on camera lights for sony HVR V1U

Kate Henning · June 12th, 2008, 04:27 PM

Which “on camera lights” are you using for Sony HVR V1U? We recently bought HVL-LBP LED Light System , but have to send it back. It is too big for this camera, though it is marketed for it.
Are there are any alternatives?

Craig Irving · June 12th, 2008, 04:40 PM

I heard the new LitePanels Micro is good. It's not built anywhere near as solid as the Sony light, the LPM is mostly plastic. It takes 4xAA batteries, so it's not as long-lasting as an L-series battery on the Sony light.

But I hear it's good, and cheap too.

K.C. Luke · June 12th, 2008, 07:23 PM

Review: Litepanels Micro
By Jay Holben

http://www.dv.com/reviews/reviews_it...leId=196603807

Kate Henning · June 12th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Thanks, I looked through few web sites and it seems that this can be a solution. They also mentioning Litepanels Micro LED Camera Obie Light. (The Obie Light is named after the actress Merle Oberon (known to friends as "Obie"). It was first used by her husband, cinematographer Lucien Ballard, in the 1940s to make lines and shadows disappear from her face which were due to scarring following a car accident. The Obie Light is normally heavily diffused.) I will order it tomorrow. It will be interesting to hear the feedback from somebody who already used it.

Michael Liebergot · June 13th, 2008, 08:54 AM

I would recommend a light other than the Lite Panels Micro.
I think that you will find the light distribution disappointing and won't provide you with enouh spread for 16:9 widescreen filming.

If the Sony LED light is too heavy for you, and it is a great light, then I might recommend looking into the Videled lights (http://www.vidled.com/), litepanels miniplus system (http://litepanels.com/), or even the Zylight Z50/90 (http://www.zylight.com/servlet/StoreFront). The Zylight is a fantastic light but expensive, but it can do anything that you want.

If you went with the Litepanels micro then I might recommend getting two and mounting them on your camera like they show on the Litepanels website.

June 12th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#1
Kate Henning Tourist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 4	on camera lights for sony HVR V1U Which “on camera lights” are you using for Sony HVR V1U? We recently bought HVL-LBP LED Light System , but have to send it back. It is too big for this camera, though it is marketed for it. Are there are any alternatives?

June 12th, 2008, 07:23 PM	#3
K.C. Luke Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 158	Review: Litepanels Micro By Jay Holben http://www.dv.com/reviews/reviews_it...leId=196603807 __________________ Edit on Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium CS3

June 12th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#4
Kate Henning Tourist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 4	LitePanels Micro is good Thanks, I looked through few web sites and it seems that this can be a solution. They also mentioning Litepanels Micro LED Camera Obie Light. (The Obie Light is named after the actress Merle Oberon (known to friends as "Obie"). It was first used by her husband, cinematographer Lucien Ballard, in the 1940s to make lines and shadows disappear from her face which were due to scarring following a car accident. The Obie Light is normally heavily diffused.) I will order it tomorrow. It will be interesting to hear the feedback from somebody who already used it.

June 13th, 2008, 08:54 AM	#5
Michael Liebergot Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 822	I would recommend a light other than the Lite Panels Micro. I think that you will find the light distribution disappointing and won't provide you with enouh spread for 16:9 widescreen filming. If the Sony LED light is too heavy for you, and it is a great light, then I might recommend looking into the Videled lights (http://www.vidled.com/), litepanels miniplus system (http://litepanels.com/), or even the Zylight Z50/90 (http://www.zylight.com/servlet/StoreFront). The Zylight is a fantastic light but expensive, but it can do anything that you want. If you went with the Litepanels micro then I might recommend getting two and mounting them on your camera like they show on the Litepanels website. __________________ Thanks, Michael

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

June 12th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#2
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 428	I heard the new LitePanels Micro is good. It's not built anywhere near as solid as the Sony light, the LPM is mostly plastic. It takes 4xAA batteries, so it's not as long-lasting as an L-series battery on the Sony light. But I hear it's good, and cheap too.