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miami photographer · Oct 30, 2015, 9:17 AM

Question is simple. Do photography/videography led light panels use the same led light bulbs

Do Aperture, Younguo, 1 x 1, Came TV... use the same light bulbs in their led light panels?
Prices vary between 100-300 and 1000-15000 USD for the same size light panels. I know they are different units, cooling, etc. but I am just wondering whether the BASICS of these units are the same: the individual light bulbs...Are the light bulbs the same?

VTphotog · Oct 30, 2015, 1:45 PM

Probably not - there are different manufacturers with variable quality levels. The panel construction is the variable I would consider most important, though. Quality of solder connections, shock (physical shock) and moisture resistance will play a bigger role in longevity. Cooling of any electronic components is also a major factor in survival.
Personally, I would go with a lower cost panel, but that is mostly because I'm not only cheap, but have the ability to repair them if they break, and I don't have to rush to get things done. For a commercial photographer, I would definitely recommend spending as much as you can afford.

Oct 30, 2015, 9:17 AM	#1
miami photographer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 162	Photo/Video Led light Panel Leds? Are the leds in the panels the same? Question is simple. Do photography/videography led light panels use the same led light bulbs Do Aperture, Younguo, 1 x 1, Came TV... use the same light bulbs in their led light panels? Prices vary between 100-300 and 1000-15000 USD for the same size light panels. I know they are different units, cooling, etc. but I am just wondering whether the BASICS of these units are the same: the individual light bulbs...Are the light bulbs the same? __________________ Wedding photographers in Miami

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Oct 30, 2015, 1:45 PM	#2
VTphotog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Extreme Northeastern Vermont, USA Posts: 4,309	Probably not - there are different manufacturers with variable quality levels. The panel construction is the variable I would consider most important, though. Quality of solder connections, shock (physical shock) and moisture resistance will play a bigger role in longevity. Cooling of any electronic components is also a major factor in survival. Personally, I would go with a lower cost panel, but that is mostly because I'm not only cheap, but have the ability to repair them if they break, and I don't have to rush to get things done. For a commercial photographer, I would definitely recommend spending as much as you can afford.