Ulanzi VL49 RGB Light | Too good to be true?

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  • Ulanzi VL49 RGB Light is a tiny light that can mount on nearly anything. It's got RGB color allowing you to dial in any color you want and as for it's white light, that'll go all the ways up to 9000K. The Ulanzi VL49 RGB light has a 2000 mha hour and charges via USB C. It's easy to use, it's plenty bright but is the Ulanzi VL 49 RGB light too good to be true or is it something you absolutely should have in your camera bag?
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  • @marcopenafarfan5250
    @marcopenafarfan5250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Vic! Very clear and precise information. I wasn't shure about the quality for the price but now I am making my order!

  • @kmkirste
    @kmkirste 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Another feature - if you hold the select button down you can access the presets. They include flashing RGB, flashing individual colours, cycling colours etc...

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I should have read the manual :( Thanks Frank

    • @jamilozz
      @jamilozz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So it does cycle through the colours... Brilliant!

    • @A860H.V16
      @A860H.V16 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you make it color cycle?

    • @kristenlegg4223
      @kristenlegg4223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And “cop light scene” I love my little light!

    • @Chemnitzer
      @Chemnitzer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This feature was introduced 2 or 3 years ago only - earlier production VL 49 RGB had only two modes, white and RGB.

  • @MforLG
    @MforLG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I actually really like this brand so far. I've tried a couple mounts from them too and they are solid so far.

  • @parrotheadstx
    @parrotheadstx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just purchased yesterday on Amazon. Arrived later in the evening. You're right Vic - a MUST for the bag. I'm quite impressed. 🤙

    • @mikenixon4637
      @mikenixon4637 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. That worked.

  • @naero6156
    @naero6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Plus, it has a magnet in the back so you can put it everywhere!! (on metal surface)

    • @mytube2013
      @mytube2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only steel surface

  • @joshmoxeyarchives
    @joshmoxeyarchives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking like a powerful light. Thanks for the review!
    Also: "There's something that you should definitely not eat" 😂 and love the RJD magazine in the back 🤙🏻

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Josh, ha. Well spotted with the RDJ 🙏

  • @DavidHargis
    @DavidHargis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just ordered one. Thanks for the video

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thanks David! Let me know how you get on with it!

  • @VicBarry
    @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Upgrading lights is one thing! Upgrading your camera is something that melts minds! Which one do you buy? This video clears EVERYTHING up about buying a camera th-cam.com/video/pTNL--Is9Gs/w-d-xo.html

  • @zbruch66
    @zbruch66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice Vic! I like the artistic way you are introducing the gadget :)

  • @whatsnottohike
    @whatsnottohike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought the Ulanzi flexible tripod for my smartphone and it also has the attachment for this light as well as a microphone, which is great for on the move vlogging (in a tent at night for example?) Definitely buying this light given its versatility as well as price. Thanks for the review.

  • @StopMeOh
    @StopMeOh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Vic, this was very helpeful, gonna get these and use them as my background as I am soon setting up a new space.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem Ola, let me know who they work out :) - Are you going to use them to push color onto something like a white wall or just have them as accent lights in the background?

    • @StopMeOh
      @StopMeOh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VicBarry I will actually have like a light grey wall around 2 metres behind me with a medium sized cupboard, I want to place some decorations and plants on it plus two of these lights to put some colours on that wall while recording :)

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome. Sounds great. They should be right enough depending on how far away they are from the wall

  • @LouYorkLife
    @LouYorkLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video and your thoughts!

  • @BriangjohnsonTv
    @BriangjohnsonTv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Use, your set ... looks so good!!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks buddy. Bit of a revamp going on at the moment. But more to do but getting there 👊

  • @jasmijnariel
    @jasmijnariel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gonna order 2. The review is short and honest

  • @DoingFedTime
    @DoingFedTime 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was trying to figure out how to change the color of it. Thank you!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I could help!

  • @gaillewis5472
    @gaillewis5472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just bought one and I love the backlight it provides.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Gail, awesome!! It's a great little light

    • @soundtempleAU
      @soundtempleAU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice sponsored review, but not one word about battery, quite important feature! Gail can you tell us what's the battery like?

    • @SmallWStudio
      @SmallWStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soundtempleAU Yes..would love to know if the battery "shelf-life" is any good. I have had other lights similar to this and the internal battery didn't seem to hold a charge very long.

  • @ProtoMarcus
    @ProtoMarcus ปีที่แล้ว

    I was really close to buying one, until I saw your video - it was the final element that sold me on the product!
    Much like what you said, I thought it was too good to be true ahahaha

  • @spiltmilt
    @spiltmilt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect vid. Thanks!

  • @PhillipMcCallum
    @PhillipMcCallum หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great little light I've used it for toy and macro photography have 2 of them, great video

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @anthonydavis4829
    @anthonydavis4829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review & good delivery.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Anthony

  • @vanburn777
    @vanburn777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! :)

  • @hansstorsberg2022
    @hansstorsberg2022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best reviewer! Thanks Vic!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Hans 🙏

  • @Mikrozachwyty
    @Mikrozachwyty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Confirmed - bought it month ago and it's just perfect! Only one thing is missing - auto color change. But I know, I not complain, it's the cheapest light ever.

    • @ProtoMarcus
      @ProtoMarcus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Auto colour change - you mean like a colour cycling effect? You can! If you hold down ''SELECT'' you can access various presets, including a colour cycling one!

  • @TechyladygogoPlays
    @TechyladygogoPlays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just bought two of these :)

  • @JatinNagpal1
    @JatinNagpal1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats cool. Thanks!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jatin

  • @SaadonAksah
    @SaadonAksah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Thanks for your insight! 👍

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome.

  • @ReadItRipIt
    @ReadItRipIt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Vic. New sub here. That does look impressive for its price. Thanks for this.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the sub! :)

  • @LiveMyJourneyTom
    @LiveMyJourneyTom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great review

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @TeachmeCaleb
    @TeachmeCaleb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @markjching
    @markjching 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just bought two because of your review.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great stuff Mark. What are your plans for them?

    • @markjching
      @markjching 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@VicBarry shoot videos for social media (marketing)

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How have they worked out?

    • @markjching
      @markjching 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VicBarry excellent. really like them

  • @HaotoAnimeOnPiano
    @HaotoAnimeOnPiano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the mount can be screwed onto a light stand? Awesome!

  • @tanjcika
    @tanjcika 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Arrived😎😎

  • @zahifar3936
    @zahifar3936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Concise and clear video! Question. If your turn it off and back on, does it remember at which setting it was last? Thank you.

    • @zahifar3936
      @zahifar3936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Already ordered one.

  • @user-wv2vz9ic3z
    @user-wv2vz9ic3z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ordered one of this back in 2020 used it for solid 2 years before the battery exploded, not exactly explode but it did caught on fire, at that time it was mounted on top of my camera while also Bieng connected to a charger it was on at full power then suddenly it started smoking, so I rushed to unmount it from my camera and throw it outside the building I'm in that time, it smoked so much it looked like I've thrown a smoke bomb,,, right now Ive upgraded to the ulanzi VL120 and I hope it won't catch on fire this time.

  • @TourandExplore
    @TourandExplore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grabbed one nice review

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Let me know what you think when you get it

    • @TourandExplore
      @TourandExplore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry Ill do a review also stay tuned vr the lume cubes

  • @mish19811
    @mish19811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi 🙋🏻‍♂️ Vic , do you fix lens distortion with the sigma 16 ? Because you’re picture look 👀 great 👍

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Amir, the photos in this are shot with the Sony ZV-1. Most of my thumbnails are shot with the Sigma and yes, I'd fix the lens distortion. Have you got the Sigma?

  • @lucascallahan7869
    @lucascallahan7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Vic, I am looking for a vlogging light, for times when I shoot at night. I'm liking this one, do you reccomend it for that?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Lucas, it's a great little light to be honest. Depending on the distance of what you want to light, this could work well!

  • @aroshanrai5213
    @aroshanrai5213 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are your thoughts about this product after using it for 3 yers

  • @kevinmctegan5019
    @kevinmctegan5019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vic any chance you could do a vlog on the ps5. On the pros and cons etc and in your opinion is it worth it ?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Kev, it really doesn’t fit with what I do these days but I’ve one on preorder so never say never 👊

  • @JPC326
    @JPC326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can it hold charge or does it discharge when you leave it alone ?

  • @davewynne6857
    @davewynne6857 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve just purchased one of these and have a question about charging. Is it normal to not see any activity on the rear screen when charging? When I plug mine in there is nothing to indicate it is charging.

  • @StephanieVDW
    @StephanieVDW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol i just be an ulanzi case for my GoPro hero 8 vic! Quite handy as well, trying to amp my action camera since no Sony zv1 for me yet!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steph, awesome. What are you gonna add onto the cage?

    • @StephanieVDW
      @StephanieVDW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry hey vic! Its for a rode videomicro that i bought! Just to improve my gopro audio when im running or biking! Havent tested it yet coz i just ordered the 3.5mm adapter from GoPro lol

  • @ParasTube
    @ParasTube 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aliexpress says that it is magnetic. Were you able to stick it to something like a fridge or something?

  • @ReachBeyondParanormal
    @ReachBeyondParanormal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you use this on paranormal investigations ?

  • @CTZN1
    @CTZN1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it me or the ulanzi led light when set to 5500k-6500k, they produce a bit red purple hues? ( i have ulanzi vl120)

  • @colorexploit7522
    @colorexploit7522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thx for the insight. Out of curiosity, what lamp were you using on the background of this video?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there. Not sure as that video is a while back but I reckon it was a godox tube light

  • @vinooriarte
    @vinooriarte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how is the battery life at 100% power?

  • @Aperazzo_Salsa_Pics
    @Aperazzo_Salsa_Pics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ordered one as a fill on events. Some corners are just too dark. Used to drag a YN360II with me for that. Works fine, but BIG! Very curious to see how this thingie will hold up.

    • @bxmully
      @bxmully 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how was it? I get mine tomorow

  • @DukeFavre
    @DukeFavre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice!

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @mgr5550
    @mgr5550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought 4 of these. Want to know what charger i should use...5v1a or 5v2a ?? Someone plz inform.

  • @armando.visuals
    @armando.visuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one. I do need key light for studio. Any good budget friendly you recommend?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Armando, I recently installed a Godox SL-60W as my main key light, and it's superb!

    • @armando.visuals
      @armando.visuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry Thank u!

  • @RobCanada
    @RobCanada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought two these on eBay a month back before I saw your video. One came without the tripod thread tapped in the bottom and the second ones rear display stopped working after a couple of uses. The light and buttons still work but you have to guess what mode and brightness you are on. I have contacted the seller to see if I can get replacements. Just a heads up check the tripod thread :)

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rob, that’s painful. Was it direct from ulanzi on eBay? (Dunno if they operate on there)

    • @RobCanada
      @RobCanada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry I didn't realise I could buy direct from Ulanzi. The guy I bought from is trying to make things better. Here's a video of what I sent the guy. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ulanzi-VL49-Pocket-Camera-Photography-Video-Fill-Light-RGB-LED-2500K-9000K/383776577100?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

    • @martinohesse
      @martinohesse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, how many minutes does the battery provide? min-max?

    • @RobCanada
      @RobCanada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martinohesse I’ve never run them out but I’ve had them in for an hour without issue.

  • @aakeister
    @aakeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One other thing, it’s magnetic too

  • @JacoboCastroCristo
    @JacoboCastroCristo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, can the light be used while charging?

  • @xodius80
    @xodius80 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Honestly people should RTFM, there's speciations in there that could save you time with white balance, for instance this light is recommended to be 5750k for natural light, so yeah in camera I was using the daylight preset for wb (5200k) SURPRISE peoples skin tones was off, SO I THE MANUAL I read the recomemded spec and voila 5750K ON LIGHT AND I CAMERA... skin tones was spot on.
    Thing is RTFM

  • @Lykzabet
    @Lykzabet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the battery life like Vic and recharge time? Thx for the run down 👊

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there, haven't measured the charge time, but I've been using it all week, an hour here an hour there and it's still around 40% - Battery time will be related to the brightness levels though

    • @JayGriffinRTZNJ
      @JayGriffinRTZNJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The battery is only 2000mAh, which can last a while depending on your usage settings, however I've found that my Ulanzi VL49 doesn't hold it's charge if you let it sit idle. I'll charge it fully and then not use it for a week and then find out it needs to be charged up again.

  • @rohanvalsan2915
    @rohanvalsan2915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iwant

  • @robcowart
    @robcowart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can this light be used while a USB-C power source is connected? I am would want to connect an external USB power pack for longer battery life.

    • @joint_pl
      @joint_pl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it can be used during charging, I just get two of them today - works great :)

  • @SonnyGreenwichJr
    @SonnyGreenwichJr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang Vic, now I have to buy another light! Haha! €20 how bad, mind you I haven't earned €20 since March! Positive vibrations from sunny, cold and ridiculously windy Kinsale! ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude!

  • @Airsoft-shooting
    @Airsoft-shooting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thinking of getting a few for my camping, how long does the battery last for... ady

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Adrian, not sure of constant use but I’ve rarely had to charge mine over the course of a week. Probably used 30 mins a time. Easily a few hours on and off. Plus it can be used with a battery bank

    • @Airsoft-shooting
      @Airsoft-shooting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry thank you for you info

    • @Airsoft-shooting
      @Airsoft-shooting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry oh you done the GVM Smartphone Video Case U-Rig iPhone Stabilizer ???

  • @alanwhaleycoaching4907
    @alanwhaleycoaching4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Vic
    Just don't order from Ulanzi direct.
    I placed an order for the lens for Sony ZV1 after watching your video on the 3rd of October with DHL Express, its been nothing but plain lies from them, first, they sent a tracking number that just doesn't show anything, then they said DHL doesn't deliver from China to Dubai which is absolutely not true as I order weekly from China, then they said the courier is late, then they said customs are very strict these days (never heard customs being strict about lenses), every week they promise it will arrive within days, and so on.
    They have great products but a totally shambolic service.
    Great channel and videos by the way, keep up the good work.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Alan, ouch! That's not good. I've bought a good few things from them, plus they've sent them for review as well, and never had an issue.

    • @ulanzi
      @ulanzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Alan, we're sorry for the inconvenience it caused. The shippment and delivery have been greatly impacted by the COVID19. We've contacted your logistic service to deliver your package ASAP. Thanks for your patience. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.

  • @ShotBySoutoo
    @ShotBySoutoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could it be used for some portraits?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  ปีที่แล้ว

      Possibly, but very much depends on the setup

  • @RandomLifeProductions
    @RandomLifeProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Twenty quid it’s a little Bobbie dazzler😂😂

  • @mikenixon4637
    @mikenixon4637 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maybe you can tell me how this thing makes white light? Mine doesn't. Where is the switch or whatever for that? All I can get are many shades of red and yellow blue and green.

    • @36on22
      @36on22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try holding the select button down until the mode changes to the mode with the white light and Kelvin temperature display. There are 3 modes: RGB colored light 0-360 degrees, white light 2500-9000 deg K, and preset effects with flashing lights. Hope yours functions properly.

    • @mikenixon4637
      @mikenixon4637 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@36on22 Thank you. I will try that.

  • @jeffevansmusic
    @jeffevansmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you run the light on USB power. While it charges etc..

  • @JatraOdisha
    @JatraOdisha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ur subscribers should be more more n more

  • @armando.visuals
    @armando.visuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats the light behind you on this video?

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey man, the blue light? That's a GVM RGB light. Cheap and cheerful but does the job

    • @armando.visuals
      @armando.visuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VicBarry Thank u!

  • @AlaskaPirates
    @AlaskaPirates 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of their reps asked me if I wanted to review this, but since I’m still, a small channel, the only option for me was to order it from amazon, and then qualify for a refund. Since I live in Alaska, I can’t order anything with a battery😭😭😭 I wish they would just start sending me stuff🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sucks! They should send it to you direct to be honest. Too much messing about with refunds and all that.

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VicBarry yea, I was super sketched out by it at first. Then I contacted Ulanzi and asked about the guy that messaged me. They confirmed that he was indeed an employee. So I tried to work something out but, it I didn’t pan out. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I love their hardware, it’s the only brand I’ll buy anymore, I wish I could get them to just start sending me stuff. Maybe if I can ever manage to build up more followers, in any case, I started from zero, and am working my way up😁

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. The only stuff you’ll buy? To be fair their stuff is incredibly well built

    • @AlaskaPirates
      @AlaskaPirates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VicBarry as far as hardware, like the cages and mounts and such. It’s the only stuff I’ll buy because it’s so cheap! Yet so well built.

    • @VicBarry
      @VicBarry  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree! I've a GoPro 9 cage on the way, so looking forward to that. The Ulanzi Osmo Pocket stuff I bought, was built like a tank! Really good stuff!

  • @amando96
    @amando96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing actually happens if you eat the silica bag

  • @AZ-ye5oy
    @AZ-ye5oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing is like couple of bucks... or maybe 10 couples.

  • @TheInvisibleRedneck
    @TheInvisibleRedneck 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any quality updates on this light? Has it given you any problems? Either way, i just ordered for $19.95. . . seems too good to be true