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The ULANZI VL-81 is a compact, rechargeable bi-color LED video light featuring 81 high-CRI95+ beads with adjustable color temperature from 3200K to 5600K. It offers up to 8 hours of runtime on a single 3000mAh battery charge and includes 3 cold shoe mounts for versatile accessory setups. Designed for vloggers, photographers, and content creators, its softbox diffusion delivers professional-quality, glare-free illumination compatible with DSLR, GoPro, and smartphones.












| ASIN | B089ZS8CC6 |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Battery Average Life | 480 minutes |
| Battery Life | 480 minutes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6 in On-Camera Video Lights |
| Brand | ULANZI Select |
| Color | VL-81 |
| Compatible Devices | Sony a6300/a6400/a6500/a6600, Canon, Nikon, DJI osmo pocket/osmo action/osmo mobile 2, ZHIYUN smooth 4, GoPro hero 8/7/6/5 Max, iPhone, ZHIYUN smooth 4, Gopro hero 8/7/6/5 Max |
| Compatible Shoe Mount Type | Cold Shoe |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,230 Reviews |
| Flash Modes Description | constant illumination, adjustable brightness, adjustable color temperature |
| Hardware Interface | USB Type C |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.5"L x 0.1"W x 3"H |
| Manufacturer | ULANZI Select |
| Manufacturer Part Number | qd |
| Media Type | Image, Video |
| Model Name | VL-81 |
| Model Number | VL-81 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5"L x 0.1"W x 3"H |
| Shooting Modes | constant, adjustable |
| UPC | 782902335212 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
A**N
Great little video light, easy to use and mounts no problem
Really happy with this light. It covers both white and warm tones and gets decently bright. Easy to control the brightness and color temp on the fly, no fuss. Softbox mounts easily too. Battery life has been solid so far, no issues to report. Good pick if you need a reliable, portable light for shooting video.
M**R
Work great and is an excellent value
This is an excellent little LED light. It's so versatile because it's small, it has a cold shoe connection, it has variable color range and brightness. It does a great job. It adds adds enough light to your subject without adding unnecessary glare. I've only used it for about 1 hour at a time and the battery was still strong. The materials seems sturdy. It doesn't come with a storage bag, so for travel you may want to wrap it up in something. There's really nothing to assemble, it works right out of the box and is very easy to use. This would make an excellent gift for anyone who likes to take pictures or videos. This is a great value.
E**H
Great for Vlogging!!
I love that the brightness is adjustable and it is rechargeable! The material seems very durable and the mounting is easy and secure. No issues. It was packaged with care. You can stick it in your back pocket for transport.
B**.
Great for the price
This is a $28 VL-81 Video Light Softbox, camera mountable light and if you are making YouTube videos, shooting photos or maybe just looking or a mountable light for your streaming setup should this be on your purchase list? For context this isn't my first light that I have had however my last light just one day decided it didn’t want to turn on so after some tinkering I threw it in to the garbage can rather hard and decided to order a new one. I am Brandon with BAD Tech & Gaming lets dive in searching for a mountable light on amazon is a bit daunting for newcomers to this space. For Example if you just search camera lights or camera mountable lights. the average costs of these searches is anywhere from $40-$70 and I don’t know about you but that seems like a lot for a light. So like any good shopper I have to hit the drawing board and define what would fit my needs and I think this will apply to a lot of you watching this video right now, a simple light with shoe mounts on it that can change color temperature it became easy. After re searching with all this in mind I came to this a light made by Ulanzi International group whoever that is. It has 81 beads (leds) 41 being white and 40 being warm light beads. It has a 3000 mAh battery those 3 cold shoe mounts and a 1/4 screw mountable option. It is small enough to carry around easily plus it charges via USB-C which Is what all of my other devices use. A bonus here is the way the back layout is done. In between the two scroll wheels that control brightness and color temperature is your UCB-C plug and just above it has small red LEDs that will tell you how charged it is. for those of you who want more specifics on this light I will throw some more specs up on the screen.______________> In Conclusion this is one of the better value softbox lights you can find on Amazon. It is versatile in its ability to change to a warmer color temperature, have other mounts and has a rechargeable battery that charges vis USB C. All in all this is a good buy. After I was finished recording this video I saw it go on sale for 22.94
H**S
Your Pocket-Sized Sun With a Dial
The ULANZI VL-81 is basically a tiny, rechargeable sun you can toss in your camera bag. I grabbed this light to improve my on-the-go video and product shoots, and it hasn’t disappointed once. First off, it’s shockingly bright for something the size of a deck of cards. You can dial in the bi-color temperature from warm to cool, which saves a ton of hassle matching other light sources on set. The diffusion panel softens things nicely so you don’t nuke your subject with harsh LED glare. Battery life? For a built-in 3000mAh cell, it’s a champ. I get a couple hours on medium brightness, which is more than enough for short shoots or interviews. The magnetic mount system and cold shoe options are icing on the cake — stick it practically anywhere, and it just works. Pros: ✔️ Compact but powerful ✔️ Bi-color temperature range ✔️ Built-in diffusion ✔️ Long-lasting battery ✔️ Flexible mounting options Cons: ➖ No battery percentage indicator, just four bars (I’d love more precise info) If you want a travel-friendly fill or accent light that’s affordable but doesn’t feel cheap, this ULANZI punches way above its weight class. It’s now a permanent member of my gear bag — highly recommended.
A**R
Excellent photo light.
I liked it so much, I bought a second one. Nice even light with no glare or hot spots. Lightweight, adjustable brightness and color temperature. I bought two so I could have one on each side of the lens to make sure I didn't get any shadows on faces.
P**L
Handy and lightweight
I'm finding more uses for this light. It's very lightweight and the battery lasts a long time. I use this on top of my professional mirrorless camera when I am photographing an event. The light can be intimidating and makes people feel like you are very close to them, so just make sure you are watching their reactions. It will work well for vlogging too. It's a great little item that solves many problems.
A**X
Good Buy
This light is really good. Adds to my picture taking experience.
E**G
Value for money!
Good brightness that can be adjusted to suit the conditions, have yet to take photos with it at this time.
H**E
VL81 is so good that I bought it again.
The delivery was very fast. The light is pretty bright. light weight and well-built. This is the second one I bought because I want to attach the two together to make it even brighter. Good product!
M**A
Muito bom
gostei muito, e estou brincando bastante com este produto
E**S
Camera light
Fantastic small light for camera
M**Y
Demorou mas chegou
Demorou na alfândega mas foi entregue certinho, apesar de pequeno me supreendeu a potência da luz, vale apena o custo benefício
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