Is there a cold shoe mount light panel that uses Sony camcorder batteries? Something that would allow one to carry one charger and set of batteries? Thanks

Microbeam Flolight. MicroBeam 128 (http://www.flolight.com/microbeam-128.html) There's also a 256 bulb model. I know 1 guy that uses it and he loves the light.

Also Studio1Productions in Florida had a light that comes in 4 different configuration depending on the amount of power you want. Here's the link for the least powerful but the links for the otheres are there on Studio1Productions page. LED Video Light - Pro 450 LED Video Light Camcorder Video Camera Light (http://www.studio1productions.com/LED450.htm)

While I know they aren't DVi sponsors I know the products and Studio1 as over the years I've done business with them and have never had a problem.

The Cheap Video LED Light Shootout Frank Glencairn (http://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/the-cheap-video-led-light-shootout/)

i use the z96 - brilliant (literally!)

We have several LED lights that uses Sony L-series compatible batteries.

HDV-Z96 is a popular and budget choice
HDV-Z96 LED Photo/Video Light Kit | L.A. Color Online (http://lacoloronline.com/product/?Z96-HDV-Z96-LED-Photo-Video-Light-Kit)

Comer 900 and Comer 1800 are professional series LED lights
Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light | L.A. Color Online (http://lacoloronline.com/product/?CM1800-Comer-CM-LBPS1800-On-Camera-LED-Light)
Comer CM-LBPS900 LED Light (Sony Battery) | L.A. Color Online (http://lacoloronline.com/product/?CM900-Comer-CM-LBPS900-LED-Light-(Sony-Battery))

Thanks for the info. That looks really interesting. Something I might consider..