On Camera light for XL2

Roger Rosales · January 2nd, 2008, 09:18 PM

Guy,

that Senheisser mic looks and sounds awesome. What's that retail for?

The LP micro looks good as well. I noticed you said "very little color shift", whereas the others I mentioned, you say it produces no color shift whatsoever. A bit of a concern for me, but how much will the new LP micro lights go for? If it'll cost a fraction of what the others cost, then it'd be worth it, but if it'll cost me about the same, I'd rather get myself the bigger ones.

Thanks for the info, Guy.

TingSern Wong · January 2nd, 2008, 09:23 PM

It costs about US$350 ... retail price will be less from dealers. Run from 4 AA batteries (either Alkalines or NiMH).

Roger Rosales · January 2nd, 2008, 10:23 PM

Wow, that's not a bad price at all! Right now I'm seriously considering the Litepanels from DVcreators.net. This one seems to be a great choice as well.

Unfortunately, Guy didn't really show their effectiveness in the video he posted, but if they're anything like the current litepanels, they're worth the investment.

I'd like to know where I can buy that Sennheiser mic though, I can't find it on dvcreators.net

TingSern Wong · January 2nd, 2008, 10:51 PM

Go to www.litepanels.com and they have a nice video and writeup there. Won't be available yet until end Jan / early Feb. I have asked ZGC.COM to check for me the price they are selling. I suspect it will be something like $300.

As for the mic, I have no idea where you can get it in US - I am from Singapore. Maybe you try B&H, or any of the big pro audio houses in US?

Guy Cochran · January 3rd, 2008, 12:31 AM

Very little color shift meaning it is close to 0. However, until the technology for white LED is perfected, there is a very, very minor shift towards magenta.

We will have the new Litepanels LP Micro by the end of the month. They are available for pre-order now. http://www.dvcreators.net/litepanels-lp-micro/ We should be among the first to receive shipment. Use coupon code "dvinfo" to shave another 5% off.

The Sennheiser micro supercardioid MKE400 mic can be found here http://www.dvcreators.net/the-sennhe...0-shotgun-mic/

Roger Rosales · January 3rd, 2008, 01:24 AM

Thanks for the info and links Guy!

Benjamin Cord · January 14th, 2008, 07:44 AM

Hey Guy,

Got these in stock yet?

Guy Cochran · January 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM

We'll have them at the end of January. Our first shipment is almost all spoken for! These are going to be a big hit.

James Allison · January 14th, 2008, 01:03 PM

Evening guys. I was glad I found this thread as I didn't really want to start another on the same subject and look like a fool when someone posted a link to another thread :D

Anyway I am also on the lookout for an onboard mic for an XL2. I wont be using it for weddings, but to film a mocumentary at night following around police officers. Due to cash flow I shall be hiring the light, but does anyone know if any of these three are any good for the sort of thing I am looking to do?

http://www.hireacamera.com/camcorder..._menulight.asp

Heiko Saele · January 16th, 2008, 03:41 PM

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However, as with any front mounted lights, there is hardly any modelling - shadows are harsh.

You can always use something like the paglight extender arm http://www.paglight.com/mountingoptions.htm to mount the light off of the lens angle. It will still be pretty front mounted and harsh, but not as much.

TingSern Wong · January 16th, 2008, 08:09 PM

James,

That depends on far or near you are from the police officers ... and whether the lights are TOO bright ... you don't want to irritate the police officers when they are doing an official job, right? Any light of whatever power can be too bright or too dim - so, it is hard to tell - because it depends on the distance you are from the subject.

I used my Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 - and at night, subjects within about 5m are adequately lit. But, the angle of coverage is a bit narrow - something you should check out - depending on the lens you are using.

Steve Sobodos · January 29th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Guy, Any delivery news on the Micro? I have had my order in for a couple weeks and I'm chomping at the bit to try out the new light.

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Originally Posted by Guy Cochran

We'll have them at the end of January. Our first shipment is almost all spoken for! These are going to be a big hit.

Guy Cochran · January 29th, 2008, 06:10 PM

Confirmed. We will begin shipping on Friday. Yea!

TingSern Wong · January 29th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Steve,

Read this ...
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=113390

It is very good - especially if you use the e2 Lithium AA batteries - 7 hours per pop of 4 batteries. And weighs next to nothing :-).

Michael Liebergot · January 30th, 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Jones

Interesting. I checked out the link and hadn't seen this light before. Something I might check out when I have upgrades in my budget. I currently use a Bescor kit with a nice little hinged filter, barn doors, on-board dimmer and a velcro-mounted diffuser. Really good kit for a modest budget. For what I need it to do, it works really well, but it is also one of the type that uses the 4 pin connector to a lead-acid battery...which gets really really heavy after a while.

-Jon

The Sony HVL light is a great one. Probably the best LED light in regards to light distrubution (spread/distance/intensity).

Great dimmer, battery run time, stays cool always (as do most LEDs).
the ony real downside to it, is that it's one big, heavy, honkin light. You might have trouble with it is you are front mounting the light.

I have mine mounted on the handle using a Delcam mount. Keeps my camera balanced better.

January 2nd, 2008, 09:18 PM	#16
Roger Rosales Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Guy, that Senheisser mic looks and sounds awesome. What's that retail for? The LP micro looks good as well. I noticed you said "very little color shift", whereas the others I mentioned, you say it produces no color shift whatsoever. A bit of a concern for me, but how much will the new LP micro lights go for? If it'll cost a fraction of what the others cost, then it'd be worth it, but if it'll cost me about the same, I'd rather get myself the bigger ones. Thanks for the info, Guy. __________________ -Roger Rosales www.rogerrosales.com

January 2nd, 2008, 10:23 PM	#18
Roger Rosales Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Wow, that's not a bad price at all! Right now I'm seriously considering the Litepanels from DVcreators.net. This one seems to be a great choice as well. Unfortunately, Guy didn't really show their effectiveness in the video he posted, but if they're anything like the current litepanels, they're worth the investment. I'd like to know where I can buy that Sennheiser mic though, I can't find it on dvcreators.net __________________ -Roger Rosales www.rogerrosales.com

January 3rd, 2008, 12:31 AM	#20
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Very little color shift meaning it is close to 0. However, until the technology for white LED is perfected, there is a very, very minor shift towards magenta. We will have the new Litepanels LP Micro by the end of the month. They are available for pre-order now. http://www.dvcreators.net/litepanels-lp-micro/ We should be among the first to receive shipment. Use coupon code "dvinfo" to shave another 5% off. The Sennheiser micro supercardioid MKE400 mic can be found here http://www.dvcreators.net/the-sennhe...0-shotgun-mic/ __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

January 3rd, 2008, 01:24 AM	#21
Roger Rosales Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Thanks for the info and links Guy! __________________ -Roger Rosales www.rogerrosales.com

January 14th, 2008, 07:44 AM	#22
Benjamin Cord Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Posts: 40	LP Micro Hey Guy, Got these in stock yet?

January 2nd, 2008, 09:23 PM	#17
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	It costs about US$350 ... retail price will be less from dealers. Run from 4 AA batteries (either Alkalines or NiMH).

January 2nd, 2008, 10:51 PM	#19
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	Go to www.litepanels.com and they have a nice video and writeup there. Won't be available yet until end Jan / early Feb. I have asked ZGC.COM to check for me the price they are selling. I suspect it will be something like $300. As for the mic, I have no idea where you can get it in US - I am from Singapore. Maybe you try B&H, or any of the big pro audio houses in US?

January 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#23
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	We'll have them at the end of January. Our first shipment is almost all spoken for! These are going to be a big hit. __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

January 14th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#24
James Allison New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portsmouth England Posts: 11	Evening guys. I was glad I found this thread as I didn't really want to start another on the same subject and look like a fool when someone posted a link to another thread :D Anyway I am also on the lookout for an onboard mic for an XL2. I wont be using it for weddings, but to film a mocumentary at night following around police officers. Due to cash flow I shall be hiring the light, but does anyone know if any of these three are any good for the sort of thing I am looking to do? http://www.hireacamera.com/camcorder..._menulight.asp

January 16th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#26
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	James, That depends on far or near you are from the police officers ... and whether the lights are TOO bright ... you don't want to irritate the police officers when they are doing an official job, right? Any light of whatever power can be too bright or too dim - so, it is hard to tell - because it depends on the distance you are from the subject. I used my Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 - and at night, subjects within about 5m are adequately lit. But, the angle of coverage is a bit narrow - something you should check out - depending on the lens you are using.

January 29th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#28
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	Confirmed. We will begin shipping on Friday. Yea! __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

January 29th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#29
TingSern Wong Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore, Rep of SINGAPORE Posts: 749	Steve, Read this ... http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=113390 It is very good - especially if you use the e2 Lithium AA batteries - 7 hours per pop of 4 batteries. And weighs next to nothing :-).