sutefotoT18 LED Video Light, Indoor & Outdoor 2000 Lumens Panel Light for Photography, IP65 Waterproof & Drop Protection, CRI 96+ Color Temperature Dimmable 3200K-5600K Bi-Color Camera Light

The T18 is an interesting light. I’ve used it for a few days and here are my thoughts:First, let’s start with the negatives:1. The build quality is a little light, which is to be expected for any light at this price point, so I definitely wouldn’t want to put it through much abuse.2. The removable barn doors are a nice feature. However, it only connects on the bottom and tends to slide off of the top of the light a bit, but not enough to be very problematic. The bottom barn door also tends to be obstructed by the mount sometimes.3. It was a bit tough to mount the NPF battery. I had to kind of force it in.4. The switch is small and sinks down below the outside border and can be a bit tough to manipulate.5. The light is extremely color accurate at 5600k (more on that later), but according to my light meter, when set to 3200K it was giving me a reading of around 3800K. So not quite as warm as full tungsten.Now, for the positives:1. Extremely color accurate at 5600K. My meter gave a reading of between 5050K to 5600K and a color shift rating of green .002, meaning virtually no color shift. That’s impressive.2. Decent light output.3. Water proof. *I didn’t test this.4. Light output is fairly even from 3200k to 5600k, meaning it lacks the terrible aspect of more brightness in the middle temperatures that a lot of cheap LED panels have.5. Portable and easily powered with an NPF. Although, as with most lights, output is slightly dimmer on battery power.Who is this light for? I think it would be a great light for beginning Youtubers, but it could have a few other uses as well. It would be a great backlight for video, and (at daylight temperatures) it would be a great light for small product videos. Given the fact that it’s waterproof, I could also easily see myself sticking this compact light in a small pack for run and gun and documentary work.The only light that I would be tempted to buy over this would be the SmallRig light of similar size, which is just a bit more expensive, but has light effects. However, the fact that the SmallRig light uses USB-C and not a standard power cable makes it not an option for me.I was initially going to give this light 4 stars, but given the fact that you probably can’t find something as good for the price point, I’m giving it a five. It’s really piqued my interest in Sutefoto products and has made me want to try out some of their more expensive lights.

As a YouTuber and videographer, I'm always on the lookout for versatile lighting solutions that can help me achieve high-quality shots, whether I'm creating content for my channel or doing paid videography work for local businesses or weddings.the T18 LED video light, which boasts impressive waterproof capabilities that make it ideal for outdoor shooting. It's also lightweight, user-friendly, and has customizable settings, making it an excellent choice for capturing stunning shots.However, I must admit that there are a couple of downsides to this product. Firstly, the lumens could be brighter, and I often wish it could illuminate the subject even better. Secondly, the barn doors that are used to direct the light attach to the panel in a somewhat precarious manner. It would be great if there was a latch or snapping mechanism to keep them in place.Despite these drawbacks, I am still pleased with the overall performance of this product. It comes with a good-quality battery and charger at an affordable price, making it an accessible option for anyone in the videography or photography industry. It supports DC input for wired use, which is highly convenient when shooting in a studio or indoor environment, and it's also compatible with NP-F batteries, providing more flexibility in powering the product.Another thing I appreciate about this product is its decent panel size, which allows for more even lighting coverage. And as I mentioned earlier, the product's waterproof capabilities make it a reliable choice for outdoor shooting.The T18 LED video light is an excellent buy for anyone in the videography or photography industry, especially for those who often shoot outdoors or even use it for content creation. Although the lumens could be brighter and the barn doors could attach more securely, these downsides are outweighed by the product's impressive features, - such as waterproof capabilities, lightweight design, customizable settings, DC input support, NP-F battery compatibility, and decent panel size. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-use, portable light to carry around with them when trying to capture the perfect shot.

The attachment for the light to connect to the camera broke immediately after the first use. The light still works but it doesn't connect to anything anymore

I was surprised at how bright this light actually got for it's size. It has one knob the can control both the intensity of the light as well as the color temp of the light. It also has built-in barn doors, which I love.

great light only thing is it doesn’t come woth battery so it had to be plugged in at all times which was inconvenient

Used for still photos, works great for about 20 minutes then starts flashing. Have to turn it off for about 10 minutes to stop the flashing

The media could not be loaded. Really good option for portable or stand alone lighting. I personally will be using it for a backup key light for videos and Tiktok. It gets super bright so if you want to use it as a key light just bounce it off the wall for some softer lighting effects. I wish a power adapter would have been included instead of having to purchase it separately but I understand it's geared more towards a portable lighting option and to help keep the cost down.

La lámpara está buena exepto por la batería y al no traer un cable incluído tendrás que gastar más dinero aún, no lo recomiendo si quieres hacer exterior o si haces largos videos o transmites en vivo