Most LED lights claim they can replace flash—but can they actually deliver the same results? In this video, I test the Elinchrom LED 100 C in real portrait setups to see where it works, where it struggles, and whether it’s truly the best LED light for photography. You’ll see side-by-side results, dramatic portrait lighting setups, and exactly what changes when you switch from flash to continuous lighting—especially when it comes to power, control, and skin tones. If you’re considering continuous lighting for portraits or looking for a hybrid setup for both photo and video, this test will help you decide. Let me know which setup you prefer in the comments—and if you want to go deeper into lighting, check out my lighting handbooks below. 📚 https://johngress.com/academy https://johngress.com/lightinghandbooks/ 📸💡 Elinchrom LED 100 C Amazon https://amzn.to/3S6I7jL B&H Photo https://bhpho.to/4iGxC15 17” silver beauty dish B&H https://bhpho.to/3MMhJcl Diffusion sock Amazon https://amzn.to/3O8xCro B&H https://bhpho.to/3HqwU8p 35x100cm strip softbox Amazon https://amzn.to/3nUwD3M B&H https://bhpho.to/40PXZbZ 70cm deep octabox Amazon https://amzn.to/3IxitgV B&H https://bhpho.to/3AIN1uy 100cm (39”) deep octabox Amazon https://amzn.to/3fRG5AH B&H https://bhpho.to/3oSg0cy Lee Filters Wide Heavy Frost 60"x20' https://howl.me/ckxPo53llq8 Nanlite Forza 60C Amazon https://amzn.to/43X2gNl B&H https://bhpho.to/3JxYYIl Nanlite FS-150 B&H https://bhpho.to/3NFmZQg Nanlite 90cm parabolic softbox Amazon https://amzn.to/3NELXiM B&H https://bhpho.to/3VGTzmX V-Flat World V-Flat 2.0 Amazon https://amzn.to/3EL5UCj B&H https://bhpho.to/41lKOmU V-Flat World https://bit.ly/3fXqaid 7” grid reflector with grid (Substitute with the 8.3” reflector and grid kit below.) 8.3” Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid B&H https://bhpho.to/4731i3t 8.3” Grid Kit B&H https://bhpho.to/49CXIPo Nanlite Pavo Tube 30C (4-Light Kit) Amazon https://amzn.to/3rJgmUa B&H https://bhpho.to/3rSengz Tiffen 1/8 Black Pro Mist filter Amazon https://amzn.to/49IqJJq B&H https://bhpho.to/3R2UUDU Canon R5 Mark II Amazon https://amzn.to/4cJZyir B&H https://bhpho.to/3Yc4YyB Canon RF 70-200 f4 Amazon https://amzn.to/2Z4GOd5 B&H https://bhpho.to/3HkgKNY Studio Titan Camera Stand 360 (STA-01-360 MK2) B&H https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL Sekonic C-800 Amazon https://amzn.to/49CZkZv B&H https://bhpho.to/3ujjJCJ Sekonic L-858 light meter for Elinchrom B&H https://bhpho.to/41dCnXc Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Specifications 01:56 - Key First Impressions 05:36 - Photometric Testing 06:23 - Samenta Look 1 08:32 - Samenta Look 2 09:39 - Samanta Look 3 11:19 - Video Testing 12:57 - Final Thoughts Click here for a full list of all the gear I use in the studio - https://johngress.com/gear/ Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. #PhotographyLighting #FlashVsLED #StudioLighting #PortraitLighting #ContinuousLighting

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