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background restricted
changing light
affordable
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slightly harsher
great value
professional quality
somewhat bulky
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Who knows how long the cheap plastic build on this thing will last, but in the meantime, we find ourselves grabbing it allll the time.
It's lightweight, gets really bright, and is just so dang convenient.
This light changes colors, has two extra mounting spots, and even includes a tablet mount.
It can also be powered by batteries so you can film anywhere, and its built-in USB port lets you charge your phone while filming.
This review video covers the pros and cons.
This light has a better build quality, with a sturdier swivel mount for heavier cameras.
It also has an extra mounting spot and can be battery-powered.
The fact that this kit includes two lights means you'll be able to create all sorts of lighting setups. Use one for your key and another for a fill or hair light, for example.
These lights also pack in a lot of brightness for the price. Plus, they come with a remote control and a one-year warranty.
This light comes with a reflective dish that makes it useful even without an umbrella (like for a hair light).
Its popular Bowens mount also makes it easily upgradable and adapatble, letting you add a soft box dome or other accessories later if you want.
Reviewers say they’re glad they bought this instead of the other (pricier) option because of its beautiful light quality. Sure, the stand has a cheap build, but it's lightweight and easy to replace.
The soft box dome is a smaller size, but it's a compact setup and you can also upgrade to a bigger soft box if you want.
Here's a nice unboxing video if you're interested.
This über-popular light is very bright with a big ol' soft box, meaning you can use it to light up a whole room if you need.
It's got excellent build quality, a sturdy bag, a nice remote, and a reflective dish that'll let you use it without a soft box.
The biggest downsides are the price (though you could pair it with a cheaper soft box) and the fact that it's a heavy load to move around.
Changing the color of your lights is as simple as taping one of these eight transparent filters in front.
Just don't get too close to the bulb unless you like melted plastic.
This compact, but powerful spotlight makes a perfect background or hair accent.
We love that we can focus it right where we want by zooming in or adjusting the barn doors.
