• Q: What is the design story behind the X100RGB?

With years of evolution in the portable film light market, users have shown growing demand for portable lights that deliver high-power RGB output. To meet this need, ZHIYUN teamed up with master of light and shadow Cam Mackey to create a groundbreaking cross-category film light — the ZHIYUN PowerMaster X100RGB. It delivers superior performance in light quality, color accuracy, and portability.

• Q: Why is the X100RGB called a 100W all-powerful fill light?

Three years ago, ZHIYUN pioneered the “5x” concept — using electronic back-pressure technology to shrink the volume of a light of equivalent brightness by five times, making professional film lights pocketable and ready for any scenario. Today, ZHIYUN has applied the latest optical technology to achieve 5x illuminance while maintaining the evenness of bare light. Combined with full-power RGB capability, this puts the equivalent of a 300W+ cinema-grade light — normally much larger — right into your pocket.

• Q: What upgrades does the X100RGB offer over the X100?

The X100RGB features completely re-engineered design, materials, craftsmanship, circuitry, and thermal management. While it retains the portability and versatile power options of the X100, it is essentially a new product with upgraded performance. Developed in collaboration with Cam Mackey, the X100RGB adds precise, richly saturated RGB output, along with improved brightness and smoother light transitions.

• Q: What are the advantages of the X100RGB compared to traditional fill lights?

Traditional fill lights are bulky, complex to set up, and rely on heavy power supplies, making them impractical for mobile shooting. While they deliver professional-grade effects, they lack portability. The X100RGB is flexible and covers both indoor and outdoor scenarios, offering most of the performance and features found in professional fill lights. It allows you to add light anywhere while still meeting professional needs.

• Q: What are the advantages of the X100RGB compared to other portable fill lights?

The portable fill light market varies widely in quality — issues like color inaccuracy, noise, and inconsistent build are common. The X100RGB stands out with excellent light uniformity, reliable performance, smooth user experience, and premium craftsmanship.

• Q: Why is the X100RGB said to achieve brightness equivalent to a 300W bi-color film light?

The X100RGB is deeply customized with the ZHIYUN mini diffuser, which increases illuminance by approximately 5x while maintaining a natural, bare-light-like beam. This results in an illuminance level comparable to a 300–500W traditional light.

• Q: Why is the X100RGB said to achieve RGB output equivalent to a 300–500W film light?

The mini diffuser employs seven optical technologies, boosting RGB color brightness by 3.6 to 5 times — matching the RGB performance of conventional 300–500W lights. It also delivers even beam projection and smooth light transitions.

• Q: What is the battery life of the X100RGB, and what power options are available?

1. It features an industry-first high-voltage, high-current battery latch with a detachable grip power supply — the grip doubles as the power source, combining power and handling.
2. Supports PD fast charging via power banks or battery sticks.
3. Can be powered by a DC adapter for indoor or stationary use.

• Q: How is the ZHIYUN mini diffuser different from other Fresnel lenses?

Most third-party lenses are not deeply customized for specific lights, often resulting in uneven beams or harsh transitions. The ZHIYUN mini diffuser is custom-tuned for the entire X series — it is lighter and thinner, boosts brightness, and produces uniform, shadow-free light that closely resembles bare light.

• Q: What do the new accessories do? Are they compatible with other X-series lights?

1. ZHIYUN mini diffuser — uses multi-structure optical technology to correct uneven beams and abrupt transitions common in traditional Fresnel lenses, while significantly increasing center illuminance.
2. ZHIYUN mini barn doors — feature quick magnetic attachment for easy light shaping and spill control.
3. ZHIYUN spotlight mount — delivers sharp imaging with adjustable focus, and includes 10 gobo patterns.
4. ZHIYUN softbox 40D — provides a larger soft light area and improved color rendering.
5. Compatibility: Yes, all these accessories are designed for the X series and are fully compatible with the X100RGB and other X-series lights.

• Q: What lighting effects does the X100RGB support?

It features 18 built-in RGB and color effects: SOS, paparazzi, candle, bad bulb, TV, lightning, strobe, explosion, welding, color temperature cycle, color temperature flash, color temperature breath, police car, party, firework, color cycle, color flash, and color breath.

• Q: What scenarios is the X100RGB best suited for, and why?

It works perfectly in almost any indoor or outdoor scenario: portrait, wedding, food, vlog (store visits), live streaming, and interviews — anywhere that requires high-brightness bi-color light. Its vibrant, saturated RGB output is also ideal for magazine covers, creative projects, and TV commercial mood lighting.

• Q: What versions of the X100RGB are available, and what’s included in each?

1. Standard Edition:
   ZHIYUN PowerMaster X100RGB, ZHIYUN mini diffuser (ZY mount), power adapter, drawstring bag.
2. Pro Edition:
   ZHIYUN PowerMaster X100RGB, ZHIYUN mini barn doors (ZY mount), ZHIYUN mini diffuser (ZY mount), ZHIYUN softbox 40D (ZY mount), Bowens mount adapter ring B (ZY mount), power adapter, drawstring bag, storage pouch, lanyard, grip power supply.