The Hama 49 BD is a compact LED light for smartphone photography and for video or photo cameras with a standard hot shoe. It suits vloggers, bloggers and photographers who want portable fill lighting for close-ups, macro work or everyday video.

Its 49 LEDs provide even illumination intended to reduce shadows and help keep details clear, including when the available light is less favourable. A dimmer lets you adjust the brightness, while the light can attach to a camera hot shoe or a tripod using its integrated 1/4-inch thread. The supplied smartphone holder gives phones without a tripod socket a way to mount on a compatible tripod; its cold shoe can hold the light or another accessory such as a microphone. Multiple LED lights can also be connected together.

Key features

• 49 LEDs provide surface lighting for video and still photography.
• Even illumination helps create shadow-free images.
• Dimmer control lets you adjust light output.
• Daylight colour temperature of approximately 6000 K.
• Standard hot shoe attachment suits compatible cameras and camcorders.
• Integrated 1/4-inch thread supports tripod mounting.
• Smartphone holder accommodates phones 4.8–9.5 cm wide in landscape orientation.
• Runs on two AA batteries, so it does not need recharging.

Compatibility

Use the light on a camera or camcorder with a standard hot shoe, or attach it to a tripod with a 1/4-inch connection. The smartphone holder is designed for phones 4.8–9.5 cm wide and tripods with a 1/4-inch connection. Good to know: the smartphone holder requires a compatible tripod or telescopic pole, and cameras without a hot shoe need a suitable 1/4-inch connection option.

In the box

• Hama 49 BD
• Smartphone holder
• 2 x AA batteries

Specifications

With portable power, adjustable brightness and mounting options for both cameras and phones, the 49 BD is a practical lighting kit for creators who want more controlled shots without setting up a full studio.