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October 13th, 2016, 02:21 PM
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Bright, far-reaching light for video
Hi, I have been using Switztronix TORCH Bolt on-camera video lights for years, I currently have two and recently one stopped turning on. Made a call to the manufacturer (Switztronix), but their site has been down and calls go directly to disconnect.
I believe they went out of business? Anyway, I need a high-powered, dimmable, battery operated on-camera light for wedding grand entrances and toasts. It should project far, lets say 40 feet. Color balance option preferred. My budget is around $300 but willing to spend more for quality. Any suggestions? Thanks! Stefan |
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October 13th, 2016, 05:53 PM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
Find a way to increase your budget and get a Litepanels Sola ENG. It's the perfect light for what you need.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...D_Fresnel.html
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October 14th, 2016, 02:26 AM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
If you haven't seen it already, read Paul Anderegg's excellent post at http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/photon-m...ew-550usd.html
With regard to the Comer light, it has a flip-down/up "magnifier". What has been found is one can move it out just a milimeter or two from it's fully seated position and it increases the light focus even more. Anyway, his two lights are within your budget. |
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October 14th, 2016, 06:42 AM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
40 feet is a really long throw for anything other than a Fresnel. BTW, the SolaENG comes with barndoors. I don't know why B&H shows it naked.
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October 15th, 2016, 09:06 AM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
Thanks for all your input !!
I am reviewing each light you recommended. |
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October 17th, 2016, 06:36 PM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
If I remember the Sola ENG is powered by 12V DC or 14.4 VDC. So if you have 7,2 volt batteries, then no cigar. I had the same problem looking for a far reaching spot at weddings. I could,t find any and so built my own custom LED with 3 color temp, fed by Sony L series NPF 7.2 V batteries and a narrow 12 degree angle of projection, dimming, and using TIR Carlco optics and 4 Cree XHP 50 leds. It flat out projects to over 400 ft. without a sweat. At 100 ft it is idling at 25% power draw of only 15 watts.
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October 20th, 2016, 08:22 AM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
As an update to my post, I recently discovered that Switronix is now a new company named CORE SWX.
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October 20th, 2016, 02:21 PM
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Re: Bright, far-reaching light for video
Yeah, new URL is Rechargeable Battery and Charger Solution, Suppliers ? Switronix
FYI, in the initial post you were mistyping the name. It's Switronix, there is no "z" in the middle of it. I find it very odd that they don't have a re-direct from their old site to the new one. I'd think that paying $10/yr for the old URL would be more than worth it to have old customers find the new site / company name.
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