Favorite Video LED Lights (2018 Edition)
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- Here are the best video LED lights (in my opinion) from 2018. All of the lights in the list are used daily here in the studio. Full list of gear mentioned below!
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FAVORITE GEAR OF 2018 SERIES:
1) Audio: • Favorite Audio Gear (2...
2) Lights: (you are here)
3) Lenses: • Favorite Lenses for Vi...
4) Monitors: • Favorite Camera Monito...
5) Cameras: • My Favorite Cameras of...
Playlist of all videos: • Favorite Audio Gear (2...
Aputure F7
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/GVbq
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
My Review: • New Favorite Light For...
Falcon Eyes LED Mats
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/YGmmZ
My Review: czcams.com/users/dslrvide...
Menik LED Mats
Menik CB-68A on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/krS2Z
Menik CB-102A on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/WW7x
Menik Softboxes on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/eoaA
My Review: • Two Almost Perfect LED...
Boltzen F55
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/r6zlH8
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/ca...
eBay: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
CAME TV: www.came-tv.com/pages/search-...
My Review: • 5 Epic LED Fresnel Lig...
Intellytech Pocket Canon
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/pBYB
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/in...
My Review: • Intellytech Pocket Can...
Aputure 120D Mark 2
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/RYxp
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
My Review: • 7 Video Lighting Tips ...
Aputure Light Dome 2
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/k0GR1y
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Ap...
Boltzen Andromeda LED Tubes
B&H: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/CA...
eBay: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
My Review: • Love These LED Lights!...
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MY LIGHTING SETUP
Aputure 120D on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/88Akm
Aputure Light Dome on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/aputurelightdome
Falcon Eyes 24TDX on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/OdOb
Rolling Stand on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/Jh97BK8
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Thanks for watching guys!!!
What lights have you been using and enjoying this year?
Definitely the Aputure 120d, as well as a pair of YN360II
My picks of the year are the Aputure 120d and the Lupo Superpanel full color 30.. Just publishing a review on that little beast today actually. It's insane. Also for budget studios the Godox SL60w.
Just got me the Falcon Eyes RX-18T (with softbox and grid), amazing soft light and yep super lite light. @dslr Video Shooter What were you using on your Falcon Eyes in place of the stock mount?
I also purchased the Aputure M9 just for extra background flare. I got two Tarion TL-10 for small background RGB lights and they are powerful. Those are my favorite lights of the year.
The Falcon Eyes RX-24TDX. Picked up two of those over the summer and just love them. Also love the Yongnuo YN360 as a handheld key/fill or for slashes of color.
Falcon Eyes RX-18T. Love it as a key and for product shots
Caleb, it'd be super helpful if you added prices as you go, both on screen and in the description list. This is a pretty important detail for those of us making decisions and understanding what's out there. Thanks for all your great work!
He's so much more vibrant and excited in this video compared to recent ones. Who hurt you, Caleb? we miss this bro
Quality content as usual. Thank you for all of your suggestions. Super helpful!
oh snap!!! .. we got lights, lenses, cameras, coming up next. dude I am so stoked!!! I have picked up some of the lights from your previous videos, (neewer and yongnou and falcon eyes) .. can't wait for the other vids top class stuff!
Jam-packed with only the essential, yet helpful info. Nailed it as always!
Every video you make is super interesting and well done. You go to the point, no useless blabla, thanks for all of that!
I also love your RGB lights tests, please do a serie on this for the ending 2018 :)
It's been great to see all of your reviews this year Caleb. Thanks for the rewind/rundown.
Those Boltzen Tube LEDs are amazing!! Awesome rundown dude, loved the video.
I look forward to seeing the rest of series!
Caleb, I'll never regret how many times I've recommended colleagues (especially in my home state of Mississippi) to your videos. I've never gotten bad advice from you and I can definitely vouch for the gear reviews that have inspired most of my recent purchases... including the Aperture F7. Used it tonight as a single, on-camera-light to film a Christmas parade and it turned out to be the best light I've ever used on a camera in any situation. For most situations I'm in, they could easily be used as keys or fills w/diffusion. I'm going to buy a few more of those soon (I'll be sure you get your affiliate commission for that). Thanks, man.
Excellent list! The 120d is a beast!
This videö truly is great, Bröther!
I have the Aputure F7, bought in december 2018.
It's small, it's freaking light, the batteries last forever, and it's very useful for small lightings, and it's GREAT for indoor lightnings and unboxing or any youtube video.
it's surprisingly powerful.
BRO, yes. Been waiting for this one.
Yeahh Caleb rocking a new video again, thx man!
Found your channel from your LED panel reviews on your website. Great work !
Thank you for putting the info up even for the Audio !!
Thanks for another great video!
It'd be helpful to know which (if any) of these lights have high quality dimmers that allow for high framerate filming.
I use Quasars alot for work and love that I can do 240 fps so long as I have my shutter set correctly. However my T8 quasars don't have much punch so I've been thinking of picking up a 300D or large panel for when I have to combat daylight.
Cheers
great video! what do you think about the Godox SLB60W?
Thanks for the info! I’m hoping to get a couple new lights to help step up my video quality!
Ive been looking for LEDs all day so I just wanna know how you have my shopping profile! THANK YOU for sharing this!
Caleb, thanks for all of your content. You're one of the few CZcamsrs I trust when it comes to camera gear and especially lighting gear since you're not shy to talk about what you don't like about a particular light and your demos and tests are very comprehensive. Thanks a million.
Any chance of you reviewing the Falcon Eyes P-5TD? It looks a lot like the Intellytech Pocket Canon and its in a fight in my head with the Boltzen 55W.
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Already bought GH5/GH5s academy :) Caleb, please put the setting file for GH5s like for GH5 :) I bought this month GH5s and Aputure 120D II after ur videos :) Thx :)))
Any thoughts on the Godox SL60W ??
Thanks very much for making this video as it was very informative. I’ve just used your Amazon link to purchase two F7 lights, a t-shaped bracket to mount them both and a nice tall light stand. This set up is going to prove very useful for lighting rooms when using my Insta360 Pro 2.
Another great video Caleb, love your compilation videos as showing what you use consistently is often better info than just a straight up review. Some more aputures are definitely going to be on the horizon, but might go for those CameTV dedolikes, instead of the mini20's, anything specifically you prefere about the CameTV's or is it just the form factor?
Also, how do you find matching slight colour differences between different manufacturers? A non issue, or do you typically stick to a certain manufacturers lights on an given shoot?
Hey Caleb, I love your videos man. I want to purchase either the Yongnuo YN600 or the FalconEyes 12T as a one-light CZcams setup.
*Which one is brighter and would suit a small CZcams studio?*
great video!
Thanks for the vid! Any suggestions for Wedding dance floor and or speech lighting?
Caleb, I would REALLY love to catch a glimpse into your workflow as far as color goes with the GH5S. It seems like you're always able to pull off such a consistent, crisp, beautiful look, which I know has a lot to do with lighting & backgrounds, but I'd love to know if you shoot with V-log or different profiles and what you specifically do to treat the color in post! Is that information included in your GH5/S guides?
Thank you, Caleb! As always, great video! If you just got one light, for general all around use, would you recommend the Came TV 55W or the Aperture 120d ii?
Great video. Thnx!
amazing info and details in your video ! Regards the Came TV boltzen Fresnel lights did youfind that the 30W is bright enough or does one need the power of the 55w when using diffusion or bouncing perhaps? Are the 55w with fan as noisey as Aperture mini 20?
thanks so much for all your help as always !
My favorite lens is the one you use at 5:21 hope you will include that in your favorite lenses. How did you get the horizontal blue flair?
What LED lights would you recommend for my videos?
My ISO is at base 400 on my yi-4k's and I use Neewer 176 LED lights now.
I want to keep it to 4 lights max (1 in each corner) OR 3 max if able (1 on ceiling pointing down, 1 on each side of drums)
Will you be doing another video for the best LED lights of 2019? :)
Hey, Caleb.. I’d like to buy a couple of lights to use for a couple of projects around the office. That aperture light looks cool. Would that be appropriate for a primary and fill light in an office setting that has fluorescent lighting? Would I need some sort of modifier as well?
I got the Falcón eyes round light that is very soft, should I return it and get the led mat?
Hey Caleb, thanks for all the round-up videos and a happy new year to you.
As a user of the Falcon Eyes Mats(I have the 24 and 36 versions), I notice that the color balance at 5600k as measured by my Sekonic C700 is not so much 5600K. It measures about 52xxK. Does yours exhibit the same issue too?
I noticed also that moving one pip towards tungsten(reading on control box is 5550K), my C700 reading drops to 48xxK. As before, is it something you have noticed? I'm asking because I noticed that in your videos you use it as a key light, and it definitely looks close to white as compared to what I shoot when I balance camera and the light at 5600K, it gives a warmer skintone of sorts.
Great video. How do you like Came-TV Boltzen 100W Fresnel LED Light Bi-Colour vs the 120d markii? The Bolten lights seem awesome for the money but the 120d Mk ii gets way more attention...
Hey Caleb, I'm looking for something I can use for a reception at a wedding that is portable and strong enough to throw in the dance floor. At the same time I need to be able to grab the light and move it quickly to another location for the bride and groom shoot outside. What would you recommend? have you heard of the Torch LED? will that be strong enough? or would you recommend one of these lights for my situation. Also, being able to control the light without bringing the light down to my eye level would be great. Thank you.
Love this video.
Hey Caleb, what would be your recommendation for a key light with softbox like the 120d but on a budget of around $400? I've been shooting two Aputure AL-528s through a reflector but can't put a grid on the setup and it takes some time. Would the Boltzen F55 be bright enough for a key? Thanks for your great videos!
I'm trying to decide between the falcon eyes and the menik led mats. How does the falcon eyes 18td brightness compare to the menik 102a?
Duuuude ! I was looking for some lights to buy and watched again your previous reviews of light under 50$ and lights between 50$ and 100$. And then this one is coming out ! \o/ Should help me to make my final decision thx !
Yeah great video! Now I need to buy a light. I have a friend that is trying to talk me me into buying a Lupo. But wow it is expensive! It has high lumins adjustable color, lightweight 95CRI and adjustable power output which is nice but I have not seen any info about the power of the lights you suggested. Have I missed something?
For key lighting, Whats better, 4 CFL Lighting vs Godox ledp 260 ?
Would you recommend the Aputure F7 for food video or the ring light? Does it make any buzzing noises that will pick up on the mic? Thank you in advance.
Sporting 2 of the Astra 6x Light Panels with a couple of the Genaray 7100T's. The biggest drawback of my kit is I have to plug in for the big Astra's batteries for those things are stoopid expensive. Would be super interested if you got together "The Best LED light kit using only NPF Batteries" And maybe toss in illuminator arms with reflectors and stands to get full "Travel Kit"....
Question about the Falcon Eyes 12T.. I love that the unit looks very light, but how can I hang it as an overhead light when there's that large controller box attached to the cable? How do I manage the cable and controller in an overhead situation? Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I just saw your nice decoration light in the background at 5:20 that look like old vintage movie lamps. Where did you get them? Are they new ones or really old ones? Cheers!
@dslr shooter. Does the 1st light you the apeture, can you control that with a remote or app?
Which one do you recommend for product (smartphone) videos?
Caleb - What would you recommend as the best battery powered LED light that can be used outdoors?
Thank you for the video, what light did you use for this video ?
What is the power output difference between the pocket cannon and the boltzen f55 daylight? I hear intellytech says that the 30w is much brighter because of the lens, does it come close to the 55w boltzen?
Please tell me your setup for your broll at 5:21, it looks so nice!!!
Caleb, where can I see your professional work? Would love to see what you do in real-world examples.
Cries in poor..
Great video Caleb 👍
how do you make sure that the reflection of the lights does not appear on the glasses?
the reflection on the glasses is my nightmare and I don't know how to eliminate this problem
Hi, Caleb. I am seriously considering getting the Aputure F7 (I have it in my Amazon cart right now via your link). These lights don't normally come with batteries, right? What batteries do you recommend I get? I also have the Falcon Eyes 12T in my cart and thinking I should get two batteries so I could use them on the Falcon Eyes, too. I have been learning a lot from you. Thank you for these videos!
I think the Stella Pro series beats any of these for lite travel lights.
What budget light for video would you recommend sub 200 dollar range
I'm going to start using LED lights Four Weddings do you prefer the aperture F7 over the YN 216 ?
Hi, would it be possible to have a video on the best outdoor light for music video?
Thanx, one of best youtube channel about video ! :)
Oh, how I wish I could afford some nice lighting to improve the videos on my channel...lol.. I'm using standard lamps all over the place... It's a mad house...lol... Great videos and they really help.
Hey Caleb, I enjoy your work on CZcams. A question, I need to be self tape and hoping I can use just one light source. I’m considering Neewer 660 but your praise of Falcon Eyes has got me thinking. There’s a kit from them, not expensive, could you offer a comment? Thanks in Advance
what's a good setup for lighting a wedding reception?
Just to recap it's the Falcon Eyes 12T model. The falcon eyes link is a little janky. It takes you to an amazon page with multiple light vendors including Falcon Eyes
You didn’t mentioned the prices. Super important point!
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Am in Kenya I want to purchase those lights how do I get them and the prices?
Over on my channel i am doing product reviews. And currently looking into key lights and fill lights. What do you guys recommend? Include 2x light, soft boxes, stand and etc. My budget is ard USD600.
Also to mention, since i have limited space, i need to setup lighting everything i need to review a product.
I have no videography exp or background. Just purchase Sony A6400 mths back and a laptop to edit..
Hi Caleb. Your videos are super helpful, specially for someone like myself starting out in lighting. I do live in Canada and was wondering if you could set up an amazon.ca link for us Canadian fans. I find it easier to order this way, but would also like you to receive your much deserved reward.
What kind of lights would you recommend for tasty videos like?
Next year maybe RGB lights? Was they now so bad so didn't made into the list or why?
Hey Caleb, what’s a great battery for the aputure 120dmk2? Link me
Checkout my V-Mount video here: czcams.com/video/zwAgzI9GIvo/video.html
2:44 oh my gosh we have the same reference monitors
Wanna see an update for this!
super LIGHT weight haha.....get it?...haha... im here all week.
any cheaper alternatives for the 12d?
Can I use them for filmmaking?
It is I, your most critical follower.. Hmm.. Your favorite lights. So I can't really disagree since its your lights.. But if I had to choose I would agree with all except the Adromeda.. But if you guys can choose 1 light out of all of them choose the Apurture 120dii. Save ur money buying cheaper lights and just get that 1..
Hello Caleb! I have a quick question. What is your favorite way to use the Aputure F7? This light does not come with barn doors. How do you defuse this light? Also, would you use this light as a key for an interview? Thanks!
I actually watched one of your videos about defusion. So I guess I know to use it
Also, between the falconeyes, Menik, and Andromeda, which would you say has the greatest light output, particularly at daylight?
I understand they have different color models and sizes, particularly for the Andromeda. But supposing you arranged them as a similar size, and I believe all your models shown are bicolor, who has the most punch?
I have the same question. These reviews worry me because I was underwhelmed by the light output on the F7.
@@hautehussey I find it really tough to pick lights without seeing them in person! However, you can get the stats on nearly any light by searching on the light and model name plus the word "photometrics." Just like when you buy a car, the stated mileage values aren't objectively true but at least help you tell a gas guzzler from a gas sipper, by looking at photometrics (which lists the volume of light at different distances in foot candles, lux, or lumens) you can at least tell which is relatively weaker and stronger.
bruh anamorphic b-roll at 5:20?? still waiting on that ana vid man.
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Lights are sooo expansive :( Do you have s suggestion for about 500-1000$ for small independet feature film. For a full kit.
I'm using the BMPCC4k
You should check out the GODOX SL-60W. It’s kind of a cheap alternative to the Aputure 120d. Apart from that, he made a video about cheap LED lights here: czcams.com/video/AcBb-MInwBc/video.html
Please revisit this in 2020!
2020 green screen lighting kit ?
Aputure 300D is an absolute beast, especially paired with some modifiers like the Light Dome II. However, my goal of using it un-tethered with V-mount batteries will have to wait a year or two until the budget allows another $1400 for the high output V-mounts. Nevertheless, this thing is by far the best single light I've ever used!
You definitely don't need $1400! Check these out: czcams.com/video/zwAgzI9GIvo/video.html two of the 190Wh batteries work with my 300D giving me 75 minutes of full output.
Amaran F7 vs Torch Bolt 250?
What's up Caleb!
One big question. Why the 120D mk II instead of the 300D?
The later seems so more usefull due to the output!
Thanks!
You are right, 120d II is weak, I'd call it usable for talking heads, or other occasions, when you're able to put the light closer to the subject, especially if you modify it with some kind of diffusion. 300D is an awesome light, 120d is just a bit weak
The 300D is overkill for a lot of situations and the 300D is bulky to setup and loud in comparison. If you're shooting larger scenes go for the 300D for sure! Otherwise, the 120DmkII is more than enough for interviews, general lighting.
@@dslrvideoshooter Love your work Caleb - just wondering what % percentage power your C120 II is at in this video?? Assume you are using the big softbox?? Would love to see a comparison video with the 120 mk II using the bigger softbox vs the mini softbox ( mini seems a lot faster for location setups etc ? but worried about output quality )
cheers + Keep up the great work!!
Wow, the image quality and optics looks amazing in this video. Did you change your camera and lens set up? Would be great to know what youre filming on...
I'll talk about the lens in my "favorite lenses for 2018" video ;-)
Sweet! Looking forward to it :)
What have been your thoughts on the Mini 20D lights from Aputure? I bought one to use primarily for weddings, but I'm kinda worried that I made the wrong choice. My friend uses two of the Came TV Boltzen 55W lights and loves them, but one is already not working after not even a full year of use. I know you made the review a while back on the little Aputure lights, just curious if you have any other thoughts after having had more time to work with them. Great work as always!
I also use the Mini 20D. I remember one diff between and the Boltzen is that the 20D barn doors cut sharper. I felt that was important.
I'm not crazy about "dangling" power sources though.
@@seecraig aha yes and you can see the aputure 20ds in the background on the shelf - im assuming Caleb chose not to mention them despite their great power options is perhaps because of the fan noise
@@johnleighdesigns fan noise doesn't seem to be an issue when used as hair/kicker or even background. Perhaps another reason is that while the Boltzen can use Bowens mount but the Mini 20d can't. Might be the Boltzens are a bit more versatile.
I like the Aputure Mini20D's, but the color temp gets annoying as you need gels. Also having the power separate can get fidgety which is why I now prefer the F55/F30. That said, I know some people get bad copies that don't last as long.
CameTV light link?
Menik vs Falcon Eyes. I'd love to know the differences between them and your opinions on those differences.
seecraig Ditto!
Pretty much comes down to cost. The meniks are nice, but more expensive when you get the soft boxes etc.
DSLR Video Shooter Great to hear. Thanks! I'm going to purchase a kit based on this video.
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The aputure F7 - how bright is that light compared to the core swx led light which has the 250W rating. This is the problem with these led lights - one says 250W another says 60W how do we know which is brighter? You will imagine that the 250W is brighter and this Aputure light does not even have a watt rating.