Self powered / portable light? at DVinfo.net

Michael Wisniewski · August 5th, 2004, 10:52 AM

Any recommendations for a self powered portable light?

Notes:
I'd like the flexibility to be able to light characters or small portions of a scene when all I have is available lighting - especially in low light.

Preferably something that can be effectively bounced, diffused, and/or or focused.

Ken Tanaka · August 5th, 2004, 11:01 AM

There are many instruments that are designed to be powered by a 12v battery...and that's essentially what you seek. Search around in here for some recommendations. For example, I use a Lowel i-Light with an NRG battery belt. It can be camera-mounted, hand-held or stand mounted. It also features a nice set of barn doors (extra) and a dichroic filter (also extra) will conveniently convert the lamp to daylight K. It's an excellent portable and relatively economical solution.

But there are many such alternatives.

Michael Wisniewski · August 5th, 2004, 04:55 PM

Thanks, the i-light was just exactly what I was looking for.

Any pros/cons going with the XLR, Anton Bauer, or regular version? Or are those connections something I can just add later?

Notes:
I'm mainly going to have the light on a stand or occasionally hand held. No on-camera lighting.

Ken Tanaka · August 5th, 2004, 04:58 PM

I use the XLR connection which mates to my NRG batteries. If you're not going to use the light on-camera and/or with A-B batteries there's no reason to go that route. The next generally handy connection would be the cigarette lighter adapter.

August 5th, 2004, 10:52 AM	#1
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Self powered / portable light? Any recommendations for a self powered portable light? Notes: I'd like the flexibility to be able to light characters or small portions of a scene when all I have is available lighting - especially in low light. Preferably something that can be effectively bounced, diffused, and/or or focused.

August 5th, 2004, 11:01 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	There are many instruments that are designed to be powered by a 12v battery...and that's essentially what you seek. Search around in here for some recommendations. For example, I use a Lowel i-Light with an NRG battery belt. It can be camera-mounted, hand-held or stand mounted. It also features a nice set of barn doors (extra) and a dichroic filter (also extra) will conveniently convert the lamp to daylight K. It's an excellent portable and relatively economical solution. But there are many such alternatives. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 5th, 2004, 04:58 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I use the XLR connection which mates to my NRG batteries. If you're not going to use the light on-camera and/or with A-B batteries there's no reason to go that route. The next generally handy connection would be the cigarette lighter adapter. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 5th, 2004, 04:55 PM	#3
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Thanks, the i-light was just exactly what I was looking for. Any pros/cons going with the XLR, Anton Bauer, or regular version? Or are those connections something I can just add later? Notes: I'm mainly going to have the light on a stand or occasionally hand held. No on-camera lighting.