Comer 1800 is one great light! at DVinfo.net

Sherri Nestico · November 8th, 2010, 08:32 PM

I continue to be amazed with how great the Comer 1800 is. This montage was shot in a very dimly lit disco aboard the Carnival Dream last week. I was using a Panasonic HMC-150 with the Comer at about 30 percent intensity with color filter engaged. I probably could have cranked it up a little more but I didn't want to overexpose the dancers closest to me.

Bob Grant · November 9th, 2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherri Nestico

I probably could have cranked it up a little more but I didn't want to overexpose the dancers closest to me.

I think you got it just about right. Anymore and not only would you risk overexposing anyone close but also it would look 'lit'. I agree, it is a great light for the money.

Randy Johnson · November 9th, 2010, 07:33 PM

Looks good I am in the market for one of those. You were using all the light had to offer? also were you gained up? Slow shutter?

Sherri Nestico · November 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM

Hi Randy,

I had the camera set on auto, so it should have been 1/60th shutter speed, don't remember the amount of gain. As I mentioned, I had the Comer set at about 30 percent intensity (about 1/3 turn on the dimmer control). I've never really needed to go higher than 30 percent on the Comer, that's been the sweet spot for most of my video shoots.

November 8th, 2010, 08:32 PM	#1
Sherri Nestico Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 167	Comer 1800 is one great light! I continue to be amazed with how great the Comer 1800 is. This montage was shot in a very dimly lit disco aboard the Carnival Dream last week. I was using a Panasonic HMC-150 with the Comer at about 30 percent intensity with color filter engaged. I probably could have cranked it up a little more but I didn't want to overexpose the dancers closest to me. Woodstock party highlights on Vimeo __________________ Follow me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/TCPalmSherriNestico

November 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#4
Sherri Nestico Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 167	Hi Randy, I had the camera set on auto, so it should have been 1/60th shutter speed, don't remember the amount of gain. As I mentioned, I had the Comer set at about 30 percent intensity (about 1/3 turn on the dimmer control). I've never really needed to go higher than 30 percent on the Comer, that's been the sweet spot for most of my video shoots. __________________ Follow me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/TCPalmSherriNestico

November 9th, 2010, 07:33 PM	#3
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Looks good I am in the market for one of those. You were using all the light had to offer? also were you gained up? Slow shutter?