a good mount light compatible with both ex1r and Z1? at DVinfo.net

Federico Perale · October 28th, 2010, 02:10 PM

as the title says..
I am looking for something rather small that I can simply attach on the hot shoe of both camcorders

thanks
Fed

Shaughan Flynn · October 28th, 2010, 03:22 PM

My wife has a Z1 and an EX3 and I know she has used the same grenade on both cameras. Something like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542007-REG/Litepanels_LP_MICRO.html

Craig Seeman · October 28th, 2010, 03:58 PM

Have a look at this. I don't own one but had a close look. Very interesting.
Lowel Blender

Les Wilson · October 29th, 2010, 03:21 AM

I don't think there's anything to be compatible with. Any light that has a shoe mount is physically "compatible" with both cameras. You may find the DVInfo thread on lighting a useful place to search if you have't already: Photon Management Forum at DVinfo.net

The main differences in on-camera lights have nothing to do with compatibility to specific cameras but rather their design for color temperature, dim-ability, power, height and weight. Those are the issues you want to use to pick a light.

Josh Dahlberg · October 29th, 2010, 03:48 AM

If you have the money, the Ledzilla from Dedolight is the way to go... can't wait to pick one up myself, and they use the same batteries as the Z1

Federico Perale · October 29th, 2010, 03:57 AM

this one is cool but way too expensive

the Litepanels micro pro looks interesting, but reviewers say it's only effective for close ups...
but that is definitely the price range and "size" I am looking for

a plus would be the ability to use the same batteries of the Z1 (like the HVL20) or Ex1 (less likely)

another plus would be a battery meter

Bob Grant · October 29th, 2010, 06:32 PM

You wouldn't go too far wrong with the Comer 1800.
On the EX if you have any of the 3rd party batteries you can power it from the camera battery via D Tap. On the Z1 you can use the same Sony batteries for the camera and the light (one for each of course).
If the Comer is out of your price range then the Z96 available from many places at US $80 is amazing value for the money. Up against anything from Litepanels this light is as good to better and for what Litepanels are charging you can buy several Z96s.

October 28th, 2010, 02:10 PM	#1
Federico Perale Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 410	a good mount light compatible with both ex1r and Z1? as the title says.. I am looking for something rather small that I can simply attach on the hot shoe of both camcorders thanks Fed

October 28th, 2010, 03:22 PM	#2
Shaughan Flynn Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 272	My wife has a Z1 and an EX3 and I know she has used the same grenade on both cameras. Something like this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542007-REG/Litepanels_LP_MICRO.html __________________ B-Scene Films

October 28th, 2010, 03:58 PM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Have a look at this. I don't own one but had a close look. Very interesting. Lowel Blender

October 29th, 2010, 03:21 AM	#4
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	I don't think there's anything to be compatible with. Any light that has a shoe mount is physically "compatible" with both cameras. You may find the DVInfo thread on lighting a useful place to search if you have't already: Photon Management Forum at DVinfo.net The main differences in on-camera lights have nothing to do with compatibility to specific cameras but rather their design for color temperature, dim-ability, power, height and weight. Those are the issues you want to use to pick a light.

October 29th, 2010, 03:48 AM	#5
Josh Dahlberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 513	If you have the money, the Ledzilla from Dedolight is the way to go... can't wait to pick one up myself, and they use the same batteries as the Z1

October 29th, 2010, 03:57 AM	#6
Federico Perale Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 410	this one is cool but way too expensive the Litepanels micro pro looks interesting, but reviewers say it's only effective for close ups... but that is definitely the price range and "size" I am looking for a plus would be the ability to use the same batteries of the Z1 (like the HVL20) or Ex1 (less likely) another plus would be a battery meter

October 29th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#7
Bob Grant Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,570	You wouldn't go too far wrong with the Comer 1800. On the EX if you have any of the 3rd party batteries you can power it from the camera battery via D Tap. On the Z1 you can use the same Sony batteries for the camera and the light (one for each of course). If the Comer is out of your price range then the Z96 available from many places at US $80 is amazing value for the money. Up against anything from Litepanels this light is as good to better and for what Litepanels are charging you can buy several Z96s.