Having a fancy webcam is all well and good, but another thing you might need to seriously improve the quality of your video calls and live streams is a decent basic light. It will illuminate your face to help you stand out from the background and help the camera see your features more clearly. You don’t have to break the bank to get a decent key light. currently $90 with $10 off. That’s only $5 more than the lowest price we’ve seen.
Logitech
Logitech’s Litra Beam is a solid key light at a decent price.
it looks a bit like an LED reading lamp and would be quite a stylish addition to many installations. It features a three-way adjustable stand, allowing you to adjust height, tilt and rotation as needed, while the ability to run on USB or AC power gives you more placement options.
The device uses TrueSoft technology, which according to Logitech provides “balanced, full-spectrum LED light with cinematic color accuracy for a natural, bright look on all skin tones.” A frameless diffuser helps reduce harsh shadows, according to the company.
You’ll be able to adjust the Litra Beam’s brightness, color temperature, presets, and other settings through the Logitech G Hub desktop app, which lets you control multiple lights at once. In addition, there are five physical buttons on the back of the main light for quick switching between brightness and color temperature settings.
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