Today we look at 7 killer LED video lights that cost less than $50 each. If you’re looking for a budget rim, hair, background, fill or even a key light, you’ve come to the right place.
The Lights
Here you will find links to each light along with pros and cons and why I recommend each model.
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Best Light 176
PROS:
- Bright
- Simple use
- DC jack
- Dimmable
CONS:
- No battery level indicator
- small yellow tint
VILTROX L116T
PROS:
- Very good CRI or 95
- Great LCD and controls
- Very thin
- Bi Color
- Dimmable
- battery level indicator
- Power Jack
CONS:
- Might break some batteries…
- Dimmer change is too slow
- Not too bright compared to other models due to softness
NEEWER CN-160
PROS:
- Bright
- Simple to use
- Dimmable
- battery level indicator
CONS:
- Slight Magenta color shift
- Terrible battery compartment
- No power jack
GIGALUMI 228
- Amazon
- Same light different brand for less can be found here on Amazon.
PROS:
- Decent CRI (85)
- Bi-Color
- Great output
- Awesome build
- Nice battery indicator
- Very slim
CONS:
- No DC jack
YONGNUO YN300 Air
PROS
- Great CRI of 95+
- Bi-Color
- Great dimmer controls
- Good battery indicator
- DC Jack
- Solid build
- Very thin
CONS:
- VERY soft
- Not the best output for the size
NEEWER CN-216
PROS:
- Bright
- Simple
- Decent color
CONS:
- Slight Magenta color shift
- Terrible battery compartment
- No DC jack
Aputure AL-M9
PROS:
- TINY
- Bright for size
- Great CRI
- Nice magnetic diffuser
- Dimmer
CONS
- Cost for output