YONGNUO YN216 YN-216 LED Video Light with 5600K Color Temperature and 4 Color Plates for Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras

Don't feel that professional level LED lighting is out of the question, due to the enormous prices. Yongnuo has made economical on-camera electronic flash a reality and now they have done the same with LED's! This little light is round, so produces round catchlights in the eyes (important, if you know your lighting techniques) and is quite bright with 216 individual LED bulbs. You can ratchet it up to very bright levels and use on-camera, off camera on a stand or tripod, or even hand hold it for close-up model shots outdoors on low-light overcast days to produce your key light when everything else is gray. OR, use as a fill on sunny days. Also, the YN-216 works well as a tabletop light for small product photography, comes with multiple color filters and a diffuser. I located Yongnuo LED's when I got interested in trying them for on-location or studio supplemental lights or even primary lighting for small product sets, only to find that the big name LED's like Roto were just astronomically priced for what you get - yes they can do a lot of "tricks" and special effects, but beyond that have little additional to offer. I am sold on all of the YN LED's, to include this 216, but I also have the YN-300 iii and 600L ii for radio remote controlled lighting that can also be controlled with your smartphone with Bluetooth! Check 'em out! A really great buy, and all available here on Amazon.

.very bright output for the price.3 power options including... double A batteries, Sony Npf style batteries, and option of Ac power..the Bard doors don't do a great job in stopping light spill although if you need to attach something like diffusion material or black-wrap, it's great to have those doors for mounting points. They're also nice to have since they protect the LED bulbs when collapsed..The Bard doors also easily pop off if you don't want them altogether..Light includes 3 gels.This light is also dimable with the option of "fine" or Course" to dim it to your exact likingKEEP IN MIND:I haven't personally had an issue with battery life since i use a high output Npf battery although, i've seen multiple reviews about battery life complaints, so i'd recommend not using Double A batteries and picking up an NPF style battery..I haven't used this light for long periods of time yet although reviewers also mention the internal fan kicks in when the unit gets warm which is good although if you need a silent room, it will generate a slight fan noise.I love this light and there isn't many other options that are this versatile at this price point.

Battery connection is awful, doesn't work. Thankfully it will take regular batteries as well so can at least use the light so not a complete waste, just not as convenient as having a rechargeable battery.

Wow - this is a handy light for a small travel kit. I have been able to use this both on a small light stand and on a Beastgrip Pro for still lighting. The color is very consistent across all power levels, and it's extremely light weight. The mounting could be stronger, as it's made of ABS plastic instead of nylon or metal, so I recommend getting a spigot and using it with an umbrella adapter if at all possible. The barn doors are also not removable, and the hinges seem fragile, so be careful with those. They do stay in place well, and the pebbled surface does a great job preventing hotspots.The variable power is quite nice, but because it's a digital wheel, it may not track properly if you spin it too quickly. That being said, there is a LOT of leeway in the fine controls - probably more than most people need.The light has three power options, which is amazingly handy. I did buy two external Sony-style batteries along with the optional external DC supply. But you can easily pop in some AA batteries and you're good to go. I have not drained the batteries yet, so I don't really know how long any of them will last.I'm not thrilled with the color filters as they're kind of a pain to fit into place, though I am happy they were included.This light is bright enough for interviews, but also good for basic portrait and small item work because it doesn't get hot. The fan noise doesn't bother me because I don't shoot video at this point, and I can see being able to avoid it in most cases even when recording audio.The beam spread is reasonably nice, and I happen to really like its particular fall-off. The doors do a pretty good job at basic shaping, and will tolerate a bit of Cinefoil if you need it. Gels are easily taped right to the doors or to the LED surface if you are using hot-light grade materials. I'm not sure I'd trust the cheaper stuff, but most purpose-made gels will be just fine.Overall, this is an extremely nice light to stick in your portable/light weight kit. I plan to purchase a few more for product and mobile photography.

The lights are really great for the price, the brightness can be adjusted, and it can mount on your camera or a stand. I love the colour temperature options, super convenient. Other than that, it's a fantastic product only minus is that the light will start blowing out air to cool down which your microphone might pick up, so just be aware of that when you're recording video.Warning for those who missed it like me: The light does not come with batteries, you can buy the set that includes a power source, luckily I already had the needed equipment.

The media could not be loaded. The light came defective not working, I contacted Amazon they telling me I have to return and I can’t cause of my geographic location they won’t refund or the replace the item. I contacted the seller and no response at this point I’ve been scammed