Light for the HMC-150:
 

Hello,

What type of light are people using to mount on their HCM-150?

I would like to add one for interviews and indoor scenarios.

Thanks,

Simon

The Zylight Z-90 is one of the top LED lights.

For indoor only use, there are lots of tungsten balanced lights that work well.

Torch LED. It works great and blows the lite panels away.

The Comer 1800 is a great LED light. The 900 is pretty good if you're looking for compact form, but it doesn't have a dimmer like the 1800. Both are a great value IMO.

I second the vote for the Comer 1800. I used it on my HMC-40 during my cruise last week. It allowed me to get great shots in a dimly lit ballroom filled with nearly 300 Halloween-costumed revelers. The dimmer is invaluable too, for tweaking the light for fill or full illumination.

Wow!

These are VERY expensive. I had no idea these miniature lights are so expensive.

Is there anything worth buying for under $100 dollars?

Thanks,

Simon

Bescor Lights?
 

Are any of these lights from Bescor worth buying?

Amazon.com: bescor light

They are bit more in my budget range.

Thanks,

Simon

like i said torchled its about 250.00 and you dont need a battery pack.

Okay,

I will check it out.

thanks,

Simon

Not trying to start an argument here Simon, but you spent roughly $3,200 on a camera to help you acquire better than average images. Why, then, go low budget on lighting that - at best - will provide suboptimal output and quality of light? My thought is do the best to help your camera do its best.

There are several good options between the budget lights and higher priced models. You'd be better served to save for one of the mid ranged lights than to 'spend and regret' on the less expensive ones.

Hi Mark,

I agree with you but TELL that to my wife.

:)

The torchLED looks like a good compromise.

Simon

Understood. I'm in the same boat, Simon. My motto: " 'tis better to seek forgiveness than ask permission " ;-)

By torch LED do you mean something like the Maglite 3W, in candle mode ? If so I would not bother. The output is nothing like as strong as the Litepanels Micro, which incidently is no great shakes either, IMO. I did however use my 2 Maglites at a marquee reception a couple of weeks ago. I placed them on the top table, in candle mode, for the speeches, they did a good job of lifting out any shadows, but as for using as a prime light, they just dont do it. Go for one of the Comers, good lights and very good value.

Simon:

For an inexpensive first camera light, I would get an inexpensive tungsten light.

This Bescor light is good for the $60 price tag.
Bescor | KLK-36 Light Battery Kit | KLK36 | B&H Photo Video

I would stay away from any of the LED lights that are not 3200K tungsten balanced or switchable between 3200 & 5600K. Keep reading and researching on event lighting to determine how to achieve proper lighting and white/color balance.

The light forum on here is excellent.

Edit: The Bescor LED lights are total garbage, don't even think about it.

Best deal going and you can connect several together.

Amazon.com: Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Silver): Camera & Photo

hehe!
 

Thanks Mark. I wrote you a personal message. I hope you got it.

Here is the torchLED I found:

Amazon.com: TorchLED TL-50 LED Light: Camera & Photo

Sounds good.

Let me know what everyone thinks?

thanks again for all the advice,

Simon

You would probably be better off creating your own torch with wood and fuel soaked rags than that thing.

I know this is somewhat off topic, but why can't you guys simply say "I can't afford it" or "It's not in the budget" rather than blaming your wives for not "allowing" you to purchase equipment?

It's a bit demoralizing as a professional woman to have to read that crap. Not all of us are shrews, you know.

Sorry Sherri. No offense intended.

Sorry Sherri. You are right.

It was a bad joke.

I will be more careful in the future.

Simon

Ouch! hehe!

Okay, I will keep looking then. hehehe!

Maybe saving up enough money for for a Comer 900 makes sense.

Simon

Not being mean, but there is no way Sherri is married, she has the "unmarried" comprehension of the marriage dynamic.

A couple of years with the old ball & chain will straighten out the perspective that you can make decisions on your own.

back on topic...
been really happy with the Bescor. cheap and throws just enough light to not blind people. good thing when you shoot in a dark club or party!

I use this light and its the best i have own in the price range. You wont be sorry you got it. If you are I`ll buy it from you.

I have a few clients using the Switronix TL50 and they seem pretty happy with it for the price range.

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For $200 to $300 price range, Comer 900 would be a great choice. It's 900 lux at 1 meter compared to other lights at 320lux at 1 meter.

It's 4500K color temperature makes it ready to be used indoor. Other LED lights are 5600K day light color temperature which a orange gel is needed to make it to be used indoor. Using any filter further reduces the brightness. Another advantage of Comer is it is diffused by default. Other lights will shoot a circular hot spot in the video.

btw, check out this photo HMC150 on camera light