LIGHTS FOR VIDEO

LEDs come in different powers and sizes, but all are suited for the transitioning stills photographer

ROTOLIGHT AEOS LED LIGHT

This powerful (5750 lux at 3ft) and portable (1cm thick) light is ideal for location videographers on the move. The battery also lasts for up to three hours.

MANFROTTO LUMIMUSE 8 LED LIGHT

A small affordable panel that mounts on the camera’s hotshoe. it isn’t as bright as other options (550 lux at 1 metre), but will illuminate nearby faces in dim environments well enough.

VIBESTA VERATA624 DAYLIGHT LED PANEL LIGHT

This light is best suited for studio shooting, thanks to its AC adaptor and larger size. 624 LeDs produce a constant lighting output of 3240 lux.

APUTURE LS C300D LIGHT STORM LED KIT

One for serious video productions, this outputs 14,200 lux at 50cm. The cooling fan operates at just 18dB, so it shouldn’t be heard during recording.