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Paint with Light, Create with Precision
The RGB flashlight built for photographers who turn darkness into art.
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16+ Million color options for
Ultimate Creativity
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Durable & Ergonomic
Silicone Body
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Up to 7 Hours
of Battery Life
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connects to over
200 twist-on accessories
Light painting isn’t just photography. it’s an art form.
The RGB Critter BT is widely considered the best color-changing flashlight for light painting photography. It features 100 brightness and strobe levels, can be used with or without the Ants on a Melon app, and has a threaded lens for easy attachment of over 150 light painting accessories—each one lights up beautifully when connected.
Every Feature You Need. All in One flashLight.
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RGB Color-Changing Flashlight
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Programmable
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Use with or without the AOAM App
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USB-C Rechargeable
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200 Twist-On Accessories
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2-year warranty (optional lifetime warranty)
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Unlimited mode playlists + custom modes
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100 brightness levels
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100 strobe speed levels
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16+ million colors
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Simultaneously control up to 10 devices
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USB-C rechargeable
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7-hour runtime
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Autoplay playlist modes
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Momentary press feature
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Durable aluminum body, silicone grip
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Ability to transfer modes from the app
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Color-changing buttons (can be turned off)
Flashlight in Action: Experience the Brilliance!
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It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life
Hi, I'm Filipp! I'm a passionate photographer who loves to experiment with light and color. One of my specialties is light painting photography, where I transform simple subjects like leaves and flowers into vibrant, ethereal creations using colored lights. Each of my photographs begins in complete darkness, with light added stroke by stroke, just like painting on a canvas. To achieve the best possible results, I need a flashlight that's bright, vibrant, and reliable—and that's why the RGB Critter BT is my go-to choice. I've tried many flashlights, but Critter stands out with over 16 million super-bright colors, intuitive controls, and a durable design that never lets me down. It's the perfect tool for bringing my artistic visions to life. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and connect more deeply with the natural world—and with tools like Critter, that vision becomes a reality.
Analog Technology
The RGB Critter BT includes our breakthrough PWM/
Analog Technology. For light painters, an Analog signal
drive unlocks the most vivid visuals possible.
Over 150 Twist-On Accessories
Explore more than 150 light painting tool accessories which interlock effortlessly and securely.
Built to Last
Guaranteed Durability
Crafted for creators who demand reliability. Enjoy a 2-year warranty with every RGB Critter BT Flashlight, plus an optional lifetime warranty upgrade for total peace of mind.
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Unlimited Playlists
Pair Up to 10 Devices
Responsive Color Picker
Autoplay Feature
Customizable Settings
Create Your Own Modes
Customer Reviews
Based on 59 reviews
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I use the critter for light painting photography. It's a very sturdy and well built piece of gear. Some things I'd to see improved:
1. The Solid Color: White comes out very blue in photos. To work around this, make yourself a custom mode and set the color to FDFFE3 (note that you don't have to use the color wheel for this. If you click on the hex code below the color it'll let you type in the code). Save this to a playlist. Many thanks to Ken Lee for posting a blog post about this!
2. Making a new color using the color wheel, it is difficult to get the precise color you want because the color wheel is so small on a phone.
3. It's annoying that you need to be logged in to save a custom playlist for the first time. I was out in the middle of the desert with no cell service the first time, so I just had to use a different flashlight for the rest of the shoot.
4. A couple of times the critter got turned on when it was in my pack with other gear. Fortunately I noticed in time and was able to recharge it before the shoot. It would be great if the power button was recessed or otherwise covered so it wouldn't get turned on accidentally.
5. I would love to have an adjustable snoot accessory! It would be great if AOAM would make one.
6. It's unfortunate that the critter requires a special charging cable. When traveling for a shoot, if you forget the cable you're SOL. If it were standard you could pick one up at any gas station.
All in all it's a great gadget though!
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and detailed feedback. We really appreciate it.
We weren’t aware of the FDFFE3 white balance workaround, but that’s a great tip. We’ll look into this and consider including it as a default option in a future update. Big thanks to Ken Lee for sharing that info.
Great point about the color wheel sizing, especially on mobile. We’ll look into adding more precise controls in a future Android update.
Totally understandable. We’ll keep that in mind as we continue improving the user experience for offline use.
Thanks for the heads-up. As a workaround, you can insert the battery backwards while storing it in your pack. That’ll prevent it from turning on by accident.
Love the idea of an adjustable snoot accessory. We’ll definitely consider it for future product development.
Just to clarify, the RGB Critter BT uses a standard USB-C charging cable. That said, some cables have a bulky connector housing that doesn’t fit the Critter's port opening well. If you have a slimmer USB-C cable that fits, feel free to use it.
Thanks again for your honest review. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the Critter for your light painting photography, and we’re always listening for ways to improve.
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I’m new to Lightpainting and was frustrated with having to change filters to achieve the color I want and sometimes had to settle for something close. With this Critter that’s no longer a concern. I can preset a desired color and then leave the app as I’m also shooting with the same phone.
Thanks, Bob! We're so glad to hear the RGB Critter BT has made your light painting workflow easier. Being able to preset and lock in your colors without needing to swap filters is exactly what we designed it for. Happy creating, and welcome to the world of light painting! Let us know if you ever need tips or accessory recommendations.
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The new version of the RGB Critter BT pairs with a phone app seamlessly and the app is so user friendly and makes light painting even more enjoyable! creating your own custom color modes is a breeze too!
Did I mention customer service is top notch!
Thanks so much! We're glad you're loving the new RGB Critter BT and finding the app easy to use — making light painting more fun and flexible is what it's all about. And we really appreciate the shoutout to our support team. We're always here if you need anything!
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I sent my Critter BT in for service and upon return the USPS damaged the shipment. USPS sent the damaged box on to me without the Critter in it. I contacted AOAM and Indigo took swift action and my fretting quickly dissipated. The Critter was replaced and I'm goin out to light paint tomorrow evening! Thank you so much AOAM!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really sorry you had to deal with that USPS issue, but we're glad we could step in and make things right quickly. Have an amazing time out light painting — we can’t wait to see what you create with your Critter!
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This flashlight is very compact and versatile!
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