GS120 On Camera Light at DVinfo.net

Krt Schmidt · March 18th, 2005, 01:26 PM

Thanks ahead of time.

I'm considering getting a couple Panasonic VW-LDC10 On Camera Light 10 Watts for shooting weddings. Mainly receptions, interviews, dancing, etc...

Has anyone had experience with these. Good, bad, ok?

Here's the BH link:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=360616&is=REG

Tommy Haupfear · March 18th, 2005, 09:26 PM

I haven't used the VW-LDC10 before but it seems a little pricey not to come with a required battery and only be 10w.

B&H has 20w and 40w on-camera lights kits with belt batteries for $70-$100.

Definitely worth a look and welcome to DVinfo!

Krt Schmidt · March 18th, 2005, 10:00 PM

Thanks.

Do you mean the Bescor KLK-624 20/40w?

I was looking into that but I can't find out what an additional battery would cost since it doesn't list the connector type (non-standard) or any compatible accessories.

I've also looked at the Becor site, which is horrible, and information is lacking.

I think I will get this light but I'll have to find an extra battery.

Krt Schmidt · March 18th, 2005, 10:03 PM

Whoops...

spoke to soon. x-tra battery here

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=225951&is=REG

Tim Borek · March 21st, 2005, 03:24 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Tommy Haupfear : I haven't used the VW-LDC10 before but it seems a little pricey not to come with a required battery and only be 10w.

B&H has 20w and 40w on-camera lights kits with belt batteries for $70-$100.

Definitely worth a look and welcome to DVinfo! -->>>

I have the Bescor KLK-50 kit and it get's the job done just fine. It has a VS-50 lamp and MM-7 lead-acid battery. With 20-watt halogen lamps, the MM-7 battery lasts for five hours (but takes 14 hours to charge). Anyway, with Bescor products, I'm pretty sure that "KLK" items are kits that included batteries.

FWIW, the MM-7 and MM-9 batteries come with a should strap, which is what I prefer. These things are bricks. I can't imagine my belts or belt loops on my pants supporting one of these batteries on my hip for too long.

March 18th, 2005, 01:26 PM	#1
Krt Schmidt Tourist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	GS120 On Camera Light Thanks ahead of time. I'm considering getting a couple Panasonic VW-LDC10 On Camera Light 10 Watts for shooting weddings. Mainly receptions, interviews, dancing, etc... Has anyone had experience with these. Good, bad, ok? Here's the BH link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=360616&is=REG

March 18th, 2005, 09:26 PM	#2
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I haven't used the VW-LDC10 before but it seems a little pricey not to come with a required battery and only be 10w. B&H has 20w and 40w on-camera lights kits with belt batteries for $70-$100. Definitely worth a look and welcome to DVinfo!

March 18th, 2005, 10:00 PM	#3
Krt Schmidt Tourist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	Thanks. Do you mean the Bescor KLK-624 20/40w? I was looking into that but I can't find out what an additional battery would cost since it doesn't list the connector type (non-standard) or any compatible accessories. I've also looked at the Becor site, which is horrible, and information is lacking. I think I will get this light but I'll have to find an extra battery.

March 18th, 2005, 10:03 PM	#4
Krt Schmidt Tourist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	Whoops... spoke to soon. x-tra battery here http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=225951&is=REG

March 21st, 2005, 03:24 PM	#5
Tim Borek Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 353	<<<-- Originally posted by Tommy Haupfear : I haven't used the VW-LDC10 before but it seems a little pricey not to come with a required battery and only be 10w. B&H has 20w and 40w on-camera lights kits with belt batteries for $70-$100. Definitely worth a look and welcome to DVinfo! -->>> I have the Bescor KLK-50 kit and it get's the job done just fine. It has a VS-50 lamp and MM-7 lead-acid battery. With 20-watt halogen lamps, the MM-7 battery lasts for five hours (but takes 14 hours to charge). Anyway, with Bescor products, I'm pretty sure that "KLK" items are kits that included batteries. FWIW, the MM-7 and MM-9 batteries come with a should strap, which is what I prefer. These things are bricks. I can't imagine my belts or belt loops on my pants supporting one of these batteries on my hip for too long.