Sokani X60 Review: An Adorable (And Great Value) COB LED Light
Review of the Sokani X60, an 80W Daylight COB LED light with Bowens mount. Including comparisons to the GODOX SL-60W & GVM 80W.
Lighting Reviews & Comparisons
Aputure Strikes Back: Aputure MC vs Boling P1 // Mini RGB LED Lights
Review of the Aputure MC, a bi-color RGB LED panel with comparison to the Boling P1 to determine the best mini light for the money.
Adding RGB to the APUTURE LANTERN // GVM RGB-150S Review
Building a large RGB space light with mini-reviews of the Aputure Lantern, Neewer C-Stands, & the GVM RGB-150S, an RGB COB/Fresnel LED Light.
Aputure 300d II: An Incredibly Well-Made LED Light (Design Done Right – Ep. 1)
Review of the Aputure 300d II LED video light with a focus on build quality & attention to detail as well as a comparison to the 120d II.
LED Panels vs Single Source COB Lights for Small Studios
Comparing single source COB lights like the Aputure 120d II to LED panels like the 672W or Tri-8 for light quality, value, & size impact on a small studio.
The Best Small Light of 2019 – Boling P1 LED RGB Video Light Review
Review of the Boling BL-P1 RGB LED Video Light. Easily the best compact light I’ve ever tested. With value comparisons to Aputure AL-MX, AL-MW, & AL-F7.
The Best Designed LED Light Panel // Aputure Tri-8c vs HR672W
Review of Aputure’s Tri-8c LED video light & comparison to the HR672W. Discussing design improvements & value to see if the better build is worth the extra money.
Guide Number Misconceptions / Understanding Flash Power on Strobes & Speedlights
Explaining the math behind a flash’s guide number, how it relates to f-stop, and more practical formulas for nailing exposure on your strobes & speedlights.
Lux vs Lumens vs Nits – A Photographer’s Guide to Light Units
Explaining the uses and differences between lux, lumens, & nits from a photographer/videographer’s perspective to help with buying lights & led panels.
Expensive RGB Light + Cheap Batteries = Big Mistake (Falcon Eyes RX-T8)
Review of the Falcon Eyes RX-T8 RGB LED Light panel, an on-camera RGB video light. Plus a look at some discount NP-F970 batteries from Vitopal.
Are Flexible LED Lights Worth It? / Soonwell FB-21 Review
Review of Soonwell’s new FB-21 bi-color, flexible LED light mat & comparison to standard light panels for value and effectiveness on photo & video shoots.
Affordable RGB for Photo/Video – GVM 50RS RGB LED Light Panel Review
Review of Great Video Maker’s RGB LED Light Panel, the 50RS. It’s a bi-color panel that also features a 360d hue selection for vivid color effects for photo & video projects.
Very IMPRESSED by This LED Light / Falcon Eyes SO-28TD Review
Review of Falcon Eyes S0-28TD, a soft bi-color LED Light. Plus unboxing & setup guide for YouTube videos & product photography, and comparison with Aputure.
BEST Flash System for PANASONIC Cameras – GODOX TT350 for GH5 & G9
Review & setup guide for the TT350o for use on Panasonic cameras like the Lumix GH5 & G9. The TT350 provides a transmitter & powerful flash in a small body.
The BEST Small LED Light for the Money – Sokani X21 LED Video Light Review
Review of the Sokani X21, a pocket-sized LED video light with built-in battery & USB charging. This tiny affordable light even outperforms the Aputure M9.