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Andre Tira · November 11th, 2007, 10:20 PM

what video light do you use?

I need a light primarily for the reception.

Thank you.

Elliot Lee · November 12th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Dedolight Dloba. Costs an arm and a leg IMHO, and you can't rotate the french flags like you ought to be able to, but it is both focusable and dimmable, and comes with diffuser and dichroic filter. The soft start feature is nice too...

I've heard good things about Frezzi lights as well (Frezzi.com).

(Probably a little off-topic for this section... Have you thought about moving this to the lighting forum instead?)

Matt Trubac · November 12th, 2007, 09:06 PM

I use a frezzi mini-fill w/ dimmer, and an NRG Varalux w/ dimmer. I use a 50 watt lamp in the Frezzi w/ the frezzi softbox. The NRG has a 10 watt lamp and no diffusion. both work well with my Canon XH-A1, and for the record, they work equally well with my sony FX1's.

Alastair Brown · November 21st, 2007, 02:24 PM

I'm using a Bescor.

Peter Jefferson · November 22nd, 2007, 07:49 AM

Any light will do. 35w is perfectly sufficient for most environments.

The A1 also responds better with 3200k globes. The A1's WB is the finest on the market, so even if you can't find 3200k any 12v will do (if you must) and you can tweak the WB later.

Be aware of skin tones in shadowed areas, as the Canon has the tendency to burn.

November 11th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#1
Andre Tira Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 83	For people that use the xh a1... what video light do you use? I need a light primarily for the reception. Thank you.

November 12th, 2007, 02:25 AM	#2
Elliot Lee New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 14	Which light Dedolight Dloba. Costs an arm and a leg IMHO, and you can't rotate the french flags like you ought to be able to, but it is both focusable and dimmable, and comes with diffuser and dichroic filter. The soft start feature is nice too... I've heard good things about Frezzi lights as well (Frezzi.com). (Probably a little off-topic for this section... Have you thought about moving this to the lighting forum instead?)

November 12th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#3
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	I use a frezzi mini-fill w/ dimmer, and an NRG Varalux w/ dimmer. I use a 50 watt lamp in the Frezzi w/ the frezzi softbox. The NRG has a 10 watt lamp and no diffusion. both work well with my Canon XH-A1, and for the record, they work equally well with my sony FX1's. __________________ Matt Trubac

November 21st, 2007, 02:24 PM	#4
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	I'm using a Bescor.

November 22nd, 2007, 07:49 AM	#5
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Any light will do. 35w is perfectly sufficient for most environments. The A1 also responds better with 3200k globes. The A1's WB is the finest on the market, so even if you can't find 3200k any 12v will do (if you must) and you can tweak the WB later. Be aware of skin tones in shadowed areas, as the Canon has the tendency to burn.