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Anthony Mooney · January 9th, 2004, 09:31 PM

Hi everybody.

I need some help.
I am confused because no body in this forum talks abought on light camera on VX-2000 or PD-150.
Are these cameras so good that you don't acually use light in the church?
I made a few weddings last year with my old camera(4lux) and i had to use a 100watt Id lowel in full.
I understand that not all churches have the same lighting, but as a standart how many Watts you guys use with these cameras?
20?30? Also, it feel kind of funny having a Id Lowel on the top of the VX-2100! :)

Any advice/information will help me because i will film an event at the end of january.

Thanks in advance and sorry if i have abused the forum in my first day!

Sincerely
Anthony.

Rob Easler · January 10th, 2004, 12:13 AM

Wow I've never heard of anyone using a light in the church. Only at the reception. I'm sure there's someone who does but I would never do it. You really shouldn't do that.

Lester DeLeon · January 10th, 2004, 09:31 PM

I agree, I only turn on the light at the church AFTER the kiss and as the bride & groom leave the altar to exit the church. I use a 30 W light at the cocktail hour & reception. I have a PD150 and use the PAG C-6 kit. Here is another tip I just found out by emergency, the PAG C6 light is great, except it runs on a non-standard 6V battery & bulb. I got into a jam and I just put a 12 V bulb in and was able to use it without any overheating problems with at 12 V battery belt.

Mike Rehmus · January 11th, 2004, 12:29 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Anthony Mooney : Hi everybody.

I need some help.
I am confused because no body in this forum talks abought on light camera on VX-2000 or PD-150.
Are these cameras so good that you don't acually use light in the church?

Sincerely
Anthony. -->>>

No abuse and welcome. But lighting has its own forum and that's where you will find the lighting issues discussed in detail.

Don Bloom · January 11th, 2004, 01:32 PM

I've NEVER used a light in a church and now with the 150's there is no reason too. RECEPTION,AHHHHH different animal. Some are so dark I've had photogs ask me to turn my light on so they can focus.

Search the "lighting" forum for more infomation on this as there is a wealth of material there.

Don

Anthony Mooney · January 11th, 2004, 03:19 PM

Thanks everybody for your replies.

I realize that there is no need any more to carry my 9 pount belt pack. That sounds very very good!

I also did not reaize that there was a forum specialy for lighting!

Thank you

January 9th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#1
Anthony Mooney Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Branch NJ Posts: 69	vx2100-lighting suggestion Hi everybody. I need some help. I am confused because no body in this forum talks abought on light camera on VX-2000 or PD-150. Are these cameras so good that you don't acually use light in the church? I made a few weddings last year with my old camera(4lux) and i had to use a 100watt Id lowel in full. I understand that not all churches have the same lighting, but as a standart how many Watts you guys use with these cameras? 20?30? Also, it feel kind of funny having a Id Lowel on the top of the VX-2100! :) Any advice/information will help me because i will film an event at the end of january. Thanks in advance and sorry if i have abused the forum in my first day! Sincerely Anthony.

January 11th, 2004, 12:29 PM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Re: vx2100-lighting suggestion <<<-- Originally posted by Anthony Mooney : Hi everybody. I need some help. I am confused because no body in this forum talks abought on light camera on VX-2000 or PD-150. Are these cameras so good that you don't acually use light in the church? Sincerely Anthony. -->>> No abuse and welcome. But lighting has its own forum and that's where you will find the lighting issues discussed in detail. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

January 10th, 2004, 12:13 AM	#2
Rob Easler Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 219	Wow I've never heard of anyone using a light in the church. Only at the reception. I'm sure there's someone who does but I would never do it. You really shouldn't do that.

January 10th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#3
Lester DeLeon Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melville, NY Posts: 28	I agree, I only turn on the light at the church AFTER the kiss and as the bride & groom leave the altar to exit the church. I use a 30 W light at the cocktail hour & reception. I have a PD150 and use the PAG C-6 kit. Here is another tip I just found out by emergency, the PAG C6 light is great, except it runs on a non-standard 6V battery & bulb. I got into a jam and I just put a 12 V bulb in and was able to use it without any overheating problems with at 12 V battery belt.

January 11th, 2004, 01:32 PM	#5
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	I've NEVER used a light in a church and now with the 150's there is no reason too. RECEPTION,AHHHHH different animal. Some are so dark I've had photogs ask me to turn my light on so they can focus. Search the "lighting" forum for more infomation on this as there is a wealth of material there. Don

January 11th, 2004, 03:19 PM	#6
Anthony Mooney Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Branch NJ Posts: 69	Thanks everybody for your replies. I realize that there is no need any more to carry my 9 pount belt pack. That sounds very very good! I also did not reaize that there was a forum specialy for lighting! Thank you