Best on camera light for a wedding? (or other dark events where power isn't available at DVinfo.net

Michael Baker · June 23rd, 2004, 09:10 AM

Hello - I'm just wondering what the best light will be for a reception - I won't have too much control over the lighting so I wanted a light to be attached to the camera to walk around with - anyone have any suggestions? will I need a battery pack for it or can it be powered by the camera battery?

I have the DVX100a - thx for any help>!

Ernest Acosta · June 24th, 2004, 08:23 AM

I have a Bescor twin light but it didn't come with a diffusion screen. I improvised and made one myself. Go to the store you purchased your camera from and check around. But by all means get one with a diffusion screen. The last thing people want is a bright light in their face, especially at a wedding. If you have the cash, check out the new white/soft LED lights.

Michael Baker · June 24th, 2004, 08:38 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Ernest Acosta : I have a Bescor twin light but it didn't come with a diffusion screen. I improvised and made one myself. Go to the store you purchased your camera from and check around. But by all means get one with a diffusion screen. The last thing people want is a bright light in their face, especially at a wedding. If you have the cash, check out the new white/soft LED lights. -->>>

back to BH Photo in NYC heh it's not hard to get me to go there!!

Ted Banucci · July 8th, 2004, 03:32 PM

I have a Frezzi micro fill myself, but the batteries you have to wear for these is a ton of weight to lug around. My advice is to seriously look into this:

http://www.litepanels.com/main.html

Ted

PS- It will definitely be my next light.

Wesley Wong · July 21st, 2004, 11:19 AM

prices... *faint*

Tung Bui · July 23rd, 2004, 11:51 AM

I bought a bescor 645 at adorama- comes with battery, dimmable 50W light, barn doors. Best value kit out there.
However if I had my money back I would seriously look at the cool lux sl3000 broad light. It has an amazing design where the broad light has a reflector hood. The broad design means you get more spread and less fall off of light. With my light I have to zoom in 50% to elimate the appearance of the light fall off. Evsonline has them on sale.

Peter Jefferson · July 24th, 2004, 07:50 AM

Bescor VS-100 100w 12V Battery Operated Video Light with Cigarette Socket Connection.
Publisher: Bescor
Product Type: Electronics

Compact precision molded light

Twin vertical barn doors

Soft Diffuser

Universal shoe mount

Surface mounted on/off switch

----------------

Got mine in a no name brand box as "luxmen universal video light" for @250 AU...

I refuse to pay 500 bux for a cam light, unless its for a a studio rig... (which I already have)

I fond this light is BRILLIANT with a dichronic filter.. nice cool colours which dont confuse teh cam, so skin tone is as raw as it is in daylight.
U have to have at least a 50w though.. i also use a Vitan lil light runngi a 20w globe.. no filter, but it does the job

Peter Jefferson · July 24th, 2004, 07:52 AM

forgot to mention, the ligths themselves arent that expenisve.. its the damn batteries that kill ya.. .

Wesley Wong · August 1st, 2004, 10:41 AM

Just tried my brand new microfill on my DVX at a presidential event. Wow. I like it. The press people were eyeballing me.

June 23rd, 2004, 09:10 AM	#1
Michael Baker New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stratford CT Posts: 13	Best on camera light for a wedding? (or other dark events where power isn't available Hello - I'm just wondering what the best light will be for a reception - I won't have too much control over the lighting so I wanted a light to be attached to the camera to walk around with - anyone have any suggestions? will I need a battery pack for it or can it be powered by the camera battery? I have the DVX100a - thx for any help>! __________________ mikeB

June 24th, 2004, 08:23 AM	#2
Ernest Acosta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 59	I have a Bescor twin light but it didn't come with a diffusion screen. I improvised and made one myself. Go to the store you purchased your camera from and check around. But by all means get one with a diffusion screen. The last thing people want is a bright light in their face, especially at a wedding. If you have the cash, check out the new white/soft LED lights. __________________ Ernest L. Acosta, Jr. President Garage At Large Productions P.O. Box 42 Times Square Station New York, NY 10108

June 24th, 2004, 08:38 AM	#3
Michael Baker New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stratford CT Posts: 13	<<<-- Originally posted by Ernest Acosta : I have a Bescor twin light but it didn't come with a diffusion screen. I improvised and made one myself. Go to the store you purchased your camera from and check around. But by all means get one with a diffusion screen. The last thing people want is a bright light in their face, especially at a wedding. If you have the cash, check out the new white/soft LED lights. -->>> back to BH Photo in NYC heh it's not hard to get me to go there!! __________________ mikeB

July 21st, 2004, 11:19 AM	#5
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	prices... faint __________________ Do more, learn more

August 1st, 2004, 10:41 AM	#9
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	Just tried my brand new microfill on my DVX at a presidential event. Wow. I like it. The press people were eyeballing me. __________________ Do more, learn more

July 8th, 2004, 03:32 PM	#4
Ted Banucci Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 27	I have a Frezzi micro fill myself, but the batteries you have to wear for these is a ton of weight to lug around. My advice is to seriously look into this: http://www.litepanels.com/main.html Ted PS- It will definitely be my next light.

July 23rd, 2004, 11:51 AM	#6
Tung Bui Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 101	I bought a bescor 645 at adorama- comes with battery, dimmable 50W light, barn doors. Best value kit out there. However if I had my money back I would seriously look at the cool lux sl3000 broad light. It has an amazing design where the broad light has a reflector hood. The broad design means you get more spread and less fall off of light. With my light I have to zoom in 50% to elimate the appearance of the light fall off. Evsonline has them on sale.

July 24th, 2004, 07:50 AM	#7
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Bescor VS-100 100w 12V Battery Operated Video Light with Cigarette Socket Connection. Publisher: Bescor Product Type: Electronics Compact precision molded light Twin vertical barn doors Soft Diffuser Universal shoe mount Surface mounted on/off switch ---------------- Got mine in a no name brand box as "luxmen universal video light" for @250 AU... I refuse to pay 500 bux for a cam light, unless its for a a studio rig... (which I already have) I fond this light is BRILLIANT with a dichronic filter.. nice cool colours which dont confuse teh cam, so skin tone is as raw as it is in daylight. U have to have at least a 50w though.. i also use a Vitan lil light runngi a 20w globe.. no filter, but it does the job

July 24th, 2004, 07:52 AM	#8
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	forgot to mention, the ligths themselves arent that expenisve.. its the damn batteries that kill ya.. .