Second Generation Comer CM-LBPS1800 LED Light

Taky Cheung · August 20th, 2010, 06:33 PM

It isn't bad to use the F770 battery at all. =)

Alex DeJesus · August 20th, 2010, 06:40 PM

Yeah, but I also need to power up a monitor. It would be good if one battery can tap off to both.

Taky Cheung · August 20th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Then don't blame the light for the increase price tag because you need a battery to power the light and a monitor .. hehe :)

Chris Joy · August 27th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Check this one out...

Gadget.brando.com

Specs look impressive, wonder how accurate they are.

Taky Cheung · August 27th, 2010, 10:33 AM

These are knock offs made with poor quality. Check out this post from another member bought one from them, then have to pay shipping send back to them.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/photon-m...ml#post1553105

Dave Allen · August 28th, 2010, 03:43 PM

I am quite pleased with my Comer LED light, and the YouTube video comparison was extremely helpful.

I bought a spare plastic shoe in case the original broke as it was really inexpensive, but so far I have not smacked the light so the plastic shoe lives on.

The question is, will the new metal shoe fit the old light?

Taky Cheung · August 29th, 2010, 06:21 AM

Dave, glad to hear you like the light. Yes the metal show is the same size as the plastic shoe.

Alex DeJesus · September 10th, 2010, 10:42 PM

I must say that is one powerful light. I can't wait to use it

Eugene J. Kulak · September 11th, 2010, 07:40 AM

Seems like a very nice piece of equipment, when do you think this light will undergo a redesign to the mount so that it will not risk damaging an intelligent hot shoe?

Taky Cheung · September 11th, 2010, 08:58 AM

Since they recently upgraded the plastic shoe to metal shoe, it is very unlikely they will redesign the shoe again. There're incidents people use excessive force so the stud tightened punching to the shoe to the Panasonic GH1. I have used GH1 with the Comer light but don't have that problem. You can also use an adapter like this to convert the shoe

Accessory Shoe Adapter with 1/4-20 Stud Connector | L.A. Color Shop

Bob Grant · September 15th, 2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taky Cheung

Since they recently upgraded the plastic shoe to metal shoe, it is very unlikely they will redesign the shoe again. There're incidents people use excessive force so the stud tightened punching to the shoe to the Panasonic GH1. I have used GH1 with the Comer light but don't have that problem. You can also use an adapter like this to convert the shoe

Accessory Shoe Adapter with 1/4-20 Stud Connector | L.A. Color Shop

As I've had a different problem mounting the 1800 on another cold shoe I'm curious how the adaptor you linked to is of any use?
I see it'll attach to the cold shoe at one end but the other is a male 1/4" thread. The 1800 also has a male 1/4" thread and ..... I'm sure you see the problem :)

Perhaps you meant this one: Accessory Shoe Tripod Mount Adapter | L.A. Color Shop

Taky Cheung · September 15th, 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

I see it'll attach to the cold shoe at one end but the other is a male 1/4" thread. The 1800 also has a male 1/4" thread and ..... I'm sure you see the problem :)

Hi Bob, hehehe.. it is really not the problem.. when it comes to this male-male situation, unlike human being, the comer light stud can be retracted (by turning the knob) and turns into female (without the need of surgery). Now that's a happy match =)

August 20th, 2010, 06:33 PM	#16
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	It isn't bad to use the F770 battery at all. =) __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

August 20th, 2010, 06:42 PM	#18
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Then don't blame the light for the increase price tag because you need a battery to power the light and a monitor .. hehe :) __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

August 27th, 2010, 10:29 AM	#19
Chris Joy Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 220	interesting alternative Check this one out... Gadget.brando.com Specs look impressive, wonder how accurate they are.

August 27th, 2010, 10:33 AM	#20
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	These are knock offs made with poor quality. Check out this post from another member bought one from them, then have to pay shipping send back to them. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/photon-m...ml#post1553105 __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

August 28th, 2010, 03:43 PM	#21
Dave Allen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 497	I am quite pleased with my Comer LED light, and the YouTube video comparison was extremely helpful. I bought a spare plastic shoe in case the original broke as it was really inexpensive, but so far I have not smacked the light so the plastic shoe lives on. The question is, will the new metal shoe fit the old light? __________________ Dave -

August 20th, 2010, 06:40 PM	#17
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	Yeah, but I also need to power up a monitor. It would be good if one battery can tap off to both.

August 29th, 2010, 06:21 AM	#22
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Dave, glad to hear you like the light. Yes the metal show is the same size as the plastic shoe. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

September 10th, 2010, 10:42 PM	#23
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	I must say that is one powerful light. I can't wait to use it

September 11th, 2010, 07:40 AM	#24
Eugene J. Kulak Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 95	Seems like a very nice piece of equipment, when do you think this light will undergo a redesign to the mount so that it will not risk damaging an intelligent hot shoe? __________________ Gene, Black Hole Video

September 11th, 2010, 08:58 AM	#25
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Since they recently upgraded the plastic shoe to metal shoe, it is very unlikely they will redesign the shoe again. There're incidents people use excessive force so the stud tightened punching to the shoe to the Panasonic GH1. I have used GH1 with the Comer light but don't have that problem. You can also use an adapter like this to convert the shoe Accessory Shoe Adapter with 1/4-20 Stud Connector \| L.A. Color Shop __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator