There are plenty of smartphone LED lights out there which are specifically designed for just such a setup, and many can put out more lighting power than you'd expect. Say you, like many people, are using a smartphone like one of the best iPhones to produce dynamic, interesting photo and video content. If you're using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, they're a great choice, and are often quite affordable.īut say you've got an even simpler setup. Like a flashgun, they can also be mounted to a stand if you prefer. Hotshoe LED panels are the most straightforward as the name implies, they can literally mount into a camera's hotshoe, and provide you with a point-and-shoot light source. LED panels come in a few different varieties, all of which we've covered in this guide. Obviously essential in video, this can also be useful in stills photography. The big difference between LED panels and flashguns is that LED panels emit light continuously, not just at the moment of capture, meaning you can see what your shot is going to look like before you capture it.
