On Camera Video Light Recommendations
Question: I am a newbie indoor event videographer looking for a better on camera light for the two cameras I own: the Canon Elura (which I use for mid- shot or close-up interviews) and another for my XH-A1 (which is use for wider shots and extreme close-ups). The Bescor 50 watt dimmer light looks good but I’m just wondering what you would suggest. I was told that if I use a dimmer light color temperature would be lost. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Answer: 50 watts is way too much light in certain situations. If you’re doing some interview shots where the person is right in front of the camera with the light on- you could burn their eyeballs right out let annoy everyone for the rest of the night. I would recommend asking the venue to turn up the lights to get some of your shots or use a light that isn’t so bright.
On camera lights are very unflattering - the new LED rings are better, battery life is great, but output isn’t so high as to become a torch.
Color balance with tungsten on camera lamps isn’t a problem as there are no natural colors. Just make sure you white balance to the camera light, whatever type it is. The main downside is mood - the bright light frightens away the shy people and encourages outrageous behavior from others - so a barn door is pretty vital.
Lights For Your Situation and How They Perform
http://media.thedvshow.com/product/light_shootout.flvThe Canon VL-3 3 Watt Video Light attaches to the hot shoe on the camcorder. Powered directly by the camcorder’s power source. Therefore, no cables are required. This is a great light for up close interview type scenes
This light is compatible with the following camcorders; OPTURA 40, OPTURA 30, OPTURA Xi, Optura Pi, ZR50mc,ZR30mc, GL2, OPTURA 20/10, Elura 70, Elura 65.
The Canon VL-10Li II compact powerful 10 watt video light provides illumination, to improve lighting and image quality, whether you are shooting indoor or outdoor. The light is powered by it’s own (not included) battery pack the BP-950G or BP-970G Lithium Ion battery, it attaches directly to the camcorder’s accessory shoe.
Operates Best With XH-G1 and XH-A1
A great addition to your video or still camera. Utilizing color corrected LEDs, you are assured a even balanced output for perfect video or images every time. This LED technology runs cool yet still gives a bright soft light, perfect in all situations. Unlike flash, this continuous light allows you to see exactly how your lighting looks at all times taking the guess work out of set ups.
- A built in filter holder allows for additional diffusion or color correction filters for special effects.
- 4 AA batteries are all that are needed to power this unit for up to 2 hours (alkaline) or a ac power supply is available when super long run times are needed.
- The built in foot fits in most camera and video accessory shoes for easy set up.
- A 1/4 -20 socket is also included for mounting on light stands or tripods.
- The on/off knob also has a dimming feature for the ultimate control of your output giving you a “key Light” or subtle fill effect to brighten the eyes.
- This lightweight, flicker free compact unit is the perfect choice for your camera bag.
The new professional S-2010 camera light combines 4 advanced LEDs with SWIT optic technology design. The S-2010 offers the equivalent of a 40W output at 5600K color temperature with a low power consumption of only 12W with low heat radiation. The S-2010 can last in excess of 100,000 hours and no spare filament bulbs needed.
- Features 4 LED Light with barn doors
- Diffuser, 3200k filter and shoe mount
- Controllable dimmer onboard
A professional powerful low consumption 5-LED on-camera light. It has a solid sturdy built with barn doors and filters to provide maximum flexibilty for shooting in different lighting environment.
- Professional grade 5-LED light
- Energy saving and environmental friendly design with maximum powre consumption at approximately 10W.
- Wide range of irradiation with homogeneous light distribution (90 degree for brand light and 45 degree for spotlight)
- High luminous efficiency maximum at 900 lux or 400lux in 1 meter distance
- Two intensity levels switch
- 250g Light weight (excluding battery)
- Switchable color temperature at 4500K or 3200K using the built-in filter
- High beam/spotlight setup using the built-in condense lens
- Long life LED lightbulb abotu 10,000 hours usage
- Built-in top-mount cold shoe adapter
- Advanced LED technology
- High-Brightness, Low-Heat, Low Power Consumption
- Even Light Distribution
- 3200K Diffusion Filter
- Condenser Lens for Maximum Brightness
- Dimmable from 100% to 10%
- 10,000 Hours LED Life
- Easy to Mount and Operate
Don’t have the cash to purchase LED Lights? Make it yourself:
Build Your Own LED Camcorder Light- Part 1
Build Your Own LED Camcorder Light- Part 2
If the person is 3 feet away, VL-10 might be too bright. But it should still works well. VL10 will fit on your GL1.
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A camera light should be good enough to light the ambience as well as the object. There’re other videos I made to shoot with object. If I only need to shoot an interview object in a few feet, Canon VL-3 will do the job right. Otherwise, Canon VL-10, SWIT, LP Micro all casts a circular spot in the video.
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