A small powerful LED light for the GH6?

FoxAdriano · Apr 13, 2025

Hi, I would like to buy a LED light spotlight for my GH6 with which I only shoot 4K videos, both indoors and especially outdoors. I have other lamps, but I would like a small one (around 11-12 cm). So I need a serious light with good power. But at the same time I would like it to be small, not bulky. Sometimes I shoot people who are 5-6 meters away, but sometimes much further, but where there are no city lights. I need also a battery with a good life. My budget does not exceed 100 euros. Can anyone recommend a right lamp for me? Thanks

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kalisti · Apr 13, 2025

I'd ask in the 'Studio and Lighting Technique' forum, they're the experts tbh.

here https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1025

I'll still have a go at helping a little, but I'm no expert!!

It sounds like sometimes you need something to 'focus' or 'throw' the light, so a small light that comes with or has attachments available, including a reflector like this - https://external-content.duckduckgo...eaedb11366cab9746d704a3265e3e5f34d4defd6d140f

not that exact one, just that kind of thing.

I'd look to godox for a cheap reliable light, but if you dont find anything in budget try searching markuspics videos for advice on more budget friendly options that are actually good https://www.youtube.com/@MarkusPix

He has some really good advice in this area, it should be perfect to research your question!

Also, I'd consider your budget if possible, and remember how important good light is when you need it!

tclune · Apr 13, 2025

I'd look at bicycle headlights for that price range. They are meant to be bright, portable, and long-lasting. Most have two or three continuous light levels. Just a thought.

kalisti · Apr 13, 2025

kalisti said:
I'd ask in the 'Studio and Lighting Technique' forum, they're the experts tbh.

here https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1025

I'll still have a go at helping a little, but I'm no expert!!

It sounds like sometimes you need something to 'focus' or 'throw' the light, so a small light that comes with or has attachments available, including a reflector like this - https://external-content.duckduckgo...eaedb11366cab9746d704a3265e3e5f34d4defd6d140f

not that exact one, just that kind of thing.

I'd look to godox for a cheap reliable light, but if you dont find anything in budget try searching markuspics videos for advice on more budget friendly options that are actually good https://www.youtube.com/@MarkusPix

He has some really good advice in this area, it should be perfect to research your question!

Also, I'd consider your budget if possible, and remember how important good light is when you need it!

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FoxAdriano · Apr 13, 2025

tclune said:
I'd look at bicycle headlights for that price range. They are meant to be bright, portable, and long-lasting. Most have two or three continuous light levels. Just a thought.

Out of curiosity: what has the bicycle headlight more than this light?

https://www.amazon.it/SMALLRIG-Portatile-Illuminazione-Professionale-Fotografia/dp/B0B63CRMKC?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zTKZ9tA3EesMFdsyoLJ5omy7BfF3vHdYVChnSkuYqgUh-e53C-HWwuyhq5wMMybqzID28gOyy551JUhHLh_0sURTfoVfPT7cxh0q_uzd9BRGQyKUuqmdWePKCsyxNu2tskq4EX7upnYB2RV636J6Cw96nQMZLiziNU1aXp1ECN4es_G7l61yB4can9LXQ45gVIWK2FKKVuQB_IS2Ply65_ruKGH-o2KQKyPkZBPvdBUzzaxd148uEgdpbU1CdxjHaIYPfwfrqqW7DHB4NpezSC5fEth6vHoTSNsocXPNxFQ.7rUDM-oXq42UQbeFMyt83s2Ts6IpSZDck7lQtPKWp0Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=lampada%2Bled%2Bper%2Bvideocamera&qid=1744565813&sr=8-53&xpid=sHiRaU2N1PVLIhttps://www.amazon.it/Videocamera-Dimmerabile-2500-8500-Fotografica-Portatile/dp/B08PL2C6V4?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=80WWLOBN58GB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3l1JTOso9nmcf2UYufdefd5cThzUwA8fhk-fSpBI9OvWJDkjIbz-4nE7j9uDbK9fErzKYXzs6s13RDJX8rCTaPC1cO3qj2gYRlpfbk2Hfo9Qi1N5RJXn29d7WXTzxheD_2w9Gpxry1JPI6Xb8dnRFoPXjeDVLor6AI-ZtFw0Zhn27BZbiK2P0iTYdz9E-75luzocAzVAAKvZ5-WMbCGR6kUpaJeDjCKLUmASFCbCGOggZV8Ute7gO4tRyo3zRyq6cqh3W-t_K4oDIIN-TCrRGougLJTSkO3nk_yOJUosC54.0jSHi4ZFEJMZLe_DF4Aw3-A5PKxntckgVGT4aUuHzIg&dib_tag=se&keywords=lampada%2Bled%2Bper%2Bvideocamera&qid=1744529328&sprefix=lampada%2Bled%2Bper%2Bvideocamera%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-6&th=1

kalisti · Apr 13, 2025

a bicycle light would likely have more 'throw'.

though whether it would be flicker free at usual video settings, who knows.

tclune · Apr 13, 2025

Bike lights are a lot brighter than any of the little cold shoe LED panels that I've seen. This bike light is about the same price as the LED panel that you linked to, for example, and has 10000 lumens. I don't see any indication of brightness in the LED panel you showed, but I would expect it to be much less. OTOH, the bike light doesn't have a cold shoe mount and only projects one color, if that is something you find useful. FWIW

Kuppenbender · Apr 15, 2025

The Jinbei Miqato H1 might be a bit bigger than you’d like, but does double duty as a stills flash and video light.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007328973301.html

Sometimes it goes for just a tad over $100, unless the T word applies to your location

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