Neewer Video Conference Lighting Kit for Zoom 📷
Description:
This compact LED panel from Neewer brings adjustable, high-CRI lighting to laptop conferencing and small streaming setups, helping improve on-camera appearance for remote work, online teaching and live social media broadcasting. It is small enough to mount on a MacBook or tablet while offering variable brightness and eight colour gels to shape the mood of a call or video.
Key Points
The kit centres on a mini square LED light that combines portability with versatile mounting options. According to the manufacturer the lamp uses 12 LED beads and delivers up to 165 lux at 1 metre, with ten brightness levels to fine tune illumination for different lighting conditions. The built-in battery and USB charging make it convenient for short sessions away from mains power. 🎥
A strong suction cup and a silicone pad are included to attach the light directly to laptops, tablets or other flat surfaces. There is also a cold shoe base and a 1/4 inch screw ball head for more traditional camera or tripod mounting. This variety of mounts makes the kit usable for vlogging, FaceTime, Zoom calls and makeup or product demos.
Technical Specifications
- Name: NEEWER SL-12 Mini LED Video Light
- LEDs: 12 LED beads
- Brightness: 165 lux at 1 m (manufacturer figure)
- Battery: 3.7 V, 1800 mAh
- Run time: up to 1.5 hours at maximum brightness, up to 22 hours at lowest setting
- Filters: 8 gel sheets, 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- Weight: 67 g
Benefits
High colour accuracy is a key advantage, with both CRI and TLCI rated above 95 according to the manufacturer, which helps render skin tones and product colours more faithfully on camera. The slim profile and light weight mean it can sit on a laptop without significantly affecting portability, and the USB power option allows charging from a laptop, power bank or USB adapter.
The included colour gels expand creative options by adding warm or cool casts, or more dramatic hues for themed streams or social clips. The gels are easy to combine and position to achieve subtle shifts or bold effects depending on the scene. 🌈
Usage Recommendations
For video calls position the light slightly above or beside the webcam to reduce under-chin shadows. When using the suction cup, affix the silicone pad to the cup first to improve adhesion on metal or glossy lids, and avoid mounting on textured or curved surfaces. If shooting for longer than ninety minutes at high output, plan a charging break or connect to continuous USB power to prevent interruption.
Consider that the included carry pouch is sized for the LED unit only and will not hold all accessories together. Also remember that suction-based mounting may be less reliable on certain finishes or in very humid environments, so test the set-up before an important live session. 📱
