Neewer Dimmable 5600K USB LED Video Light with Pro Adjustable Tripod Stand and Color Filters, 2-Pack for Tabletop/Low-Angle Shooting, Zoom/Video Conference Lighting/Gaming/YouTube Video/Photography

This is an initial review, meaning that these are my thoughts on the product after only a few days. If anything happens within the next few weeks to couple of months, I will update my review to reflect things. So far so good, they seem to get plenty bright and light my face quite well. In regards to the brightness, they offer 10 levels of brightness. When turned on, you can turn the brightness up and down in increments of 10% each with the lowest level of brightness being 10% and the highest being 100% making for 10 levels of brightness. When it comes to quality of the materials, I had thought about giving three stars, but decided that for the price that wasn't fair so I am giving four stars instead. Everything is plastic, so don't expect anything super high quality, but as far as plastic goes, it's more than acceptable material quality. The only metal component is the piece that connects the LED panel to the stand and the other connector at the top of the stand. I'm not sure what other people were complaining about in regards to them not being balanced when fully extended, but perhaps they were not standing them up properly or on a level surface, fully extended they stand up fine for me. However, the entire thing isn't all that heavy, so it's possible that if the environment you plan to put them in isn't all that stable with wind blowing, sloped surfaces, or moving surfaces, then they most likely will fall over and I would highly suggest rigging something of your own design to grab hold of the base, and weigh it down if you plan to use them in a non stable environment. In regards to versatility I am rating them at 4 stars, they aren't the most versatile, but they offer enough range of tilt and swivel based on the two connector pieces that you can have them shining at almost any angle, the only reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 in this aspect is due to their maximum height not being the tallest, and also because of what I mentioned above about the overall weight of the product. Laslty, I would highly suggest you head the specifications of the product when they state that these panels require 5v and 2.0A through USB. Connecting them to lower voltage, and lower amperage USB ports may result in the product not working right. Connecting them to USB that supplies more voltage and/or amperage than what they require that is cheaply made and does not properly downstep the voltage and amperage and thusly properly regulate the power output to only be what the device is asking for, will most likely result in you burning them out and destroying them. So I would highly recommend that whatever USB ports you plan to plug them into, you make sure that they supply at least 5v and 2.0A and that if they supply more, that they are properly built to downstep to only provide what is being asked of it by the device. I personally am plugging them into a 2 port USB wall adapter that supplies up to 5v and 2.1A but that I know is quality built and will downstep itself to only provide what is being asked of it by a device that requires less than what it can supply. If interested in what USB wall adapter I use, it is the Ailkin brand here on Amazon, and it is a 3 pack for $11. As for the filters you get the following: Two of each, one for each panel. Red, Blue, Yellow, and White. The red, blue, and yellow filters are thin and mostly transparent, allowing for light to pass through easily while coloring the light. The white however is thicker plastic that is softened white and used as a diffusion layer to diffuse the light coming out of the panel. While the white diffusion panel is in place, there is only enough room for you to slide a single colored filter in front of it, so this means that if you wanted to double up on a single color, or mix two or all three of the colors together on the light, you would have to remove the diffusion panel from the light, but that is OK because once you have more than one colored layer installed it ends up diffusing the light source by just enough that it's not super harsh on the subject you are lighting. So to summarize: They are bright. Overall decently built for the price, but fairly light weight. You get two of them for such a low price. They are powered off of USB, making them more versatile since you can plug them into the USB ports on a PC, or can plug them into a 2 port USB wall adapter like me, making them not have to take up two power outlets with fatter brick connectors or anything like that. So all in all I give these a 5 star rating for what you're getting and for the price, and I would highly recommend these for the entry level budget photographer if they need something quick and cheap to use, but mostly for anyone who's on a tight budget that wants to have good lighting for either live streaming, or making YouTube videos. As stated at the beginning, this is an initial review, and if anything happens within the next few weeks to couple of months, I will update this review. Thanks for reading. -UPDATE- It's been 7 months and they still work perfectly fine, granted, they never move or get unplugged from where I've had them at my desk so there's no wear and tear from moving them around.

UPDATE 11-19-22: Neewer Customer Service reached out to me about the lights, specifically about the stands. Though some discussion they offered to send me better replacement stands and took the feedback I had about the original ones. I'm updating to a full five stars because the Customer Service I received is beyond exceptional. I have bought Neewer products in the past and this was the first time I was disappointed in the product and Neewer reached out FIRST and made things right. ------ The lights and filters are great. Quite bright and light up well at about 4 feet of distance away from me. Using them for online video streaming. But let's get to the bad: The tripod legs. One light I have mounted straight to one of my own tripods, and the other I used the tripods that came with the kit. Only owned these a short time, and I was adjusting the light downward when the leg on the tripod straightened out and became super flimsy. On picking it up, I noticed the bottom attachment on the tripod looked loose. When I tried to put the tripod legs back into place, the whole bottom piece (pictured) fell off, showing three areas where there were internally screws as broken. The bigger piece (on the left of the picture) was actually able to be unscrewed and removed from the main extension of the tripod. *YOU CAN USE THE MAIN TRIPOD ON ANOTHER MOUNT.* Since it seems like just the legs are terrible, you can still use the extension part of the arm on another mount. It's a standard screw thread (right picture) that fits on regular tripods. I recommend that if you want to put these lights on a mount, pick up a cheap mini tripod or tripod stand (they run $10-20). This is disappointing, as there was barely any pressure on these legs. I usually expect better quality out of Neewer but this is sad. I can likely repair it myself but this shouldn't be the case. I'd recommend buying these just for the lights. Also, on the bottom of each light is a screw mount that fits common consumer tripods. At the very least, I can still utilize that. These lights would've been extremely good for their price even by themselves. That said, without the tripods, there's no way out-of-box to mount these to anything, so again consider a mini tripod that's of a better quality to go with these.

As someone who was looking for affordable video lighting for streaming and video calls, I was excited to try the Neewer 2-Pack Dimmable 5600K USB LED Video Light pack. The initial setup was easy, and I was impressed with the brightness of the lights. However, after using them for a while, I noticed that the LED lights can be a bit too harsh and the light is too focused. I also found that the stands are somewhat flimsy, but I understand that you get what you pay for. I decided to replace them by purchasing some universal camera mount attachments and a metal mount for my monitor. It cost around $20 more, but now I've cleared up some desk space. Overall, I think that these lights are great for someone who is just starting out and is on the fence about investing in expensive lighting equipment. They certainly served their purpose and provided a good initial video lighting setup. However, if you're looking for something long-term and more professional, I would recommend investing in something with better lighting quality. In conclusion, I would give these lights a positive review for their affordability and convenience, but I would also suggest considering other options for more advanced video production needs.

I recently added the Dimmable 5600K to my collection of photography and videography equipment, and it has proven to be an invaluable addition. This versatile lighting solution has truly elevated my creative projects, and I'm thrilled to share my experience with it: Impressive Brightness: The first thing that struck me about this LED video light is its remarkable brightness. With a color temperature of 5600K, it produces clean, natural, and vibrant lighting that brings out the best in my subjects. Whether I'm shooting videos or capturing still images, this light ensures optimal illumination. Dimmable Control: The dimmable feature is a game-changer. The ability to adjust the brightness levels allows me to create the perfect lighting ambiance for various scenarios. Whether it's a soft, diffused glow for portraits or a well-lit scene for product photography, this LED light can do it all. Color Accuracy: The 5600K color temperature is spot-on, ensuring accurate color reproduction. It eliminates any unwanted color casts and provides consistent, true-to-life lighting, which is crucial for professional-quality results. Adjustable Tripod Stand: The included adjustable tripod stand is a fantastic bonus. It's sturdy, easy to set up, and allows for versatile positioning of the LED light. I can adjust the height and angle to suit my specific shooting needs, making it incredibly adaptable. USB-Powered Convenience: I appreciate that this LED light is USB-powered. It's convenient to use with power banks, laptops, or any USB power source, which means I can set up my lighting virtually anywhere, even in outdoor settings. Compact and Portable: The LED light and tripod stand are compact and lightweight, making them easy to transport to different locations. They are essential tools for on-the-go photographers and videographers. Durable Build: The build quality of both the LED light and the tripod stand is impressive. They feel robust and well-made, giving me confidence in their long-term durability. Multifunctional: This LED video light is suitable for a wide range of applications, from vlogging and live streaming to professional photography and videography. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for content creators of all levels. Budget-Friendly: Given its performance and features, the price point of this LED light is remarkably reasonable. It provides excellent value for the quality it offers. In conclusion, the Dimmable 5600K has become an essential part of my photography and videography toolkit. Its exceptional brightness, color accuracy, dimmable control, and portability make it a standout product in its category. Whether you're a content creator, photographer, or videographer, this LED light is a versatile and budget-friendly solution that can elevate the quality of your work. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their lighting setup and creative projects.

The lights are great -- very bright, the right color temperature, I use them to illuminate my backdrop when filming self-tapes. You could also use them instead of a ring light. The bad news is, the tripods are a disaster. Lots of people in the reviews complain about them, but I thought they were the normal complaints of $50 lighting tripods. But NO, these are WORSE. These aren't your normal flimsy extending tripods. These are actually wobbly *mini* tripods that come with *selfie sticks* that you screw in to make a "fake" tripod. And the bottom mini tripod isn't even stable at all, the feet "bounce" up and down -- seriously, bump these even a tiny bit and they'll simply fall over. So do yourself a favor and get the Emart ones that come with normal tripods, where the feet lock and it's an actual tripod instead of a selfie stick you screw on top. Right now the Emart ones are only $5 more. Honestly, this "mini tripod+selfie stick" combo shouldn't be sold at all, it simply doesn't work.

This is my second time ordering these lights. I had some pieces break (after 4 years of pretty regular use on webcasts) on the prior iteration. These new model is MUCH sturdier with better system for locking and expanding. The two lights come in so handy if you need to compensate for a natural light source. Also I wear glasses so this lets me light from one or both sides and a avoid glare off my lenses. I use one of the filters because the color in my walls makes me look a little greenish and I can adjust the tone better for different conditions than with the zoom filters. I am webcasting less now, so assume these will be the last I buy for a long time, but I would definitely buy them again. I was using them for online events and courses and now use primarily for zoom. Just a touch of light works wonders. I don’t need to use zoom adjustments much at all and feel like I have more control and the quality of the image of a lot better. Very professional result. Also easy to pack out of the way quickly. I never zoom without at least one. I should say that I did buy a circle light from neewer (more expensive) and I hardly ever use it. It’s bigger bulkier to pack away and doesn’t give me a better result for what I need. I use it when I need to stand and be seen head to toe (vs just head and shoulders) really glad I don’t need to use it all the time.

I expected these lights to be bigger and sturdier than they are, but I have found them to be adequate for my needs nevertheless. They put out a significant amount of light for their size, and with nine levels of brightness I can find as much or as little as I need. The stands are mostly formed plastic, so I don't expect them to last forever, but again, so far they meet my modest needs, as I only use them occasionally for teleconferencing and such. I haven't used the color filters in actual service, just the white for softness. The assembly is lightweight, which is fine, although they don't give me a sense that they intend to stay where they are planted. The heads are adjustable, and they stay where they are pointed so far. I can imagine the knobs breaking or the hinges getting sloppy, but so far so good. I would say these lights are definitely for low-end amateur production, but that's what I'm doing, so that's fine with me. The provider good light for little money, and I'm satisfied with that.

Keeping it simple, this pair of lights is incredibly lightweight (and breaks down SUPER compact) so setup and storage is pretty easy. The mounts do worry me as leverage might become an issue and cause tipping or leaning since the adjustment at the bottom is a sort of ball-and-socket system to rotate it. I haven't seen any real dealbreaking problems with them, but mine are pretty stationary. One thing to note, you HAVE TO INSTALL THE INCLUDED WEIGHTS ON THE POLES. I went through full assembly and didn't realize that's what they were for. You put them on the bottom portion of the poles to keep them stable, otherwise these will tip over really easily. They won't stand up in a hurricane or anything, but for normal use and setup it works fine for me. I'm not a particularly abusive user, a lot of my stuff stays in one spot and doesn't get touched. If you've got cats, kids, or drunken buddies who knock things over I could see these breaking easily after a tumble from full extension. The upside to the lightness of the LED modules is they dont tip over as easy, but their sturdiness does concern me. Might be worth it to affix some weights or whatever of your own to the bases to give them some more stability. The color changes come from swapping out the included color filters. They are plastic inserts that go over the LEDs to either color them or do some light diffusing if you have the plain, white filter over them. Not bad for the price. It's not professional lighting quality, but this does fine for streamers or VLOGers who just need some consistent lighting for videos. For the price and how easy it is to pack and stow these away, it's hard to complain too much. They are USB powered and I've used everything from USB power bricks, to hubs, to built-in hubs on monitors and these have done just fine. The little controls are fine and get the job done. You get a brightness control and power button, all you really need with a setup this simple. If you just want to step up from light from your monitors or a spare lamp for your streaming or vlogging setup, this will definitely get you a bump in production quality. It may be worth it to buy two pairs if you want to do 3-point lighting or get fancy in some other way. At this price, it really isn't a bad idea.

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Bought these as I wanted some simple, lightweight, portable lights to use for video work and photography. Couldn't be happier with these. They're a decent brightness and the included gels are a great bonus. The stands feel flimsy due to the plastic material but they hold well and work great. They'll also double as GoPro mounts if needed as they come with those connectors. The ball heads are metal so they have range and hold well. All in all these are a great addition to anyone's video or photo kit. I power them with a 20,000mA power bank that I bought here as well and that works excellently for portability. The USB connectors for power are ideal for that purpose, or to plug into a computer or any powered USB source. Might even consider picking up another pair in the future.

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If you're looking for solid SOLID stands, these aren't for you. They're great for what I need but they are plastic so they have a bit of give and are quite lightweight, but of course they do hold the lights without issue! The stands double as a selfie stick (inc padding to hold on to) if you attach a phone holder or have a standard camera thread to attach to (small camera, you're probably not getting a DSLR on it) USB powered, you can take them with you if you're an out and about filmmaker and power them off a regular old portable phone charger. They also come with blue, red, and yellow gels which are quite effective for light colour but I've not needed them much for my projects personally. oh and ofc they're like.. dimmable lights and that if you need those. The light quality is great when you add the included diffuser. A nice range of brightness too from just enough to see in the dark to light everything up that needs lighting up -- and there's two of them! While the build may feel a little flimsy (it is all plastic based) I believe as flimsy goes these will last quite a long time. My only real concern would be stepping on them if I'd left them on the floor. I do not think they'll break themselves in any way! You can also if you're quite silly attach one of the stands to the other and make a really long, really unstable, really flexible selfie stick but I definitely almost snapped something doing that.. Don't do that with anything expensive on the far end :)

Después de 3 años usándolas, las luces LED Neewer siguen funcionando como el primer día. Ofrecen una iluminación ajustable, luz suave gracias a los difusores y un trípode estable que permite colocarlas donde quieras. La alimentación por USB es súper práctica para grabar en cualquier sitio. ¿Lo menos bueno? La construcción no es premium y la potencia es justa para espacios grandes. Aun así, por el precio y el rendimiento, son una opción excelente para grabación, fotografía o videollamadas. Muy recomendadas. 📸💡