Galleddrim
07-02-2009, 09:07 AM
Okay, got some questions here about camera mounted lighting.
I am looking to buy either a low power consumption LED on-camera light (like Ikan iLED or LitePanels Micro) or a heftier light with a battery pack. I'm looking at several options at B&H, but most of these have no reviews. I have little to no experience with lighting, so I don't know what sort of wattage I should be looking for or even which manufacturers are reliable.
This is to be used for wedding videography in extremely dark spaces, such as a reception hall after the lights go out and the music starts. I want a light that will be at the same time unobtrusive and professional (and professional looking). I know I want a dimmer for these situations. Diffusion filter would be a plus. Currently shooting with an HV30.
Looking to spend around $300, give or take $50. Any help would be much appreciated.
Here are a few I've been looking at:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/403165-REG/Cool_Lux_LK2524_LK_2524_Digi_Lux_On_Camera_Light.h tml
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/304492-REG/Bescor_AK7ATM_AK7ATM_Dimmer_Light_and.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/456969-REG/Bescor_AK54ATM_AK_54_ATM_Dimmer_Light.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/484770-REG/Ikan_IL_E_D_100_iLED_100_LED_Light.html
I am looking to buy either a low power consumption LED on-camera light (like Ikan iLED or LitePanels Micro) or a heftier light with a battery pack. I'm looking at several options at B&H, but most of these have no reviews. I have little to no experience with lighting, so I don't know what sort of wattage I should be looking for or even which manufacturers are reliable.
This is to be used for wedding videography in extremely dark spaces, such as a reception hall after the lights go out and the music starts. I want a light that will be at the same time unobtrusive and professional (and professional looking). I know I want a dimmer for these situations. Diffusion filter would be a plus. Currently shooting with an HV30.
Looking to spend around $300, give or take $50. Any help would be much appreciated.
Here are a few I've been looking at:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/403165-REG/Cool_Lux_LK2524_LK_2524_Digi_Lux_On_Camera_Light.h tml
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/304492-REG/Bescor_AK7ATM_AK7ATM_Dimmer_Light_and.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/456969-REG/Bescor_AK54ATM_AK_54_ATM_Dimmer_Light.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/484770-REG/Ikan_IL_E_D_100_iLED_100_LED_Light.html