Zhiyun FIVERAY M40 SE Combo – 40W Pocket LED Light for Video and Photography
The Zhiyun FIVERAY M40 SE Combo is a compact, powerful 40W LED panel that delivers professional lighting from a device barely larger than a smartphone. With 84 individually lensed LED beads pushing up to 17,100 lux at 0.5 m, a wide 2700–8500K color temperature range, and CRI ≥95 accuracy, it handles everything from quick content creation to serious on-set work.
Key Features
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40W High Output: 84 LED beads with individual professional lenses deliver up to 17,100 lux at 0.5 m — 5× brighter than the previous generation
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Ultra-Compact: Only 250 g and pocket-sized (13.2 × 7.8 × 3.1 cm) for effortless one-handed operation
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Wide Color Temperature: Adjustable 2700K–8500K with CRI ≥95 and TLCI ≥97 for accurate, natural-looking colors
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Dual-Knob Control: Independent knobs for brightness and color temperature — fast, precise adjustments without menus
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Built-in Battery: Dual 18650 cells provide up to 180 min at 25% brightness or 44 min at full output, with charge-while-use support
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Flexible Mounting: Standard 1/4" thread for tripods, cages, and rigs, plus included hot shoe mount for on-camera use
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Advanced Cooling: Proprietary electronic back-pressure cooling system maintains stable output during extended use
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Combo Kit: Includes hard-shelf diffuser and silicone diffuser for versatile light shaping
Customer Benefits
The M40 SE Combo replaces bulky lighting kits with a single pocketable light that's always ready to shoot. The dual-knob design means you spend less time in menus and more time creating, while the included diffusers give you soft or hard light without extra purchases. At 250 g with built-in battery, it adds virtually no weight to your camera bag.
Quick Specs
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Power: 40W
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LEDs: 84 beads with individual lenses
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Illuminance: 17,100 lux (0.5 m) / 4,220 lux (1 m) / 566 lux (3 m)
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Color Temperature: 2700–8500K
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CRI: ≥95 / TLCI: ≥97
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Battery: Built-in 2× 18650 Li-ion, up to 180 min
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Mount: 1/4" thread
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Dimensions: 13.2 × 7.8 × 3.1 cm
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Weight: 250 g
What's in the Box
- Zhiyun FIVERAY M40 SE
- Type-C charging cable
- Hard-shelf diffuser
- Silicone diffuser
- Hot shoe metal gimbal mount
- Quick start guide
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for vloggers, YouTubers, photographers, and filmmakers who need portable fill light, key light for close-up work, or on-camera lighting for interviews and product shots. The compact size also makes it ideal for travel, outdoor shooting, and run-and-gun documentary work.
Compatibility
Mounts on any standard 1/4" thread tripod, cage, or light stand. Hot shoe mount fits DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema camera hot shoe slots. USB-C charging works with any USB-C power source including power banks.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- 17,100 lux from a 250 g pocket-sized light
- Wide 2700–8500K range covers warm tungsten to cool daylight
- Dual-knob control — no app or menu diving needed
- Combo kit includes two diffusers and hot shoe mount
- Charge-while-use for uninterrupted long shoots
⚠️ Cons:
- 44 min battery at max output — carry a power bank for extended full-power use
- No wireless app control (manual knobs only)
Packing serious illumination into a smartphone-sized body, the Zhiyun FIVERAY M40 SE Combo is the pocket light that punches well above its weight — get yours at Soundium.
