In today’s episode, we review the Lupo Smartpanel, a small, powerful, pro-level LED light panel. The Smartpanel can be mounted on camera, or anywhere else with its 1/4-20 threads. With its narrow 40 degree beam angle, it can throw a lot of light a surprising distance. Let’s take a closer look!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
Lupo Smartpanel - B&H, Amazon
Lupo Superpanel Full Color 60 Soft used as key light - B&H
Lupo DayLED Fresnel lights used for the slash on the background - B&H
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K used for the main talking head shots - B&H, Pictureline
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for most of the B-roll - B&H, Pictureline
Canon C200 camera used in some of the b-roll shots - B&H, Pictureline
Andycine V-mount battery plate for powering the Smartpanel with cine batteries - Amazon
NP-F970 Battery - Amazon
Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - B&H, Amazon, Pictureline
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