These don’t seem that overpriced, especially if they’re reliable. Pro video lights often exceed $500 and $1000 per light. I’m not a huge fan of app-reliant things though. They should definitely have more physical controls for the price.
If you want an even lightning with minimal to no shadows, you will need two lights. With a green screen behind you, to be properly lit, two are actually the bare minimum.
Michael Walsemann I don’t have a green screen it will just be in my new setup room. 2 Is really pricey though so was hoping 1 should do. Some other guy who also reviewed said 1 should be ok unless like you mentioned have a green screen but I don’t
Maybe if there was RGB lights in there, it may be worth the 200 bucks but this is just way too much. I have 3 lights that are brighter and function pretty much the same around 100 bucks.
Fast forward to 2022, and these lights are all over Marketplace. I got two for less than $75 each. Gotta love the thousands of people who thought they were gonna be the 'next big streamer'. Their naivete = our gain! (great lights BTW, I love them)
If you want RGB lights with wireless control simply buy a NeoPixel panel and hook up an Arduino to it. Then you have individual led colour control (probably not too useful in this case), you can use WiFi or Bluetooth to control it and you have the added bonus of being able to add as many physical buttons as you please negating the incompatability with the stream deck. If you really wanted you could intergrate the Google Assistant Api and give it voice control.
I mean, I guess they are much cheaper then professional lighting? But I guess there are other similar products that are much cheaper. Also, this is pretty niche and more so for streamers with I say like over 1k viewers and get a decent amount of money to then afford this.
I would really like a cheaper alternative at "tech under 50". I don't need fancy software control, just a soft light that's gonna brighten up my face a bit. :)
@@arrowhead5217 yea, the problem is that to me they look all the same but they have different prices..thats why I would like to get the name of the product which will give me the best "bang for the buck" :)
This could be a good investment for me. A few questions; Does this have to be used with the app? Is it possible to run the app from my Amazon Kindle? Can these be wall mounted?
I just found out about these lights and i want them so bad but my first thought was RGB, you now that's gonna be the upgrade later. Don't know how long its gonna take but i might have to wait.
Can you put these Elgato lights on a standard tripod instead of screwing this to your desk for more versatility ? so it is not only good when you do live stream in front of your pc.
Frank trying to justify a overpriced product with another overpriced product. Wow. Let me tell you there are basic lights without an App that also Feature different color Tones for 20% of the cost of this product.
that's really not a bad panel at all. I use the Aputures and they are great but I do wish there was a lower profile version. If you guys think this is expensive, wait til you see the westcott flexlights. 2500 lumens is no joke either.
I checked out your "Setup Gear" section, but it doesn't list the monitor stand(s) you use for your set-up. I'm looking to upgrade to a triple monitor set up similar to yours (two side by side and one above). A link or model name would be appreciated!
$200, which I am sketched out about because we don't know how long they are actually going to last and the lack of ground stand only via hooked onto desk? So for that I am out, no pun intended, but the wireless is handy for those already inside the el gato eco system.
Yeah, it's a little expensive, though I do like that it can be integrated with the stream deck. You could also just wire generic Amazon lights with diffusers into a footswitch. Then you don't have to have functional Wi-Fi to run your lights. LMAO
200$? I was literally thinking that 100 was too much, i was hoping for a cheap one. Could you do a video on another alternative thats cheaper, and some comparisons so we can see why its worth 200$! Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work :)
Nice review. What ticks me off about Elgato and their Key Liht is that it's ridiculously expensive in Canada. With the exchange rate, it should cost about 260$ , but for some reason, we keep having it at 300$ . It was at 275$ around the holidays, but sold out. I love the brand -- got two stream decks, the collapsible green screen, HD 60S, and CamLink 4K, but I refuse to pay 300$ x 2 for some lighting when I can get some (although less efficient) Neewer LED lights for a fraction of the price.
Does this light need to be connected to the wifi network/app constantly for it to be powered or can the settings be edited whilst connected and then saved + used once the application is closed? If not - how would this affect bandwidth/CPU usage?
I know this question may not be about the elgato keylight, but I’ve had this question for a while, and was wondering if someone could help. I was thinking of getting an elgato hd60s to record pc games because when I’ve tried to record using obs, I find that I have a pretty large frame drop. So would the hd60s help maintain the frame rate I normally get without recording?
@@LunarStrike Can you link me an alternative to the new Camlink or other well done "streaming products" from a different company than Elgato? Because I don't know any.
I think the piece point is actually pretty fair. It’s an investment into your company, your brand. Why would you not pay that for a better quality streams/videos?
I bought a small lamp from Target that cost me $14. You wouldn't even know the difference from this elgato light. Placement is everything. This one isn't bad if you are already making decent money from streaming, but if not there are thousands of other options at fractions of this cost.
Got mine today (half off amazon Black Friday deal) and was surprised at the weight of the light. Was super heavy for the size but really thin. Seems like great quality. The only thing I don’t like is the plug is huge. Should’ve put the transformer inline not as the plug. Yes it’s expensive and yes you can get a normal light and put wax paper on them but you can’t control anything that way.
I feel like the only thing that this has going for it is the software. I could just get 2 neewer panels (remote controlled) 4 19 inch gooseneck flexible poles (mic pole) 2 desk clamps, and two adapters, and it's cheaper than just one of these. Literally it's like $2 less. TBH - it isn't as flashy as an elgato product, but.. for 2 lights for $172 vs. 1 for $174, that's not a tough call. Am I wrong? I mean damn that's expensive just for one light.
Quality high cri (95+) leds with rgb, warm and cold white(2700-6500 kelvin) alone would cost 300$ for a light with similar size to those elgato ones... add housing, cooling, dmx controller, powersupply, one could DIY this for around 700+$ per light.
Anyone else having the issue where the elgato Control Center software used to control this light is taking up 1% of CPU at all times, just by sitting in the systems tray and doing nothing?
It really comes down to the CRI of the light. If it is 95+ with accurate reproduction the light is a good value, despite not having battery capability. Haven't seen any info on that yet.
I'm waiting until they add full RGB before purchasing them. Also, Elgato has not been super great since Corsair bought them. Seems like Corsair does not care about things so much.
Hi random Frank P, thanks so much for your channel and thanks so much for reviewing these and bringing them to my attention! I think I will definitely be looking to pick up at least one if not two of these light panels. Have a great day!
It's cool and all, but I was able to get a ring light from Neewer for about $50 less. I wonder how the lighting is vs a ring light, too. HMMMM If they dropped the price a bit I could see this product being a really good option, though.
This really isn't that overpriced. Considering how small of a profile it is and the features it's reasonably priced. I paid about $50 for my softbox and bulb, and I would gladly pay the extra $150 for something like this that doesn't take up as much space.
Hey Frank, Aesop Rock mentions two different SF establishments in his raps. Grubstake Diner and Bob's Donuts. I just want you to know I go to both frequently and they are excellent.
sad to see how expensive those are, jumped on amazon, ordered a full greenscreen with its skeleton and 2x umbrella LED standing lights for under 150$ and they are good quality and DURABLE
These don’t seem that overpriced, especially if they’re reliable. Pro video lights often exceed $500 and $1000 per light. I’m not a huge fan of app-reliant things though. They should definitely have more physical controls for the price.
Soon cars will be software base with less physical controls
No physical controls is a total dealbreaker for a lot of people.
Are 2 of these needed or does 1 do the job?
If you want an even lightning with minimal to no shadows, you will need two lights. With a green screen behind you, to be properly lit, two are actually the bare minimum.
Michael Walsemann I don’t have a green screen it will just be in my new setup room. 2 Is really pricey though so was hoping 1 should do. Some other guy who also reviewed said 1 should be ok unless like you mentioned have a green screen but I don’t
It really is pricey. I’m no clear yet myself about whether or not I will buy two of this one or something else.
“Elgato” is Spanish for over-priced.
@Futurez Watch out there! It's a joke flying over your head 😮
Its not
got my vote for president
Tbh el gato is the cat in Spanish lol
@@vicenteecheverry766 but they are though :D 200€ for that light is insane
Maybe if there was RGB lights in there, it may be worth the 200 bucks but this is just way too much. I have 3 lights that are brighter and function pretty much the same around 100 bucks.
When I’m the first one to like a Nathaniel bandy comment for once
What lights do you use?
@@everythingbenny apurture 100d is cheaper brighter and can be mounted with dome box
@@everythingbenny this elgati light brightness is only 2500 lumens
The apurture can go over 20k
@@MonicaHolly143 those 20k lumens are fake, ma'am, 20k lumens could leave you absolutely blind, easily.
$50: key light
$150: elgato logo
So true
Brown bag $26
Brown bag with Gucci logo: $579
Fast forward to 2022, and these lights are all over Marketplace. I got two for less than $75 each. Gotta love the thousands of people who thought they were gonna be the 'next big streamer'. Their naivete = our gain!
(great lights BTW, I love them)
Congrats in 1 Million! 😎
1.8*
@@GrahamAllaway BAHAHAHA
If you want RGB lights with wireless control simply buy a NeoPixel panel and hook up an Arduino to it. Then you have individual led colour control (probably not too useful in this case), you can use WiFi or Bluetooth to control it and you have the added bonus of being able to add as many physical buttons as you please negating the incompatability with the stream deck. If you really wanted you could intergrate the Google Assistant Api and give it voice control.
What's the CRI? Aputure tends to have the best skin tones...
199$ yeeeeaaaah..... nope.
for real
That's the price ?? Yeah FUCK that...
This is all I cared about and holy SHIT that's a FAT yikes.
I mean, I guess they are much cheaper then professional lighting? But I guess there are other similar products that are much cheaper. Also, this is pretty niche and more so for streamers with I say like over 1k viewers and get a decent amount of money to then afford this.
350€ in Finland 😂😂😂 about 350 dollars that is
Congratulations on 1 Million!!!
Is this 200 for only one panel or two? Might be worth if you get 2 of them.
what happens if the bulb or whatever is in there, breaks? Can i replace them? Would I have to spend another 200?
What camera and lens are you using here??? It looks amazing...
I would really like a cheaper alternative at "tech under 50".
I don't need fancy software control, just a soft light that's gonna brighten up my face a bit. :)
Facepalm go on Newegg or amazon and look up “soft boxes”.
@@arrowhead5217 yea, the problem is that to me they look all the same but they have different prices..thats why I would like to get the name of the product which will give me the best "bang for the buck" :)
@joshua broughton-herrick yea I know but I don't know which specifically to buy :)
Facepalm same problem here
Buy a fill light they are much more soft
So you tested two of these instead of what comes in the box? Or do you get two of them per box?
This could be a good investment for me. A few questions; Does this have to be used with the app? Is it possible to run the app from my Amazon Kindle? Can these be wall mounted?
I just found out about these lights and i want them so bad but my first thought was RGB, you now that's gonna be the upgrade later. Don't know how long its gonna take but i might have to wait.
Can i not connect it to wifi, phones and pcs and just use it as a light for other production purposes?
Can you put these Elgato lights on a standard tripod instead of screwing this to your desk for more versatility ? so it is not only good when you do live stream in front of your pc.
Frank trying to justify a overpriced product with another overpriced product.
Wow.
Let me tell you there are basic lights without an App that also Feature different color Tones for 20% of the cost of this product.
There are basic lights with an app and features color tones for just $50.
It's an expensive niche product whose functionality can be duplicated with regular LED bulbs and an umbrella diffuser for MUCH less.
omega con4 and how bulky would that set up be?!
Do I need 2 of these lights for a elgato green screen or is one of these ok
is this better than an 18 inch Ring light with a diffuser for streaming? the ring light costs around 60 dollars
Where is your affiliate link so I can purchase it and have you get the credit? I don't see it.
I can not find the app on my iphone can you help tell me what it is? I ordered these just trying to get prepared
My table does not have an edge where I can clip on these stands. Are the other desktop stands that I can use with these lights?
What are you using for your monitor mounts on your desk. Looks like a great set up
When you're not using the light, can the mount be used for other purposes? Does it have standard hardware at the end?
What is your opinion on using the popular Nanoleaf as an alternative?
would you recommend this light or the neewer studio lights? (your honest opinion)
AlmightyHoncho neewer , I use them and you can set up a fill and hairlight with the multiple that come in the neewer pack
that's really not a bad panel at all. I use the Aputures and they are great but I do wish there was a lower profile version. If you guys think this is expensive, wait til you see the westcott flexlights. 2500 lumens is no joke either.
Would you recommend the Elgato Key Light or the Falcon Eyes S0-28TD for product photography? Thanks.
I checked out your "Setup Gear" section, but it doesn't list the monitor stand(s) you use for your set-up. I'm looking to upgrade to a triple monitor set up similar to yours (two side by side and one above). A link or model name would be appreciated!
Can anybody tell me what this light costs? Cant find it anywhere. I bet this will cost about $200
$200, which I am sketched out about because we don't know how long they are actually going to last and the lack of ground stand only via hooked onto desk? So for that I am out, no pun intended, but the wireless is handy for those already inside the el gato eco system.
Are you saying the Elgato light is brighter than the Aputure hr672?
Yeah, it's a little expensive, though I do like that it can be integrated with the stream deck.
You could also just wire generic Amazon lights with diffusers into a footswitch. Then you don't have to have functional Wi-Fi to run your lights. LMAO
200$? I was literally thinking that 100 was too much, i was hoping for a cheap one.
Could you do a video on another alternative thats cheaper, and some comparisons so we can see why its worth 200$! Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work :)
Can a stand base be installed instead of the clamp system? I'd like to set these on the floor for VR Ke lighting.
That is in another model called key light air which has a base instead of clamp
@@namanbhatia2645 Thank you for the reply. I've been using the Key Light Airs for about 5 months now.
Nice review. What ticks me off about Elgato and their Key Liht is that it's ridiculously expensive in Canada. With the exchange rate, it should cost about 260$ , but for some reason, we keep having it at 300$ . It was at 275$ around the holidays, but sold out. I love the brand -- got two stream decks, the collapsible green screen, HD 60S, and CamLink 4K, but I refuse to pay 300$ x 2 for some lighting when I can get some (although less efficient) Neewer LED lights for a fraction of the price.
Does this light need to be connected to the wifi network/app constantly for it to be powered or can the settings be edited whilst connected and then saved + used once the application is closed? If not - how would this affect bandwidth/CPU usage?
I know this question may not be about the elgato keylight, but I’ve had this question for a while, and was wondering if someone could help. I was thinking of getting an elgato hd60s to record pc games because when I’ve tried to record using obs, I find that I have a pretty large frame drop. So would the hd60s help maintain the frame rate I normally get without recording?
does it come with 2 lights or both bought separate?
Elgato
is too expensive
and i rly don't know why i got so many likes for this comment but thx
You
Are right
They
Need competition
You
Make me sad
Meco they do have competition
@@LunarStrike Can you link me an alternative to the new Camlink or other well done "streaming products" from a different company than Elgato?
Because I don't know any.
A MILLION SUBS!!! Congratulations!!! You deserve this.... Keep up the good work!!
Phillips Hue color home Kit is my alternative for this and slightly cheaper. But of course you need light fixtures for the three bulbs.
Are there two or just one? Because 200$ for only one?
I think the piece point is actually pretty fair. It’s an investment into your company, your brand. Why would you not pay that for a better quality streams/videos?
Hi , what is the main camera and the lens that you used to made that video ?
I bought a small lamp from Target that cost me $14. You wouldn't even know the difference from this elgato light. Placement is everything. This one isn't bad if you are already making decent money from streaming, but if not there are thousands of other options at fractions of this cost.
Hey Frank I forgot the name but I know there’s a similar product that is like a circle ⭕️ just like that is this better?
I have the Philips Light Bar. I feel like they are really worth buying
Where did he buy this there's no link for it in the description?
Any chance they will sell the stands on their own?
200 for some LEDs is rather hard. It's right on the edge for me personally. If it was 200€ for RGBW, that would be a more fitting price.
Would I need one of these if I will just have a keyboard and mouse cam?
Got mine today (half off amazon Black Friday deal) and was surprised at the weight of the light. Was super heavy for the size but really thin. Seems like great quality. The only thing I don’t like is the plug is huge. Should’ve put the transformer inline not as the plug. Yes it’s expensive and yes you can get a normal light and put wax paper on them but you can’t control anything that way.
I feel like the only thing that this has going for it is the software. I could just get 2 neewer panels (remote controlled) 4 19 inch gooseneck flexible poles (mic pole) 2 desk clamps, and two adapters, and it's cheaper than just one of these. Literally it's like $2 less. TBH - it isn't as flashy as an elgato product, but.. for 2 lights for $172 vs. 1 for $174, that's not a tough call. Am I wrong? I mean damn that's expensive just for one light.
Quality high cri (95+) leds with rgb, warm and cold white(2700-6500 kelvin) alone would cost 300$ for a light with similar size to those elgato ones... add housing, cooling, dmx controller, powersupply, one could DIY this for around 700+$ per light.
Hey Frank! What focal length were the shots of yourself in?
Where do u STREAM? U should put the link in the description
5:11 Hi, Frank! Where I can purchase this mic stand?
That Setup behind you is CLEAN AF! Great quality video!
Anyone else having the issue where the elgato Control Center software used to control this light is taking up 1% of CPU at all times, just by sitting in the systems tray and doing nothing?
It really comes down to the CRI of the light. If it is 95+ with accurate reproduction the light is a good value, despite not having battery capability. Haven't seen any info on that yet.
I'm waiting until they add full RGB before purchasing them. Also, Elgato has not been super great since Corsair bought them. Seems like Corsair does not care about things so much.
What's the link for the lights?
Hi random Frank P, thanks so much for your channel and thanks so much for reviewing these and bringing them to my attention! I think I will definitely be looking to pick up at least one if not two of these light panels. Have a great day!
Can you use the screw treads with other mounts, such as tripods?
Congrats On 1,000,000 Subs!!
I would love to use this for product photography. Is there a way to mount this light on smaller, shorter stands?
2:08 Man he flipped the heck out of us
Does anyone know if I can replace gx blue key caps?
As long as they have Standard + Stamps yes
If I were to replace my motherboard would everything still save like pictures files games etc
Yes
Yes, your data is saved in your ssd, hhd, or nvme storage (aka solid state drive disk, hard drive etc) not in your mother motherboard.
Thx
There you go 1 Mil man. Congrats.
I saw that cam link and i was kinda curious about what it was so i searched it up on amazon to find more info and you were the example image 😂
He always looks like he just got out the shower😂😂
😂😂
Congrats on One Million!!!!!!! You’ve worked so hard for this man
Congrats 1 millions subscribers keep it up
It's cool and all, but I was able to get a ring light from Neewer for about $50 less. I wonder how the lighting is vs a ring light, too. HMMMM If they dropped the price a bit I could see this product being a really good option, though.
Plenty of professional DSLR LED lights similar to this for
I knew you will reach 1M subs congratulations randomfrankp
Alright my guy, I've been catching your pokeball plus for at least 3 videos. When are you gonna let out your friend code? Pokemongo or just switch?
How do you have that snowy background on your desktop?
Do they sell fill and back lights?
1M subscribers, congratulations man!
Yay so happy you hit 1 million subscribers
What webcam did he use?
what game were you playing in this video?
World War 3
Great video. Congrats on 1m subs dude! Keep it uppp
This really isn't that overpriced. Considering how small of a profile it is and the features it's reasonably priced. I paid about $50 for my softbox and bulb, and I would gladly pay the extra $150 for something like this that doesn't take up as much space.
Wooooo 1mil well done mate!!
Hey Frank, Aesop Rock mentions two different SF establishments in his raps. Grubstake Diner and Bob's Donuts. I just want you to know I go to both frequently and they are excellent.
its good for PRO selfies :D
A little "trick" i do for lighting is use the tv above my monitors and put on a white screen from youtube. Not the greatest but i mean its free
sad to see how expensive those are, jumped on amazon, ordered a full greenscreen with its skeleton and 2x umbrella LED standing lights for under 150$ and they are good quality and DURABLE
Congrads on 1 mil.
Dude congrats for 1M
Congrats on a Mil!!
CONGRATS ON 1 Mil!!!