Because travel vloggers are constantly on the go, cumbersome and bulky equipment is something to try and avoid. When it comes to lighting, you need something that packs a punch while still being easily portable. The Lume Cube 2.0 checks all those boxes with its small, pocketable size and powerful luminosity. It’s even waterproof up to 30 feet, meaning you can light up colorful underwater worlds while snorkeling or shallow diving. It offers an impressive 1,500 lumens (750 lux at one meter), a 5,600K daylight color temperature, and a CRI of 95 that ensures natural color rendering.
But, for a wider and softer light, a slim, lightweight LED panel is the better choice. The Aputure AL-M9 is an ultra-slim, credit card-sized panel with nine levels of brightness. Light output is strong at up to 900 lux at 0.3 meters, and color rendering is high with both CRI and TCLI over 95, crucial for natural-looking hues in your videos.
The light also sports a 120-degree wide-beam angle, allowing travel vloggers to illuminate more expansive shots in a variety of settings. Additionally, magnetic diffusion filters enable vloggers to modify the light quality and reduce harsh shadows. The light’s built-in battery allows for cordless operation, and it has a life of one hour and 45 minutes at its brightest setting.