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Old August 2nd, 2005, 12:15 AM   #1
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on-camera lighting for 150

hey tommrow i have to go get a light to shoot an event that some of it will take place indoors in a fairly well lit place as well as in a dark bar. i was wondering what lights are well priced that can be powered by either the camera or the same battery as the camera (i have two)

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Old August 2nd, 2005, 08:53 AM   #2
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Try this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

I've used them for a while now and really love the ease of use, plus it works with the L batt.
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Old August 2nd, 2005, 09:57 AM   #3
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That's the same one I am using, and it works well.
I just recently purchased this to put on it to soften the light, and it does a really good job.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
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Old August 2nd, 2005, 10:42 AM   #4
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This will sound odd, but I've used dryer sheets. The cover comes off and you cut it down to fit, its heat resistant and works well.
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Old August 4th, 2005, 11:10 AM   #5
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I have the same light on top of my VX2000. I use a super-wide-angle converter so have to diffuse the light with a Lumiquest 'Mini Soft box' which I must say works very well indeed.

Always use both lamps which spreads the point light source out, then use the velcro attached diffuser on top. Beautiful near-shadowless lighting for the bridal couple.

Best thing is you don't get any squinting guests blinded by the light.

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Old August 17th, 2005, 08:12 AM   #6
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Edited by Pat M Sherman 1 minute later..
Ok well.. I replied before reading the entire thread.. Doh! It seems this technique was already mentioned a few posts up.. I'll leave it here anyways.
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I have the same light but I used a very expensive technique to diffuse it.. I picked it up on a forum somewhere..

Go to your local store and buy some non-scented dryer sheets.. Then cut off some black 1/4" strips of gaffers tape.

Now cut the sheet to fit and trim off the excess and apply to the light. If you want it diffused more fold it in half or add additional sheets if you can afford it..

Use non-scented, I ran to a store one time in a hurry and bought spring morning crud.. Well about 10 minutes later with the light my camera was reaking of spring morning.. Anyways, dryer sheets by nature go into the very hot dryer and don't burn up, so it's been ideal for lights such as this. I don't recommend it for HMI's.

I was kinda kidding on the expensive part.. :)
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