Best light set up on Reddit

109 reviews from r/gravelcycling, r/cinematography, r/Fishing and 19 more subreddits

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#1

Aputure

4.8
(9)
"I highly suggest watching Matt Porwalls YouTube video for a doc lighting kit."
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"Having the Amaran F22c in the kit adds great flexibility."
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"The versatility of the Amaran 300c is impressive for docu style run and gun work."
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"The 600x is a great supplement for lighting."
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"The 1200d enhances the overall lighting setup."
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"Then you need a backlight. This can be less powerful such as a 60 White daylight LED."
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"It’s a great question. You need one powerful light I would suggest 200 W Aputure daylight."
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"Reliable and powerful, perfect for professional use."
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"Compact and effective for smaller setups."
#2

Godox

4.4
(7)
"The AD200 is more than powerful enough as a key light indoors."
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"You could pick up three Godox 300Ws monolights for the cost of one AD200."
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"Was very happy with this for the AD200. Just used it on portrait shoots last month, very easy to set up."
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"Good value for the price, works well."
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"Great swiss-army knife of lighting and super popular for a reason."
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"Excellent TTL control and versatile for various setups."
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"Affordable option for multiple lights with good power."
#3

Amazon

4.8
(4)
"The soft plastics are effective and affordable."
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"Cute pendant lampshades that are easy to install."
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"I like the little halo lights on Amazon. They don’t need that much light."
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"A great option for seed starting, easy to adjust and affordable."
#4

President

5.0
(3)
"Great reel for panfish and capable of handling larger fish like catfish and lmb."
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"Both reels are great for almost anything."
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"Both reels are great for almost anything."
#5

NiteRider

4.7
(3)
"Excellent visibility and lightweight."
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"Great brightness for both bars and helmet."
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"Affordable and effective for safety."
#6

Lupine

4.3
(3)
"The Lupine Betty provides excellent lighting on trails."
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"The Rotlicht is a great rear light for safety."
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"The Blika is perfect for road use when dimmed."
#7

Arcadia

5.0
(2)
"Arcadia has worked very well for me."
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"I believe the arcadia shade dweller t5 is what's recommended there."
#8

Light and Motion

5.0
(2)
"Perfect for me."
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"Perfect for me."
#9

St. Croix

5.0
(2)
"Both rods are great for almost anything."
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"Both rods are great for almost anything."
#10

Modlite

5.0
(2)
"The light is awesome and the hype is real."
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"Modlite for sure"
#11

Nanlite

4.5
(2)
"Personally, I have the Amaran 200w it is mighty, and one Nanlite forza 60b for a back light."
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"A single key light is sufficient for documentary work, and the Forza 500B II offers great power and versatility."
#12

Cygolite

4.5
(2)
"It works well and is how I have mine set up."
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"Great rear light for visibility, but I need suggestions for a front light."
#13

Grow Light

4.0
(2)
"This is a little one i'm buying. it can fit on a deck and can fit all your plants."
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"These lights are also pretty cheap. Though these only come in red/blue."
#14

Nanoleaf

5.0
(1)
"Check out nanoleaf essentials lightstrips. It has cool white light, and you can tweak the brightness"
#15

Surefire Scout

5.0
(1)
"Why not buy a surefire scout or streamlight hlx since both are purpose made weapon lights"
#16

Streamlight HLX

5.0
(1)
"The stream light comes with a tape switch and is about $80-$100."
#17

WiFi Plant Light Bulb

5.0
(1)
"I just replaced one of the bulbs with a wifi plant light bulb and I control it separately with my phone."
#18

Star Stellar Lite

5.0
(1)
"The star stellar lite is one of the best rods I have ever owned/used."
#19

Shimano Saros 3000

5.0
(1)
"Shimano Saros 3000 Reel."
#20

Streamlight Protac HLX

5.0
(1)
"I did a Streamlight Protac hlx on a magpul scout mount mlok attachment point and it’s great."
#21

LED Lenser

5.0
(1)
"The LED Lenser i7R torch is incredibly bright and reliable, perfect for outdoor activities."
#22

Griggs

5.0
(1)
"Griggs ultra light rod with a Shimano Sedona or Sahara reel is excellent for fishing."
#23

TFO

5.0
(1)
"This rod is perfect for freshwater lakes."
#24

Mars Hydro

5.0
(1)
"They really do the trick and make your succs look amazing."
#25

Sun Blaze

5.0
(1)
"They've worked well for me. They're quite lightweight and don't get too hot."
#26

HLXT

5.0
(1)
"Best of the best"
#27

NiteIze

5.0
(1)
"I ride with a NiteIze SpokeLit on my wheel, which I think helps not to get t-boned."
#28

Clamp-On Lamp

5.0
(1)
"I bought a small clamp-on lamp for my easel."
#29

Diode Dynamics

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely amazing visibility 👌👌"
#30

GVM

5.0
(1)
"Great daylight light kit for various setups."
#31

XECCON

5.0
(1)
"The XECCON S12 provides excellent brightness with 1000 lumen, lasting over 12 hours with the external battery."
#32

Govee

5.0
(1)
"These are sweet!"
#33

SmallRig

5.0
(1)
"I'm real happy with my team of SmallRig RC 220 Bi's. Plus they come with a case and you can adapt an easy attachment for batteries."
#34

Pflueger

5.0
(1)
"The reel works flawlessly with the rod."
#35

B’N’M

5.0
(1)
"Super sensitive 7 footer rod is perfect for panfish with a light bite."
#36

Mother

5.0
(1)
"A good grow light that is aesthetically non-offensive and versatile."
#37

Custom

5.0
(1)
"Adapted a number of pendant fixtures myself for this purpose, all chain hung so they can be adjusted as necessary."
#38

Modlight

5.0
(1)
"I run one on my 5.56 Tavor."
#39

Mlok

5.0
(1)
"Great for mounting lights at an optimal angle."
#40

Custom Decor

5.0
(1)
"The design is unique with a mushroom base and a vine climbing the pole, adding a whimsical touch to my decor."
#41

Arisaka

5.0
(1)
"Solid mount for the light."
#42

Magicshine

5.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of the Magicshine Monteer 1400 on my bike."
#43

Shakespeare

5.0
(1)
"Great alternative rod for light fishing."
#44

Modbutton

5.0
(1)
"Works perfectly with the setup."
#45

Aerogarden

5.0
(1)
"This light was $86 and worth every penny. Good lights do make all the difference in your growing experience."
#46

XAND

5.0
(1)
"The XAND LED set is effective, with the rear light lasting over 20 hours in blinking mode."
#47

Manticore Arms

5.0
(1)
"The Manticore Hammerhead Forend is a perfect fit for the Tavor 7 and accommodates the recommended light."
#48

Zebralight

5.0
(1)
"I also ride with a Zebralight on my helmet."
#49

Eagle Claw

5.0
(1)
"An ultra light rod that can handle heavy hitters, great for the price."
#50

Cycliq

5.0
(1)
"Good light and a camera as well. Battery is good for at least 3 hours."
#51

Falcon

5.0
(1)
"Lightweight setup makes fishing fun and allows for long sessions without fatigue."
#52

Rough Country

5.0
(1)
"The light beam is fantastic. One of my first and favorite mods."
#53

Ugly Stik

5.0
(1)
"A small rod, a light line and some small lures are all you need for panfish."
#54

Cree

5.0
(1)
"Cree bulbs are the best quality, they light instantly, are mercury free, have a 10-year warranty and are American made."
#55

Surefire

5.0
(1)
"Great quality tail cap."
#56

Samsung

5.0
(1)
"The Samsung 7800 mah battery is a reliable power source for long rides."
#57

Studio Track Lights

5.0
(1)
"I replaced the bulbs in my studio track lights."
#58

Soltech

4.0
(1)
"A lot of people post about soltech."
#59

Jungle Dawn LEDs

4.0
(1)
"Jungle dawn LEDs from www.lightyourreptiles.com."
#60

C-Stand

4.0
(1)
"Very sturdy and versatile."
#61

Fenwick

4.0
(1)
"Fenwick makes a good ultralight rod that enhances the fishing experience."
#62

Barrina

4.0
(1)
"The Barrina T5 grow lights are effective for keeping plants healthy during overwintering."
#63

Ambitful

4.0
(1)
"Great for creating soft light."
#64

Shimano

4.0
(1)
"The Sahara reels have improved over the older Sedona models."
#65

3M

4.0
(1)
"Easy to apply and enhances visibility."
#66

Light & Motion

4.0
(1)
"Crazy long run time in low (12 hours at 125 lumens), at least claimed, I've never gotten that full amount. Nice feature is that you can hook up a battery pack and it will charge and run at the same time."
#67

Aluminum

4.0
(1)
"Lightweight and easy to transport."
#68

Garmin

4.0
(1)
"The low mount works great without the hassle of a helmet mount."
#69

Zhiyun

4.0
(1)
"Versatile bi-color light, good for different lighting conditions."
#70

Smallrig

4.0
(1)
"Excellent for focusing light."
#71

Greenswork

4.0
(1)
"Greenswork Evo is also a good option."
#72

Busch Muller

4.0
(1)
"These lights have a car-like cutoff, making them safe for high power in populated areas."
#73

Local Store

4.0
(1)
"Versatile and effective for growing seedlings."
#74

Niterider

4.0
(1)
"A single Niterider 850 so far, but I'll get another one if I get more serious about night riding."
#75

Impact

4.0
(1)
"Sturdy and effective for diffusing light."
#76

Fluval

4.0
(1)
"If you like bells and whistles, this is a great choice."
#77

El Panel

4.0
(1)
"Looks like it's more of a glow, but if that's what you're looking for, than it might do the trick."
#78

LED Shop Lights

3.0
(1)
"We use shop lights but not the LED ones because I wanted to get one cool and one warm one."
#79

Visico

2.0
(1)
"Rebranded product with compatibility issues."

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