5 ways to ENHANCE content with the Elgato Key Light Mini

Today, Elgato released the Key Light Mini - the smallest light they've released so far. So small, in fact, that I think it'd be better titled something other than "Key Light", but hey it's still neat. Here's my review, along with 5 creative uses to take your videos and streams to the next level!

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TIMECODES:
00:00 Did they make what I asked for?!
00:25 Testing the Key Light Mini as a... key light...
01:13 Mini vs Key Light Air vs Key Light
01:45 Key Light Mini as Fill Light & Software Controls??
02:12 Backdrop Light & Battery talk, Colors?!
03:05 Mounting options & Magnets
03:42 Key Light Mini as Kicker Light, Physical Controls
04:27 Green Screen Lighting Tips!
05:24 Product Photography Secret Tricks!
06:43 Flicker Testing w/ high shutter speeds
06:55 Price... is it worth it?
07:22 Key Light Mini vs Nanlite Pavotube II 6C & Yongnuo Light Wand

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[dunste]

It would be nice to have an RGB version of that as well

[JaRew]

I’m glad price was discussed. $100 doesn’t sound bad; but I already have lights that I don’t see this replacing.

[youbetchabrian]

Got the backing track music in the background! 🤘🏼🤘🏼but FR dude Elgato just keeps coming out with cool gadgets like wildfire!

[Housestationlive]

i don't understand what the wi-fi is for ? you can't adjust the settings directly from the hardware ? this remote control feature looks unecessary if it overuses the battery.

[antiquesfromireland]

Good video as always. Re the Key Light MIni, I've had nothing but problems. I've been using two Key Light Airs for a couple of years without issue, but when I connected the mini it caused all sorts of intermittment problems with both Keylight airs. I can't even use the mini on battery as it stopped working whilst on mains, and now won't reconnect to any wifi to switch it to battery power. I wrote to Elgato a few weeks ago, and still haven't received any respone. From looking at other websites, I don't think I'm alone wioth this type of issue. Plenty of better lights out there.

[paulmaher]

I have a ring light mounted clamped to my desk behind my triple my monitors, I am looking for soemthing with a smaller footprint, would two of these do the job??

[stopandthinknow]

Re: Elgato Key Light Mini. I am having difficulty getting the blue WiFi light to stay on. It will only flash or go off when I press the jog wheel. What am I doing wrong? Please advise

[KathyXie]

Ulanzi have their version of the Aputure MC that is almost identical and cost like 30 usd

[theunkownmr.]

When you get those pavo tube diffusers, I'd like to see a comparison video done. I'm using cheap, similarly sized to the elgato mini light, lights for lighting my green screen and I'd like to see if the pavo tube can replace them AND have RGB to boot.

[JRoh]

Wonder how this compares to the Logitech Litra, As the KeyLight Mini is still slightly more expensive

[DRCsyntax]

Wouldn't all of the lume cube panels below 100$ compete directly with this?

[Diinzie]

FINALLY I can swap out my manual Aputure F7 for something I can adjust from my desk (plus, USB C let’s goooo)

[robertthomson]

my main thing is can it still be used while the cable is plugged into it. so like continuously be powered through the cable

[theunkownmr.]

A comparison with the Apature MC light would be a great 👍

[Housestationlive]

the main feature is the ability to dispose it in direction to your eyes without any "health issue". my desk is in the middle of the room and i can't reflect light against any walls.

[rud]

Argh. I wish I had room enough to get the green screen further back. Not going to get rid of my pinball machine though. 😂

[koenignero]

Elgato still refusing any RGB Light :(

[ChristopherCabello]

Is it me or does your camera have a smudge.

[Housestationlive]

it's a bit expensive for what it is, but i guess there are 1 million ingeneers behind this project ^^

[TechnicalGamingChannel]

I'm really surprised by Elagto this time around. Their whole thing of late has been to copy an existing product but innovate and solve a core issue that improves on whatever is already out there.

It's a great looking light for sure and if you NEED control via Stream Deck it's a no brainer. The problem is there are so many competing products on the market at the same or better price points with better features. The Key Light Mini's only real advantage is being bigger than most "tiny" budget lights like the Aputure MC. But you're not gonna use either as your main light, so the size isn't such a big deal. Plus, Aputure and other brands offer their own mobile apps, built in batteries, mounting points, magnets, etc. Heck, you could buy a full-sized 1x1 LED panel from several brands for just a few bucks more and get WAY more bang for your buck...

It's just so weird seeing Elgato NOT innovate with a hardware product. I'm not sure what they actually could have done to make the Key Light Mini innovative though. 🤷