AG-HMC 150 & LEDs at DVinfo.net

Randy Johnson · July 5th, 2010, 11:26 PM

I shoot with a AG-HMC 150 and I do weddings before I got the camera I had full size DV cameras so everything I bought I got Anton/Bauer now I and find that stuff pretty much in compatibal with my new cameras. So I am trying to get all new stuff. I new wireless (my current one is Anton/Bauer only and a new light. Will a light like the Micro pro keep up with my Ultralight I am getting rid of? If not whats a good LED light for weddings? Is there any?

Tom Bostick · July 5th, 2010, 11:55 PM

the comer 1800 seems to be one of the best
Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light | L.A. Color Shop
its what ill be getting when i have enough money

Randy Johnson · July 6th, 2010, 07:36 AM

I like the look of it, couple questions though. 1. Is there a model that works with Panasonic batteries? what kinda of run time do you get out of the batteries? Is there a dimmer? Or just focus? I was looking at this one.
MicroBeam 128

Mark Von Lanken · July 8th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Hi Randy,

I used NRG Varalux lights with a battery belt for over 10 years. I tried several different LED lights, but none of them had the throw I was used to. Then I found the Comer 1800. The throw is excellent and I don't have to wear a battery belt.

I use it with the Sony battery mount. A large battery will run the light a full power for a few hours. Since I do not use the light at full power very often, one battery will last the whole reception.

In addition to the excellent throw, the light has a dimmer, which is a must for me.

I removed the barn doors and spotlight focusing lens. With four doors sticking our from the light, it looked just a little too big for me. I also replaced the stock diffusion/color correction filter with a plain white diffusion filter and to correct the color balance, I added a CTO gel. You can get the plain white diffusion filter from LA Color shop.

I don't know if they make a unit with Panasonic batteries, but you can contact Taky and ask him. If not, they do sell a complete kit with a Sony style battery and charger for about $40 more.
Comer CM-LBPS1800 LED Light Starter Kit | L.A. Color Shop
White Diffuser for Comer 1800 | L.A. Color Shop

Randy Johnson · July 8th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Thanks Mark! Thats just what I was looking for real world tests in the way I use it! I too used the NRG stuff that is a great company then I switched to Anton bauer about 5 years ago. The Comer sounds like the light for me.

Mark Von Lanken · July 12th, 2010, 10:30 AM

Hi Randy,

You are welcome. Let me know how you like the Comer.

July 5th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#1
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	AG-HMC 150 & LEDs I shoot with a AG-HMC 150 and I do weddings before I got the camera I had full size DV cameras so everything I bought I got Anton/Bauer now I and find that stuff pretty much in compatibal with my new cameras. So I am trying to get all new stuff. I new wireless (my current one is Anton/Bauer only and a new light. Will a light like the Micro pro keep up with my Ultralight I am getting rid of? If not whats a good LED light for weddings? Is there any?

July 8th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#4
Mark Von Lanken Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 910	Hi Randy, I used NRG Varalux lights with a battery belt for over 10 years. I tried several different LED lights, but none of them had the throw I was used to. Then I found the Comer 1800. The throw is excellent and I don't have to wear a battery belt. I use it with the Sony battery mount. A large battery will run the light a full power for a few hours. Since I do not use the light at full power very often, one battery will last the whole reception. In addition to the excellent throw, the light has a dimmer, which is a must for me. I removed the barn doors and spotlight focusing lens. With four doors sticking our from the light, it looked just a little too big for me. I also replaced the stock diffusion/color correction filter with a plain white diffusion filter and to correct the color balance, I added a CTO gel. You can get the plain white diffusion filter from LA Color shop. I don't know if they make a unit with Panasonic batteries, but you can contact Taky and ask him. If not, they do sell a complete kit with a Sony style battery and charger for about $40 more. Comer CM-LBPS1800 LED Light Starter Kit \| L.A. Color Shop White Diffuser for Comer 1800 \| L.A. Color Shop __________________ Mark Von Lanken www.VonWeddingFilms.com

July 12th, 2010, 10:30 AM	#6
Mark Von Lanken Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 910	Hi Randy, You are welcome. Let me know how you like the Comer. __________________ Mark Von Lanken www.VonWeddingFilms.com

July 5th, 2010, 11:55 PM	#2
Tom Bostick Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 292	the comer 1800 seems to be one of the best Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light \| L.A. Color Shop its what ill be getting when i have enough money

July 6th, 2010, 07:36 AM	#3
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	I like the look of it, couple questions though. 1. Is there a model that works with Panasonic batteries? what kinda of run time do you get out of the batteries? Is there a dimmer? Or just focus? I was looking at this one. MicroBeam 128

July 8th, 2010, 10:14 AM	#5
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Thanks Mark! Thats just what I was looking for real world tests in the way I use it! I too used the NRG stuff that is a great company then I switched to Anton bauer about 5 years ago. The Comer sounds like the light for me.