminate vignetting on wide lenses, base CPL locks into a fixed position and won’t spin when stacking additional modules on top.
Included in Kit: 1x True Color Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter, 1x CPL & ND32 (fixed 5-stop ND) filter, 1x CPL & Black Mist 1/4 diffusion filter, 1x Variable ND (VND) Stacking Module, 2x lightweight ultra-slim adapter rings (77mm and 82mm threads), 1x magnetic front protective cover, 1x magnetic back protective cover, 1x soft carrying case, microfiber cleaning cloth. VND Stacking Performance: Combines with standard CPL for 1–5 stops of variable exposure reduction, combines with CPL & Black Mist 1/4 for 1–5 stops of variable ND with cinematic highlight diffusion, combines with CPL & ND32 for 6–10 stops of variable exposure reduction in bright daylight.
Price: $279.
Kase Revolution Ring
The Kase revolution is a – Variable-size magnetic adapter ring, lightweight aluminum construction, compatible with lenses featuring a 67mm to 82mm front filter diameter, features a pinch-to-release mechanism with top and bottom mechanical latches that retract movable sliding tabs to hook directly into the lens’s internal filter threads, utilizes a 4-point locking system to securely hold stacked magnetic filters during one-handed operation, ultra-slim inlaid design allows the adapter to sit deep inside the thread closer to the front element to minimize vignetting on wide angles, native support for Kase magnetic circular filters and the Kase Magnetic Armour Holder for stacking square cinema filters, allows a single 82mm magnetic filter kit to be instantly swapped across multiple lens sizes without screwing step-up rings.
Price – $70.
SmallRig T99 V-Mount Power Bank
Airline-safe heavy-duty V-mount battery and power bank / v-mount, capacity 99Wh (14.54V, 6800mAh), weight 862g, features a “triple-proof” rugged design with a protective internal metal frame and a 96% full-body TPU impact-absorbing outer wrap, IP54 dust and splash water resistance, verified drop resistance from heights up to 1.8 meters, high-quality LG battery cells, smart BMS (Battery Management System) chip providing 6 layers of electronic protection, graphene and silicone composite cooling system supporting sustained full-load power delivery without throttling, integrated clear OLED display.
7-Port Interface Hub: 1x standard V-lock BP electrode port (16.8V 6.8A output / 5A input), 3x independent D-Tap/P-Tap outputs (16.8V 6.8A rated output / 5A input), 2x bidirectional USB-C ports with PD 3.0 supporting up to 100W input/output (allows full recharge in 2 hours via a 100W PD charger, supplied with a 240W USB-C cable), 1x USB-A output (up to 30W with QC 3.0, AFC, and FCP protocol support).
Price: $250.
iFootage Shark Slider Pico Pro for phones and compact cameras
Ultra-compact, pocket-sized motorized dual-axis travel sliders featuring built-in linear sliding and continuous 360° pan rotation, deep plug-and-play integration with DJI Osmo Pocket 3/4 and Action 5/6 via a single USB-C cable to deliver coordinated 4-axis motion control, powered by a near-silent outer-rotor brushless motor with a slide accuracy of 3.3µm, built-in 5000mAh battery providing up to 7 hours of horizontal runtime, supports 25W PD 3.0 fast charging (full top-up in 2.5 hours) and reverse power bank charging to phone, quick setup via 2 physical on-board keyframe points or up to 8 advanced keyframes through the iFootage Moco app (with instant NFC tap-to-pair), features a built-in dual-color fill light and standalone visual AI tracking/gesture control module, features 5 shooting modes (Video, Time-Lapse, Stop Motion, Panoramic, Multi-Point Target), includes integrated quick-release feet and multi-angle mounting points.
- Shark Slider Pico (Basic): Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body, weight 860g, dimensions 400x91x52mm, travel length 255mm (10 inches), maximum payload capacity 1.1kg (horizontal) / 0.5kg (vertical), digital status screen, price: $199.
- Shark Slider Pico Pro: Lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum alloy hybrid construction, weight 820g, dimensions 400x91x52mm, travel length 255mm (10 inches), upgraded maximum payload capacity 1.5kg (horizontal) / 0.8kg (vertical), high-res LCD color screen, features 6-pin gold-plated integrated power/control contacts on the pan base for external 3rd-axis expansion gimbals, dedicated USB port supporting video conversion and image transmission output, price: $299.
Cartoni hyperoll
Innovative and modular compact wheeled camera rig, designed to combine the precision of a slider, the fluid movement of a dolly, and the agility of a handheld rig, manufactured from high-performance aviation-grade aluminum alloy, weight 2.66kg (5.86 lbs), robust payload capacity up to 15kg (33 lbs), modular build featuring configurable single, dual, or triple-handle setups with integrated NATO rails for rapid height adjustment, features a unique side-mounted wheel design that leaves the physical space directly beneath the camera lens completely unobstructed, includes a fully adjustable and movable 3rd wheel for precise balance, tracking offsets, and custom curved paths, 360-degree independently rotating wheels with engraved angle markings for precision steering, features a built-in telescopic extension steering bar for high-speed tracking and stability.
10-in-1 Pro Movement System: Features 10 distinct operational configurations including Low Mode (ground-level tracking), Roll Over (passing smoothly over small objects), Action Mode (high-speed dynamic chase scenes), Freestyle Mode (unrestricted hand-guided movement), Table Top Mode (tight 360° skater-dolly style rotations around products), Dutch Mode (diagonal/tilted moves), Ultra/Total Grip Mode (max reach under or over obstacles), POV Mode (mechanically stabilized tracking locked on a subject), Pets Mode (ultra-low altitude tracking), and Vertical Mode (replicates all movements in a portrait orientation for social media).
The Hyperroll is universally compatible, from smartphones (including a universal iPhone cage) to mirrorless cameras and fully rigged cinema builds. More info on the Hyperroll mini site.
Price: €699 + VAT.
Iddo Genuth 
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