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Best LED-Video Lights for Professionals & Content Creators | Guide 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LED video lights are everywhere - from budget creator lights to professional fixtures for broadcast, film production, and studio work. But which LED light actually fits your workflow? This is where things often get confusing: many fixtures advertise high CRI and TLCI values (90+), yet truly comparable and decision-ready quality data is often missing. We take a different approach: we test LED lights in real-world use and in the lab, measure core metrics such as TM-30, SSI, CCT, DUV, and lux, and combine results into a transparent score. This gives both content creators and professional users in broadcast, film, and commercial production a clear basis for choosing the right video light.

Christmas Gifts for Photographers 2025 – Cameras, Lenses & Gear Guide

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The holidays are a great moment to surprise photographers and filmmakers with gear they actually use. Here is a curated list of products I own or have tested in-depth. Everything is grouped by price so you can quickly pick a budget range.

Black Friday 2025 – My Recommendations for Cameras, Lenses & Accessories

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Black Friday 2025 is just around the corner, and deals on electronics are about to flood the market. This year, there will be numerous discounts on cameras, lenses, and accessories again. To help you navigate through all the offers, I’ve compiled some tips and recommendations for products I personally find worthwhile and use myself.

Ulanzi D200H USB Hub / Studio Deck – Product Introduction & Unboxing

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

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This article was created in collaboration with Ulanzi. I received the product for free for this video. However, this has no influence on my opinion and the evaluation of the product. I have tested the product independently and given my honest opinion about it.

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Find the Perfect Video Light: How to Optimally Complement Your Existing Light Setup

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

If you want to expand your video or photo lighting setup, you know the problem: Which LED light really fits the existing lamps? This is where we come in! Using the SSI (Spectral Similarity Index), we have precisely calculated the spectral match of various light sources. This means we can say exactly how well two lights match in color and quality. For you, this means: You don’t just find any light, but exactly the LED that perfectly harmonizes with your setup. This way, you avoid unsightly color differences, save time searching, and achieve consistently professional results in your recordings.

Ulanzi VL110 RGB Led Tube Light - Lab-Review

Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Ulanzi VL110 – Brief Technical Analysis

🔍 Key Specs at a Glance

Parameter	3200K	5500K	6500K
Brightness (Lux)	96.56	109.26	105.05
CRI (Ra)	91.90	87.00	87.70
R9 (Red rendering)	79	43	42
TM-30 Rf/Rg	94/107	91/107	90/105
SSI	79	70	—
CCT Deviation (MK-1)(absolute)	+17.75	+0.33	+1.55
DUV (Green Tint)	-0.0120	-0.0139	-0.0116

✅ Strengths

Stable Brightness Output
→ Linear control (10% output ≈ 11–12% brightness)
→ Low standard deviation (≤ 6.47 Lux)