LED Lights Accessories for Photography and Videography

Undoubtedly, for a photographer, light is a key element to photograph. After all, without it, we would be unable to capture an image. The sharpness, the nuances and even the shadows of a good shot depend on correct lighting.

However, many times we find ourselves in situations where the lighting conditions are not the desired ones and we are unable to get the best light for our photos (either due to the weather or the place where we are). This is when we must look for solutions and use other types of resources.

Today there are a wide variety of alternatives, but in this post we would like to focus on LED lighting accesories.

LED lights are a type of continuous light that has appeared more recently and is widely used in photography and video. Its best advantages are:

• Very long service life
• Low consumption
• Soft light
• Light and compact
• Versatile
• Economical

There are several types of LED lights, these include:

Light bars

They do not have as much power or cover as much space as other LED accessories, however they do offer quite a few advantages. To begin with, they are very practical both when it comes to transporting them, as well as controlling the intensity and color that you want them to emit. On the other hand, they are very versatile. They can help you illuminate your scenes, giving them a dramatic touch, as well as being a part of them or using them for light-painting.

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Yongnuo YN360 III RGB Light Wand

The length of the YN360III lamp panel is up to 40cm. It incorporates a total of 420 low consumption LEDs. Color Temperature Mode allows you to vary the Kelvin temperature from 3200 to 5500K. RGB Mode yields vivid Reds, Greens, and Blues and combinations of those colors. Meant to be handheld, the Wand has control buttons on the handle to control the color output. Color can also be controlled wirelessly by a smartphone app.

Yongnuo YN60 Pro Light Wand

LED Wand with 480 high quality LEDs with Kelvin temperature from 3200k to 5500k and RGB. Includes remote control.

Yongnuo YN260 RGB Led Light Wand

Easily handheld, the first provides 5500K output, while a second mode allows you to control the 40 RGB LEDs to adjust the red, blue, and green balance to produce myriad custom colors. The light also offers two power modes to vary light intensity. Convenience features include remote control capability via a free, downloadable smartphone app. The YN260W is powered by a built-in 5200mAh lihtium-ion battery that will give you four hours of run time at maximum power and charges to 80% in 80 minutes.

Ring Lights

They are perfect for taking selfie photos and for recording close-up videos. They have a circular light, so they offer uniform illumination in the area in front of them, mitigating the most pronounced shadows. There are some with a tripod, others that allow integration in third-party tripods and those that can be attached to the mobile itself.

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Yongnuo YN208S LED Ring Light

he YN208S LED Ring Light from Yongnuo features a distinctive-shaped light fixture with a daylight-balanced color temperature output of 5500K. The light is mountable to a grip head or light stand allowing you to shoot through it for a silky smooth near-shadowless effect that is flattering to your talent's complexion.

A bonus is the unique circular shape of the light that is reflected in the eyes of your subject. 

Yongnuo YN-508S LED Ring Light (Breakaway Design)

The Yongnuo YN-508s lamp has 192 low-power and high-brightness LEDs, with an adjustable color temperature from 3200k to 5500k. It can be divided into 2 independent led lamps to work individually and have greater control of the light.

Yongnuo YN-608 RGB LED Ring Light

It features a distinctive-shaped light fixture with a variable color temperature output from 3200 to 5500K.  The YN608's functions can be controlled on the fixture but also at a distance with the included wireless remote control. 

Panel Lights

They are usually a little bit more expensive than LED rings, but they are more specific and provide a more uniform light. Like ring lights, panel lights are ideal for taking portraits and recording videos at short distances in static, since the fixture is held by a foot or tripod so that they remain fixed where we need them.

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Yongnuo YN320 Led Light

The Yongnuo 320 Led Light is a professional illuminator that can be mounted on the camera or on a tripod. Packing 320 LEDs into a compact fixture, this LED light boasts a bright output of up to 2480 lumens. The fixture is held steady by an integrated U-type bracket, for better control of the angle.

Yongnuo YN-1200 Panel Light 

The YN1200 LED Panel Light from Yongnuo 13.6 x 9 x 2.5" LED light source that can be used handheld via its integrated handle. The fixture has a high CRI of 95 for accurate color rendering and 3200-5600K variable color temperature to match other fixtures or work with the prevailing ambient light conditions on location.

You can change the color balance and light intensity locally on the unit but the YN1200 has a built-in 2.4 GHz receiver and comes with a wireless remote that can control color, dimming, and on/off functions at distances up to 49'.

Yongnuo YN-600L II Panel Light

It is made up of 600 high-quality and low-consumption LEDs, with an adjustable color temperature from 3200k to 5500k. In addition, it adopts the latest LED driving technology, so wavy, strobe and other negative phenomena do not appear when shooting.

 Hotshoe-mounted LED Lights

Hotshoe-mounted Led lights are small portable devices that mount on the camera to illuminate while taking photos or recording videos. It has a lot of power, something positive if you find yourself in low or almost no lighting situations, but, be careful, because having so much power it can also cast many shadows. As they are fixed on the camera, they are ideal for recording on the move.

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Yongnuo YN116 Led Light

It offers diffused LED lighting in a compact, portable mode. Its color temperature can be adjusted from 3200 to 5500K, and a brightness knob provides stepless dimming from 10 to 100%.

The YN116 is suitable for working with most DSLRs and small camcorders

Yongnuo YN0906 II Led Light

The Yongnuo YN-0906 II LED light has a 70 led panel and an adjustable color temperature that goes from 3200k to 5500k using the included filter. It is ideal for close-up lighting, for example in interviews.

Yongnuo YN-300 Air Pro Led Light

Yongnuo YN-300 Air Pro features a slim, lightweight design, suitable for mounting on a DSLR, a camcorder, or for handheld use. It is formed by 96 low consumption LEDs, and it offers adjustable color temperature that goes from 3200k to 5500k.

As you can see, there are many alternatives that can be combined to suit your needs. Although there is nothing like taking advantage of natural light, it is worth knowing accessories that can help us in circumstances where light conditions are against us.