If you’re looking for the best on camera video lights, you’ve come to the right place. In this buying guide, we’ll take a look at what to look for when choosing an on camera video light, as well as some of the top products on the market.
When choosing an on camera video light, one of the most important things to consider is the type of light source. LED lights are a popular choice for on camera video lights, as they are very bright and energy-efficient. However, they can sometimes produce a “flicker” effect, so it’s important to check for this before purchasing an LED light.
Another thing to keep in mind when choosing an on camera video light is the color temperature. This is measured in Kelvin, and it indicates how “warm” or “cool” the light will appear. Warm light is typically around 3200K, while cool light is around 5600K.
Finally, consider the size and weight of the on camera video light. If you’ll be carrying it around with you, you’ll want something that’s lightweight and portable. If you’re only using it in one location, however, size and weight may not be as big of a concern.
Now that you know what to look for in an on camera video light, let’s take a look at some of the top products on the market.
Best On Camera Video Lights: Editor Recommended
Our Editor’s Best On Camera Video Lights Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
VL-81 LED Video Light w Softbox, Portable Light for Photography Cold Shoe On-Camera Video Lights CRI95+ 3200K-5600K Bi-Color 3000mAh Rechargeable Dimmable Vlog Light for DSLR Camera Gopro
- 81 Beads Fill Light with Softbox: The VL-81 LED video light is a upgraded version of VL49 2000mah led video light. It comes with 81 beads, CRI95 + 3200k-5600k, brighter, bigger angle. Softbox design, not dazzling
- Warm Light and White Light Adjustable: 41 white light beads + 40 warm light beads, color temperature 3200K-5600K, can be adjusted quickly according to the change of application scenario. Built-in lithium battery Type-C interface charging
- Rechargeable Camera Led Light: 3000mAh built-in lithium battery: Charging time is 3 hours, maximum brightness output is up to 150 minutes, minimum brightness output is up to 480 minutes
- 3 Cold Shoe Mount：The VL81 camera light is designed with 3 cold shoe, enable to connect multiple lights for brighter lighting; and it can be mounted a microphone, work as vlog filming light for gopro camera dslr iphone smartphone DJI Osmo Mobile
- Portable Light for Photograph: the VL81 camera light is very portable, super mini only 7.6*8.9*2.5cm/3*3.5*0.1in, ultra lightweight only 120g/4.2oz. And it has a hot shoe, enable to work as on camera light, extremely convenient for photograph
$16.95
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RALENO LED Video Light, Camera Light for Pictures Video Recording with 4000mAh Battery Support Type-C USB Power Supply, CRI>95 3200K-5600K Photo Lights for Outdoor Photography Live Streaming Zoom Call
- 【12W Soft and Even Lighting】 RALENO panel light features edge-lit technology and 4-layer diffusers that create soft, uniform lighting without glare, making it ideal for video conferences, photography, and live streaming. The video light is gentle on the eyes. Tip: To maintain good lighting, please use a 5V/2A adapter
- 【80-Minute Battery Life】 This camera light features a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to about 80 minutes on full brightness, keeping you illuminated wherever you go. And with the ability to use while charging, as well as USB and Type-C power supply options
- 【Multifunctional Mini Stand】 Our newly upgraded video light package adds a mini stand, whose minimum height is 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) and the maximum extends to 7.09 inches (18 cm) for increased shooting height. Now you can easily use it for video conferencing as well as handheld shooting. This versatile light can be used for both photography and video conferencing fill lighting
- 【Easily Adjust the Lighting】 The brightness (0%-100%) and color temperature (3200K-5600K) of the video studio light can be adjusted to create different lighting effects. With 116 high-brightness lamp beads, you'll have the perfect lighting to show your best self
- 【Portable Lighting】 This portable video light is ideal for outdoor use, with a built-in battery and Type-C charging for easy on-the-go use. Plus, it's lightweight,so you won't even notice it in your bag
$37.99
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Bestseller No. 3
NEEWER® 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light compatible with Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
- 60-LED lights for optimum illumination and diffuser.
- There are 2 filters included with this item, with Spotlight effect, Diffuse effect, and for reducing the color temperature to 3200K
- The light intensity can be changed to offer professional effects.
- Rotate switch for on/off and brightness adjustment.
- Compatible with NP-F550/F750/F970 Li-ion Battery（not included） Note：6 Pieces 1.5V AA batteries can be used as emergency lighting（Under the same voltage）, but the battery life is relatively short, so it is not recommended to use
$34.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
ULANZI VL49 RGB Video Lights, LED Camera Light 360° Full Color Portable Photography Lighting w 3 Cold Shoe, 2000mAh Rechargeable CRI 95+ 2500-9000K Dimmable Panel Lamp Support Magnetic Attraction
- 【Professional RGB LED Video Lights】The new version VL49 RGB LED video light adopts 60 high color rendering led beads, illumination angle up to 120°, the brightness can reach 800LUX@0.5m, topest CRI95 cab completely with perfect color of sunlight and ensure that its light is natural lifelike. Apply to portrait, children,wedding and new photography etc.
- 【HUE & Brightness & CCT Adjustable】Hue adjustable from 0 degree -359 degree; Brightness from 0%-100% dimmable; Color temperature from 2500K(warm) to 9000K(cold) dimmable. Led camera light built-in LCD display for accurate readings, let you work more effectively.
- 【2000mAh Large Capacity Battery】The mini led lights is built-in 2000mAh rechargeable lithium battery, charging time is about 2 hours, max brightness output up to 2 hours, min brightness output up to 10 hours. With Type-C charging port on camera video light, It also can be used while charging, no longer need to worry about the problem of insufficient battery.
- 【Magnetic Attraction Design】Back Side Magnet Adsorption Design, adsorb on most metals surface, set up the scene easily. Mini pocket size, lightweight, portable photography light, making your video creation easier. As a rgb led light, it is ideal for selfie, vlog, still-life, party atmosphere lights, portrait, children's photography and youtube video
- 【Small Size & Standard 1/4 Screw】The pocket light size is about 66mm*80mm*30mm, easily to carry by one hand and is a must pack item for your camera bag, very small but puts out a decent amount of light. The standard 1/4 screw is suitable for the tripod, also with 3 cold shoe mount for the cameras or DSLR Camcorder recording, Dimmable for DJI OSMO Mobile 3 Pocket Zhiyun Smooth 4 Sony RX100 VII Canon G7X Mark III A6400 GoPro 9 8 7 6 5 Vlogging etc. What's more, Supports multi-light assembling
$19.95
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Bestseller No. 5
NEEWER 9" LED Video Light Panel, Dimmable DSLR Camera Soft Light with Mini Tripod, 4000mAh Battery, USB Type C Ports, 3200K~5600K CRI95+ 600Lux for Photography Video Recording Live Streaming, NL-116AI
- 【Versatile LED Video Light Panel Kit】 The 9" LED video key light features 58 warm and 58 cool LEDs, delivering a 10W max output with a max illumination of 600lux/0.5m and a high CRI of 95+. Lighting equipment for podcast video recording, portraits, studio photoshoots, product/food photography, live streams, etc. With a mini tripod for height adjustment, a cold shoe adapter for angle positioning, a USB cable, and a 4000mAh built in lithium battery for charging. Note: Carry Bag is NOT included
- 【Enhanced Precision Control】 This LED light panel allows for precise adjustment of color temperature and brightness. The power switch can be easily toggled with just one press. The brightness and color temperature can be fine tuned using knobs, with each increment being 1%. The brightness can be adjusted from 0% to 100%, while the color temperature ranges from 3200k to 5600k, catering to diverse shooting requirements
- 【Extended Battery Life & Convenient Charging】 Equipped with a built in 3.7V 4000mAh lithium battery, the portable LED light offers a runtime of 1.5 hours. It can be fully charged in just 2 hours, supporting both Type C and USB ports for hassle free charging. A USB C charging cable is included for added convenience
- 【Camera Gear with Cold Shoe Adapter】 With a 1/4" cold shoe adapter, the fill light equipment of this photography and videography lighting accessories kit can be installed on the top of DSLR cameras and camcorders, compatible with Canon Nikon Sony Fujifilm fuji mirrorless digital cameras, and allows for 180° front and back tilt for your desired shooting angles
- 【All Metal Mini Desktop Tripod】 This small LED video camera panel light works with the included mini tabletop tripod equipment, extending up to 7.1 inches (22cm) for elevated shooting height. With its robust and rust resistant construction, the portable desk/table tripod stand guarantees reliable performance under daily wear. Ideal soft light for Zoom calls, makeup artists, selfies lighting, YouTube/TikTok vlogging, creative filming by content creators, streamers, social media influencers, etc
$49.99
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Bestseller No. 6
NEEWER Magnetic RGB Video Light, 360° Full Color RGB61 LED Camera Light with 3 Cold Shoe Mounts/CRI 97+/20 Scene Modes/2500K-8500K/2000mAh Rechargeable Portable Photography Selfie Lighting
- 【Professional RGB LED Video Light】 Featuring 61 LEDs, 120° beam angle, a maximum illuminance of 800 lux at 0.5m, and a high CRI of 97+, this 6W RGB61 LED video light helps to obtain more accurate color reproduction in your images. Adjustable settings include: 0~360° hue, 0~100% brightness, and a 2500K (warm white) to 8500K (cold white) color temperature range The LCD screen on the back of the light clearly displays the light settings.
- 【Magnetic Design】 Designed with an integrated magnet at the rear of the light to attach to any magnetic surface. Capture creative photos or videos with this lightweight pocket size light. The light diffuser softens the light for gaming, YouTube videos, selfies, parties, vlogging, still life photography, portrait photography, child photography, and more
- 【20 Scene Modes】 There are 20 scene modes for different photography needs, including Cop Car, Ambulance, Fire Truck, Lightning, Fireworks, TV, Candle, Party, Flickering Bulb, Pulsing, Strobe, RGB Strobe, Paparazzi, Emergency, H/L Beam, Red Flash, Green Flash, Blue Flash, HSI Slow, HSI Fast. It can also be used as a very effective fill light. For optimal lighting, keep it close to your subject (within a 6.6'/2m distance)
- 【2000mAh Rechargeable Battery】 Equipped with a built in 2000mAh rechargeable lithium battery, this light will fully charge the battery in 2.6 hours. Continuous lighting time is up to 2.6 hours (at 100% brightness) after fully charged. It features a USB Type C port for convenient charging
- 【Portable & Multiple Mounting Options】 The pocket size light measures 3.14" x 2.6" x 1.18" / 7.97 x 6.6 x 3cm making it very convenient to take along. The bottom cold shoe mount has a 1/4" female thread which makes it easy to mount on light stands and other types of equipment. The 3 cold shoe mounts on the sides and the top offer more mounting options for microphones, LED lights, and other accessories.
$19.49
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Bestseller No. 7
On-Camera Video Light, Portable LED Mini Light Bright for Photography, Rechargeable Vlogging Light for DSLR Camera, GoPro, Phone, Compatible with Sony Canon Nikon Panasonic
- 【Mini Light But Bright】This LED video light can be adjusted from 3 color temperatures and 10 levels of brightness according to your shooting needs, helping you create high-quality photos and videos and meet all your photography needs. Although the size of the LED light is small, it is much more brighter than other lights on the market.
- 【CRI 96+】With a high color rendering index of CRI 96+, this rechargeable on-camera video light can restore true colors and make your subjects look more realistic, natural, and attractive.
- 【3 Cold Shoe Mounts & 1/4" Thread】The bottom of the LED camera light is equipped with a cold shoe and a 1/4" screw hole, which can be installed on DSLR cameras, camcorders, tripods, and light stands. The dimmable LED video light panel is designed with 3 cold shoe mounts that can not only install microphones, but also be combined with multiple light panels for brighter lighting.
- 【Rechargeable & Cordless】This LED camera light is built-in a large capacity rechargeable battery, which can last for 2-4 hours on a full charge (depending on the brightness). It is charged via the included USB Type-C charging cable, making it convenient to use on the go.
- 【Widely applicable】The Voinap LED video light is compatible with Sony a6300/a6400/a6500/a6600/a6700, Canon, Nikon, and other cameras. It is perfect for video recording, live streaming, filming, selfies, food photography, product demo, etc.
$14.99
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Bestseller No. 8
Aputure Amaran MC RGBWW Mini On Camera Video Light,3200K-6500K,CRI/TLCI 96+,HSI Mode,Support Magnetic Attraction,App with USB-C PD and Wireless Charging
- The Aputure MC is Aputure's first RGBWW film light.HSI color control and a CCT range of 3200K-6500K,CRI and TLCI scores of 96+, and SSI scores of 84 in tungsten and 74 in daylight. With 360¡ã of hue and 100 levels of saturation adjustment.
- Unlike traditional RGB, the Aputure MC isn't just a light that relies on Red, Green, and Blue LEDs. By adding two additional white LEDs one balanced at tungsten and a second at daylight the Aputure MC is an impossibly small light that competes with industry giants.
- As the first RGBWW light to be compatible with the Sidus Link mobile app, the true abilities of both the light and the app are finally unlocked.
- In the MC's FX mode, toggle between any of the MC's nine built-in lighting effects presets to help you out in a pinch. If you need more control over your lighting effects, the Sidus Link app will allow you to adjust all of the effects¡¯ parameters. Lighting effects include: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Faulty bulb, Lightning, TV, Pulsing, Fire, Party, Cop Car.
- On top of that, the built-in magnets and footprint roughly the size of a credit card allow this mini RGB light to fit anywhere you could ever need. The MC also features USB-C PD and Qi wireless charging, so it's always ready to go.
$90.00
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Bestseller No. 9
VILTROX 6000mAh RGB Video Light, Bluetooth Control On Camera Video Light, All Metal RGB Portable LED Photography Lighting, Led Camera Light Panel for Video Recording (Retro 08X)
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: A rechargeable battery provides 8 hours of power at 50% brightness. The perfect photography accessory for creators looking for studio-quality light to help master their craft!
- WIRELESS CONTROL VIA BLUETOOTH: Control the panel light from your phone with the “ WeeylitePro” App to unleash the ultimate power of the RETRO 08X. Easy to use as a portable light for photography or LED video light.
- MILLIONS OF COLOR OPTIONS: This 8W RGB LED light panel adopts 72 bi color LEDs and 36 RGB LEDs to create maximum luminance of up to 650 lux (at 0.5m). The 360° full color RGB light features a high CRI and TLCI rating of 97+, delivering accurate color rendition. Unlimited RGB color options to create the perfect color camera light for any creative need.
- ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS & TEMPERATURE: Adjustable light panel with color temperature from 2500K-8500K and brightness from 0-100% for enhanced control. Find the right light to maximize your creativity!
- TYPE POWER OPTIONS: Plug the 08X panel into the wall or power bank using the USB-C input, or take your light on location with the bulit-in 6000mAh lithium batteries directly.
$42.99
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Bestseller No. 10
ULANZI VL200 Bi-Color LED Video Light, On-Camera Video Light, Type-C Rechargeable 5000mAh Mini Camera Light, 2500-9000K Ultra Bright Photo and Video Lighting, Fill Light, Potable Photography Lighting
- 【200 LED Beads】The led panel light adopts 200pcs beads, warm white 100 pcs, cold white 100 pcs. 2500-9000k, 0.5m illumination 550-750lux, to match ambient lighting and get the perfect led photography lighting for your photos.
- 【Large-capacity battery】The camera light has a built-in 5000 mAh battery, and the continuous working time is 2h to 15h, use for your video camera as long as you want for longer projects. Great for travel vlogging or working on the go.
- 【Adjustable Brightness】 Brightness adjusts from 1% to 100% brightness for enhanced control. Great for video calls, photography, pictures, video, and your vlogging kit. Works great as a video camera light for YouTube or Tiktok.
- 【Simple ball head and diffuser】 The ball head for angling your portable led light and the diffuser make the light of the lamp softer.
- 【Intelligent LCD Display】The LCD display screen on the back tells you everything you need to know, including settings, run time, and battery life!
$39.95
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What else you should know about best on camera video lights
1. What are the best on camera video lights?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as there are a variety of on camera video lights available that offer different features and benefits. Some of the best on camera video lights on the market include the Aputure Amaran HR672W, the Dracast LED500Pro, and the CAME-TV Boltzen 55W.
2. What are the best on camera video light kits?
The best on camera video light kits are the ones that provide the most light while being the most compact and lightweight.
3. What are the best on camera video light modifiers?
There are a few different types of on camera video light modifiers, each with their own benefits. Softboxes are great for diffusing light and creating a softer, more natural look. Umbrellas can also be used to diffuser light, and can also be used to create a more directional light source. Snoots and gels can be used to control light in a more specific way, and can be used to create unique looks.
4. What are the best on camera video light bulbs?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the specific needs of the individual and the type of camera being used. However, some of the more popular on camera video light bulbs include the Philips LUXEON Rebel LED, the CREE CXB3590 LED, and the Osram Opto Semiconductors SFH 4715S LED.
5. What are the best on camera video light stands?
The best on camera video light stands are those that are lightweight and easy to set up. They should also be durable and able to support the weight of the light.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best on camera video lights. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best on camera video lights will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.