Neewer FL20 flashlight type LED photo/video light
This thick lightsaber is a handy light that you can fit in any backpack, so it's great for photography and video projects. It comes in two versions: FL10 and FL20, where the FL20 is the stronger one, packed with 20W power.
I have the 20W version and as a photographer, I see myself using this mostly for photos, but it's definitely a great light for product pack shots, social media videos and video content.
This flashlight is pretty strong and delivers 4 colors that you can switch through: white, blue, red and yellow and there's the simple scroll wheel to control the intensity.
The moving front lens controls the focus of the beam, so you can adjust it depending on the distance and wherever you need the spot or flood light for your subject or background.
Beam set to Spot
Beam set to Flood
Quarter inch threads make it universal for mounting on standard tripods or mounting arms of any kind. I attached it to arca swiss plate through a small tripod head, so I can put it on all my tripods with ease.
1/4" inch threading on both sides and on the back for easy mount
FL20 mounted on standard tripod through Arca-Swiss plate
The light is charged via USB-C and has the built-in battery, so you can use it everywhere and recharge with your phone charger or power bank.
The producer (Neewer) says, it can work for 3 hours with full power, but my copy managed to run for about 100 minutes, until the battery decided to give up. Still pretty decent, for relatively small and powerful light!
FL20 USB-C charging port with 4 diode battery status display
It has a built-in fan to disperse the heat while in use.
The FL series comes with a cone adapter that can fit the small gobos with different shapes, that you can use to cast the light on your subject or background.
My favorite ones are the window shape, the round one and the narrow rectangle that lets you create cool effect of slightly open door that lets you direct the light right on your product.
My favorite ones are the window shape, the round one and the narrow rectangle that lets you create cool effect of slightly open door that lets you direct the light right on your product.
But there's plenty more out there to play with and I'm sure you can find more creative ways to use them than me.
You can also make your own gobos by simply drawing out the outline from the original and cutting out the middle shape the way you like.
Like your own shadow play. If you have kids, they will surely help you with that.
My wife decided to make her own as well:
Like your own shadow play. If you have kids, they will surely help you with that.
My wife decided to make her own as well:
You can draw the outline on black paper to create your own gobos easily!
Custom gobo drawing to be cut out
Duck gobo on the FL20
I must be honest - I am not a fan of artificial light, but this one is genuinely useful and portable. I think I'll get another one to be able to mix colors and effects. What I'd love to see in the future versions is more complex control over the light itself and maybe some smart effects like flickering/strobe. How cool would it be to use the window gobo with flashing light to simulate the thunderstorm?
If you need a cool effect light or just a support light for your photography or YouTube projects - this is a recommend from me.
For the video review, as usual, visit my YT channel Digital Retro.
Cheers,
Rav.
Links:
Get the FL20 here: https://geni.us/NEEWERAM-FL20
