A ring light is essential for content creators looking to achieve soft and gentle lighting to film professional content.
Neewer, a global leader in photography and filmmaking equipment, has just launched its latest RB18B ring light. I’m particularly excited about its battery powered design which means creators can cut the cords and achieve professional results anywhere, eliminating cable dependency and enabling unrestricted shooting mobility.
Creators can capture content with incredible, studio-grade lighting on location, so it won’t let you down. The Neewer RB18B won’t just be a hit with content creators though, a versatile ring light is also perfect for video calls, Zoom meeting and live streaming as well as photography and behind the scenes footage to show your working.
The Neewer RB18B’s high-output illumination and advanced diffusion, combined with its easy to use wireless controls and battery-powered portability make it an essential purchase for a whole manner of subjects from tabletop food and product photography, to makeup and beauty tutorials, live streaming and video calls, multi-light setups and on-location shooting powered by its battery. Here’s some of the features I'm most excited about…
Built-in battery to supercharge your shoots!
My favorite feature of the Neewer RB18B is undoubtedly its powerful Lithium battery which means creators are no longer restricted by power cords which makes shoots go so much more smoothly without the hassle.
The 14.4V 3500mAh built-in battery can deliver a max power of 45W and can last for between 70-120 mins depending on the power mode used. Of course, a power cord can be plugged in when you need to use it for long periods, or you’re going to set it up and use it in one location for extended periods – such as for video calls or live streaming at your computer.
The USB-C port supports powering and charging the RB18B, with up to 100W PD input. A USB Type-A output (5V/2A) is also provided, allowing you to charge your smartphone while it is mounted and in use.
For those ultra demanding remote locations where you may need extra power, the RB18B can be powered by a USB power bank. Fantastic ring lighting has never been easier and more convenient to bring with you on location.
High quality LEDs provide professional lighting
For an 18” ring light, the Neewer RB18B is very compact and the perfect size for content creators, photographers, educators and streamers. 288 bi-color LED lights produce consistent lighting at 3800 Lux and color range between 2900K-7000K so you can color match your lighting to any ambient environment wherever you’re shooting, whether you need the lighting to look warmer or cooler.
The LED brightness is also stepless so you can control your exposure and dial it in to the exact level you need. This also means you get aesthetically pleasing smooth lighting transitions when filming video, as there’s no hard stop between power levels, you can fade the brightness up or down gradually with the wireless remote or via buttons on the display.
Many LED ring lights on the market only have a Color Rendering Index of CRI80+, but Neewer takes pride in the color accuracy of its RB18B which scores an impressive CRI97+. Anything over CRI95 is considered Excellent and Professional Color Quality, so content creators can rest assured the Neewer RB18B won’t let them down.
Mount smartphones, cameras and accessories with ease
Whether you’re a content creator using the latest smartphone, or you’ve upgraded to a larger DSLR or mirrorless camera, the RB18B has got you covered. Compatible with both, the RB18B allows you to mount your video recording device centrally within the ring light for beautiful even lighting which eliminates harsh shadows – perfect for everything from portraits to food stills, or makeup tutorials to live streaming.
A bendable arm allows smartphones between 2.4” and 3.9” wide to be mounted and positioned as needed so you can get the perfect composition and the perfect lighting, too! A total of three ‘cold’ shoes also allow other accessories to be mounted such as a microphone.
Intuitive dual controls for easy operation
Dual controls are sported on the RB18B for an easy, stress-free operation. Users have the choice to dial in settings via the intuitive display which sits underneath your phone or camera for easy operation when you’re within arm’s reach of the ring light. Alternatively, use the provided 2.4G remote for wireless remote to control key settings up to 49ft away.
The display allows panel controls so you can press buttons to change the brightness, power the ring light, put it into Eco mode but it also shows handy information such as the power settings and remaining battery life.
One ring light, unlimited setups
The RB18B comes with a versatile light stand which can reach up to 70” in height and also employs an 180° tiltable light head so you can pretty much get any angle you would need on a shoot and it’s perfect for those topdown flatlay shots of products and food that have become so popular on social media.
It also collapses down to just 19.3” and weighs just 1.3Kg making it portable and easy to carry to and from locations, making it a fantastic lighting option for remote photoshoots and filming content on location.
