LED On Camera Lights? Bescor LED-10 or Sima? at DVinfo.net

Chris Scharff · July 28th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Just wanted to see if anyone owns or has experience with any cheap on camera LED lights, such as these.

Sima for $30
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
Bescor for $50
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I just need something really cheap, that I would only need as an emergency backup and these seem pretty useful for the price with the features I want.
i.e. uses AA batteries, long life (battery AND bulbs), daylight balanced, PRICE.
Let me know what you think. Thanks.

Loren Miller · August 16th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Sorry I'm late to this, hope it helps.

I did a complete trade show floor shoot with the 35.00 Sima LED from Best Buy. Needed something quick when I discovered wildly varied lighting conditions. Not the greatest light in the world, but it saved my bacon.

Ideally you'd like a camera light which, if LED white, allows you to pin on diffusion, or CTO Orange gel for warmer flesh tones. And allows you to *tilt* the light housing. This is why the Lowel ID light system is so great, but it cost about 250.00 new.

But I was pinched, and I did get a useable image wth the little lightweight Sima box. It stays in my kit, down near the bottom. ;-)

Bud Younke · August 25th, 2006, 05:33 PM

We've used the Sima light for shooting standups and interviews in bars, a less obtrusive light. A couple of pices of velcro on the sides and I was able to attach a small piece of diffusion gel or colored gell. In fact the little pieces in most gel 'swatch books' are an almost perfect fit on the cheapie little Sima. Definitely not the light you want to use day to day for a top lite, but a nifty little tool for the price to keep in the arsenal for those QRD or specialty shots. For the price, carry a couple of them LOL....

Loren Miller · August 26th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud Younke

A couple of pices of velcro on the sides and I was able to attach a small piece of diffusion gel or colored gell. In fact the little pieces in most gel 'swatch books' are an almost perfect fit on the cheapie little Sima.

Cute tip, Bud!! I know I've got that swatch book somewhere... ;-)

- Loren

July 28th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#1
Chris Scharff Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ATLANTA, GA Posts: 68	LED On Camera Lights? Bescor LED-10 or Sima? Just wanted to see if anyone owns or has experience with any cheap on camera LED lights, such as these. Sima for $30 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Bescor for $50 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I just need something really cheap, that I would only need as an emergency backup and these seem pretty useful for the price with the features I want. i.e. uses AA batteries, long life (battery AND bulbs), daylight balanced, PRICE. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

August 25th, 2006, 05:33 PM	#3
Bud Younke Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 28	We've used the Sima light for shooting standups and interviews in bars, a less obtrusive light. A couple of pices of velcro on the sides and I was able to attach a small piece of diffusion gel or colored gell. In fact the little pieces in most gel 'swatch books' are an almost perfect fit on the cheapie little Sima. Definitely not the light you want to use day to day for a top lite, but a nifty little tool for the price to keep in the arsenal for those QRD or specialty shots. For the price, carry a couple of them LOL.... __________________ http://theundergroundtv.com Unsigned music television

August 16th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#2
Loren Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 34	Sorry I'm late to this, hope it helps. I did a complete trade show floor shoot with the 35.00 Sima LED from Best Buy. Needed something quick when I discovered wildly varied lighting conditions. Not the greatest light in the world, but it saved my bacon. Ideally you'd like a camera light which, if LED white, allows you to pin on diffusion, or CTO Orange gel for warmer flesh tones. And allows you to tilt the light housing. This is why the Lowel ID light system is so great, but it cost about 250.00 new. But I was pinched, and I did get a useable image wth the little lightweight Sima box. It stays in my kit, down near the bottom. ;-)