Godox LiteFlow vs LightBridge CRLS: Which Reflector is Better?

The Godox LiteFlow and LightBridge CRLS reflectors stand out as key light solutions, allowing you to enhance your natural light quality without the need to position your fixture at a significant distance from your subject. These reflectors serve as your primary light source, delivering a natural fall-off, streamlining your workflow, and presenting diverse options to paint with light. 

While these reflectors share certain similarities, they nonetheless differ in certain ways. Now let's compare them, taking a closer look at the differences in performance and physical design that make each reflector unique.

First things first, these reflectors share the same strengths: 

• Multiplying one light source. 
• Simulating bigger environments or studios with the inverse square law. 
• Manipulating natural light. 
• Simulating natural light characteristics in a controlled environment. 

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Physical Design

Both the Godox LiteFlow and LightBridge CRLS reflectors share the same physical design. They both use a precision aluminium-coated surface, ensuring a smooth and wrinkle-free finish that reflects 97% of light without any colour shift. Moreover, these series boast the same protective corners, safety holes, and a streamlined rail mounting system for adding convenience These reflector series are also equipped with four distinct levels of diffusion, ranging from real mirror effects to the classic muslin bounce. They are available in sizes of 7cm x 7cm, 15cm x 15cm, 25cm x 25cm, 50cm x 50cm and 100cm x 100cm.

Additionally, these cases for both series appear similar to each other, featuring accessories such as cables, gloves, and cleaning kits. However, one aspect that sets the Godox LiteFlow reflector series LightBridge CRLS apart is the type of connectors, the Godox connectors are made of metal, which offers durability, whilst the LightBridge CRLS connectors are made of plastic, which helps with production cost savings. 

Performance: Testing Light Quality 

During the test, the Godox LiteFlow K1 reflector proved its winner by producing less light fall-off and softer light compared to the LightBridge CRLS. For example, when positioned at a 6-foot distance, the Godox LiteFlow K1 D1 discussions impressively deliver 5 fc of illumination, outperforming the LightBridge CRLS D1 diffusion, which offers a still notable 4.01 fc. Therefore, the Godox LiteFlow emphasises its capability to provide consistent and reliable results, even in challenging shooting environments. Moreover, a noteworthy feature of the Godox LiteFlow K1 is its capability to operate with a zero reflector, resulting in a more narrow beam of light. This feature significantly expands the creative possibilities for users, allowing for precise light control and customisation. 

Image source: Chase Okimura review 

Image source: NYCMDP review 

Making Informed Choices: Pricing and Value

The LightBridge CRLS reflector is currently priced at £6,540.00, while the Godox LiteFlow K1 series comes at a more budget-friendly £4,419.00. To sum up, the Godox LiteFlow is an ideal lighting solution for photographers who want to improve their technique. For photographers looking to push the limits of creativity in their work, it proves to be a versatile choice because of its inventive design, outstanding performance and affordable price.

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