question about video light VL-10L at DVinfo.net

Lisa Lee · February 5th, 2004, 07:31 PM

I wanted to get a on camera video light for my JVC HD10U, but I have many extra canon XL1 batteries. I was thinking of buying the Canon video light VL-10L. Can I use this XL1 on camera video light with non-canon cameras? I mean, is it just a light, or does it somehow also connect to the camera via the hot shoe. Basically I'm asking can you just turn this light on without it being attached to the camera?

Michel Brewer · February 5th, 2004, 11:52 PM

Lisa:

It mounts in the shoe, but its self contained powered off your canon batteries so there wont be a problem using it with any other camera.

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Jeff Wros · February 7th, 2004, 03:59 PM

I've used it for a few years now ...I love that it uses the same batteries as the XL1. The only down side I've noticed is that the user is not able to dim the light ...it's either on or off. I have had numerous situations when I wished I had something that would allow dimming.

Otherwise this is a good light and, yes, it will work on anything. I've even used it handheld by itself when the power has gone out in the house ...better than my MagLite anyday! :)

Lisa Lee · February 8th, 2004, 12:15 AM

thank you for the info about the light. yeah, too bad it doesn't dim. But it sounds like a good deal because I already have so many xl1 batteries

G. Randy Brown · February 14th, 2004, 04:26 PM

>>I have had numerous situations when I wished I had something that would allow dimming.<<

Hey Jeff, in another forum (Vegas) a member stated he was in a situation where it was too much so he threw a paper napkin over it. He admitted that he probably looked silly but that it worked great!
Randy

Mark Solleveld · February 24th, 2004, 03:04 PM

I have a filter taped to it. Works great.. But I also noticed that when I shot in a disco/club.. that was not enough. I had to use it without any filters.
Worst thing is that even without filters I did not have enough light to interview some people from a ditance of more than 6/7 feet because then there wasn't enough light..

But overall a great light I think

February 5th, 2004, 07:31 PM	#1
Lisa Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 86	question about video light VL-10L I wanted to get a on camera video light for my JVC HD10U, but I have many extra canon XL1 batteries. I was thinking of buying the Canon video light VL-10L. Can I use this XL1 on camera video light with non-canon cameras? I mean, is it just a light, or does it somehow also connect to the camera via the hot shoe. Basically I'm asking can you just turn this light on without it being attached to the camera?

February 5th, 2004, 11:52 PM	#2
Michel Brewer Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ventura California Posts: 179	yes you can Lisa: It mounts in the shoe, but its self contained powered off your canon batteries so there wont be a problem using it with any other camera. m __________________ milking the celebrity criminal trials thank god for the freaks

February 7th, 2004, 03:59 PM	#3
Jeff Wros Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Quad Cities, IA / IL Posts: 28	Video Light I've used it for a few years now ...I love that it uses the same batteries as the XL1. The only down side I've noticed is that the user is not able to dim the light ...it's either on or off. I have had numerous situations when I wished I had something that would allow dimming. Otherwise this is a good light and, yes, it will work on anything. I've even used it handheld by itself when the power has gone out in the house ...better than my MagLite anyday! :)

February 8th, 2004, 12:15 AM	#4
Lisa Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 86	thank you for the info about the light. yeah, too bad it doesn't dim. But it sounds like a good deal because I already have so many xl1 batteries

February 14th, 2004, 04:26 PM	#5
G. Randy Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 288	>>I have had numerous situations when I wished I had something that would allow dimming.<< Hey Jeff, in another forum (Vegas) a member stated he was in a situation where it was too much so he threw a paper napkin over it. He admitted that he probably looked silly but that it worked great! Randy

February 24th, 2004, 03:04 PM	#6
Mark Solleveld New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Soest, Netherlands Posts: 10	I have a filter taped to it. Works great.. But I also noticed that when I shot in a disco/club.. that was not enough. I had to use it without any filters. Worst thing is that even without filters I did not have enough light to interview some people from a ditance of more than 6/7 feet because then there wasn't enough light.. But overall a great light I think