LED Lights

Kevin Wayne Jones · August 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM

Anyone try using these types of LED light for video work?

225 WHITE LED Aquarium Grow Light Panel 110 or 240 Volt - eBay (item 110279159843 end time Aug-18-08 21:36:19 PDT)

Seems like they could be adapted to fit on a light stand.

Kevin Jones

Ned Soltz · August 18th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Interesting... specifies color temperature of 6000-7000 K.

Almost tempted to try one, but I'll wait for you to go first ;)

John Godwin · August 19th, 2008, 04:41 PM

I just ordered one. I think with a little CTO ... I'll let you know...

Gary Nattrass · August 19th, 2008, 05:11 PM

I dont care what they say about these led lights and the colour temp I have tried a lot of them and they all look crap to me as they are too green to mix in with any other light source.

John Godwin · August 19th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Well, the LitePanels LED I use on the camera to match daylight all the time works beautifully. This other is a gamble, but for the price I figure its worth a try.

Dean Harrington · August 19th, 2008, 05:48 PM

I'll pick up 2 to test out. I have a couple of small right LED lights which cast blue ~ maybe they can be used together?

Kevin Wayne Jones · August 21st, 2008, 09:52 PM

And this one could be rigged to mount directly onto your camera - maybe attached to the side mic.

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kj

Alex Raskin · August 21st, 2008, 10:30 PM

Kevin, I have those and they are too weak for most any video application.

Michael Chenoweth · August 22nd, 2008, 11:59 AM

Any updates from anyone who's ordered the panel and received it?

As for the UFO light - Yes - great price but very little throw on the light. Very blue and you almost lose the output of the light gelling it down. Works great as a tent light and in my voice over box ;)

Gints Klimanis · August 22nd, 2008, 01:48 PM

I don't see any mention of lumens. John Godwin, please comment on the brightness when you receive them. If they don't work well on video, I'll put them on my fishtank which needs about $40 of fluorescent tubes (two 40W T12's) every few years.

Dean Harrington · August 22nd, 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Chenoweth

Any updates from anyone who's ordered the panel and received it?

2 panels will be delivered next week! Of course, I'm in Tokyo so it takes more time to get here!

Kevin Wayne Jones · August 22nd, 2008, 06:28 PM

I'm interested to hear how well they work. I would love a light-weight, cool, and relatively less expensive replacement for my trusty Lowell Halogens.
I have a 100 LED flashlight that is powered by 4 AA batteries and it puts out a tremendous amount of light.

kj

John Godwin · August 22nd, 2008, 06:59 PM

They shipped mine fedex ground and it should be in some time next week, it appears.

Raymond Schlogel · August 22nd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Did you just get one? I was thinking that though one might not cut it, getting a handful might do okay. While I'm sure it won't put out tons of light would still be a lot easier to transport then my Lowell kit, not to mention none of the heat.

- Ray

Michael Chenoweth · August 23rd, 2008, 09:57 PM

I'm very interested as well. I do own a 500 LED from FloLight and love it. Fits very nicely in a laptop backpack. Makes for great run and gun. A panel like this, if it could be gelled to daylight temps, would sit nicely with it. Nice light kit for flying with.

cheno

August 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#1
Kevin Wayne Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 36	LED Lights Anyone try using these types of LED light for video work? 225 WHITE LED Aquarium Grow Light Panel 110 or 240 Volt - eBay (item 110279159843 end time Aug-18-08 21:36:19 PDT) Seems like they could be adapted to fit on a light stand. Kevin Jones

August 19th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#4
Gary Nattrass Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 300	I dont care what they say about these led lights and the colour temp I have tried a lot of them and they all look crap to me as they are too green to mix in with any other light source. __________________ Over 28 years in broadcast film and TV as a dubbing mixer/editor: Visit my Pub TV channel: www.TheBlackHorseBar.co.uk And the N East UK IPTV Portal www.iNorthEast.tv

August 19th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#6
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 516	I picked up 2 ... I'll pick up 2 to test out. I have a couple of small right LED lights which cast blue ~ maybe they can be used together?

August 21st, 2008, 10:30 PM	#8
Alex Raskin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NYC-NJ Posts: 899	Kevin, I have those and they are too weak for most any video application. __________________ PrimeHD.com

August 22nd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#14
Raymond Schlogel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 129 Images: 3	Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Did you just get one? I was thinking that though one might not cut it, getting a handful might do okay. While I'm sure it won't put out tons of light would still be a lot easier to transport then my Lowell kit, not to mention none of the heat. - Ray __________________ www.vimeo.com/underground www.undergroundplanet.com

August 18th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#2
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 210	Interesting... specifies color temperature of 6000-7000 K. Almost tempted to try one, but I'll wait for you to go first ;)

August 19th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#3
John Godwin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 82	I just ordered one. I think with a little CTO ... I'll let you know...

August 19th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#5
John Godwin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 82	Well, the LitePanels LED I use on the camera to match daylight all the time works beautifully. This other is a gamble, but for the price I figure its worth a try.

August 21st, 2008, 09:52 PM	#7
Kevin Wayne Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 36	And this one could be rigged to mount directly onto your camera - maybe attached to the side mic. FREE SHIPPING 48 LED Lantern UFO Umbrella AA Tent Light - eBay (item 110280422406 end time Aug-22-08 23:10:24 PDT) kj

August 22nd, 2008, 11:59 AM	#9
Michael Chenoweth Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 81	Any updates from anyone who's ordered the panel and received it? As for the UFO light - Yes - great price but very little throw on the light. Very blue and you almost lose the output of the light gelling it down. Works great as a tent light and in my voice over box ;)

August 22nd, 2008, 01:48 PM	#10
Gints Klimanis Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,617	I don't see any mention of lumens. John Godwin, please comment on the brightness when you receive them. If they don't work well on video, I'll put them on my fishtank which needs about $40 of fluorescent tubes (two 40W T12's) every few years.

August 22nd, 2008, 06:28 PM	#12
Kevin Wayne Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 36	I'm interested to hear how well they work. I would love a light-weight, cool, and relatively less expensive replacement for my trusty Lowell Halogens. I have a 100 LED flashlight that is powered by 4 AA batteries and it puts out a tremendous amount of light. kj

August 22nd, 2008, 06:59 PM	#13
John Godwin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 82	They shipped mine fedex ground and it should be in some time next week, it appears.

August 23rd, 2008, 09:57 PM	#15
Michael Chenoweth Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 81	I'm very interested as well. I do own a 500 LED from FloLight and love it. Fits very nicely in a laptop backpack. Makes for great run and gun. A panel like this, if it could be gelled to daylight temps, would sit nicely with it. Nice light kit for flying with. cheno

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