The Godox KNOWLED C5R RGBWW Creative LED Light is a compact, high-performance lighting solution tailored for modern content creators and videographers. Despite its palm-sized form—just three-quarters the size of a smartphone and weighing only 169g—the C5R delivers powerful illumination through 110 high-brightness lamp beads. Designed to be both portable and discreet, it’s ideal for enhancing ambient lighting, adding dynamics to scenes, and shaping the mood in cinematic productions.
With an adjustable bi-color temperature range from 2500K to 8600K and brightness from 0 to 100%, the C5R offers precise control over light quality. Users can make these adjustments through intuitive onboard dials or remotely via the Godox Light APP, which allows for multi-light management and fine-tuned settings. The built-in LCD screen ensures clarity during operation, making it easy to monitor and switch between modes like CCT, RGBWW, and HSI. The C5R also supports FX and Music modes, syncing lighting to audio beats for a dynamic and immersive experience.
One of the C5R’s standout features is its 39 built-in cinematic lighting effects, including creative presets such as fireworks, police car, and lightning. These effects are particularly useful for filmmakers aiming to add visual drama or simulate real-world scenarios with ease. The RGBWW architecture also enables the user to access up to 36,000 colors, giving filmmakers and photographers incredible creative flexibility.
Setting up the C5R is quick and adaptable. The fixture features a magnetic back panel that attaches securely to any iron surface, alongside a 1/4" screw hole and a standard cold shoe mount for flexible positioning. Whether mounted on an articulating arm, hidden discreetly within a scene, or attached to your camera rig, the C5R’s clever mounting design supports fast workflows and opens up a variety of placement options.
In terms of power, the C5R houses a built-in 3000mAh lithium-ion battery that provides up to 2 hours of continuous operation at full brightness. It supports both USB Type-C and wireless charging, offering further flexibility in the field. With the addition of a wireless charging board (sold separately), users can recharge multiple units simultaneously, making it an efficient option for on-the-go professionals.
Color fidelity is a strong suit for the C5R, boasting a CRI of 96+ and a TLCI of 97+, ensuring accurate and natural color rendering in all shooting environments. For softer lighting needs, the kit includes a collapsible diffuser, enhancing the overall quality of the light while maintaining the fixture’s compact footprint.
The C5R 8-Light Kit version expands creative potential even further, giving users the ability to deploy multiple lights across complex setups. Whether used for accent lighting, subtle fill, or synchronized effects across a scene, the kit empowers creators with the versatility and control they need to bring their visual storytelling to life.
In essence, the Godox KNOWLED C5R is not just a mini panel light—it’s a comprehensive lighting tool engineered for the demands of professional video production. It combines portability, creative flexibility, and intelligent control to deliver exceptional performance in any environment.
