on camera light for weddings....something inexpensive

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Paunch

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got a few weddings to shoot, but not enough to justify buying a $300 vidled light....what would you recommend for under $130? preferably something that uses AA batteries, and a dimmer if possible for this price.
 
Paunch said:
got a few weddings to shoot, but not enough to justify buying a $300 vidled light....what would you recommend for under $130? preferably something that uses AA batteries, and a dimmer if possible for this price.
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Actually, there's a lot in that price range:
Your very best on-camera bet is a used Smith Victor incandescent with a 35W bulb running off of 12V pack. I snag e'm when I can and pay between $25 and $50 max. Or a Lowel Pro or ID light.
VIDLED? I thought he went out of business. No seriously, I've been trying to get him to send me a review sample for a while.
IF you have an assistant ( I usually do for weddings) the assistant gets to hold a Lowel Omni, rigged for 12V ( 150W bulb) . That off Ebay is around $100 used plus the battery cord and bulb.
Nothing brand new of off the shelf for $130.
 
I was using Canon VL-10 light. It works okay for wedding. But without a dimmer, when I get closer to interview guest, the light is too bright and video becomes washed out.

Here's a shoot out videos I did to compare some video lights

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=173216

I would suggest the Comer 900 light. It provides strong light output with 2 level of intensity control. Smaller/light weight very portable.
 
I got a light from Taky, great light man! 2 settings and a drop down filter if your lighting conditions change. A very solid investment! lacolorShop.com is where it's at.
 
Paunch said:
got a few weddings to shoot, but not enough to justify buying a $300 vidled light....what would you recommend for under $130? preferably something that uses AA batteries, and a dimmer if possible for this price.
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Considering the impact that proper lighting has on your final product, might want to reconsider your budget. If you really have to have a Vidled, you might find one used for $300 at some point in time but you won't find one new. Comer 900 might be the best bang for the buck right now at $269 without having to use a battery belt.
 
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