The best LED light panels in 2024: portable lighting for photography and video

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The best LED light panels are some of the most versatile lighting tools for photographers and videographers alike. While they are more commonly associated with video, an LED panel sending out a continuous stream of smooth, even light can be hugely useful for practically any type of shoot, whether you're using a smartphone, a mirrorless camera or a professional cinema camera.

This guide represents a rundown of the best LED lights we've tested, from pocketable options to heavy-duty cinematography lights. If you're not sure which is right for you, scroll to the bottom of the page where we've put together some information on how best to choose the right LED light panel for your shooting.

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Ben is responsible for all the testing on Digital Camera World and across the entire photography portfolio at Future. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. 

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Ben Andrews

Ben is the Imaging Labs manager, responsible for all the testing on Digital Camera World and across the entire photography portfolio at Future. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to camera bags, filters, memory cards, and all manner of camera accessories – his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography! With years of experience trialling and testing kit, he's a human encyclopedia of benchmarks when it comes to recommending the best buys.