Professional photographer Stephan Wiesner tests mobile lighting equipment for photo and video

When experienced photographer and YouTuber Stephan Wiesner tests new mobile lighting equipment, it's worth taking a closer look. He understands the demands of good lighting from his daily work with cameras and video – whether in the studio, at on-location shoots, or for client projects.

Already at the launch of our LUX series, he was impressed by the well-thought-out concept and high-quality workmanship of the LED lights. Now he has tested our new LUX Kits – compact lighting sets with extended accessories and even more creative possibilities.

In his latest YouTube video, he demonstrates in a practical way how versatile these kits are for professional portrait photography and video lighting. We summarize the most important insights here – ideal for anyone looking for flexible lighting equipment suitable for both photo and video shoots.

What do the new LUX Kits offer?

Professional lighting equipment today needs to do more than just illuminate. It should be mobile, flexible, and versatile – for a wide range of creative lighting setups in photography and videography. Our new LUX Kits offer exactly that: powerful technology in a compact form for photo and video shoots with significant creative freedom.

The kits are available in a bicolor and an RGB version and include, depending on the version:

• a foldable softbox with grid for soft, directional light
• a boost reflector for maximum light output and precise light control
• barndoors for targeted control of the light effect
• a battery grip for wireless use without an outlet – ideal for mobile lighting equipment
• a practical transport bag that stores the compact set securely and space-savingly

The combination of these components makes the LUX Kits the perfect solution for on-location shoots or mobile studio equipment that is quickly ready for use.

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Practical test with Stephan Wiesner: Creative lighting setups for photo and video

In his video, Stephan Wiesner tests the LUX Kits under real conditions and explains in detail how the individual components affect the light output. He combines various lighting setups and switches between softbox, reflector, and barndoors. This creates typical scenarios from portrait photography and video lighting.
Particularly convincing:

• Softbox with grid: creates soft light with an even gradient, ideal for natural portraits
• Grid insert: enables precise light control without spill light – ideal for controlled lighting setups
• Boost reflector: provides more light output at greater distances – helpful for Rembrandt setups or accented illumination
• RGB mode: opens up creative possibilities with color gradients and atmospheric accent lights, e.g., for scenic lighting or as an effect light in the background
  

The focus is not only on the technology but on the effect: Stephan shows how to create a professional lighting mood with targeted light control and a few simple steps – ideal for photo and video.

Conclusion: Compact lighting set for photo and video shoots on the go

The LUX Kits prove their strength in the test as a versatile all-in-one set for modern light control. The combination of mobility, ease of use, and professional light quality makes them the ideal solution for anyone who regularly works outside the studio.

Particularly practical: The softbox can be folded to an extremely compact size – hardly larger than a water bottle. This means it fits easily into luggage and is always ready for use.

Despite their compact design, the LUX Kits deliver convincing results even at low power. Even with 10 percent light output, expressive portraits with depth, contrast, and soft illumination can be achieved – ideal for high-quality lighting setups with minimal effort.

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