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SaleBestseller No. 1

ULANZI VL200 Bi-Color LED Video Light, On-Camera Video Light, Type-C Rechargeable 5000mAh Mini Camera Light, 2500-9000K Ultra Bright Photo and Video Lighting, Fill Light, Potable Photography Lighting

• 【200 LED Beads】The led panel light adopts 200pcs beads, warm white 100 pcs, cold white 100 pcs. 2500-9000k, 0.5m illumination 550-750lux, to match ambient lighting and get the perfect led photography lighting for your photos.
• 【Large-capacity battery】The camera light has a built-in 5000 mAh battery, and the continuous working time is 2h to 15h, use for your video camera as long as you want for longer projects. Great for travel vlogging or working on the go.
• 【Adjustable Brightness】 Brightness adjusts from 1% to 100% brightness for enhanced control. Great for video calls, photography, pictures, video, and your vlogging kit. Works great as a video camera light for YouTube or Tiktok.
• 【Simple ball head and diffuser】 The ball head for angling your portable led light and the diffuser make the light of the lamp softer.
• 【Intelligent LCD Display】The LCD display screen on the back tells you everything you need to know, including settings, run time, and battery life!

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SaleBestseller No. 2

P96L RGB Video Light by SmallRig, Portable Metal LED Camera Light, 2500-9000K, 21 Effects, CRI 96+, OLED Display, Photo and Video Lighting, Long Battery Life, Fits Phone and Camera Sony, Nikon - 3489B

• 【Full Color RGB Video light】P96L RGB LED video light is a portable mini fill light that offers 0-360° full color and color saturation adjustment, 2500-9000K color temperature control, and dimmable brightness from 0-100%. With 7 scenes and 21 lighting effects to choose from, you can easily create the perfect lighting for any situation.
• 【HSI/CCT/Scenes Lighting Modes】In addition to HSI color mode, the fill light allows you to adjust the white light to CCT mode or use scene mode. With lighting effects like police car, ambulance, fire truck, lightning, fireworks, TV, candle, party, faulty bulb, pulse, strobe, RGB strobe, paparazzi, emergency, H/L beam, red/green/blue flash, and HSI slow/fast, you can easily create the perfect atmosphere for your photos or videos.
• 【High Color Quality】CRI 96+,with built-in LCD display for accurate readings, the P96L RGB light allows you to work more efficiently. The all-aluminum alloy body provides efficient heat dissipation performance and high-quality lamp beads for long-lasting use.
• 【Universal and Lightweight】At just 108*60*11mm and weighing 117g, the RGB camera light is easy to carry with one hand and is a must-have item in your camera bag. It features a standard 1/4 screw for tripod with cold shoe mount for camera or DSLR camera, making it compatible with Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, Panasonic, and more.
• 【Long Battery Life】The P96L RGB light has a maximum brightness output of up to 1 hour and a minimum brightness output of up to 12 hours. With a charging time of about 2 hours and a Type-C charging port, you can also use it while charging, so you never have to worry about running out of battery.

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SaleBestseller No. 3

LUXCEO RGB LED Photography Lighting Portable Wand Handheld LED Video Light 1000 Lumens CRI 95+ USB Rechargeable with Remote Control, Carry Bag, Adjustable Color Temperature 3000K-6000K and 36 Colors

• 【Upgrade Portable Handheld Light Wand】Only weighs 0.74lb,easy to handle to fill light by hand or on the tripod/camera(hot shoe adapter included),simple to switch 36 color temperatures and brightness,add fun to your colorful photography.
• 【Rechargeable Battery&High Capacity】Built-in 7.4V 2600mAh（nearly equal to 3.7V 5200mAh) rechargeable lithium-ion battery,Micro USB charging port,supports full power 2 hours working and longer time(highest 32 hours) working with lower brightness.
• 【RGB Full Color with Remote Control】Features with 36 color modes,30-level brightness and maximum 1000 lumens,RA＞95,CCT ranges from 3000K(warm) to 6000K(cold).Remote control is available within 7 meters distance,it must target the light surface for control.
• 【20 Kinds of Light Effects】The W140 RGB video light Simulate real scenes, such as police car lights, lightning, candlelight, etc., can create various atmospheres, enrich movie scene creativity. Suitable for tiktok, youtube, film make.
• 【1/4" Standard Nut Hole】There is a 1/4 standard nut hole at the bottom of LED camera light, can be easily connected to different photography stand,such as tripod,globoid holder,camera,etc.

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Bestseller No. 4

GSKAIWEN LED Video Light Battery Powered Photography Light Portable Handheld Wand,Dimmable 2800-5500K Photo Studio Light Kit with NP-970 Li-ion Battery and Stand for Portrait, YouTube,Outdoor Video

• 【High Quality LED Beads】High-luminance SMD LED beads ,come with 192 pcs LED beads ,can last up to 50,000 hours.Steady color temperature and low loss.Even lighting, no shadows.【Portable Handheld Light Wand】Unique long strip light design,the fill light range is larger.Light body is very thin, thickness is only 0.59 inch.Portable and lightweight.You can use by handheld to offer more creative light effect.
• 【Bi-Color Temperature and Brightness Adjustment】You can stepless adjust the color temperature and brightness via the knob on the light.Color temperature from 2800k(Yellow light) to 5500k(White light),brightness from 1% to 100% dimming.
• 【Dual Power Supply】Powered by power adapter (INCLUDED) or or Sony NP-F970 batteries ( INCLUDED).
• 【Wide Application】Widely applied to studio photography,portraits photography,product food photography,interview video,YouTube video ,fashion, wedding art, advertisement photography, shooting video.With batteries, you can use it anywhere, outdoor shooting, night scene shooting.
• 【Package & Warranty】 2 x LED Light +2 x NP-970 Li-ion battery  +2 x Battery charger+ 2 x 78.7inch Light Stand+2 x AC Power Adapter+1 x Carrying Bag.WARRANTY：If you receive the product with any problem, please feel free to contact us. You will get the best and satisfied solution within 24 hours during working days.1 year warranty and life-time customer service.

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SaleBestseller No. 5

ULANZI VL120 RGB Video Light, Pocket LED On-Camera Video Lights, Built-in 3100mAh Rechargeable Battery, 360 Full Color 20 Light Effects, CRI≥95 2500-9000K LED Panels for Photography Vlogging

• 【Color Adjustability】RGB LED light panel adopts 84pcs(bi-color) led beads and 36pcs RGB color led beads. 360 RGB color options to create the perfect color for any needs, which makes your photography more colorful.
• 【120 lamp beads, high brightness】 ULANZI VL120 Photography light, Maximum brightness of 1250LUX (0.3 meters), Provide good photo conditions to meet your dark light shooting needs.
• 【Pocket Size, Portable】Just slightly larger than your credit card. You can place the Mini LED camera light in your camera bag or pocket, you are always ready to go.
• 【Display Index 95+, Restore True Colors】 Close to the spectrum of natural light, with high color reproduction, food looks more appetizing.
• 【20 Kinds of Light Effects】 Simulate real scenes, such as police car lights, lightning, candlelight, etc., can create various atmospheres, enrich movie scene creativity. Suitable for tiktok, youtube, film make.

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Bestseller No. 6

NEEWER 2 Pack Magnetic Handheld Light Wand, 360° Full RGB Mini LED Video Light Stick with 2500mAh Rechargeable Battery,2500-8500K Dimmable Camera Tube Light for Photography TikTok YouTube Vlog,TL96RGB

• 【2 Pack Pocket Sized LED Light Wands】Measuring 4.3x1.6"/10.8x4cm, the LED light wands weigh only 134g/0.29lb and yet contain 96 pieces of high performance LED beads with 6W maximum power, 97 CRI, 120° illumination angle, and 800 lux/0.5m illuminance. Lightweight and portable, they’re ideal for selfie, portrait, vlog, still life shooting, party atmosphere lights, live steaming, KTV, live concert, and more
• 【Magnetic RGB Video Lights】With strengthened magnetic force, the LED light sticks can be firmly attached to metal surfaces on their three sides. Each light includes 24 pcs of RGB beads, 36 warm color and 36 cool color beads. The free combination of different colored beads provides the lights with 0~360° full RGB range, rich colors and more lighting possibilities. Clearly read light settings with the LCD display
• 【Creative Diversified Color Modes】This travel size LED lights are designed with three modes: bi color CCT mode, colored HSI mode, and FX scenes. In CCT mode, change color temperature from 2500K(warm white) to 8500K(cold white) with ease. Adjust light hue from 0° to 360° in HSI mode. 20 kinds of special lighting effects (including lightening, party, fireworks, etc) are available in FX scenes. Brightness adjustable from 0% to 100% in all three modes
• 【Built in Rechargeable Battery】The RGB lights come with built in 2500mAh rechargeable lithium battery that powers the lights at 100% brightness for up to 2 hours when fully charged. With a USB Type C charging port on their back, plug in the lights to a power outlet via the included USB cables and a wall charger (not included) to fully charge the battery within 1.7 hours. Or charge them with a portable charger or a 5V 2A USB jack for on the go photography
• 【Multiple Lighting Angles Provided】With 1/4" threaded screw holes on both ends, the two handheld light sticks can also be mounted on a tripod stand, desktop stand, or other devices for different lighting angles. Or attach their magnetic sides to any metal surface for high angle, low angle, and overhead shots. You can also hold the light sticks at hand in KTV or at a live concert for atmosphere or add a party vibe to outdoor staging

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Bestseller No. 7

ZHIYUN FIVERAY F100 Light Wand RGB Light Stick 100W Dimmable Handheld Photography LED Tube,w/ Adjustable Color Temperature,Built-in Fans for Photo Shooting Filming(Black)

• 【Classic & Portable】ZHIYUN FIVERAY F100 Weighted only 950g, the upgraded stick light packed with excellent features fits perfectly in your hand, offering lighting solutions without complicated settings and setups.
• 【Brighter with 100W High Power】Embedded with 5 times more LED chips, F100 gives you ultra-bright output compared to the same-sized lights. F100 ensuring a stable illuminance that can reach 20708 lux at its peak. (*The above data is gathered when the brightness value is set at 100% and the test distance is 0.3m. The MAX mode is the full power mode. The peak power output in 4000K is 100W. Under the MAX mode, when the brightness value is 100%, the power output reaches its peak.)
• 【Innovative Cooling System】F100 adopts inventive DynaVort Cooling System based on fluid dynamics and the dynamic algorithm. The cooling system consists of gyroscope modeling heat sinks and 6 FOC fans to prevent overheating, raising the cooling efficiency to 5 times higher by substantially enhancing the airflow emissions with intelligent control. *The fans are enabled automatically when the power exceeds a certain level.
• 【CCT Mode for Brilliant Rendition】Offers precise adjustment of color temperature in CCT Mode via the intuitive dial.
• 【HSI Mode for Pro RGB】Increased to 148 RGB chips and help improves the lighting effect two times brighter than the predecessor.

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SaleBestseller No. 8

Hagibis RGB Handheld LED Video Light Wand Stick Photography Light 9 Colors,with Built-in Rechargable Battery and Remote Control,1000 Lumens Adjustable 3200K-5600K,Hot Shoe Adapter Included..

• 【Portable Handheld Light Wand】Only weighs 0.74lb,easy to handle to fill light by hand or on the tripod/camera(hot shoe adapter included),simple to switch 9 color temperatures and brightness,add fun to your colorful photography.
• 【RGB Full Color with Remote Control】Features with 9 color modes,12-level brightness and maximum 1000 lumens,RA＞95,CCT ranges from 3200K(warm) to 5600K(cold).Remote control is available within 7 meters distance,it must target the light surface for control.
• 【Rechargeable Battery&High Capacity】Built-in 7.4V 2600mAh（nearly equal to 3.7V 5200mAh) rechargeable lithium-ion battery,Micro USB charging port,supports full power 120 mins working and longer time(highest 32 hours) working with lower brightness.
• 【1/4" Standard Nut Hole&Hot Shoe Adapter】There is a 1/4 standard nut hole at the bottom of LED camera light,a hot shoe adapter with adjustable ball head included,allows you to position and lock the Light Wand,and can be easily connected to different photography stand,such as tripod,globoid holder,camera,etc.
• 【Package&Satisfaction】1 x Hagibis Light Wand,1 x Remote Control,1 x Hot Shoe Adapter,1 x USB Charging Cable,1x Lanyard,1 x Manual,1x Carrying Bag;One-Year Warranty for refund or replacement and lifetime after-sale service.

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Bestseller No. 9

Light Wand Photography LED RGB Portable Handheld ZKEEZM 9 Colours Temperatures,1000 Lumens Photography Video Lighting Stick, Adjustable 3000-6000K, USB Rechargable Battery 12 Brightness Levels CRI95+

• ✅【RGB LED LIGHT WAND-ADJUSTABLE COLOR TEMPERATURE】 The color temperature of the LED light wand is 3000K - 6000K. There are 9 colors for LED video light. CRI 95+, Helpful to take more beautiful and amazing photos in different scenes. Meet your various photography needs.
• ✅【DIMMABLE BRIGHTNESS HANDHELD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY】 The brightness of the handheld video camera light is adjustable. 12 brightness levels with a maximum of 1000 lumen. The brightness and color temperature of this light wand can satisfy your photography lighting needs. Add color and fun to your photography.
• ✅【HIGH CAPACITY WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 】 Aluminum design with high capacity which built-in 7.4V 2600mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, running time 2-34 hours after a full charge, also can work while charging via USB. Very convenient to use it anywhere anytime after being fully charged, especially outdoor shooting.
• ✅【PERFECT SIZE BUT LIGHT WEIGHT - WIDE APPLICATION 】 The wand size is 21.65" x 1.26" x 1.06" but only weighs 0.72lbs which is suitable for the stereoscopic and wide angle light. It has a 1/4 standard nut hole at the bottom which let you easy to handle by hand or on the tripod / camera. Perfectly suited for photography and videography where the light is not enough and outdoor lighting in a dark environment and handheld for concerts.
• ✅【PACKAGE CONTENTS & PRODUCTS WARRANTY WITH FRIENDLY AFTER-SALES SERVICES】Package included Light Wand, USB Charging Cable, Wrist Strap, Carry Bag, and User Manual. Besides, excellent quality makes us special-ZKEEZM with our own factory for produce and quality check for those Light Wand, we offer 18m warranty and lifetime after-sales services. Our support teams will reply to u within 24hours

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SaleBestseller No. 10

SESENPRO RGB Video Light, 20W Portable RGB LED Camera Light 360° Full Color 2500K–8500K CRI≥97 4400mAh 20 Scene Effect, Support Magnetic and Diving, Lighting for Photography/Home Decor/Party/Selfie

• Waterproof Evolution Diving: SL218RW rgb video light Newly upgraded to IP68 protection level. After rigorous testing, it can be used underwater up to a distance of 32.8ft underwater.
• CCT&HSI Modes: Professional RGB LED video light. It consists of 218 Lamp beads, efficiency and energy saving. Bi-color & RGB Output Ways. The CCT mode is where the color temperature is between 2500K and 8500K. The HSI mode with 360° of hue and 100 levels of saturation adjustment.
• 20 Scene Modes: The RGB full-color light has 20 scene modes for different photography needs, including Police car, Ambulance, Fire truck, Lighting 1, Lighting 2, HSI slow, HSI fast, Screen, Candle, Paparazzi, Strobe, High & low beam bulb, Double flash, Red flash, Green flash, Blue flash, Party 1, Party 2, Breathing effect and RGB strobe.
• 20W High Power: Built-in 4400mAh rechargeable battery, At 100% power can continue to fill light 150min. Also can be used as a power bank, charges cell phones or other devices.
• Robust Protection: The SL218RW Camera Light has a special protective housing that is strong and attractive, while the button indication has a luminescent coating that allows clear operation even in the dark.

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When it comes to choosing a hand held light for photography, many people prioritize the quality of the product itself. However, after-sales service can be just as important, especially if something goes wrong with the product. So when it comes to choosing a product, it’s important to weigh both factors and decide which is more important to you. If quality is your main concern, be sure to choose a product that comes from a reputable brand and has good reviews. However, if you’re more concerned with after-sales service, be sure to choose a product from a company that offers excellent customer service. 

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