Customers are enthusiastic about the LightStick II LED Video Light's impressive light output and its versatility as a portable lighting solution. Many appreciate its ability to provide great illumination for various applications, including video and night photography. However, some users point out that the battery life could be improved, noting long charging times and relatively short usage duration on a single charge. Overall, the positive feedback on light quality and portability outweighs concerns about battery performance.
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Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great little light source
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use this stick for stills photography, and it adds just enough light (and even some color with the included gels) that makes it perfect for the work I do. It also breaks down small enough that I can attach it to the outside of my camera bag.
The base that can be threaded to a tripod is not the best attachment point, just a be aware.
Overall happy with this light source.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Versatility
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
affordable lighting
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am a professional photographer and lighting is always needed, specially portable. I have used ice lights in the past from renting, but to purchase they are quite pricey. These are a more affordable replacement, but with affordability comes restrictions. This unit will allow you to use it for about 1.5 hours on max with a full charge which isn't bad, but when the battery goes unless you have extra batteries or more than one of these you are done until a full charge. THESE ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BEING PLUGGED IN TO USE, you have to remove the batteries and charge them, which take hours.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Versatility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
light when you need it
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The Lightstick is good for a quick need to fill an area or to light a single person for a portrait shot. The fact that it's battery operated with rechargeable batteries makes it very portable. The corrective gels are cumbersome to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output, Versatility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice light output
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty nice light output. Does feel a little flimsy. The included gels doesn't seem to fit the stick slightly but is still usable. Great versatile and mobile lighting.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice light
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this LED lightstick for adding artistic highlighting to my portrait photography. I has ten levels of light, a diffuser and three colored gets, which makes it perfect for mood lighting. The light can be handheld or mounted on a tripod for hands free operation.
If I could make one improvement, I would make it a lot brighter for use in general photography.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Batteries take hours to charge and run down fast
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the design and light output of the LightStick II but I am returning the two I purchased because the batteries take many hours to charge and provide only 1.5 hours of light, which makes them not very functional for the lighting of extended length video events. The power source is battery only. Having no external power option for the LightStick is a major drawback.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected, but its ok.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Takes three hours to charge the battery and the light filters are not the best. However if you need some back lighting for a video to add depth, it can get the job done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best for run and gun Shooters.
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great for run and gun portrait shooters, lighting is everything in photography literally. Use this to add some dimension to your photos and up your production quality. You wont regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite
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This has become my favorite mobile light tool. Comes with multiple diffusers of different colors, and a rechargeable battery pack. Great for on the go in darker areas
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It works!
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Great constant light for video or night photography. Attaches to light stand
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great light stick
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great light stickVery nice light output for the size Georgia last for a long time and cons with different gels
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Versatility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use and carry. Very light weight.
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Very convenient and easy to use. Good find. Fair pricing. Needed a light in a bind and it worked great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Light output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light Stick
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the light stick catch great angles and brighting the angles up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
AnotherDaynParadise
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the light was okay, however having to change out the gels as opposed to it being a solid tube with remote capabilities is why I did not like it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Versatility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s good for the money !!!! Very versatility ...!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Creative Video Light for multiple uses
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This was purchased to try some portable and creative photography. You can add these to a stand and it'll light up anything in a car or in the streets. I love the fact that it's cordless and rechargeable. Not a fan of the gels that it comes with but at least they are added with the extra charger and cable you can't go wrong for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Never even got to use it!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I reluctantly bought it on sale thinking it might come in handy. I charge the batteries and tried it and it worked fine so I put it away until I needed it. A few weeks later I took it out and it doesn’t work at all the batteries are fully charged the light does not come on. Should’ve trusted my gut instinct and returned it immediately!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
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Was not crazy about the light. Created too much of a glare in my shoots.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Kinda sucked.
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Kinda sucked. Took long to charge Kinda sucked. Kinda sucked. Kinda sucked.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fail
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Broke in like a week. Well I should say GM just stopped working? No bueno. Was cool for a second though. Come on sunpak step it up.