Video: Inkee GC12 light stick
Inkee GC12 light stick
Rechargeable Bi-colour light stick
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Using the Inkee GC12 light stick
The Inkee GC12 light stick. Flexible inflatable light source. Adjustable output, waterproof [IP66], with included electric air pump, Has magnets for attachment use.
Buy at Amazon [£49.99]
Inkee GC12 light stick Basic Specs
- INKEE GC12 200 LED Video Light,
- 2700K-6500K Bi-Color
- Handheld LED Light
- Waterproof IP66
- CRI 95+
- Built-in 18.5Wh Lithium Battery
- Inflatable Tube Light
- Optional flashing light modes
What you get
Inkee GC12 light stick Controls
There are push button controls and a small, but very clear display
The button areas control brightness and colour temperature from 2700K to 6500K
Using the light
The power button needs to be held for 3 seconds to start – a precaution against accidental powering up.
The lamp is supplied partially charged. For first use, turn it on at 100% and wait for the light to flatten the battery. Then charge fully, ideally from a USB C power supply, but the supplied USB A to USB C adapter will work off an older style port [5V 2A] albeit somewhat slower.
The specs for charging say:
Can be used for 75 minutes at full power, supports up to 15W fast charging and only takes 120 minutes to fully charge from 0%.
The USB socket has a cover, contributing to the overall IP66 water resistance rating.
What’s IP66? See the useful WP guide to IP ratings
Usefulness?
The device is light weight and very easy to use. The lighting is even and of good quality. I note that if you need absolute colour accuracy, then creating a custom DNG profile may be of help [I use a Colorchecker passport for this – I’ve an example of doing this in a Kaiser lamp review]
My only concern is that as a soft plastic inflatable device is that you need to pack it very carefully if taking it somewhere, and that repeated tight folding may affect the LED strip.
Treat it with some care!
Note that round patch on the back. This is one of the attachment magnets – take care, these are very strong magnets
Detailed Specifications
Inkee GC12 light stick overview
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