--- product_id: 164916820 title: "ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging" brand: "ulanzi" price: "R615" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ulanzi" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/164916820-ulanzi-vl49-2000mah-led-video-light-w-3-cold-shoe store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 49 high-CRI LED beads for natural light 2000mAh rechargeable battery 3 cold shoe mounts for modular setup ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging **Brand:** ulanzi **Price:** R615 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Light up your content, anywhere, anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging by ulanzi - **How much does it cost?** R615 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/164916820-ulanzi-vl49-2000mah-led-video-light-w-3-cold-shoe) ## Best For - ulanzi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ulanzi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **True-to-Life Colors:** 5500K daylight-balanced LEDs with CRI 95+ ensure your videos and photos pop with natural, vibrant tones. - • **Soft, Cinematic Glow:** Upgraded soft light panel delivers flattering, non-dazzling illumination perfect for vlogging and close-up shots. - • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Pocket-sized and lightweight design fits effortlessly into your gear bag—ideal for creators who hustle anywhere. - • **Modular Lighting Mastery:** Three cold shoe mounts let you stack multiple lights or accessories, creating a pro-level rig on the go. - • **Power Through Your Shoot:** Built-in 2000mAh lithium battery offers up to 120 minutes of max brightness and quick 2-hour USB-C recharge. ## Overview The ULANZI VL49 is a compact, rechargeable LED video light featuring 49 high-CRI LEDs with a natural 5500K color temperature. It boasts a powerful 2000mAh battery providing up to 2 hours of bright, soft illumination, and includes three cold shoe mounts for versatile, expandable setups. Perfectly designed for vloggers and photographers using DSLR, mirrorless, or action cameras, it delivers professional-quality lighting in a portable package. ## Description desertcart.com : ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging : Electronics Review: Compact LED light with great brightness - The Ulanzi VL49 LED light is a great small light for video and photography setups. It is compact and lightweight but still provides plenty of brightness for close range lighting. It works very well mounted on a camera or rig and helps improve lighting for videos, streaming, or content creation. The built in battery is convenient and lasts a good amount of time, and charging with USB is simple. I also like the cold shoe mounts on the sides which allow you to connect multiple lights if needed. Overall this is a very useful and affordable lighting option that delivers solid performance in a small package. Great for creators who want a simple portable light. Review: Pocket-Sized Light, Pro-Level Brightness - The ULANZI VL49 is proof that good things really do come in small packages. This little light instantly turned my vlogs from “dim and dingy” to “crispy and cinematic.” The brightness is seriously impressive for such a compact panel—soft, even light that flatters faces instead of making me look like a washed-out ghost. The rechargeable 2000mAh battery lasts way longer than I expected, and charging it back up is quick and painless. The 3 cold shoe mounts are a genius touch. I can stack multiple lights, add a mic, or build a tiny Frankenstein rig that makes me look like I know what I’m doing. It plays nice with everything I’ve thrown at it—DSLR, GoPro, even my phone setup. And the portability? Chef’s kiss. It’s lightweight, slips easily into my bag, and is tough enough to handle travel without freaking out. Honestly, it’s one of those pieces of gear I didn’t know I needed until I had it, and now I don’t want to shoot without it. In short: small, mighty, and makes me look way more professional than I actually am. The VL49 is basically a pocket-sized studio light for creators on the go. ## Features - New Upgrade, More Smooth: Upgrade soft light board based on old models, make supplement light softer and lither, not dazzling, perfect for vlogging - Built-in 2000mAh Lithium Battery: Built-in large-capacity lithium battery, charging time is 2 hours, maximum brightness output up to 120 minutes, minimum brightness output up to 300 minutes - Natural Light: 5500K Color Temperature Shows The Beauty of Natural Light, ideal for macro photography product and video shooting - Essential Light Beads, High Color Rendering Index: A essential of 49 LED beads, CRI up to 95+, to reduce post-grading work - Cold Shoe Mounts: LED Video Light is Designed with Expandable Connection System via 3 expension joint interface (1 interface on the top, 2 interfaces on the side) to connect multiple light panel together to strengthen lighting brightness and to get better lighting effects ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07YSF3X8K | | Audio Recording | No | | Battery Average Life | 120 minutes | | Battery Life | 120 minutes | | Best Sellers Rank | #10 in On-Camera Video Lights | | Brand | ULANZI | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Canon EOS 4000D/Canon EOS M200 Camera, Fujifilm Digital X-T4/FUJIFILM X-T4 Camera, Nikon Z 6II/Nikon Z 5/Nikon Z 7II /Nikon 5300/Nikon Hybrid Z50 Camera, Olympus Camera, Panasonic Lumix GX80Y/Panasonic Lumix GX80N/Panasonic Lumix GX80M/Panasonic Lumix G9/Panasonic Lumix GX80K/Panasonic Lumix GX9H Camera, RICOH Camera, Sony ZV-1/Sony Alpha 7 III/Sony Alpha 7C/Sony Alpha 6400/Sony Alpha 7III Camera | | Compatible Shoe Mount Type | Cold Shoe, Hot Shoe | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 9,713 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Auto | | Flash Modes Description | Adjustable brightness and color temperature | | Hardware Interface | USB Type C | | Has Self-Timer | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.36"L x 2.36"W x 3.15"H | | Manufacturer | ULANZI | | Manufacturer Part Number | vl49 | | Media Type | Product Image, EnhancedContent | | Minimum Shutter Speed | 5 | | Model Name | VL49 | | Model Number | VL-49 | | Product Dimensions | 2.36"L x 2.36"W x 3.15"H | | Screen Size | 8 Centimeters | | UPC | 767311327140 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Capture Format | MP4 | | Viewfinder Type | LCD screen | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Battery Life:** 120 minutes - **Brand:** ULANZI - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Hardware Interface:** USB Type C - **Product Dimensions:** 2.36"L x 2.36"W x 3.15"H ## Images ![ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OlzR3I7SL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you know when fully charged? I have one on charge but all I get is a red light. Instructions are dismal.** A: There is a tiny red LED by the USB-C jack. It turns green when the battery is fully charged. When not plugged in, you can estimate the max charge by setting to full brightness and then seeing how many of the large red LEDs are lit. If all 5 are lit when set to full brightness, then it's within 90% of full charge. **Q: does this have a 1/4 - 20 thread ?** A: Yes **Q: does this light have a 1/4 20 thread female hole? thanks** A: Yes it has a 1/4 20 thread female hole and it's a metal thread and also has two cold shoes one on ether side I am very happy with this **Q: What does the M button do? It says it switches between power and light. By power, does it mean that it shows the remaining charge in the battery? i** A: Hi when you push the M button the red leds light up showing how much power you have left. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact LED light with great brightness *by S***S on March 6, 2026* The Ulanzi VL49 LED light is a great small light for video and photography setups. It is compact and lightweight but still provides plenty of brightness for close range lighting. It works very well mounted on a camera or rig and helps improve lighting for videos, streaming, or content creation. The built in battery is convenient and lasts a good amount of time, and charging with USB is simple. I also like the cold shoe mounts on the sides which allow you to connect multiple lights if needed. Overall this is a very useful and affordable lighting option that delivers solid performance in a small package. Great for creators who want a simple portable light. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pocket-Sized Light, Pro-Level Brightness *by J***N on August 23, 2025* The ULANZI VL49 is proof that good things really do come in small packages. This little light instantly turned my vlogs from “dim and dingy” to “crispy and cinematic.” The brightness is seriously impressive for such a compact panel—soft, even light that flatters faces instead of making me look like a washed-out ghost. The rechargeable 2000mAh battery lasts way longer than I expected, and charging it back up is quick and painless. The 3 cold shoe mounts are a genius touch. I can stack multiple lights, add a mic, or build a tiny Frankenstein rig that makes me look like I know what I’m doing. It plays nice with everything I’ve thrown at it—DSLR, GoPro, even my phone setup. And the portability? Chef’s kiss. It’s lightweight, slips easily into my bag, and is tough enough to handle travel without freaking out. Honestly, it’s one of those pieces of gear I didn’t know I needed until I had it, and now I don’t want to shoot without it. In short: small, mighty, and makes me look way more professional than I actually am. The VL49 is basically a pocket-sized studio light for creators on the go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright, smooth, compact, light-weight, inexpensive. [UPDATED] *by A***R on March 24, 2021* This tiny light is almost perfect. The newer model's diffuser layer produces a very smooth medium-wide wash of white light with good CRI (I haven't confirmed the spectrum, but it seems to render color well so far). The little cold shoe attaches easily and locks / unlocks with one finger. The buttons that control brightness and display battery level are an unusual design, but easy to figure out after a few minutes experimenting with them -- and they make good use of three widely spaced buttons that are workable with gloves on. [UPDATE: The CRI or color accuracy of this white light is surprisingly good. Much purer white than a lot of LED light bulbs and LED tube lights.] Run-time on one charge isn't really under the control of Ulanzi -- that much light from that many LEDs with that size Lithium battery is more or less predefined by the components, but the battery certainly has enough capacity to shoot for a length of time that fits well with the GoPro's own shooting time. The highest settings run for hours. With other cameras, of course, one might need to run the light with an external power source, and the unit does operate when plugged in. (I haven't confirmed whether it charges at the same time.) There's a cold shoe on the other 3 sides of the unit, so you can chain them together, but there's no coordination between them. I suppose a cool enhancement would be a daisy-chain USB-C cable and firmware that would allow any one unit to control the settings on the others, but I'm not even sure I'd use such a thing. There's a 1/4" x 20 tpi metal tripod socket inside the cold shoe, which is extremely handy for clamping and tripod mounts when you don't want the light on the camera, but this light is a perfect match for the GoPro, and is almost exactly the same size. The only downside is that the built-in battery must, of course, be charged after 2-4 hours of use, which could be a problem. But the alternative -- replaceable batteries -- would significantly increase the cost, and the very low price of this light, compared to most of the competition, is one of its main selling points. I'm very impressed, and it's becoming clear that Ulanzi is positioning itself to be a leader in clever, affordable, quality photo accessories. They even have a replacement flip-down GoPro replacement mount for the Hero9 that incorporates a threaded tripod mount between the two flip-down GoPro mounts. UPDATE: Since writing this review, I've used the ULANZI VL49 quite a bit. The run-time is rather amazing -- several hours at less than full brightness, and using it for Zoom lighting I never need anything close to full brightness, so it's going 4-5 hours without running out. But the main thing I want to point out is that the brightness settings are a little too coarse for my needs. As great as this light is for general use with GoPros and webcams, in my Zoom setup I wish I could dial it down to be LESS bright than level 1. Interestingly, the solution to this is the OTHER version of this -- the ULANZI VL49 RGB, which I also bought and reviewed. The RGB version is just as bright, but adjusts in 1% increments, so I can dial in much dimmer settings, or anything up to (at 3 feet) blindingly bright. Of course the RGB version is also a color unit, with 2 modes -- color temperature, from warm white to mid-day sunlight, and RGB, with many combinations of R, G, and B in varying proportions. This gives a wide range of colored light, but the available color mixes are not smoothly continuous from R through G to B -- there are steps. So you get lots of color choices, but not a full color spectrum of intermediate colors. Since RGB mode is generally for weirdness, or very subtle color washes, that's not really a problem, especially in such an inexpensive unit. The ULANZI VL49 RGB is just under $10 more expensive, but still seems like a terrific value. I've ordered a second one for Zooming, and the monochrome will make a nice green-screen illuminator. ## Frequently Bought Together - ULANZI VL49 2000mAh LED Video Light w 3 Cold Shoe, Rechargeable Soft Light Panel, Portable Photography Lighting for DJI OSMO Sony DSLR Canon Camera GoPro Vlogging - SmallRig Cold Shoe Adapter with Wind Muff Windshield for Sony ZV-1F / ZV-E10 / ZV-1 / ZV-E1 / ZV-1 II, Wind Furry for Light Microphone Attachment - 3526 - iDaPro Screen Protector for Sony ZV-1F ZV1F Vlog Camera [3 Pack] Tempered Glass Easy Installation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/164916820-ulanzi-vl49-2000mah-led-video-light-w-3-cold-shoe](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/164916820-ulanzi-vl49-2000mah-led-video-light-w-3-cold-shoe) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*