Why RGB Tube Lights Are Awesome for Videos & Streams | Nanlite PavoTube Review

RGB tube lights can be some of the most versatile and useful lights in your set up! They're great for videos, streams, and photos. But with so many different options at different price points and quality, deciding which to choose can be overwhelming. So today I want to help you find out why you might want to "have-o the Pavo!"

This is not a sponsored video. I saved up and bought the kit that has two lights, but not long after that Nanlite did send me 4 additional PavoTubes for free (with no commitment to make a video or say anything positive about them). You might have noticed the “paid promotion” label pop up at the start of this video, and that’s because I did receive some of my lights for free.

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•Chapters:
0:00 - Gotta Have-o the Pavo
1:45 - Disclosures
2:55 - Different Sizes
3:47 - Controls & Design
6:31 - Production Design
7:17 - Power, Battery, & Travel Case
8:34 - Durability
9:35 - Syncing Multiple Lights
12:49 - Cons (What Doesn’t De-light Me)
14:12 - The Dedicated Video Light Advantage
15:28 - Light Your Own Path

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Episode 237: Are These the Most Versatile Video Lights? Nanlite PavoTube 30C Review

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Chapters:
0:00 - Gotta Have-o the Pavo
1:45 - Disclaimer
2:55 - Different Sizes
3:47 - Controls & Design
6:31 - Production Design
7:17 - Power, Battery, & Travel Case
8:34 - Durability
9:35 - Syncing Multiple Lights
12:49 - Cons (What Doesn’t Delight Me)
14:12 - The Dedicated Video Light Advantage
15:28 - Light Your Own Path

[LukeCurtis]

Thanks for using our lights Tom, loved the video!

[JillLynnBeautyTherapy]

You never disappoint. ;) Really enjoyed this, and now I have to save up for these! Haha

[PatrickRambles]

Fun video, Tom! Love my Nanlites! I guess you like them six times as much!!

[lilafromyoutube]

The cable tip is great! The terms they use for the receiver and transmitter are... interesting 😅 love the lights, they look so amazing!!!! DELIGHTFUL review!

[EposVox]

I actually bought the 4-pack after your video on the short ones! I love them.

[PeterLindgren]

Love your videos, love pavotubes. Epic combo 👀

[dominickcicero]

The video we've all been waiting for!

[NathanHoang]

The more i watch Tom’s videos..the less Bucks i have ..j/k…that was a bad one.
Great video by the way 🙏🏼

[KaiAndrew]

Always wanted a set of these! You convinced me to get a pair :)

[portersblackboard]

LOL! I love the way you ditched the "antiquated" terms for transmitter and receiver. I taught a photography course in the past and really had a problem using those terms. You solved it, now if only the industry will get on board. Funny, I was recently complaining about changing terms and feeling like a rigid old man not wanting to change, but this is one I can stand behind. By the way, I love your videos.

[walterfernandezmusic]

Literally just finished listening to the latest episode of your podcast and this comes on right on time 😊

[EnzoTavs]

Thanks, Tom for convincing me to get a few of these lights -- Can't wait!

[edwardwhite]

Thank you for the information on these lights. I’m one who love lighting. These lights can add some new dimension to my lighting.

[ChristianWheel]

I bought four of these and they're great! I leave mine plugged in all the time (they're permanent fixtures on my set) and I worry about the batteries long-term. I also have not found any stands for the pavotubes that I'm happy with. Everything is kind of a make-shift solution using grip gear that wasn't specifically designed for them. At one point I held them up using gaff tape, haha. Would love to see some stands made specifically for them.

[GuilDormeus]

Such a great week!! Can’t get enough of Tom

[PatrickRambles]

The one gripe I have with these is that I ALWAYS accidentally change the colour temperature when I want to up the brightness. I think I might need to colour one of the knobs

[MSladekPhoto]

Totally tubular, dude. Another product that's been Buck'ed on B&H - LOL. On sale, but back ordered. I have the 6C based on your previous video and really, really like it. It's pretty amazing the quality and versatility of small(ish) lights that are now available.

[RafaelLudwig]

Love the Thumbnail! Also the lights are great as well! I agree, the similar control nobs are very annoying.

[PhillipBridgesReviews]

Love the intro to this video. Well done Sir 👍🏻