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Tim Holtermann · April 10th, 2006, 12:25 PM

I'm in the market for a new "on camera" light for my HD100 - What seems to be the consensus on the best light - especially if it can be powered by the IDX system?

Marc Colemont · April 10th, 2006, 12:55 PM

I'm a fan of the Bebob stuff. They make great tools, perfect for it's usage.
The light I'm using is the 'Lux'
http://www.bebob.de/international/index.html
It has a dimmable light, can be attched on the camera or microphone stand, has flaps and color correction filters.

Scott Jaco · April 13th, 2006, 04:02 AM

I'm using the IDX X3 light. It is pretty nice. It runs off the IDX battery and it's 3 LED's instead of real light bulbs. It can get very bright and it has a dimmer knob. You have to raise you color temp. to around 5600K unless you want your subjects to look blue. Remember to white balance.

My complaint is the cost. $350 for a plastic light. At least they could have used metal housings!

Tim Holtermann · April 13th, 2006, 10:39 AM

Scott - have you tested the difference in IDX battery time when using the IDX light?

Matt Gottshalk · April 13th, 2006, 07:39 PM

I like the LightPanels brand of light myself.

Gregory Doi · April 13th, 2006, 08:31 PM

I vote for Lite Panels

DJ Lewis · April 13th, 2006, 11:20 PM

We're using Lite Panels too. Very happy with them.... the X3, Lux seems like nice products though; I guess its personal taste. Good luck. :)

Daniel Patton · April 14th, 2006, 01:28 AM

I'll fourth that on the Lite Panels, they are VERY bright and well built. In fact we purchased two and only have a need for one, *hint* *hint* in case you are looking for a new one at a used price.

Anyone tried using it with the IDX battery promo kit yet? I have plugged one of ours in just to be sure it works with it but have never run it long enough to see what it does to the battery life. We bought the Lite Panel battery pack but it would be good to know how the IDX does with it in case we run the pack down.

Tim Holtermann · April 14th, 2006, 10:06 AM

Daniel, I'll take the hint - if you want to unload one let me know.

April 10th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#1
Tim Holtermann Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 184	On Camera Light I'm in the market for a new "on camera" light for my HD100 - What seems to be the consensus on the best light - especially if it can be powered by the IDX system?

April 14th, 2006, 01:28 AM	#8
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	I'll fourth that on the Lite Panels, they are VERY bright and well built. In fact we purchased two and only have a need for one, hint hint in case you are looking for a new one at a used price. Anyone tried using it with the IDX battery promo kit yet? I have plugged one of ours in just to be sure it works with it but have never run it long enough to see what it does to the battery life. We bought the Lite Panel battery pack but it would be good to know how the IDX does with it in case we run the pack down. __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

April 10th, 2006, 12:55 PM	#2
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	I'm a fan of the Bebob stuff. They make great tools, perfect for it's usage. The light I'm using is the 'Lux' http://www.bebob.de/international/index.html It has a dimmable light, can be attched on the camera or microphone stand, has flaps and color correction filters.

April 13th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#3
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	I'm using the IDX X3 light. It is pretty nice. It runs off the IDX battery and it's 3 LED's instead of real light bulbs. It can get very bright and it has a dimmer knob. You have to raise you color temp. to around 5600K unless you want your subjects to look blue. Remember to white balance. My complaint is the cost. $350 for a plastic light. At least they could have used metal housings!

April 13th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#4
Tim Holtermann Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 184	Scott - have you tested the difference in IDX battery time when using the IDX light?

April 13th, 2006, 07:39 PM	#5
Matt Gottshalk Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 215	I like the LightPanels brand of light myself.

April 13th, 2006, 08:31 PM	#6
Gregory Doi Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 70	I vote for Lite Panels

April 13th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#7
DJ Lewis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 97	We're using Lite Panels too. Very happy with them.... the X3, Lux seems like nice products though; I guess its personal taste. Good luck. :)

April 14th, 2006, 10:06 AM	#9
Tim Holtermann Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 184	Daniel, I'll take the hint - if you want to unload one let me know.