Help: On Camera Light for GL2 at DVinfo.net

Jon Omiatek · January 22nd, 2004, 04:36 PM

I just ordered my Canon GL2 today. In the near future I will be video taping my buddies wedding and reception. What kind of on-camera light should I buy to light interviews at the reception? It will be kind of dark but not completely. I could probably get video of the interviews but it would be poor. I am looking to spend around $300 maybe more or less. I've noticed that canon has both a 3watt and 10 watt light that will connect to the top of the camera. Is 3 or 10 watts enough in low light?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

Rob Wilson · January 22nd, 2004, 07:15 PM

Jon,

For close work 3-5 feet, in partially lit areas (receptions) you'd be surprised at how much light the little 3 watter will provide. Best part is that you're not blinding the guests and they feel more comfortable talking freely.

Jon Omiatek · January 23rd, 2004, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the reply. I found a post online which tells you how to build a led camera light. No real instructions but a good point in the right direction. I will post a complete how to when I finished. I ordered the LED's last night.

Thanks again.

Jon

Jon Omiatek · January 23rd, 2004, 08:42 AM

http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/fusion.htm

Brighness levels:
HYPER BRIGHT: 38,600mcd
HIGH: 33,500mcd
AUTO-OFF: 28,400mcd
MEDIUM: 8,500mcd
LOW: 2,300mcd

The led lights I purchased are 8000mcd each. I was planning on using 24 leds and 48 leds depending on what level of light I need.

Jon

January 22nd, 2004, 04:36 PM	#1
Jon Omiatek Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 755	Help: On Camera Light for GL2 I just ordered my Canon GL2 today. In the near future I will be video taping my buddies wedding and reception. What kind of on-camera light should I buy to light interviews at the reception? It will be kind of dark but not completely. I could probably get video of the interviews but it would be poor. I am looking to spend around $300 maybe more or less. I've noticed that canon has both a 3watt and 10 watt light that will connect to the top of the camera. Is 3 or 10 watts enough in low light? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jon

January 23rd, 2004, 08:42 AM	#4
Jon Omiatek Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 755	Possible LED light you could use http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/fusion.htm Brighness levels: HYPER BRIGHT: 38,600mcd HIGH: 33,500mcd AUTO-OFF: 28,400mcd MEDIUM: 8,500mcd LOW: 2,300mcd The led lights I purchased are 8000mcd each. I was planning on using 24 leds and 48 leds depending on what level of light I need. Jon

January 22nd, 2004, 07:15 PM	#2
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Jon, For close work 3-5 feet, in partially lit areas (receptions) you'd be surprised at how much light the little 3 watter will provide. Best part is that you're not blinding the guests and they feel more comfortable talking freely.

January 23rd, 2004, 08:36 AM	#3
Jon Omiatek Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 755	Thanks for the reply. I found a post online which tells you how to build a led camera light. No real instructions but a good point in the right direction. I will post a complete how to when I finished. I ordered the LED's last night. Thanks again. Jon