The simplest way to get even, flattering light on camera without a studio stand.
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| Type | Key light |
|---|---|
| Colour temperature | 2900-7000 K |
| RGB | No |
| App / smart control | Yes |
| Power | 45 W |
| Model number | 10GAK9901 |
Key Light is Elgato's full-size studio panel. 160 OSRAM LEDs sit behind the frame and shine through a diffuser and opal glass, so the light on your face is soft rather than harsh. It puts out up to 2,800 lumens, covers 2900 to 7000 K with a CRI above 94, and draws up to 45 W from the included power adapter.
The panel mounts on a telescopic pole that reaches 125 cm and clamps to desks up to 6 cm thick. You control it over Wi-Fi with the Control Center app on Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, from a Stream Deck, or with the buttons on the light. It weighs 1.3 kg and four 1/4-inch threads let you mount it elsewhere.
Where it sits in real desks, and why it earned its place there.
Why it is here
2,800 lumens of soft white light, tunable from 2900 to 7000 K from the app or the Stream Deck, so your face stays evenly lit on camera. The pole clamps to the desk edge and saves floor space.
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