TTArtisan Mini RGB LED Light Announced, but be Aware of This!
When TTArtisan announced the first TTArtisan Super Mini Magnetic LED Light with film canister look I told you that we don’t need this product, but it does look cool.
And I stand by that: this is lovely looking product but totally unnecessary.
But apparently it was a huge success anyway, since now TTArtisan launched the follow up product, the TTArtisan Min di RGB LED Light, which is available at:
Main Specs:
- Classic 135 film appearance
- Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera attachment
- 400-750nm RGB Full-Color Spectrum
- 60-minute charge provides battery life of approx. 80-160 minutes
- Lanyard hole design for easy carrying
But beware of what FR-reader Jean-François wrote me, especially if you use the light with a bit longer lenses:
The light is too low on the camera and the lens creates a shadow on the subject. The light needs to be enhanced! This can be useful for backlit portraits.
So he came up with the solution you can see in the image above.
I personally use the Fujifilm EF-X8 as a small portable light, which was included for free with my X-T cameras. The EF-X8 can be flipped up, positioning it higher than the TTArtisan, making it more functional without requiring creative workarounds like Jean-François’s. However, I must admit it doesn’t look nearly as attractive.