Color: 18"
Screen Size: 18"
2 configurations available
The 18" Bi-Color LED Ring Light from GVM is a unique light source that envelopes your subject in soft, nearly shadowless light that is very flattering to skin tones and renders interesting catchlights in the eyes of your subject. GVM also includes a diffuser for those who want a soft look. While the light can be used off-axis on the included stand, its effect is even more pronounced when you shoot through it with a camera's lens or a smartphone in its holder in the center of the light. The ring light has color temperature that's variable from a warm 3200 to a cool 5600K to match other fixtures or ambient light situations or for creative effects. A 110 to 220 VAC adapter is provided, as is a Bluetooth remote control, and a carry case for storage and transport.
Pay attention to Color Temperature (Kelvins) to set the mood; warm light for living spaces, cool light for workspaces. Lumens dictate brightness, not watts. Available from $88.
LED lighting has drastically reduced the energy cost of illuminating homes. The main ownership cost is replacing burnt-out bulbs, though integrated LED fixtures require replacing the entire fixture upon failure. Smart bulbs incur a slightly higher upfront cost and use trace standby power.
Common Failure Modes
Traditional bulbs simply burn out. Modern LED bulbs usually fail at the driver (circuitry) before the light-emitting diodes die, causing flickering or dead bulbs. Integrated LED fixtures fail entirely and cannot be repaired, only replaced.
Pay attention to Color Temperature (Kelvins) to set the mood; warm light for living spaces, cool light for workspaces. Lumens dictate brightness, not watts. For permanent fixtures, decide if you want replaceable bulbs or an integrated LED (sleeker, but disposable).
Fixtures last decades. LED bulbs integrated into fixtures typically last 15-20 years.
The GVM Bi-Color LED Ring Light (18") is available at bhphoto, starting at $88.
LED lighting has drastically reduced the energy cost of illuminating homes. The main ownership cost is replacing burnt-out bulbs, though integrated LED fixtures require replacing the entire fixture upon failure. Smart bulbs incur a slightly higher upfront cost and use trace standby power.
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