Godox ML40R/Bi – Newsshooter
Godox has announced the ML40R/Bi, the newest additions to its ML series. They were designed to be portable LED lights with a built-in battery and a specially designed lens to deliver high brightness in a compact form.
Key features
- Palm-sized design.
- Up to 24× brightness boost with the ML-L10 Lens Reflector.
- Built-in 4800mAh battery with up to 43min runtime.
- Charge-while-shooting with USB-C (up to 60W).
- Magnetic snap-on mount for fast, flexible placement anywhere.
- 2800K–6500K (Bi) / 1800K–10000K (R) CCT Range with CRI≈96 color accuracy.
- 11 (Bi) / 14 (R) Dynamic FX effects via the Godox Light App.
- Full Godox-Mount ecosystem for endless creative control.
The all-new Lens Reflector ML-L10, purpose-built for the ML40Bi and ML40R, is claimed to boost light intensity, making the fixtures up to 24x and 16x brighter, respectively, without a modifier.
The Godox ML40Bi/ML40R are small enough to sit in your hand and easy to store and transport in a bag. Both fixtures weigh just 422g / 0.93lb, and they have physical dimensions of 97 x 46 x 91mm / 3.82″ x 1.81″ x 3.58″.
The fixtures feature a built-in lithium battery, delivering up to 43 minutes of runtime at full output. It also supports charging while in use, and users can pair it with the BG02 battery grip or a power bank to keep the light running for extended periods of time.
You can control the lights via onboard controls or the Godox Light App. There is also NFC pairing available.
Godox states that an optimized heat-dissipation system keeps temperatures under control.
The ML40Bi/ML40R utilizes the Godox Mount, and there is a large array of lighting modifiers available.
Pricing & Availability
The ML40Bi retails for $99 USD, the ML40R is $119 USD, and the ML-L10 is $11.90 USD.
Pre-orders are now available.
