On camera light

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a2zproductions

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Can Someone please recommend a good on camera light
that is soft and unoticeable. Just enough to light up a face
and torso...

For the DVX100a of course!
Thanks,
Adrian
 
There's several lights you can do a search here to find many threads talking about on camera lights. Theres a DIY in the DIY section for LED light that you can run from a camera battery, or you can spend several hundreds of dollars at EVS or B&H. If you really want maximum contrll get a light you can adjust.
 
If you got the money and want a miniature Kino Flo type light that is made up of small LEDs then check out www.litepanels.com FYI they start at about $800 plus. They do have an attachment that can be used with our camera as well.
 
Dimmer is important. A softbox also a good idea. Some people use dryer sheets over the light, keeps your shoot smelling fresh too!! Dimmable 50 watt with a diffuser of some sort seems to be the recipe of choice for wedding people.
 
Thanks everyone,
Peabody... is that Mini Frezzie, the one I've seen on B&H
for about $450 with soft box?

Well, I have food for thought now.
Adrian
 
In choosing a good on-camera light, is a dimmer a real asset or the ability to change bulb wattage easily? The Paglight is something that has caught my eye. Are there others out there that are relatively cool, lightweight, durable, yet less expensive? What kind of features do you need like barndoors, filters, etc? What about battery packs and plugins, lead or NiMH? We shoot weddings and sometimes the lights at the reception are very low, especially during the dance portion. We don't want "deer-in-the-headlights" type lighting but it must be "run and gun". Could you guys share your thoughts on this one. 'Preciate any help you can give.
 
what do you mean disgusting? I have seen DP's add lights to their expensive film cameras before especially if the Camera Op is handheld. I have also seen Grips walking right next to the Camera Op with a Kino Flo type light following wherever the shooter is going. So explain your reasoning for why its disgusting? What are you going to do if you shooting something in a "Run & Gun" type situation where you don't have time to be setting up lights on stands, then what? Then you use your light on top of the camera as a solution or simply use available light which could be good or bad or both!
 
In filmaking every light has a pupose, and an on camera light is no different. The reason most peolpe don't like an on camera light is it flatens out the object. You spend a lot of time lighting the key, fill backlight, set lighting etc. then you wash ot away with an on camera light that leaves your picture flat and 2d. Now I sadi every light has a purpose, there are time when you want that kind of lighting, forinstance the face lit stronger then anything around, or as an eyelight. So it has a purpose for what you are lighting use it, if not lose it.
 
galt said:
Some people use dryer sheets over the light, keeps your shoot smelling fresh too!!
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WOW! What a great idea! Heat-resistant. Kinda like a half-spun. Cheap. And ultra-handy! All I have to do is look in the clean laundry!
 
Safford Productions said:
The Paglight is something that has caught my eye.
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In my opinion, the Paglight is the best. It's focusable. They make a dimmable base. They also make an HMI globe/ballast that fits the same housing. Expensive, but good. Also check out the the Paglight Mini. If you want a cheap on-camera light, the Anton-Bauer Ultralight 2 is a cheap and does the trick. You can add a Chimera to the Ultralight, but the light level gets cut way down. LitePanels are great, but very expensive.
 
I need an on camera light that has enough wattage to light a small area when a bride and groom are dancing. Something that is not overpowering and can be diffused and spread. Any suggestion? Also, is it better to have a dimmer or just change watt bulbs, say from 50 to 20 watts, etc.? I don't want to spend a great deal (as most of us) but I don't want cheap. All suggestion appreciated.
 
Ditto on the Paglight. Dryer sheets do indeed work, but if you need a bit more professional appearance - as in the case of wedding videography - the optional Pag diffuser kit is a plus.
 
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