LituFoto is a lighting brand, which, until a recent press release landed in the inbox at PhotoBite Towers, was completely unknown to us. Happy days then as the lighting accessory brand has made itself know by introducing a range of 5 interesting and affordable LED light panels, primarily for those shooting video and photos on the go.

 The new lighting solutions from LituFoto are feature-rich and we’re told, have all been constructed from premium materials. It appears that the lights have been produced historically for ‘other’ brands, so it may be that you have come across versions of the products in different guises, and likely at much higher prices.

Pocket-sized and super-light, the new range of LituFoto panels promise to deliver a powerful source of fill-in light for various genres of photography and filmmaking, providing pro-level results. We’re also told that three of the models on offer, the F18, R16 and R18 include high-performance internal power that boasts enough capacity to serve as a power bank to provide charge for mobile devices.

Paul Genge of PhotoTEQ, UK distributor for LituFoto, told PhotoBite: “No larger than a mobile phone, these panels are must-have lighting accessories for photographers, vloggers, filmmakers and content creators on the move. Each model delivers an exceptionally powerful output, and is perfect for discreetly hiding within the background, dramatically lighting products, or for camera-top mounting and filming yourself or your video host. Offering a wealth of features, these LituFoto panels deliver exceptional versatility at a fraction of the cost of similar products.”

Product info

LituFoto F12 

• Smallest in the range
• Powerful 112 premium bi-colour LED diodes, outputting CRI 96+, max power output 9W
• Adjustable colour temperature [3200K – 5600K] with simple button operation
• Brightness control variable between 5% – 100% in 5% increments
• Single ¼”-20 screw mount, for mounting light to camera or brackets, or mounting other devices to the light itself – cold shoe adapter included
• Clear display screen shows colour temperature, brightness, light status and remaining battery capacity
• Built-in 2470mAh lithium battery
• Clip-on front diffusion panel softens the light output
• Made from durable aluminium alloy
• Includes zip-closure neoprene case for transportation
• 125.7 x 70 x 10.3mm, 130g

 £42.99

LituFoto F18 
More power output, with integrated battery bank recharging

• 180 bi-colour LEDs CRI 97+, max 12W output
• Adjustable colour temperature [3200K – 5600K] with simple button operation in 100K adjustments
• Brightness control variable between 5% – 100% with 5% increments
• Universal ¼”-20 screw mounts on three sides for mounting light to camera, gimbals, cages or adapter brackets
• Intelligent LCD screen shows colour temperature, brightness, light status and remaining battery capacity in minutes – recomputes with every change of setting
• Built-in 4040mAh lithium battery – can be used as a mobile power bank for recharging other devices; supplied with a micro USB cable and USB adapter
• Clip-on front diffusion panel softens the light output
• Made from durable aluminium alloy
• Includes neoprene zip-close carrying bag
• 149 x 80 x 10.6mm, 195g

£49.99

LituFoto L28 [bi-colour] 
Pro-spec lighting output for users of Sony NP-F950-style batteries

• 228 premium bi-colour LEDs packed into a thin body and boasting a maximum output of 16
• CRI 97+ top-end quality lightin
• Clip-on softening diffusion pane
• Adjustable colour temperature from 3200K – 5600K in 100K adjustment
• Brightness control variable between 5% – 100
• Weight of just 175g – easily carry two or more units in a kit bag
• Three sides feature ¼”-20 screw mount for mounting light to camera or bracket
• Choice of three power options, Sony NP-F950 battery or similar, mains power adapter 9V-12V / 2A or USB C 5V 1A/2A – perfect for people on the go: provides power whenever and wherever required
• Made from durable aluminium allo
• Includes neoprene zipper close carrying ba
• 159 x 95 x 22mm, 175g

£59.99

LituFoto R16 [RGB] 
Pocket sized, concealable full RGB output, fill light or background drama light

• Lamp beads: 145pcs
• CRI 96+
• 3 modes, 9 creative lighting effect modes including simulating lightning, colour wheel scrolling and emergency service vehicle
• Rated power: 9W
• RGB colour gamut: 0-360° full colour – creates dramatic lighting effects
• Adjustable colour temperature from 3200K – 7500K with 100K control
• Brightness control variable between 5% – 100% in 1% adjustments via independent dial
• USB C charging input to onboard 4040mAh lithium battery
• Output power: 5V 2A for recharging other devices with full size USB A connection
• Made from durable aluminium alloy
• Includes draw-string cloth carrying bag
• Double-sided universal ¼”-20 screw mount for mounting light to camera or brackets
• 131 x 80 x 11.8mm, 175g

£65.99

LituFoto R18 [RGB]
Top-of-the-range, full feature set, for film producers, photographers and vloggers

Lamp beads: 198pcs
CRI 96+ / 1100 Lux at 5600K and 0.5M
3 modes, 9 lighting effect simulations including lightning mode, computer/TV monitor screen, slow speed colour ranges, high-speed colour ranges, emergency service vehicles
Rated power: 10W
Maximum power: 13W with boost mode
RGB colour gamut: 0-360° full colour controllable
Adjustable colour temperature from 3200K – 5600K
Brightness control variable between 5% – 100% in 1% increments
Built-in 4040mAh lithium battery, enough for up to 1.5 hours’ continuous use at 100% / 5600K
Single input and output USB-C power: 5V 2A used to charge light, or for recharging other devices
Made from durable aluminium alloy
Includes semi-hard-shell premium zipper case
Three sides feature universal ¼”-20 screw mount for mounting light to camera or brackets
149 x 80 x 11.5mm, 205g

£79.99

Pricing and availability

Available from amazon.co.uk, www.gadgetbag.co.uk and authorised Litufoto stockists in the UK, the LituFoto LED light panel range starts from just £42.99 including VAT, [see pricing within details for each product in the piece] making them some of the most affordable pro-LED lights in their category.