All about on-camera light

Every photographer and videographer knows how important the quality of lighting plays in the shooting process. In recent years, a functional, practical and compact camera light has become more and more popular. Today in our article we will consider the features and purpose of this device.

On-camera video light serves as a backlight for field or studio filming. This device is not modern, it was used even in the process of shooting the first films. The compactness of this technical unit ensures its comfortable use on cameras.

On the modern market of photographic and video equipment, you can find a wide variety of types of mounts for camera light to an action camera.

• Illuminator (most often it is ring or LED) is a constant light source that can illuminate the surrounding area for many hours. Its distinctive features include softness and absent-mindedness - thanks to these characteristics, the room acquires additional volume.
• Flash Is a light source that is not uniform but impulsive. It emits light for a short period of time (measured in fractions of a second).

At the same time, these types of on-camera light are subdivided into several more categories.

• Halogen illuminator Is a device that requires a lot of energy for its full functioning. At the same time, the unit is very inconvenient in the operation process, since it heats up a lot and makes a variety of extraneous sounds.
• LED illuminator is economical in terms of energy consumption. The device is very lightweight and has a long service life.
• LED flash more powerful than the types described above, but not as convenient as the units described above. It is very inconvenient to work with this technical device in dark rooms.

Among the best manufacturers of on-camera light such brands stand out: Canon, Yongnuo, Manfrotto. However, in addition to them, there are also other manufacturers who produce high-quality units.

This device is used not only by amateurs, but also by professionals. It has a high level of power, as well as compact size, easy to use.

This unit is a 160 LED panel light. The standard package, in addition to the main device, includes 3 more filters, which are designed to diffuse light.

Most often, this camera light is used in studios. It is very easy to assemble.

Choosing a light for a camera and phone can be difficult. This is primarily due to the wide variety of device models on the modern market. One way or another, experts advise taking into account several key factors.

• Different models of on-camera light consume different amounts of energy, which affects not only the quality of the unit's operation, its cost, but also maintenance costs. In general, it is recommended to choose models that consume the minimum amount of energy.
• Light brightness is a measure that is measured in lux. When choosing a light for this parameter, it is important to focus on the characteristics of the room in which you will be shooting.
• The quality of the image depends on the quality of the color rendition. Accordingly, this characteristic should be given special attention.
• The angle of diffusion of the light affects how uniform the illumination of a photo or video is. The most common indicator is 55-65 degrees.
• Food type is another key parameter. Today you can find devices that are powered by batteries, accumulator, mains or have a combined type of power supply.
• Depending on the type of attachment, the usability of the light will increase or decrease.

In addition to the functional features described above, characteristics such as cost, manufacturer, seller and consumer reviews are of great importance... So, in relation to the price, one should adhere to the optimal ratio of price and quality. As for the manufacturer, you should only trust trusted and reputable companies. You can buy light only in official stores and dealerships.

The process of using on-camera light differs depending on whether you are shooting photos or videos. For example, to create a high-quality photo, it is necessary to organize the necessary light accentsaccordingly, the light source should be as static as possible. This unit becomes especially indispensable in the process of video recording, as it helps to highlight the foreground.

For for the device to be able to fully perform all its functionality, it must be installed on the camera on a special stand, which in professional circles is called "shoe". After that, you should set the required power of the device for you. Due to the fact that the on-camera light is autonomous by its characteristics, it does not consume the camera's power, so you can use it for a long period of time.

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