More Amazing Cheap BRIGHT Lights

Portable video and photography lights are becoming much cheaper, lighter, brighter and easier to get. The traditional Aputure 120Dii costs $900 and is out of the price range of many people, but the ones covered in this video are just as bright and MUCH more affordable, like the GVM 80W which only costs $134 and even comes with a light stand and umbrella! Then there's the WellMaking HL-800 C which for $199 is really small and the battery attaches right to the light so no cables are needed. The Came-TV boltzen 55w series is also covered. They use NP batteries and V-mount and have a fresnel attached to the light. All the lights in this video can use Bowens-mount modifiers and they are all portable battery powered or AC powered. They are all REALLY QUIET, lightweight, small and don't cost much. This is video number three of my portable light series.
Video one: the best portable lights • Battery Powered LED Vi...
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To make things easier, I created a jpg chart with all the portable battery-powered LED lights mentioned in all my videos which you can download here www.markusrothk...
Wellmaking 80W Portable LED Light Continuous Light HL-800 COB Spotlight Video Light CRI96+ Dimmable Lightweight Noiseless Fresnel Lens AC/DC www.amazon.com...
Wellmaking battery (requires special NP battery) www.amazon.com...
GVM 80W CRI97+ Video Light with Bowens mount, Light stand andUmbrella www.amazon.com...
CAME-TV Boltzen 55w Fresnel Focusable LED Daylight www.came-tv.co...
CAME-TV Boltzen Q-Series 55W High Output Fresnel Focusable Daylight LED www.amazon.com...
CAME-TV Boltzen Q-Series 55W High Output Fresnel Focusable Daylight LED www.amazon.com...
CAME-TV Boltzen 55w Fresnel Focusable LED Bi-Color www.came-tv.co...
CAME-TV Boltzen 60w Fresnel Fanless Focusable LED Bi-Color www.came-tv.co...
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[@melankolikfilms]

I love how this guy could be anything from 20 to 60 years old.

[@manoftheroad55]

Photography M's..... Elixir for life... always inquiring and informative ...I always learn from M's superb videos

[@bulldogaxisallies5034]

I think he said he eats nothing but raw food.

[@DuffTV]

But he actually knows what he's talking about.

[@YouTubularize]

lol

[@Mandelrot]

This video is pure gold, KZbin should rank it world #1 for everyone interested in these topics.

[@tinysparrow2614]

This is a genuine service. Thanks for applying your own means and resources to help the rest of us make the most educated purchase possible.

[@THEMATT222]

Your video's color balance looks off but in a stylish way, it reminds me of Australian shows from the late 90's

[@ErnstMorozov]

Same feeling)))

[@AndrewPRoberts]

It almost looks interlaced

[@Future979]

Lol I thought he is rock singer

[@professionalvideos]

Another very practical and fun-to-watch video by Markus. This guy has become one of my favorite KZbinrs in the photography and video realm, because he's a guy who loves to experiment and find solutions to problems, even if they fall outside the so-called "professional" category of tools. (For instance, how many guys do you know who are willing to use actual flashlights to light their videos? Especially in the daytime?) But he cares far more about getting results, than he does about being The Cool Kid who can impress you with his budget for toys. Instead, (as he intimates in this video, when he says that "Amazon is like a giant toy store"), he'd rather tinker with solutions and push them to extremes, if necessary, just to see what happens. (Two of my favorite examples are the video slider that he controls with a string he pulls just off camera, and the video where he tries to see just how many "corncob"-style LED lights he can fit into one big softbox.) I love this guy, and I find him to be both entertaining and inspiring. The fact that he has little or no ego involved in what he does, just makes him even more endearing, because he really is a bit like watching a Mad Scientist, (with Boy Band hair), working in his laboratory, and concocting Rube Goldberg-type projects that nobody else thought of, because they were too worried about keeping their reputations intact, while the quirky guy who just loves having fun ends up creating wacky solutions that get the job done - and usually cheaper than just buying a name-brand product. But the one video I find myself always wishing he would make is the one where he explains WHAT HE USES ALL THIS EQUIPMENT FOR. Now, if you peek at one of his other channels, you see that he is an ardent Health enthusiast and Healthy Lifestyle guru, so maybe that's his main gig. But I'd still like to find out WHY he travels so much, and whether or not any of the projects that he works on these days are for actual clients, or if he uses them to build his own brand. (Either one is fine, but I'm just very curious to know.) Now, maybe he made his fortune years ago, and all of these equipment purchases and product comparisons are just because it's his own, personal passion. But if he's actually out there hitting the pavement, looking for customers, or working on videos for clients other than his own brand, i think his viewers would love to know. And if not, I'd also love to see some videos where he talks about how the Average Joe can use equipment like this to build their own brand, and be able to compete with The Big Boys of both KZbin, and the larger world, too. (If you see his video where he and Cara travel from city to city on a promotional tour, you get a feeling that he is probably a warehouse of knowledge about self-promotion.) So, it would be interesting to see this channel sometimes veer of into a video now and then about lessons he's learned about how to use technology to market yourself, and also what he's learned about working for others. Every time a Markus video pops up on my screen, I get excited, because this is a guy who knows how to present information with all the passion and wide-eyed wonder of someone who's just starting out, but with the seasoned experience of someone who's been around long enough to see through the marketing hype, and who knows how to separate the facts from the Spin. I hope this channel continues to grow, because Markus is a much-needed alternative to those channels that have become so polished that they feel more like watching celebrities review camera gear, than regular people. He's got the polish, but I think the kid inside of him would never let it go to his head. He's too busy just having fun with all those toys.

[@insanejughead]

I was going to say that he and his wife go scouting for great photography sessions regularly, but I read your entire message and I understand that you know that. Then my response is that I don't know what he does for a living, but it must involve a FUCK-TON of cameras and lights. My guess would be model photography for fashion businesses, and pictures of him and Cara are useful to show clients from his resumé.

[@MarkusPix]

yes it's just a passion, love to tinker and take pics of Cara, that's it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqG4e5uMfpmVg5I I don't do this for money and don't do photography for other people. I'm just a kid having fun.

[@TheGoldenTriangleAcademy]

@@MarkusPix Yes Marcus, you are a kid having fun and we all have fun watching you having fun. Don’t stop having fun!

[@TheJunkyardbutcher]

Thanks for taking the time to review some budget lighting 🙏🏼 great to see some of these side by side.

[@intheblues]

You rock Markus! Thanks for all the amazing videos.

[@markattardo]

Well this brightened my day.😂

[@jonjon1217]

Thank you for taking the time to put your KZbin channel together. You are the man! ✌

[@MarkusPix]

My pleasure!!

[@jonjon1217]

@@MarkusPix and you respond to KZbin posts? 😆 Outstanding! ✌

[@MileyonDisney]

Thanks for another outstanding video, Markus! You're showing lights that no one else is talking about, and they all seem to be excellent options. I kinda like the GVM 80W and, even more so, the WellMaking 80W from this bunch. Most of the lights other KZbinrs show are much more expensive, like the Godox AD600 (which is still priced fairly-reasonably). This video has been very helpful. The only thing missing was... Cara!

[@647live]

this is the best comparison/review video about cheap lights that I have seen, and the best part is that you not even care about your lighting in the video, you speak the truth without any fancy stuff , kudos !

[@AskJoe]

Thanks for taking the time to go through all of these. I've always been fascinated by the subtle differences between the $1000+ lights and the low priced alternatives.

[@JuanDavidJaramilloXD]

Hey Markus, Happy New Year! I just want to thank you for always being such a positive energy for us, and give us really useful info

[@enzodenali]

Man this is awesome! Most people do not want to share information like this or help people and you do both! Much love! SUBSCRIBED!

[@MarkusPix]

Much appreciated!

[@enzodenali]

@@MarkusPix yessir! I shoot mainly music videos and I have high quality lights but honestly when I shoot low budget videos it would be nice to have the battery powered lights plus the Bowen’s mount! Thank you sir! I will find your Instagram too and follow!

[@Deminimis2]

Totally agree Markus. I have been using Samsungs T5 to backup my photos.

[@OrenArieli]

A note about the CAME-TV Boltzens (I've reviewed both new and old version), the OG with a single battery slot cuts out past 50% when using the NP-F batteries because of insufficient amperage. It was a often discussed flaw. Works fine otherwise. The Q-55II version (daylight only) is at about 30% brighter, but you tested the bi-color, which is why you saw no noticeable difference. The additional slot for the NP-F battery allows you to run it at full power without any issues. I use it to this day on many events, and the built in fresnel is what separates it from all my other portable lights. I have a small case that holds 2 of these lights, all AC adapters, 2 v-mount batteries and extension cord...and its about the size of a standard briefcase.

[@malmedia]

Sooo many options. I am really enjoying playing around with the ones I won from you a few weeks ago. I am getting some really good practice in.

[@insanejughead]

Same story with me, my dude!

[@etude316]

Aha! Finally someone doing a video on the Wellmaking (gotta love the name)! Thank you!

[@mannydelossantosproduction1306]

I've watched so many videos regarding lights and this is the best video I've came across comparing various lights. Much appreciated!🙏💪🏽

[@MarkusPix]

I appreciate the appreciation :-)

[@bricetrophardy]

Thank your very much for the video... exactly what I was looking for. And bonus for me, I was born in 1982, and I feel like I'm back in the 90's when I see you. Thanks.

[@jkphoto007]

GVM looks like my choice. I have one of three panel lights and love it.

[@MikeMikeYT]

"I hope this enlightened you." Classic

[@norskradiofabrikk]

Thanks for a great review in your entertaining style! I went to buy a GVM light as you stated in your chart that it had a battery option - but no! No battery, and no option. BUT, it takes 30V DC, so TWO V-mount batteries in series using a home-built rig COULD in theory power it for a couple of hours. Great! I thought, and proceeded to search for cheap V-Mount power and mounting plates. Whoops! That solution will cost me apps $400,- on top of the price of the light! Unless you happen to have a bunch lying around.. Just thought people should be aware of this.. Endnote: But being a tinkerer, I quickly looked at my power tools collection, and found that some tools have the same voltage as a V-mount, and their batteries can be had for a fraction of the cost! So with a bit of soldering.... :-)

[@wendystumbaugh695]

The font you use is whimsical. Puts a smile on my face. You and Cara are so enjoyable!

[@wanderlotstravel]

I was literally just thinking about that when I scrolled onto this comment. Was considering saying how I knew I was going to like this guy during the very first video of his I watched, because of the retro font he chose.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thanks dude I liked the style of video, not to technical whilst giving all the needed info. Really appreciated. I'm in the market for the godox sl60 and this has now made me pause for further evaluation 😎

[@aaronwalker4202]

Thanks. I bought the GVM after watching your video.

[@rolosaenz]

Markus, thanks for sharing your knowledge to the community !! You rock!!

[@jeffpeterson5528]

The Wellmaking 80W Portable has a Bowens mount!! Making it a GREAT value. I own the Godox 60w and it's a bit big for what I want to do with it... A GLOW ParaPOP would make a GREAT lightweight 38 inch modifier for this light.

[@carlcox1193]

Markus - Thank you for these awesome light videos!!!

[@DopamineOverload]

Still the greatest videography/photography guy on KZbin. Thanks yet AGAIN, Markus!

[@gentlegnt]

Love your multiple device tests all in one video. Thank you so very much!!

[@emmettfrancis]

i absolutely love your work! thank you SO much for doing your reviews and comparisons!

[@Behnam_Moghaddam]

Insane! Thank you for updating the list and keep us informed

[@dereklindo4074]

This was super informative, thanks for taking the time to review all these lights!

[@pcofranc]

Love what you do and how you do it. You could make ***ANY*** subject or product interesting.

[@MarkusPix]

Haha thanks. I'm just a goofball

[@ismablanco96]

This was a youtube recommendation, and i honestly have to say this was amazing for me as a filmmaker student! You got a like and a new subscriber buddy, thanks a lot!

[@MarkusPix]

welcome!

[@StepbyStepPhotographyandVideo]

I cant recommend enough studying lighting and creative lighting to students.

[@ismablanco96]

@@StepbyStepPhotographyandVideo You're absolutely right. If anyone ask me whats the most important thing for your work, i definetly would say it's light for a Fotograf / Filmmaker. A student who ignores that is never gonna get awesome shots/images :)

[@rangerman]

Thanks for putting up these videos. They're great purchasing guides. Keep them up!

[@Robterdammer]

I prefer that the battery is separate from the lamp. The lamp is therefore lighter when you hold it in your hand or monopod while carrying the heavy battery with a shoulder strap. It is also an advantage on a tripod because you hang the battery low on the tripod. In wind or gusts, this is much more stable than when the weight is attached to the lamp.

[@arthurrmcphee4885]

Brilliant Markus, I don't know anywhere anyone doing this for us! I thank you so much!

[@RichardThompsonCA]

One of the best equipment comparisons. Down to business and covers all the details, good and bad. Thanks!

[@horrorlighting]

I've really grown to like the GVM 80w lights. The fans are really quiet, too. I can use them for interviews, but I adore them for lighting night scenes. For the price, they're insane.

[@zakkapetas8732]

can the run on a v mount battery ? i think the guy was mistaken

[@horrorlighting]

They don't run on battery power without some sort of modification, as far as I know. There's no official means, at least.

[@MuwexTech]

Light and audio are just SO IMPORTANT on the video, thanks for this! A TON!

[@kakeforge2765]

🙂 135,- GVM is intresting light. I think that one is the next in my studio 🙂

[@donaldphillips3749]

Where have you been, I needed your post yesterday and tomorrow. It's like a visit to the camera store. Great post!

[@enlightenedimages5012]

I own two F55s. Bought them as a two piece kit. Great overall. Like the spot/fllood feature. Watch out for cheap barn doors fall off and the battery contact pin sometimes will recede and you think light is broken or battery dead because its not making contact.. Use a small screwdriver or needle nose to pull it back into place. NPs will die very fast at 100% power but still puts out a lot of light at 30%. Also comes with a D Tap cable if you have Anton Bauer or other brands with DTap feature. The newer model with double batt slots is a good idea.

[@claireanddaisysworld5227]

Great video! I'm just learning about lighting equipment. Thanks for helping and inspiring guys and gals like me.

[@LFA]

You’re the man, brother!

[@wolfgangk1]

You're one of my favourite KZbin personalities---and thanks for a great honest review.

[@MarkusPix]

Wow, thank you!

[@ratedmighty]

You are so fun to watch. Love your videos!!!

[@mistywhite8809]

Thank you so much for this! Just starting out with lighting for photography and this was a much needed video!

[@fnk101]

Yes maaaaN thank you I love your videos very informative.. watching & learning from London UK

[@MarkusPix]

My pleasure

[@danoc51]

Wow! What a great video, Markus! Lights have come such a long way in the past 25 years, from being hot, heavy, delicate and difficult to assemble, to these. The GVM appears to be an incredible deal. The only thing that would make me hesitate to buy it is the lack of barn doors, which I frequently use for mounting color gels or diffusion (it always looks better when I place diffusion far away from the light source, sometimes using a separate C-stand with diffusion hung from a gobo arm). I have two different sets of LED panel lights that use a power brick. We learned the hard way to never hang the brick from a stand knob by using the built-in power cord that runs from the brick to the light (the weight of the brick shorts the connection, necessitating a new $80 brick).

[@ModMax69]

Thanks for the reviews Markus!!!

[@pablotejada9137]

Best video ligth ever, thank you.

[@kjvisual7]

Thanks for the review. The GVM with a fresnel makes good sense. Thanks for helping me see that.

[@ChristopherFreedom]

$134 I'm in. . Thanks Markus you're the best!

[@badhabit714]

Superb Markus... I've learned a lot from this...

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Great video. I have my old xenon lights. big and heavy. but they work.

[@wanderlotstravel]

You ain't lyin' about Amazon, My Friend! It's definitely like a giant, never-ending toy store. Hmm...Amazon: The Neverending Store. (Shout out to all my fellow 80's kids who got that reference.) More like the never-ending drain on my bank account! But it sure is fun! Thanks for giving me a whole new category of things to buy. 😆

[@PatrickJaszewski]

Super helpful, thank you Markus! I love that this batch will take a Bowens mount

[@tommyowen529]

Helpful stuff. Damn good channel.

[@TuckerPearce]

Love videos like this showing those of us just starting out affordable options. Thanks!

[@DJHuckmonkey]

Learning so much from you. Great video!

[@sabymondal]

I watched this video twice, and almost hit the Like button twice 😀.. And I bought one of these cool stuff.. 😎

[@gemini2261]

Fantastic review, thank you!

[@DuffTV]

Love the style. Brilliant reviews

[@pistoleropr]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@jbello9398]

Thank you for this video about these wonderful discoveries 😄

[@JHJOwen]

Great video. Thanks for the tips, this has really helped me decide what light I should get

[@IsaacPresents]

i love how he's more enthusiastic of the cheaper products in his videos

[@houstonprofessionalphotogr2603]

You never disappoint with your videos thank you for your insight and entertainment 😁

[@mreidbailey]

I appreciate all the info. I just purchased the GVM via the link. thanks!

[@krzysztofsciso6272]

Love you for the joke about the handle

[@JonathanRosenberry]

Wow this was one of the most useful light review videos I've found on KZbin. Thanks for your research and making this comparison video. Leaning towards the Wellmaking.

[@VedranKesegicSQL]

Wellmaking HL-800C advertised as having a "Noiseless fan", but in reality the fan is quite noisy. Not very noisy, but quite audible especially if you record in a silent environment. I think the noise can be removed in post though. Otherwise it is a great, super-strong, super-compact light, highly recommended. @MarkusPix, how come you didn't mention a very noticeable noise of HL-800C?

[@MarkusPix]

The Wellmaking noise is still quieter compared to the noise from the Godox. Luckily quiet fan noise can easily be removed in post because it's a steady sound in a narrow frequency range. Sony cameras remove it automatically while recording. For super quiet- the GVM fan noise is almost nonexistent.

[@JonathanRosenberry]

@@MarkusPix ​Thanks for this reply! Super helpful!! I am actually leaning towards getting the GVM, for the quiet fan and because of the amazing price. But since I was hung up on the no battery situation with the GVM, I am going to get something like this external portable battery (low enough watts to fly on a plane, and no fan): www.amazon.com/65Watts-Portable-Charger-Battery-Notebooks/dp/B07P87JTVT/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 I realize this battery wont work with the light at full blast, which is totally fine with me. If I get this combo, I'll test it out and let you all know if it doesn't work. Many thanks!

[@JonathanRosenberry]

@@VedranKesegicSQL This is so good to know. Because otherwise I was really liking this form factor and weight and no audible fan noise is super important to me.

[@VedranKesegicSQL]

@@JonathanRosenberry Here is audio of Wellmaking HL-800C fan noise, distance 1m from studio-quality mic (zero-noise recording gear, any noise you hear actually exists in the room), illumination direction opposite of mic, and no accessories around the light. It is a raw wav straight from mic+recording interface, without any processing: www.dropbox.com/s/ripxs93m3z0rvzw/Wellmaking%20audio%20raw.wav?dl=0

[@tanyahancock57]

Great Info. Thanks Markus!!

[@thevagabond8694]

Thanks for sharing Marcus. 5:37 How to use the Fresnel and a Gridsoftbox and barndoors at the same time on this GVM?

[@WRGOImagery]

Great comparison! you referenced the boosted power output with the modifier on the gvm light. Can thesame modifier be mounted to the wellmaking light? if yes, does it boost up the light output?

[@Iliasschneider]

Markus, you are amazing, thank you for this exciting tips for good low budget solutions

[@BRUNOandLOCKY]

Great video. Thanks Markus. I think I'll buy that GVM.

[@hedgehogenglish]

Thanks for this amazing video!

[@HelamanGile]

I love these new videos your really doing a great job

[@mrmighty9862]

Please buy some Neewer lights!!! So many of us are purchasing them. Thank you.

[@PE773]

awesome show. great job.

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

Vielen Dank fürs Mitteilen Markus. Prima Video. Wenn man auf Bowens Mount schon ein Dings angeschlossen hat, z.B. Fresnel, kann man immer noch eine Softbox Grid und Barn-doors dazu anschliessen und benutzen? Oder nur eine Attachment/Anschluß auf einmal? Kann man nicht zusammen Fresnel + softbox grid + Gel + Barndoors benutzen? Dankeschön. Gruß Armaghan

[@SnaphypeWorld]

Excellent information, Thank you Markus.

[@noelsonnie]

Wouldn't think they came down that much in price since Jan, but the Forzas should be $269 new. But now they are doing a 25% off special that brings them to $217. And they make an adapter from the mini-Bowens mount to normal Bowens. I do work at a shop and I picked one up when we started carrying them, and I love it! Im personally using for photo only, but a few of our video guys that have podcasts started using them too. Such a great set up. Try one out, and if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. And thank Markus for doing this video. Is great to see size and value comparisons.

[@thoughtsandcomments272]

Thank you for the video.

[@dongerramarco9617]

1 could you please comment which battery pack drives the GVM 80w? and 2 if the wellmaking HL 800C is good enough Quality light sturdy and if it could handle the aperture 90cm softbox or @ least the fresnell lens ? i am interested in a portable light for cheap... to do some shooting up in the mountains!!

[@MarkusPix]

D-tap battery. Yes the HL800C can handle 90cm soft boxes, but Aputure soft boxes are kind of heavy, Godox is much lighter. Remember it has a built in adjustable fresnel so adding another fresnel won't make much difference. Also, because of the fresnel, it will create a hotspot in soft boxes unless you use the inner diffuser also.

[@dongerramarco9617]

@@MarkusPix very much appreciated

[@bobceffo]

big value video! thanks a lot

[@johncooksey79]

Does the GVM 80 run on batteries if you want?

[@tucompaivan]

Markus Pix any video reference for battery powered, rgb, cob, video lighting?

[@MarkusPix]

I don't use RGB, the whites aren't high CRI

[@GeologyDude]

Very helpful. Thx!

[@rodneykoh2258]

Great review Markus! Thanks for the links too.

[@airyvibrationstarot6610]

Thanks for the info.!

[@brikbravo]

Thanks Markus! 🤘🏻

[@tahaniali8629]

Thank you!!!!

[@DerVagabundli]

Even with my budget, I can get a number of them. That number is zero. Good thing I don't make videos then. So why the hell am I watching this video? Love your stuff, Marcus!

[@onboardv]

What kind of battery works with the GVM?

[@hudgonsphotography]

Thanks for making this video, great bargain light options

[@manjuko]

hmm.. cannot wait to see the NEXt video... greets from austria