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Alastair Brown · December 21st, 2008, 04:01 PM

Have been booked for a wedding in a candlelit Castle. Currently using a Bescor setup with battery belt.

Looked at the litepanels Micro. Seems VERY expensive for something that just doesn't look expensive.

Anybody know.heard of anything new on the Horizon or know of any alternates?

Dave Blackhurst · December 21st, 2008, 05:56 PM

Check out the Sima 20LX 20 LED light - can get a whole array of them for a fraction of the "fancy" pro stuff. Good bang for the buck, last about 45-50 minutes on a charge, so you need to have a couple of backups, but at the price, you can buy a couple - the sweet spot seems to come with putting a pair of them spread a bit apart on dual brackets, so maybe 4-6 units for plenty of cushion. They can benefit from a bit of diffusion, but I think you can rig something up fairly easily with the hot shoe sockets molded in.

Might be worth a look.

Joel Peregrine · December 21st, 2008, 07:05 PM

Hi Alastair,

I'd say look into getting the light off the camera entirely. Nothing says 'wedding videographer' more, both from the effect you have on your surroundings and the look of the image, than an on-camera light...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alastair Brown

Have been booked for a wedding in a candlelit Castle. Currently using a Bescor setup with battery belt.

Looked at the litepanels Micro. Seems VERY expensive for something that just doesn't look expensive.

Anybody know.heard of anything new on the Horizon or know of any alternates?

Alastair Brown · December 22nd, 2008, 03:44 AM

This one looks a bit DIY

VIDEO LED LIGHT 4 Canon VIXIA HF11 HF100 HG20 HG21 HV30 on eBay, also, Lights Light Meters, Camcorder Accessories, Cameras Photo (end time 02-Jan-09 07:45:40 GMT)

Possibly

Amazon.com: Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Silver): Camera & Photo

Litepanel copy, but not dimmable

LED35 Bescor LED-35 BroadBeam Daylight Balanced On Camera 35 Watt LED Video Light

Paul Kellett · December 22nd, 2008, 05:41 AM

I'm using the Swit s-2000 light on my EX1, the light requires d-tap so i also got the swit battery for the EX1 as well.
I'm very happy with the light and battery so far.
Tha battery can also be used to power just the light, making it last even longer, while i keep the original sony battery on the camera.

Paul.

Stelios Christofides · December 22nd, 2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Kellett

I'm using the Swit s-2000 light on my EX1, the light requires d-tap so i also got the swit battery for the EX1 as well.
I'm very happy with the light and battery so far.
Tha battery can also be used to power just the light, making it last even longer, while i keep the original sony battery on the camera.

Paul.

Paul
Cab you please let me know what battery model are you using for the Swit s-2000 light. When you say that the light requires a d-tap what do you mean? What is a d-tap?

Stelios

Don Bloom · December 22nd, 2008, 12:24 PM

D-Tap---commonly refered to as a Power Tap by Anton Bauer. The power plug both male and female look like a slightly out of shape "D" so there's only 1 way to insert the power plug into the battery or battery plate.
Some cameras (I know for sure the Sony full size DSR line cams) have a D tap built into the camera for a light.
Don

Paul Kellett · December 22nd, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stelios Christofides

Paul
Cab you please let me know what battery model are you using for the Swit s-2000 light. When you say that the light requires a d-tap what do you mean? What is a d-tap?

Stelios

The battery isn't designed specifically for the swit light, the battery is designed for the EX1 camera, it just happens that the battery has a D-tap outlet on it, so that can power the light, or any other light which needs power from a D-tap.

I just killed 2 birds with 1 stone, so to speak, i got a light which i needed, and another battery for my camera, which i needed, luckily i found the battery which powers my camera and/or the light, all for £300.

Light here - Swit S-2000 LED toplight with D-tap connector

Battery here SWIT S-8U62 High Capacity Battery - Pro Active

Paul.

Stelios Christofides · December 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks Don and Paul for your quick response.

Stelios

Alastair Brown · February 22nd, 2009, 04:36 AM

I got a loan of a litepanel Micro to try yesterday. Initial reaction was the same as most peoples i.e. woah..this costs HOW much and looks like this? REALLY struggling to see where the value is in it.

Anyway...I have to admit that I ended up REALLY liking it. VERY lightweight and it made a world of difference in lowlight situations throughout the day. Was fantastic just being able to reach up and adjust the dimmer to get my exposure right...BLISS!

It is £280 here in the UK and I just cannot get my head around it being anywhere near good value. My day job is in engineering and plastics moulding so I KNOW this isn't expensive to make.

If they dropped the price and went for volume, this would become the light of choice amongst us guys.

Any other budget dimmable solutions around?

Paul Kellett · February 22nd, 2009, 07:44 AM

Alistair, have you looked at the swit s-2000 ?
I use it mostly for weddings, at the night do etc.
It throws a wide enough light for the EX1 lens, there's no dark spots on the edges, it very light, and bright.
I paid £195 for it.

Paul.

Andy B. Turner · February 22nd, 2009, 10:58 PM

I have been looking at getting this:

Zylight - Intelligent LED Lighting

Lukas Siewior · February 23rd, 2009, 06:21 AM

Who tried LED lights with FX1000/Z5? I wonder if the angle is wide enough to cover the whole frame if fully zoomed out.

Yang Wen · February 23rd, 2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy B. Turner

I have been looking at getting this:

Zylight - Intelligent LED Lighting

What battery solutions are there for using with cameras without D tap connector?

Andy B. Turner · March 4th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yang Wen

What battery solutions are there for using with cameras without D tap connector?

There is a battery that they sell to power it

Zylight - Intelligent LED Lighting

December 21st, 2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Anything new Lighting Wise? Have been booked for a wedding in a candlelit Castle. Currently using a Bescor setup with battery belt. Looked at the litepanels Micro. Seems VERY expensive for something that just doesn't look expensive. Anybody know.heard of anything new on the Horizon or know of any alternates?

December 22nd, 2008, 05:41 AM	#5
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	I'm using the Swit s-2000 light on my EX1, the light requires d-tap so i also got the swit battery for the EX1 as well. I'm very happy with the light and battery so far. Tha battery can also be used to power just the light, making it last even longer, while i keep the original sony battery on the camera. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

December 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM	#9
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Thanks Don and Paul for your quick response. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

February 22nd, 2009, 07:44 AM	#11
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	Alistair, have you looked at the swit s-2000 ? I use it mostly for weddings, at the night do etc. It throws a wide enough light for the EX1 lens, there's no dark spots on the edges, it very light, and bright. I paid £195 for it. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000 Last edited by Paul Kellett; February 22nd, 2009 at 07:45 AM. Reason: .

December 21st, 2008, 05:56 PM	#2
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Check out the Sima 20LX 20 LED light - can get a whole array of them for a fraction of the "fancy" pro stuff. Good bang for the buck, last about 45-50 minutes on a charge, so you need to have a couple of backups, but at the price, you can buy a couple - the sweet spot seems to come with putting a pair of them spread a bit apart on dual brackets, so maybe 4-6 units for plenty of cushion. They can benefit from a bit of diffusion, but I think you can rig something up fairly easily with the hot shoe sockets molded in. Might be worth a look.

December 22nd, 2008, 03:44 AM	#4
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	This one looks a bit DIY VIDEO LED LIGHT 4 Canon VIXIA HF11 HF100 HG20 HG21 HV30 on eBay, also, Lights Light Meters, Camcorder Accessories, Cameras Photo (end time 02-Jan-09 07:45:40 GMT) Possibly Amazon.com: Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Silver): Camera & Photo Litepanel copy, but not dimmable LED35 Bescor LED-35 BroadBeam Daylight Balanced On Camera 35 Watt LED Video Light

December 22nd, 2008, 12:24 PM	#7
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	D-Tap---commonly refered to as a Power Tap by Anton Bauer. The power plug both male and female look like a slightly out of shape "D" so there's only 1 way to insert the power plug into the battery or battery plate. Some cameras (I know for sure the Sony full size DSR line cams) have a D tap built into the camera for a light. Don

February 22nd, 2009, 04:36 AM	#10
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	I got a loan of a litepanel Micro to try yesterday. Initial reaction was the same as most peoples i.e. woah..this costs HOW much and looks like this? REALLY struggling to see where the value is in it. Anyway...I have to admit that I ended up REALLY liking it. VERY lightweight and it made a world of difference in lowlight situations throughout the day. Was fantastic just being able to reach up and adjust the dimmer to get my exposure right...BLISS! It is £280 here in the UK and I just cannot get my head around it being anywhere near good value. My day job is in engineering and plastics moulding so I KNOW this isn't expensive to make. If they dropped the price and went for volume, this would become the light of choice amongst us guys. Any other budget dimmable solutions around?

February 22nd, 2009, 10:58 PM	#12
Andy B. Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	I have been looking at getting this: Zylight - Intelligent LED Lighting

February 23rd, 2009, 06:21 AM	#13
Lukas Siewior Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA Posts: 408	Who tried LED lights with FX1000/Z5? I wonder if the angle is wide enough to cover the whole frame if fully zoomed out.