Switronix TL-50 or the litepanels LPmicro? at DVinfo.net

Kajito Nagib · October 13th, 2009, 12:18 PM

I'm looking for an inexpensive versatile on camera light that can adapt to various situation.
I'm considering either the Switronix TL-50 or the litepanels LPmicro. Both are about the same price point. Any suggetion or recomendation?

Taky Cheung · October 13th, 2009, 09:45 PM

First of all I wouldn't consider LP Micro. It's flimsy and has a weak output. I did some comparison videos before. You can take a look how LP Micro output compared to other lights.
6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout | L.A. Color Blog

Regarding the TorchLED light, the spec said it's 280 lux at 1meter in 5600K color temp. Comer 900 light has a 900 lux output at 1 meter. Shooting 5600K indoor will make everything looks very blue. Thus you will need to apply a gel filter to lower the color temp. However, at the same time, it will decrease the overall light output.

Check out the Comer 900 light that is cheaper but provides much better output
Comer CM-LBPS900 On-Camera LED Light | L.A. Color Shop

Kajito Nagib · October 13th, 2009, 10:47 PM

thanks but i changed my mind think i'm going to get something better maybe the litepanel miniplus.

Taky Cheung · October 17th, 2009, 12:16 AM

I checked out the LP MiniPlus spec. It outputs at 1100 lux at 0.6 meter distance. Big drop to 280 lux at 1.2 meter. The Comer 1800 light outputs at 1800 lux at 1 meter. It will outperform LP MiniPlus but $240 cheaper.

Kajito Nagib · October 17th, 2009, 11:21 AM

i found this demo
Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light | L.A. Color Shop
I'm going to look into it. thanks for your help.

Mitchell Lewis · October 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM

If I was looking for a small portable light to use as a hand held fill light, I'm guessing just about any of these would work?

Taky Cheung · October 21st, 2009, 10:06 PM

The Comer 900 will be a great choice. Small, portable, good output, and inexpensive.

Mitchell Lewis · October 22nd, 2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks! I'll give it a try

Keith Moreau · October 30th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Taky

I'm looking for a versatile LED that I can use for indoor as a hairlight or a backlight for interviews, but also have the versatility of being battery powered on the go if the need arises. The idea of using an LED is also that I suppose it would be pretty light and maneuverable on a boom above the subject as well as 'cool' for the subject.

I was also considering the Coollights 75w CDM. I have their large LED panels and I'm happy with them. I'm sure it would have higher output but probably not as versatile as the Comer 1800 though a bit cheaper though it is focusable.

Do you have any thoughts on a choice?

Michael Liebergot · October 30th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Keith why not take a look at the Coollight LED256 light.
CL-LED256 256 LED Spot - Cool Lights USA

Granted it won't be used as an on camera light, but it will work wonderfully as a hair/spot/background light. It runs on Sony NP batteries or any other AC/DC power.

I just ordered their LED600 panel as well as the LED256, which should be here next week.
I have heard very good feedback about the LED256 and many of the Coolight products.

October 13th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#1
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	Switronix TL-50 or the litepanels LPmicro? I'm looking for an inexpensive versatile on camera light that can adapt to various situation. I'm considering either the Switronix TL-50 or the litepanels LPmicro. Both are about the same price point. Any suggetion or recomendation? __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

October 13th, 2009, 09:45 PM	#2
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	First of all I wouldn't consider LP Micro. It's flimsy and has a weak output. I did some comparison videos before. You can take a look how LP Micro output compared to other lights. 6 On-Camera Video Lights Shootout \| L.A. Color Blog Regarding the TorchLED light, the spec said it's 280 lux at 1meter in 5600K color temp. Comer 900 light has a 900 lux output at 1 meter. Shooting 5600K indoor will make everything looks very blue. Thus you will need to apply a gel filter to lower the color temp. However, at the same time, it will decrease the overall light output. Check out the Comer 900 light that is cheaper but provides much better output Comer CM-LBPS900 On-Camera LED Light \| L.A. Color Shop __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

October 13th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#3
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	thanks but i changed my mind think i'm going to get something better maybe the litepanel miniplus. __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

October 17th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#4
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	I checked out the LP MiniPlus spec. It outputs at 1100 lux at 0.6 meter distance. Big drop to 280 lux at 1.2 meter. The Comer 1800 light outputs at 1800 lux at 1 meter. It will outperform LP MiniPlus but $240 cheaper. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

October 17th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#5
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	i found this demo Comer CM-LBPS1800 On-Camera LED Light \| L.A. Color Shop I'm going to look into it. thanks for your help. __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

October 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM	#6
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	If I was looking for a small portable light to use as a hand held fill light, I'm guessing just about any of these would work? __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

October 21st, 2009, 10:06 PM	#7
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	The Comer 900 will be a great choice. Small, portable, good output, and inexpensive. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

October 22nd, 2009, 08:22 PM	#8
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Thanks! I'll give it a try __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

October 30th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#9
Keith Moreau Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, California Posts: 530	Taky I'm looking for a versatile LED that I can use for indoor as a hairlight or a backlight for interviews, but also have the versatility of being battery powered on the go if the need arises. The idea of using an LED is also that I suppose it would be pretty light and maneuverable on a boom above the subject as well as 'cool' for the subject. I was also considering the Coollights 75w CDM. I have their large LED panels and I'm happy with them. I'm sure it would have higher output but probably not as versatile as the Comer 1800 though a bit cheaper though it is focusable. Do you have any thoughts on a choice?

October 30th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#10
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	Keith why not take a look at the Coollight LED256 light. CL-LED256 256 LED Spot - Cool Lights USA Granted it won't be used as an on camera light, but it will work wonderfully as a hair/spot/background light. It runs on Sony NP batteries or any other AC/DC power. I just ordered their LED600 panel as well as the LED256, which should be here next week. I have heard very good feedback about the LED256 and many of the Coolight products. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com