A brighter room is not the same as a better-looking video. Start with a different question: where should the viewer look, and what should the light reveal? A face, the texture of a product, or a touch of color behind a presenter can each become the starting point for a more deliberate image.
The SOKANI X60 family brings two approaches to that task: daylight-balanced lighting with the X60 V2, and adjustable white light plus creative color with the X60 RGB. Both are Bowens-mount COB LED fixtures, giving creators a starting point that can be shaped with compatible modifiers.
One Series, Two Ways to Build the Shot
SOKANI X60 V2: Keep the Key Light Simple
The X60 V2 is an 80W daylight-balanced COB light with a fixed 5600K color temperature. SOKANI lists CRI 96+ and TLCI 95+ for this model. Rather than offering a full color-mixing menu, it concentrates on a consistent daylight setting.
For an interview or a talking-head video, consider it as the main light around which to build the frame. Establish the angle and diffusion first, then decide whether the shadow side needs fill. The aim is not to make everything equally bright; it is to make the subject read clearly.
SOKANI X60 RGB: Add Color to the Lighting Plan
The X60 RGB is also rated at 80W, but adds full-color capability, app control, and an adjustable 2800–10,000K white-light range. It is a different tool from the fixed-daylight V2, not simply the same fixture in a different finish.
Consider a product video with a neutral main light and a colored edge, or a presenter against a restrained blue background. The RGB version gives those ideas a place in the lighting plan. Keep the color intentional: one considered accent can be more effective than filling every surface with a different hue.
Bowens Mount: Choose the Quality of Light, Not Just the Fixture
The standard Bowens interface is an important part of the X60 approach. B&H describes the daylight X60 as compatible with Bowens modifiers from multiple manufacturers, and its compatibility guidance specifically supports a Bowens softbox on the X60 V2.
A useful first experiment is to shoot the same subject with three arrangements: a reflector, a softbox, and a bounced source. Watch the edge of the shadow, the catchlight, and the reflections on nearby objects. Choose the arrangement that supports the image, rather than assuming the largest modifier is always the right one.
For a small kit, make each accessory earn its space. Start with one modifier you will use regularly, then add a grid, another diffusion option, or a reflector only when a recurring shot calls for it. Check physical compatibility and support requirements for the exact accessory; a shared mount does not guarantee that every attachment clears every light head.
Three Ways to Put the X60 Series to Work
Interviews and Talking-Head Videos
Try a softened key light slightly to one side of the camera and above the subject’s eye line. Frame a test shot before adding anything else. Move the source, adjust its intensity, and decide how much shadow to keep.
For a repeatable series, record the stand position, camera settings, and lighting arrangement alongside your shot notes.
Product Videos and Tabletop Content
Begin with what the product needs to show. For a metal surface, look for a controlled highlight. For fabric, try an angle that reveals texture. For packaging, check that reflections do not hide the label.
An X60 RGB can be considered for a separate accent, while the main source handles the product itself. Treat this as a creative starting point, not a fixed lighting recipe.
Home Studios and Branded Content
Build the frame in layers: presenter first, background second, accents last. Try leaving part of the room unlit instead of filling it with more fixtures.
For a branded video series, choose a restrained background palette and keep the visual treatment consistent from episode to episode.
Choose the Control Method That Fits Your Shoot
Control differs by version. B&H’s daylight X60 listing specifies 1–100% dimming and an included 2.4 GHz remote with 12 channels and six groups; it does not list mobile app support. SOKANI’s X60 RGB product listing, by contrast, explicitly includes app control. Confirm the exact model rather than applying one version’s features to the whole family.
For a solo shoot, plan your adjustments around the camera position. Check the image, make a change, and compare. Remote control is most useful when it helps you judge the result from the place where the shot is actually being framed.
Think Beyond the Light Head
Power and support belong in the buying decision. SOKANI’s NP-M adapter is listed for the X60 V2 and X60 RGB and accepts a pair of compatible NP-F batteries. This is an external accessory arrangement, not a built-in battery feature of the light.
Before working away from mains power, confirm the adapter, cable, battery requirements, and kit contents. Test the intended combination at the settings you expect to use. For mounting, account for the fixture and its modifier together, and support the equipment while making adjustments.
SOKANI X60 Series: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the X60 name mean the light is rated at 60W?
Not for the two versions discussed here. SOKANI lists both the X60 V2 and X60 RGB as 80W models. Use the full model specification rather than interpreting the model name as a wattage rating.
Can the daylight X60 change to warm white or RGB color?
The daylight model has a fixed 5600K setting. The X60 RGB adds adjustable white light and full-color capability. Choose according to the role you need the fixture to perform.
Are batteries included with every X60 kit?
Do not assume they are. The NP-M is a separate battery-adapter product; verify both the light package and the required power accessories before ordering.
Start with the Shot You Want to Make
Choose daylight simplicity for a consistent main-light setup, or RGB flexibility when color is part of the brief. Then spend time on placement, diffusion, and the frame itself.
The most useful lighting kit is the one that helps you make those decisions deliberately.
This article covers specific X60 generations. Availability, kit contents, and specifications may differ by model and market.