GVM Led Bi-Color Video Lights with APP Function, Variable CCT 2300K-6800K and 10%-100% Brightness with Digital Display for Video Studio Shooting, CRI97+ TLCI97 Led Light Panel +Barndoor

These are a steal at $99, but the price drop to $68 should be illegal. Awesome light. Powerful wash, adjustable kelvin and intensity with decent diffusion panels that do the job well. The light itself is built like a tank.I'm not a fan of the AC adapter - you may need a strain relief of some sort to prevent the cable from putting undue pressure on the adapter when it hangs on the stand (I used a wrap of velcro wrapped around the stand which works great), and I'm a little bummed when using the adapter you can't tilt the light at the ceiling (or floor) without unplugging the adapter. Not a big deal, just a minor quibble.Still, awesome light, with great quality and features for the price, comes in a cool carrying case small enough to put into a backpack. Also, the cable is super long - reaches to the floor and then some, which is much better than having an extension cord dangling from your stand. The fact that you can also use batteries is a fantastic option for run and gun shooting.I bought two of these lights, and if I need more, I won't hesitate to buy another or two or three.EDIT: March, 2025: Nowadays I own the GVM650, 300, and a bunch of Aputure, Amaran, and Nanlites - but I bring these on most jobs, and when I do use them, they work just as well as the day I got them. Not bad for an $137 purchase eight years ago :-)

I’m a professional cinematographer who works in the television industry & for Condé Nast brands such as Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, GQ, & Allure in addition to Hearst brands such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Esquire, & Seventeen. I purchased this light as a relatively cheap addition to my portable kit but received a light panel that far exceeded my expectations in every regard.First off, this light panel was built far more durable than its price tag suggests & has a durable metallic body that feels much stronger than LitePanels & similar LED lights out there. At the same time, I can’t believe how lightweight this light is.While the package is nice, the results are even better. The lights draw out vibrant colors & pack a serious punch considering their ultra slim profile. This is the ultimate light panel for the videographer on the go or in need of a low wattage light source in the studio.Last but certainly not least, GVM has provided more follow-up support on their products than any other video equipment manufacturer I have encountered. Their prompt communication is second to none & I can’t imagine anyone being dissatisfied with this product.Highly recommended on all counts!

We loved running with our 2 "GVM"s (as we called them on set). These lights were utilized on every shot -- day or night -- to provide just the right amount of lighting on our subjects. With dimmability and color-changing on the fly, not to mention portability with the battery option, keeping up with camera while matching the mood and WB was so easy. They were the go-to staple on our TV feature production.Due to the nature of LEDs in general, they can tend to be slightly harsh on the subject in low-light conditions; therefore we threw some diffusion over them to provide the perfect glow.I would HIGHLY recommend these lights to anyone in the industry, shooting a doc or interviews, and everyone on a budget, as these "GVM"s are multi-purpose for any job.

I'm really impressed with this little LED so far — it's bright for its size (though still not particularly bright; this is not a key light, obviously), easy to operate, feels pretty solid. The diffuser is neat, sitting on four long posts so it sits a couple inches away from the light. This is a perfect edge/backlight, and amazing for the price.

I have been looking at online reviews of GVM lights for some time, and after one, in particular, I decided to look into owning one because the reviewer mentioned some features of the 480LS that caught my attention, that was last year.In early January, I noticed a second review from the same person of a 2019 version which could be remotely controlled by a smartphone! then I looked on Amazon and saw the price, I placed the order at once and even installed the app in my phone way before the light was delivered. Hands down this is the best video light I presently own! I have used it on one job already and it is the perfect light for shooting interviews (which I do a lot of) and the build quality, the fact it comes with a case and the quality of light it puts out, WOW! I am looking at the 560 led version next and I'm sure I will be buying more GVM products in the future.Great products great prices !!

I purchased a used like new with all original packaging, panel light. Received light with no power supply. I contacted GVM support by phone and email more than a dozen times and was told I would be sent a power supply. Four business days before return expires (because I followed up), I am told now I have no warranty on my purchase. I am also told If I write a review (I assume good or bad), support will send me a power supply. Sounds great, but now I cannot afford to receive a power supply and find out later the panel light does not work properly and end up paying for a broken light with no warranty. I so was looking forward to purchasing my first GVM panel light, to end up with so much frustration. I feel I have no choice but to return the light and figure out a new solution or a new company to purchase from. It sucks being the little guy and having to wasting so much time.Follow-upReceived power supply day after 30 day return died line. Did not know if they would or would not follow up or when. I felt I could not take a chance that the light would not work so I returned it at the last minunte. GVM was nice on the phone but as a customer I still experienced, Good Luck if you need help.