Godox Liteflow Cine Reflectors vs Dedolight Lightstream

While Dedolight Lightstream cine reflectors have been renowned and synonymous with cine reflectors for many years now, a new contender has entered the market! Godox has released the LiteFlow reflectors as a compelling alternative to the Lightstream reflectors for the global film production industry. Find out how these two reflector series compare and what differences to expect between the brands.

Understanding Cine Reflectors

Designed as a range of highly polished to diffused mirrors, these reflectors use the power of the inverse square law to extend light transmission distances, effectively slowing down light decay and producing more natural lighting effects. This makes them highly efficient at creating uniform lighting, and controlling the exact effect and reflection of light on a shot or subject.

The LiteFlow reflector series is Godox’s answer to the advanced lighting requirements of professional filmmaking as part of it's professional KNOWLED lighting range, and it offers an efficient and budget-friendly alternative option to the Dedolight Lightstream. 

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Physical Design

Both Dedolight Lightstream and Godox LiteFlow reflectors share the same design features:

• Protective Bezels: Four protective bezels in the corners enhance durability and protect the corners from bumps and scrapes (and protect crew from accidents!).
• Hanging Holes: These holes allow for versatile mounting options including easy wire mounting.
• Quick-Release Mounting System: A sleek rail system for fast and efficient setup.
• Aluminium-Coated Surface: This meticulously crafted surface ensures high reflectivity and minimal light loss.

These designs make both reflector systems highly convenient and efficient in various setup environments, ensuring prolonged usage and preventing accidental damage.

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Dedolight Lightstream

Godox LiteFlow

Light Quality and Control

Different from other standard reflectors, these mirror reflectors can achieve and transfer better quality and control of the light. Mirror reflectors like the Dedolight Lightstream and Godox LiteFlow provide a more refined spread of light, offering greater control over the lighting area. These reflectors offer a range of sizes (7, 15, 25, 50 and 100cm) and different diffusion levels, ensuring that users can adapt to a diverse range of creative possibilities and achieve visual richness. 

Dedolight states their Lightstream reflectors can achieve and transfer more than 95% of the light they receive, spreading the light over a wide area as well as appearing softer and gentler. Simultaneously, Godox reflectors use a meticulously crafted aluminium-coated surface that results in a mere 3% power loss. It offers impressive light quality that is highly competitive with the Lightstream reflectors.  

In practical applications, these reflectors can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings, balancing natural sunlight without needing artificial sources and achieving cinematic lighting with minimal additional equipment because of its ability to redirect a single light source multiple times.

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Cost Efficiency

However, what distinguishes these reflectors from one another? Without sacrificing quality, the Godox LiteFlow mirror reflectors are much more affordable than the Dedolight Lightstream. This makes LiteFlow a great alternative option for independent filmmakers, small studios and photographers who are working to a tighter budget. While not all creatives might be working to such a tight budget, it may still open up some more doors for photographers and film productions who are looking to experiment with more lighting options.

Check out our table below of the RRP price comparison for the cine reflector options:

Note: Accessories included in each kit might be different 

Let’s recap 

To sum up, the Godox LiteFlow and Dedolight Lightstream reflectors are generally similar to each other, offering the same design, similar light quality and particle applications. The primary difference between the two is the Godox LiteFlow reflectors standing out with their affordable price, while offering the same performance.