The story is that recently I like taking photos and filming videos in a compact style but I’m having problems with lighting, the images I take keep being dark and lack contrast, so I bought this Ulanzi mini LED light. After using it, I found it quite good, so now I will review some of its usage situations!
Product introduction First, let me introduce a little bit about this light for those who don’t know, this is the mini Ulanzi VL49 RGB photography support light , this product is designed to provide light for activities. filming and taking photos. This is a suitable choice for those who love photography and want to create high quality photos.
As you can see, it has 1 USB C charging port, 2 up and down buttons, 1 mode switch button and 1 on/off button.
Product’s advertised features
- Capable of projecting up to 5m away.
- Brightness and color temperature can be adjusted.
- Multiple lights can be attached together to increase brightness.
- Compact size, convenient to carry.
- The USB C charging port can be used to recharge the battery.
Compact and convenient design
With a size of only about 50x50mm, the Ulanzi 49 RGB mini LED light can be easily put in a pocket or purse when traveling or working. This helps users to use the product anytime, anywhere without having to worry about carrying multiple devices.
In addition, the lamp is also equipped with available mounting brackets, allowing users to attach multiple lights together to increase brightness. This is useful when you need brighter light to take photos or videos in low-light environments.
Variety of colors and ability to adjust color temperature
Ulanzi VL49 RGB mini LED light has two versions: one version with only white light and one version with many colors. And of course, the colorful version will allow users to create diverse and unique lighting effects in photos and videos.
When turned on, the light will glow white and press up or down to change the brightness. You can change the color temperature by pressing the mode switch button to K and pressing up or down to K. Of course, not only that, if you continue to hold the menu button, the light will switch to light mode. color, this is when you understand why there is a strip of color on the light like this. If you want to change the color, click in that color direction to change.
The product also has the ability to adjust color temperature from 2500K to 9000K, helping you create photos with realistic and natural colors. If you continue to hold it one more time, the light will switch to flashing mode, isn’t it very beautiful? you can easily imagine:
- Fireworks style
- TV style
- Party style
- HSI SLOW style
- HSI FAST style
- RBG Strobe style
- RED FLASH style
- GREEN FLASH style
- BLUE FLASH style
- COB CAR type
- AMBULANCE type
- FIRE ENGINE type
- EMERGENCY TYPE
That is an introduction to the Ulanzi VL49 RGB mini LED light, and now I will test the brightness of this light at 2 levels: 50% and 100% with 2 distances of 2m and 5m to see what the brightness will be like for you.
As you can see, the brightness at 50% at 2m is quite good but at 5m it is quite dark. At 100% brightness, 2m is more than enough, 5m is okay, not as advertised, but even Why shouldn’t you expect much from a mini LED light? Next, I will test it outside in strong sunlight and compare it with a reflector. As you can see here, this light does not really have the effect of brightening the face if the sunlight is too harsh. So a reflector will be more effective.
Usage experience
I have used the Ulanzi VL49 RGB LED light in a number of different situations and had positive experiences . Below are some situations where I have used the product and the results obtained:
Use to record videos, video calls or vlogs in the room
I think this is the most suitable situation for this type of LEDmini. Previously, I used a 40 x 20 cm LED panel light for recording or video calling, but I discovered a serious problem because I wear glasses. All the lights are reflected in the glass, no matter what you do, it will stick. With this small LED light, I can put it aside and hide it, no longer afraid of glare on the glass. In case there are 2 lights, you can use it as a fill light.
Or you can use it as a back light, especially if you are a game streamer or livestream, the multi-color flashing LED mode will definitely be extremely suitable. suitable for creating a back light. This is a great choice for those who love to record vlog videos or video calls.
With the ability to adjust brightness and color temperature, the product helps videos become more quality and attract more viewers. Use for outdoor photography, going out, traveling. As in the test above, under strong sunlight, this light will not be really effective, you should use a reflector which will be much cheaper. You can also plug this into your phone in case you travel with it like a camera with flash.
Or you can set up like this to create more light sources for photography. (Attach LED lights to the Live Stream Stick, you can find the link to this Benro BK15 Selfie Stick above, I think this stick is much better than the Chinese products) Especially beneficial if you go out at night. dark or take photos in low light environments
Take photos in low light environments
During an outdoor photo shoot in the evening, I used Ulanzi VL49 RGB LED lights to create light for the food. With a maximum brightness of up to 5m, the product helps make photos clearer and have higher contrast.
Prices and reviews
The Ulanzi VL49 RGB LED light is an affordable product and worth the investment. With its features and efficiency in providing light, this product deserves high praise.
Advantage:
- Compact size, convenient to carry.
- Brightness and color temperature can be adjusted.
- Good price.
Defect:
- Under bright light or at a distance of 4-5m or more, this light doesn’t really have much effect.
- No water resistance feature.
In summary, I think Ulanzi VL49 RGB is a product worth owning for those who love photography and video recording. With the ability to adjust brightness and color temperature, this product makes photos and videos more quality and diverse.
Best of all, this LED light is extremely compact, suitable for those who need additional light in narrow spaces for livestreaming or video calling. For those who travel, this light can be used instead of a flash at night, ensuring brightness when shooting at close distances, or for shooting genres such as food reviews. However, you should consider using the product under bright light or at a distance of 4-5m or more.
