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Review on πŸ’‘ Aputure Amaran AL-M9: Pocket-Sized LED Lighting with CRI/TLCI 95+, 9 SMD Bulbs, 9-Step Dimming, 5500K, 900lux, Internal Battery, Micro-USB Charging - Sony Canon Nikon by John Bennett

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Light, compact, powerful

This light is essential for photography and videography and more recently for Zoom chatting and live streaming. It was surprisingly small and light, so I could easily take it with me when I needed it, or mount it on a small tripod and get the angles I needed. It charges easily (nearly docked to the point of not being USB-C, although that would be better) and holds a charge well. It also works while charging for virtually unlimited use. This is a must have for my kit and I highly recommend it. All I have to say is that you might be better off getting a pricier/better Aputure Amaran MC RGBWW Mini On Camera Video Light, 3200K-6500K/essentially the same size and at least as bright, with good remote control capabilities and simple heat controls. It costs $100, and you'll be hard pressed to find anything better than the $50 Aputure AL-M9, but the extra features are really what you're hoping for.

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