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United Kingdom, Belfast
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Review on πŸ“Έ GIM 19 inch Adjustable 48W Ring Light: Upgraded with Bluetooth Remote Control, 3200K-6500K Color Temperature, Stand Included - Perfect for Video Shooting, Makeup, Vlogs, and Photography - Carrying Bag Included by Robert Jackson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Strong adjustable light, simple operation. Great starter kit

A very handy ring light to take with you on the go thanks to its light weight and carrying case. bright. While it can be used as an assist light to fill in shadows, it can also be used as a main/key light for videos. diffuser on LEDs that softens the light compared to pure LEDs; adjustable color temperature on the temples so you can adapt them to the ambient light; stepless dimmer so you get the exact amount of light; durable with clasps that hold tight. The height can be adjusted up to 6 feet without losing stability. Smartphone accessories including gooseneck mount, pole mount and remote timer. Intuitive controls and easy to use. Once installed and configured, it works like a champ. I'm not a fan of: - 1/4 inch thread to attach your device. It wears out over time and on heavier phones it puts stress on the mount. You definitely can't put a tablet in there. A workaround may be to use a separate tripod and mount. The tripod has three foot base widths. Low Medium High. (Low photo attached). This is fine for most applications, but I personally prefer to set the height myself. The ring lamp mount requires you to rotate (twist or screw) the lamp on this tripod to ensure a secure fit. Thumb screw is usually used for tightening, but with this tripod, using a single screw is not stable because it is designed for threading (screwing). However, when fastened very securely, it fixes the orientation of the ring light relative to the legs. The tripod segments are grooved so that the individual segments cannot rotate. No problem if the ring light could rotate itself, but that won't happen unless you loosen the bracket and tighten the screw. The carrying case is only suitable for the ring light and accessories. There is no space for a tripod. Not bad as you can carry a tripod over the bag between the handles. Bottom Line: This is a powerful light for use in videography, whether professional or home. The included accessories are a great start for beginners. Ease of use and moderate customization. The ring light itself is the strongest component of this set. If you have another tripod, it can be used for quicker assembly/disassembly.

Pros
  • Cool product
Cons
  • Negative gift