ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro VloggingClimatePartner certified

For the price, I was expecting something decent, but this has quickly become one of my favorite and most-used pieces of gear. First, it is incredibly bright. I was not prepared for the amount of clean, powerful light that comes out of such a compact panel. It's more than enough for vlogging, product photography, or just filling in shadows. The light quality is fantastic it's soft and even, making everything look more professional without being harsh.The versatility is another huge win. You have full control over both the brightness (from a very dim glow to full power) and the color temperature, letting you dial in everything from a warm, cozy yellow to a crisp, neutral white. This feature alone is something you'd expect to find on much more expensive lights.The build quality is solid, and it's so small and lightweight that I just toss it in my camera bag without a second thought. It's incredibly easy to use right out of the box with simple, intuitive controls.I have bought several of these and no one has ever broken down. I know at some point the batteries are supposed to give out, but I had some of these for 2+ years and they still hold the charge. If you're a content creator, photographer, or just someone who needs a high-quality, portable light source, you absolutely cannot beat this for the value. It's a compact powerhouse that delivers professional results. Highly recommended.

Which is nothing but goodness! :)I have to admit, I really had my doubts about this light, even after reading all of the positive REVIEWS.Now, after trying it out, I am REALLY loving this thing!Of course, I can't give a long term use REVIEW, but my first impressions were that of something that I would definitely give recommendations for it. As inexpensive as it is, it gives one pause, thinking that, well, it's so cheap, it can't be that good, but, really, I think that it is.(I bought this myself, so, nobody is paying me for this)***The Light***For my purposes, I wanted it for my 'product style' photography, and I tried it out, and not only gives out good light, it gives you a really nice shadow too. Some things you wouldn't want a shadow, but on a lot of my stuff, I want one. The shadows are soft, not really soft, but definitely on the softer side, than harsh.As an experiment, I added some bubble wrap around it to soften the shadows more, it works perfectly!The more that you add, of course, the less light, but it's definitely easy to modify.***The Brightness***I read where one reviewer in his video saying, it's so bright, I won't shine it on my face to show you.I thought, well, typical reviewer being all dramatic, but, I was wrong!This light is literally too bright to look into, I am not exaggerating at all, it's really big time bright!Dialing it down gives it anywhere from almost moonlight, but if the moon was closer! :)***The Kelvin Rating***The white light is really a great white light, I need that most of the time, but, if you want a lower Kelvin rating, just dial it back, it goes to a REALLY yellow color, I mean, REALLY YELLOW!I have not ever even used a light that had that capability, I don't really think I need that, but, I sure might, I may have to invent new ways of using it.It's very good on both settings!***The Weight***It's not heavy at all, I don't know the weight, but to give you an idea, it's maybe equivalent to FOUR AA batteries, if that.***Camera Mounting***This is actually, really and truly camera mountable, I mean, yeah, we know that, but, it makes sense to use it as a back-up light that you can use mounted or remove and hand-hold it if you need to.Since it's so lightweight, it won't weigh your camera down hardly at all.As it's said, you can use this for selfies and also YouTube videos.***Macro***I used to do quite a bit of macro and close-up stuff, I don't much anymore, but I know a good light for that when I do see it.This is that light!They make so many brackets that can attach to your camera that for best results, you would use that to attach this light, the reason is, you don't (usually) want your macro light right directly centered above your camera, it's not what macro users like.I am definitely going to try it out, and maybe I'll get back into macro, you never know.***Other Uses***I can sure see this as a camping light, or a car/truck light back-up, this will be perfect for the glove compartment or a tent.In a tent, I am not saying leaving it on all of the time, but when camping, we all need THAT light that will help us find the stuff that we forgot where we packed it. Also its ability to DIM, we can adjust the light to fit the need.Of course too, in any vehicle, we all know the advantages of having a good light for emergencies or when you drop something in-between your seats, or when you're getting a ticket.***Suggestions***It already has a LOT of good uses, but to help that even more, you may want to consider ways of attaching it.I would say, Velcro is a really good way to attach it to almost any surface, well, one that you can attach the sticky side to the inner part of your vehicle door, glove compartment, visor, etc.If you are camping, you can have it stuck to an area of the tent so when you need it, it's in that same spot, when you unpack at home, remove it and place it in a place to recharge it, then on your next trip, you'll know where to put it.It might sound crazy, but, for a small job stick a small Velcro strip to the underside of your cap, if you are needing light, place the light onto the strip, and you are set, remove it after your 'job'.***One more thing, if you are more for magnets, use the magnet strips to keep it where you want it on your tool chest, car, etc.If you go and check here on Amazon there are a LOT of magnet choices, my preferences lean towards the really small, but REALLY strong, search for, "rare earth magnets", there are a good thing to have around anyway, this is just for the light.Also, they sell the magnets that are adhesive on one side, search for, "adhesive magnets".***One more idea, say that you like the light being attached to your cap's bill underneath, but you don't want to leave it there. There are two options.The first is, using the adhesive style, leave the adhesive covered, as in, not yet used on the magnet, then when you need it, all you have to do is to peel off the protective wrapper and place it on your desired spot/object.***If you like magnets, keep a few of the smaller rare earth magnets in a spot in your glove compartment or wherever you need to, when you need to use it, place one (or possibly TWO) atop of your cap, then place the light underneath your cap's bill.This method would make you have to have glued one or two of the magnets onto your light's back. That area should not ever be in your way and it won't really look that tacky, if that would bother you._____________________________________________________________________________________That's about it, I am REALLY excited to put this to use, and if things go south on the light, I will make it a point to come back and say so.For now though, I have a lot of lights for photography, this is MY FAVORITE as of right now.I also have a lot of flashlights, I mean, a lot, and while this does a REALLY good job of illuminating, the size somewhat prohibits placing it into your jeans, but would fit in a purse.I'm not saying it won't work, but it may not be as easy to carry on your person.That's my two cups of coffee's worth! : )Anyway, here's to hoping it's as good as what I wrote!

Perfect Lighting for UGC & Product Videos!This clip-on LED light is a total game-changer for my content setup! I use it for shooting UGC product videos and skincare reviews, and it instantly gives my footage a clean, well-lit, professional look.💡 Adjustable brightness and color temperature — great for mood or detail shots📸 Clips easily onto my phone, laptop, or camera without scratching🔋 Battery lasts long enough for multiple shoots, and it charges quickly via USB🎥 Compact but powerful — doesn’t take up much space in my kitWhether you're filming TikToks, IG reels, or Zoom calls, this light makes everything look polished and bright without being harsh. Absolutely worth it!

great price and super convenient. pocketable and light. it’s great that it charges with USB C and u can have it plugged in while it’s on. i wish it got a little bit brighter but for 20 bucks i can’t really complain

The ULANZI VL49 is proof that good things really do come in small packages. This little light instantly turned my vlogs from “dim and dingy” to “crispy and cinematic.”The brightness is seriously impressive for such a compact panel—soft, even light that flatters faces instead of making me look like a washed-out ghost. The rechargeable 2000mAh battery lasts way longer than I expected, and charging it back up is quick and painless.The 3 cold shoe mounts are a genius touch. I can stack multiple lights, add a mic, or build a tiny Frankenstein rig that makes me look like I know what I’m doing. It plays nice with everything I’ve thrown at it—DSLR, GoPro, even my phone setup.And the portability? Chef’s kiss. It’s lightweight, slips easily into my bag, and is tough enough to handle travel without freaking out. Honestly, it’s one of those pieces of gear I didn’t know I needed until I had it, and now I don’t want to shoot without it.In short: small, mighty, and makes me look way more professional than I actually am. The VL49 is basically a pocket-sized studio light for creators on the go.