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.
Lighting Reviews & Comparisons
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.
LED Lamp or Amazing Video Light?! (BenQ ScreenBar)
BenQ sent me their ScreenBar e-Reading Task Lamp to review, but since I deal with creative tech, I repurposed it into a color changing, LED video light.
The Best LED Video Light for the Money! Period. (Aputure Amaran AL-F7)
The Amaran AL-F7 from Aputure is the best LED video light for the money I’ve ever tested. In this unboxing and review, we’ll compare it to its predecessor, the AL-H198, to highlight major improvements in output, build quality, and most importantly power options, like enabling the use of USB continuous power.
Use GODOX on CANON & SONY Simultaneously! – HIDDEN Feature Revealed + TT350 & AD200 Review
The GODOX TT350 can be used as a wireless transmitter for other Godox equipment like the AD200 on Canon, Nikon, & Sony cameras simultaneously allowing you to unlock limitless lighting configurations for less money without feeling gear-tethered to one company.
YouTube Studio Tour with DIY Lighting (Vlog 004)
A tour of my new YouTube setup with DIY soft boxes, backlight, hair light, gels, and accent lighting. Includes a few tips on recording video.