LED video lights: 3 top models in comparison
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If you want to film in the dark, LED video lights are essential. In this comparison, we show you three top models that perfectly illuminate your film.
LED video lights from Metz
The LED video lights from Metz are in the lower price segment. The price range is between 40 and 90 euros. You can expand the video lights as you like with additional video lights from the same series.
- Equipment: The Metz mecalight LED-480 has 72 high CRI LEDs with a color temperature of 5600 K. With the conversion filter you can also reach a color temperature of 3200 K. The luminosity is 480 Lux at a distance of 1m.
- Accessories: In addition to the video light, the scope of delivery also includes a diffuser filter, an artificial light filter and a stand base.
- Price: The largest model is priced at around € 90. The Metz mecalight LED-320 with 48 LEDs costs around 70 euros. The smallest model Metz mecalight LED-160 is available for less than 40 euros.
- Equipment: In contrast to the devices from Metz, the model Neewer® CN-160 has 160 LEDs. The color temperature is slightly lower at 5400 K. The manufacturer specifies a runtime of 90 minutes. The luminosity is 900 lux at 1m distance.
- Accessories: The scope of delivery includes a battery holder and three filters, with which you can, for example, reduce the color temperature or soften the light.
- Price: You can get the Neewer® CN-160 LED video light for just 30 euros. It is therefore cheaper than the top models from Metz.
LED video light in the top division
If you can invest more money for an LED video light, the F&V Z180S UltraColor is a very good device in the upper league:
- Equipment: With the 180 power LEDs, the F&V Z180S achieves a luminosity of 1380 lux at a distance of 1m. The bi-color technology enables a color temperature of 3200 K to 5600 K. With the Expandable Link System you can connect several F&V Z180S with each other.
- Accessories: The scope of delivery includes a Tilthead (Kai Arm) with an additional 1/4 "thread, a magnetic diffuser and a 3200 ° magnetic filter.
- Price: The innovative system is noticeable in the price. With currently 400 euros, the LED video light is not cheap - quality has its price.
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