Six On-Camera Video Lights Shootout
 

I put together 6 on-camera video lights to compare them side by side. They are

Canon VL-3
Canon VL-10li
Litepanel Micro (5600K, 3200K, Dimmer)
SWIT S2010 (5600K, 3200K, Dimmer)
Comet CM-LBPS900 (4500K, 3200K, Hi-Low Intensity switch)
Comet CM-LBPS1800 (4500K, 3200K, Dimmer)

Test #1 Small Room
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #1 Small Room

Test #2 Medium Size Room
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #2 Medium Room

Test #3 Backlight Fill-in
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #3 Backlight Fill-in

Some pictures of the Comet LED lights is here

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photon-ma...ed-lights.html

Very useful. Thanks!

Good stuff Taky. The CM-lbps 1800 looks reallly good. I have the VL-10i and it helps, but doesn't seem to compare to the 1800.

I have problems with the VL-10i blinding the subject (people turning away....), I can only imagine the effects of the Comer lights on a subject. Any comments?

Aaahhhh! Disappearing kitty! It's like a Fringe episode.

Nice shoot-out. That helps a lot.

Where does one buy a CM-LBPS1800? I can't find them anywhere online.

*EDIT* Wait, it's cause I was searching for Comet not Comer

Ethan, I'm selling the extra ones I have

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/private-c...ml#post1143044

I have updated the content of the video. So here're the new links

YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #1 Small Room

YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #2 Medium Size Room

YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #3 Backlight Fill-in

Oops.. there were some copyright issue with the background music I used and some typos. Links to YouTube updated.

Test #1 Small Room
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #1 Small Room

Test #2 Medium Size Room
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #2 Medium Size Room

Test #3 Backlight Fill-in
YouTube - 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout - Test #3 Backlight Fill-in

Thanks much for the fantastic videos! They are really a big help in making my decision. I'm definitely going to take a closer look at the Corner units...

Glad you like the videos. I found myself trying different types of on-camera lights and ended up have 6 of them at home. Now I'm using the Comer lights and sold the rest =) i still have the VL-3 for my Canon HV30.

Update the page with the embeded Vimeo video

Test #1 Small Room

Test #2 Medium Size Room

Test #3 Backlight Fill-in

You have a very patient cat.

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:)

Comer lights rock!
 

Thanks for the light review. Those Comer lights are great.

I wish amazon or B&h photo would sell them.

Thanks again,

Simon

We are not the big guys like B&H or Amazon, but we work just as hard. The light itself is a great product. We provide good customer service and product warranty. There are many happy customers who are also DV Info members. Hopefully that should give you a peace of mind in buying from us, to support small business as well as DV Info sponsor. :)

Those are fantastic results! I'm sold!!! Should get a check in Tuesday, I'll be in touch Taky!

I'm mortified by the performance of my LitePanels in comparison:( Dang!!!

Thanks for the shootout, much appreciated...especially the medium room performance. I may be able to leave some weight at home with these guys...

I checked your site....how is the weight on an HVX200 or EX-1? Are these comparable to the LitePanels? I'm going to pick up one of your Light/Video sound brackets as well...interested in mounting the 900 or 1800 and a small 5-7" monitor OR a Zoom H4n. Is this too much weight? Are these lights enough on their own on the smaller cameras or with a decent set of sticks, can I get away with this?

Sorry...somehow missed the weight specs on the light, but I'm sold! I'll be in touch Tuesday or Wednesday:)

Happy New Year, Thanks for the head's up!

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy, I just measured the lights without battery. Comer 1800 weighted 15.4oz and Comer 900 is 9.5oz. Hope that helps.

I just purchased the CM-LBPS1800 from Taky, can't wait to test it out!

Cm-lbps1800
 

The CM-LBPS1800 came in and I was frankly blown away by the output of this light. Using my HD200 which is not great in low light anyway the images were fine either with the diffuser on or without for indoor use and with tungsten. I am able to power it via the included power tap cable from the AB mount and cormer 160watt battery, I should also be able to power a DTE hard drive and have ordered the Ab splitter. Overall this is a great light to have for run and gun shooting for use with a mix of studio lights.

Here is the link to the light:
Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light | L.A. Color Shop