The World's Thinnest Cheapest LED Light Panels for Photography and Video

[@JACKnJESUS]

The ceiling lighting was...illuminating...thinking outside of the soft box there...well done.

[@tsbrownie]

Have been looking at these for the past week. Hard to know which is good. I'm here because I know I can trust Markus for unbiased, experience based info.

[@manbitesphoto-pu2pl]

your model is fire and love the lighting! thanks for sharing your knowledge kind sir

[@brianr9420]

I appreciate your honesty and all the hard work it takes to make these videos. Thank you!

[@FindLiberty]

..and thanks for making all of it FUN ! (BTW, great camera work)

[@charliejg]

Markus, you are relentless! And, a total DIY nerd, which I love3!! Thanks for all of your effort. Have a great week!

[@MarkusPix]

Thanks so much!

[@lordgaulo6520]

This guy has to be one of the greatest of all time I've never seen clickbait on this channel always awesome info tips and tricks

[@brendaavillakintzrealtor]

I just bought 4 of the Feit foldable lights at Home Depot. They're on clearance st the local stores, but still at the $22. I grabbed them while I could. I'm a Realtor, so I'm always at HD and Lowe's. For the past year or two, I kept staring at the ceiling light panels wondering why i couldn't use them as flapjack lights. Thank you for encouraging us to break convention and have fun with the possibilities. I was also eyeballing the Fotidiox XL, but based on your tests, the ceiling panels looked like they'd be pretty close with a little white balance. I used to work in tech, but the wiring is an easy project for most, a basic lamp wiring. Thank you again Markus. On a related note, I lost over 50 pounds in the past year and am working on being healthier, so I've mozied over to your health channel. You and Kara are really cool and wonderful people.

[@mediaprducr]

The 2x4 ceiling light, what a great idea! Thanks!

[@memathews]

Thanks for the light fixture review, these LED lights have come a long ways in the last decade. Back in 2013 I worked with a company producing 24"x24" (60x60cm) panels at 1,900 lumens, but they were heavy and costly. The company closed in 2019 as cheaper alternatives became preferred, but their design is still used in some ceiling panels. The ingenious part (and patented) was using side lighting with a light pipe panel to office edge to edge even illumination. The panels also had a 160° spread so they could be lined up and stacked to create a single gigantic light source without multiple shadows or reflections.

[@bambanx]

thanks for share , could you give me and advice for a light for painting studio ? i use one easel and i dont want a big setup, do you think any of those led panels could do the work ? thanks you

[@kevinbatts2804]

Perfect Sunday evening after spending the day editing. A little Markus and his awesome wife. Great job guys.

[@rene0511]

That's why I keep you watching Markus, you're very resourceful and innovative. 👏👍👌

[@johnsaucerhunter]

I had gone out and bought a few of those Garage LED Screw-in lights from a previous presentation of yours Mr. Markus and have been extremely pleased. But those 2 footers look pretty decent. Now if only my DIY skills were better suited. Thanks for another terrific series of Tips.

[@ÁzsiábaSzakadtam]

Thanks Markus. I've learned from you how important lighting is.

[@freddparr721]

THANK YOU for this video!!!!! You are a GOD for helping all of us with GREAT light reviews for what we specifically need! Not all of us need the best of the best and you help with giving us all the options!!! Thanks again!!

[@bullettin]

We bought a daylight Lupo at my work a few years ago. It's a great light with a lot of punch. Having that kind of portable light has served us well for the promotional videos we create. Thank you for going all out to bring us such illuminating insights.

[@MickeyMishra]

Watching a Video from MarkusPix has one big side effect. It makes you HAPPY! Markus, it would be cool if you did another video about night photography. I love taking photos at night of how buildings are lit up and of course some wonderful interiors. Can you show us all what you like to do ? Tips and tricks and some of your fav stuff to bring along with you for those kinds of photos / Video? THanks Markus! You rock dude!

[@joeg7849]

Reminds me of the 70's.

[@drrrw]

That last one was totally unexpected hahaha. With a little bit of tinkering and creativity, huge savings. Of course for studio use this is unmatched. Definitely checking the Boling.

[@tknson]

those DIY panels are genius!!

[@Sludge_Inc]

One of the best channels to learn from

[@nicholasjames5471]

You're so awesome! I've been kicking around the idea of buying something 3x the price of these, and you just saved me so much time, money, and hassle (with an additional softbox)! Thanks!!!!!

[@Augnos]

Dude, you're the lighting king! No one has anything as extensive as what you put out in your videos.

[@dangerousmethod_33]

Dude you are amazing i usually don't suscribed after only one video but what you did with the LED lights really make me smile. Keep up the good job, you are the man.

[@princequestly2218]

I love when you show some cool DIY stuff. always above and beyond Marcus.

[@icc1412]

love your passion for light and photography. you are just like me ^^ thank you for all the videos. they are a great help for a lot of ppl out there. your channel is awesome.

[@domeniccentofanti8654]

LOVE your reviews and your enthusiasm! I use the Fotodiox 30" XL Studio light and though it is a beast (large AND very heavy), the light quality is AMAZING! Favorite interview light ever.

[@Native_love]

Clicked for the model and stayed for the excellent video!

[@EdKrisiak]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! Thanks for a super duper video Markus :)

[@MileyonDisney]

WOW! That huge 2x4 one is awesome! Leave it to Markus MacGuyver! (I hope you're okay with that comparison. I'm sure you must have heard it many times in your life.) I'm going to be ordering the AliExpress light, if there are any left - your video's already been out for an hour, so your viewers probably cleared them all out by now. Thanks for another helpful and informative (while still being entertaining) video.

[@nanoblog]

Sadly the one Markus shows is not the same as Aliexpress photos, check it. 😢

[@BELGRANOization]

Mark, you drive me nuts most of the time with your crazy videos, but today, showing those 2x2 and 2x4 panels you made my day. Thx bud

[@markv7458]

Awesome Video, the best I have seen on LED lights and light panels.

[@MarkusPix]

Thanks

[@ftbalz]

Pretty awesome explanations and showing off 'new' products!! Really gets the creativity flowing!!

[@VladimirHidalgo]

Love this video specially the hacking of the ceiling LED lights. Would be interesting to hear your point of view regarding ring lights.

[@moviedorkproductions9465]

Thanks for sharing joy,, Markus!

[@DavidSenteno]

I always enjoy the DIY lights. It makes me think a bit about what I can do to change things up.

[@sky47media]

So amazing! I learn from you in every video, thank you for your content and honesty.

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Once again, an AMAZING bundle of information and CHOICES. Thanks again Markus!

[@KatherineHollyday]

Loving the drop in ceiling lights. I'm thinking I will use that in the future!

[@samehabouez8267]

Markus is genuinely amazing, unique and generous

[@psianyde1567]

Absolutely love your reviews. Have to vouch for the Fotodiox 18" lights. They are super energy efficient and put out a really good amount of light, the v mount is a great bonus. For mini LED panels I picked up a few of the Salarlo CF140C's they are super tiny and if you combine them with a Utebit clamp they work as great video/emergency/worklights. They're RGB and have an internal battery so they work great as background fill lights. Cheers all!!! Really looking forward to trying out the home depot fold out lights, thanks again for the tips. Thanks for taking the time to focus on lights.

[@sirpatmcc]

Another great video. Thank you Marcus👍

[@ArminHirmer]

yep, had once an indoor range in a shopping mall and installed 60x60cm just under 100mm thick LED panels - later I used them for video

[@Gaticat]

Markus, I,ve just found you now. You already have a new subscriber. 😊 Thank you very much for such a detailed review.This is just another level.. WOW 👏😮

[@BillStreeter]

I have been using those 18" Fotodiox Flapjacks for years and they're really great for small spaces. Excellent interview lights.

[@Maxim.ID4HO]

Nice video. Thank you for all the thorough info.

[@retrothing]

Hi! I’m one of the inventors of the Flapjack lights. So thrilled to see them in play here! I still use mine a lot, but I’d I were doing a studio buildout - especially something permanent - I’d be using those 2x4 panels. When those first came out, they weren’t quite ready for prime time, but today’s panels photograph really well, so it’s a boom time for quality cheap video lighting. Thanks for this video! (By the way, it’s pronounced “foto DEE ox” 😊)

[@MarkusPix]

Wow, hi! I'm honored.

[@acumen1]

​@@MarkusPix HOW ARE YOU DOING SIR, IS TOLIFO PT-15B PRO ENOUGH TO BE USE A LOW BUDGET KEY LIGHT?

[@B3LOVXD]

I love this channel

[@romandarobot7732]

Wow, that was a lot of research and work to put this together. Thank you so much! 😍

[@jrproductions1046]

Excellent video. Just like always thank you.

[@xeeton]

your videos are absolute gold, thanks!

[@MarkusPix]

Wow, thanks!

[@rekinmiasta5052]

Hello. Always look on the bright side of (life) light. ha ha ha. Very inspiring thank U good job.

[@agentbey]

Excellent review of LED Light Panels. Super informative. Pretty cool indeed. Thanks for sharing the joy.

[@jgates]

Great comparison! Thanks, Markus!

[@poerava]

From Mebourne, Australia. You’re amazing! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@BigMike246]

I love your videos, Markus. I share you enthusiasm!

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Thank you Markus. I like the home depot lights most! Great value for money 💰

[@LukeKwan78]

Wow such a compressive video!!! I love the affordable light at the end!!

[@AliasJimWirth]

This is a good coverage of flat panel light choices. I have that Viltrox 116 and the Lume Cube Panel Go. I have one of the Neewer's too, somewhere. I use the little Lume Cube all of the time; for macro and still life, either as the main light or as an accent. And I take it with me whenever I travel. Great video, Markus. Loaded with and value. Thanks.

[@simonfuller76]

Thanks Markus. Always fun to watch a kid in a toy store, same energy as you. I am curious about the strip LED you didnt mention at all. Wow, those ceiling panels were thin. The development in LED is evolving quickly, and getting better with batteries improving too. It is a pity that with the need for greater light output comes the blinding of subjects you want to shoot. Only a problem for people of course, but always will be a limitation.

[@imothy]

I've been a big fan of the Neewer RGB panels that also have bi-color white in them. I got 2x of the 480 panels and just ordered one of the 960led panels. My studio is a recording / live streaming / music video studio, so I like having the 2 480s to light my background walls, and then the 960 as a key light, and I can app control it so I can dial in some trippy color schemes on the fly! My studio is an old warehouse with 16ft ceilings, and I started rigging my lights to these pipes on the ceiling, making a really cool vibe for jam sessions and stuff.

[@psianyde1567]

Love the neewers. Had a little trouble with their power supply's wiring after lots of setups and teardowns.

[@rogergelik5078]

Whew that was a lot of work, and so much information, thanks!

[@MarkusPix]

Thank you for the appreciation

[@stevecarrAB]

Thank you for the in depth reviews and help DIY tips!

[@joeframo3347]

Marcus your wife so she's so photogenic she takes great pictures thank you thank you for your great videos 🌞👍💕

[@ZenoWatson]

Wow, Markus, just wow. Thank you!

[@twomindmethod]

Wow, such good info! you are a blessing to humanity

[@zeecee5881]

Oh WOW! This was awesome! An AMAZING video. Thanks so much. Brilliant!!!!

[@comment_below]

OMG DUDE -YOU ARE TOP G FOR REAL

[@philforrester4142]

Just as I’m resurchimg portable lights for our trip to turkey my girlfriend said see if Markus has had a review and up you popped cheers given me a great start phil from blackpool

[@jonhanna4076]

Another excellent video, which covers so much ground, I need to watch it again immediately and take notes. I love the DIY/hack nature of MarkusPix, and the appreciate the idea in this video of wiring dimmer switches onto large panels from a hardware store. This approach would probably be useful for getting better/more even lighting when illuminating green screens. Although we often take LEDs for granted these days-particularly since they’ve become ubiquitous and inexpensive-I remain awed by their diversity of application and improved efficiency. Less energy wasted producing heat instead of light = lower per-lumin costs and (generally desirable) lower operating temperatures. Plus LEDs last a long time. And their lower energy consumption (along with improvements in battery tech) allow myriad options in battery-powered lighting, as seen in this video. And they are terrifically tiny, which enhances the chances for portable products. Yay LEDs! Thanks, Markus, for continuing to educate, entertain, inspire, and enlighten (heh…) your viewers.

[@MarkusPix]

Thanks Jon. The dimmer I used was low voltage 1-10v , not a typical 110V AC dimmer from a hardware store

[@ArneSaknussemm1]

Love the product reviews and tutorials for your awesome attitude! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@paolabueso]

Excellent video! I’ve been looking into what light to buy and this video was super useful. Thank you so much for sharing your lighting knowledge with us! 🙌✨

[@MarkusPix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@YasiekYasiek]

I use led tube light for the studio, but the panel seems like way to go😊 good job😁

[@menarussell]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this. This will help me in my future endeavors for videos and stills.

[@MarkusPix]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BuddyHuggins]

Love IT! Thanks 😀 💡🔦

[@be4fourty]

Thank you Markus … You are always helpful. And I learn something new every time

[@rgreeneish]

I have the Neewer 18 inch flapjack panel. And absolutely love it.

[@reeloutdoorjunkies3262]

Solid vid as always sir!! the only negative to the Home Depot panels was, thought I was seeing some off color cast?? Obv can be fixed in post. Those would be decent for studio work on a budget. Thanks again..

[@JonMurray]

Awesome man! What a selection! I’m the same, I’m not sure what I’ll use them for but I want all of those lights haha! New subscriber ✌🏻

[@HamdaniOvais]

Thanks for the video, that led panel trick is cool, i am willing to learn some lightening tips from you. Love from India 😊

[@sampledude8846]

Model looks amazing. You're a lucky man.

[@MarkusPix]

Yes I am.

[@jacko717]

Very interesting video, and your thumbnail game is also on point Sir.

[@roreyesmedia]

Amazing stuff! 👏👏👏

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

WOW those huge led flat panel lights are amazing 🤩, I think I might get them or over craft island ❤. Thanks Markus 😅!

[@libraproducciones]

Great video Marcus. But what about Flexible Led Panels like the Amaran F21/22 or Falcon Eyes Rollflex III. You don’t like those?

[@tamaratott_makeup]

fantastic video, tank you for sharing!

[@kh1188ish]

Nice! Love the Home Depot diy setups! And glad you didn’t compare the (IMO) over-hyped, overpriced, rotolight.

[@MarkusPix]

Rotolight 😂😄😄😂

[@BigMichaelR1]

Thanks Markus! But... what about the mystery rectangular light next to the Lupo?

[@MarkusPix]

I didn't mention it because the cost more than doubled when I bought mine, but here it is www.amazon.com/BOLING-BL-2280PB-3000K-6000K-Adjustable-Continuous/dp/B01M062NYS

[@BigMichaelR1]

@@MarkusPix Thanks Markus :) ❤❤❤

[@WineWorldTV]

Always great content Markus!

[@throwkat3985]

Your videos area awesome. You're honest and through with each light and product you review. I'm currently trying to decide on a portable, battery powered, soft light panel that's works for a two person talking head in a space with in a 10x10 booth area at an all day event. I think something like the 18" Neewer panel might be what I'm looking for. This is my first traveling videography job, I'm nervous and excited.

[@rippedray]

This dude is so clever! Lol this is awesome

[@RCRoads]

Awesome! I like your idea of using standard drop in fixtures that are normally used in T-Bar ceilings. I really don't do much indoor videos but in a small space it's a pain to have light stands. I guess you could mount the panels on a wall and hinge them so that they can swivel flat against the wall when not in use. Great work Markus. 👍

[@CriticalTechReviews]

I had to pause this just to say, thanks for being "the bad guy" and giving us the bad about products too, it's disturbingly rare among reviewers, and it makes all the difference.

[@HumbertoAbed]

Posted my previous comment before I finished watching the video. And now that I watched the whole thing, there's only one thing I can say... YOU RULE!

[@Qbasz007]

The little guy in the intro, runs to the right but the sounds come from the left. Great video BTW.

[@jimpurcell]

Thanks!!! Very helpful!

[@photosbywalt7124]

Great amount of info in the best timeframe ever.

[@davidweeks1997]

Hey Markus, having watched your biographical video about your life, we are alike in many ways, even having been born in 1962. We got there just in time for the awesome music, and as kids. As an artist who happily does lots with very little, have you worked any with GNU/Linux and especially Blender? Digital media is just media. What we can do with it is up to us. So far as exploration goes (yes, I too would learn a thing and move on cause it got boring), there's LOTS to look and learn-and DO in the GNU/Linux space! And it is there for ALL to use, freely. David Weeks, Tampa, Florida.

[@RavinderSingh-ft5dw]

Superb work dear

[@nicksavage4763]

DEFINITE IDEAS FROM YOUR PRESENTATION

[@HumbertoAbed]

I have had 2 of the yunguo Air for years now. They work just fine. Nice light, not too heavy