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  • ElConquistador
    Confirmed User
    • Dec 2004
    • 520

    #1

    best on camera light for video work

    I'm looking for a good external video light that will mount on my GL2, or on this new Panasonic if I buy it. I don't want to spend $350 on the light either, just something that will do the trick.
  • newbreed
    Confirmed User
    • Nov 2003
    • 9898

    #2
    It's a little top heavy, but once you get used to it it does a great job!


    Loryn ‎(3:16 PM):
    I love it, just as long as we keep the bedroom door closed from all ears then we can have throw down hard core sex that makes us money haha
    fuck it we can have sex on money never did that before

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    • ElConquistador
      Confirmed User
      • Dec 2004
      • 520

      #3
      Originally posted by newbreed
      It's a little top heavy, but once you get used to it it does a great job!


      go put that thing back in your trailer.

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      • newbreed
        Confirmed User
        • Nov 2003
        • 9898

        #4
        Originally posted by ElConquistador
        go put that thing back in your trailer.
        It wont fit anywhere inside, we keep it in the shed now.

        Loryn ‎(3:16 PM):
        I love it, just as long as we keep the bedroom door closed from all ears then we can have throw down hard core sex that makes us money haha
        fuck it we can have sex on money never did that before

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        • ElConquistador
          Confirmed User
          • Dec 2004
          • 520

          #5
          Originally posted by newbreed
          It wont fit anywhere inside, we keep it in the shed now.
          haha, damn, you got a shed? I'm saving up to get a shed one day... for now I can only dream.

          in all seriousness, those lights will actually work in a pinch.
          good ol'e Home Depot work lights will keep the shadows away if that's all you've got on hand.

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          • newbreed
            Confirmed User
            • Nov 2003
            • 9898

            #6
            Originally posted by ElConquistador
            haha, damn, you got a shed? I'm saving up to get a shed one day... for now I can only dream.


            [QUOTE=Elin all seriousness, those lights will actually work in a pinch.
            good ol'e Home Depot work lights will keep the shadows away if that's all you've got on hand.[/QUOTE]

            I have never had any luck with on-camera lights, they all seem to be very directional and under-powered. For $200-$300 you should be able to find some nice hot lights, at least one or two with stands in some kind of kit. I see them on aBay all the time.

            Loryn ‎(3:16 PM):
            I love it, just as long as we keep the bedroom door closed from all ears then we can have throw down hard core sex that makes us money haha
            fuck it we can have sex on money never did that before

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            • nastynun
              Mandy
              • Nov 2003
              • 424

              #7
              Originally posted by ElConquistador
              I'm looking for a good external video light that will mount on my GL2, or on this new Panasonic if I buy it. I don't want to spend $350 on the light either, just something that will do the trick.
              Ebay does have good prices check it out.
              http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ght&category0=
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              • ElConquistador
                Confirmed User
                • Dec 2004
                • 520

                #8
                Originally posted by nastynun
                Ebay does have good prices check it out.
                http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ght&category0=

                found it at an online store, even cheaper than ebay
                http://www.thebuzzelectronics.com/it...930&refid=1000

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                • imageman
                  Confirmed User
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 1938

                  #9
                  I have one of those lights and they are a waste of money. If you are lucky they last 15 mins the color of the light is yellow and there is no mains cable to allow direct use when the battery charge runs out. If you are spending thousands on a good video camera why use a cheap $40 light it doesn't make sense ?


                  Originally posted by ElConquistador
                  found it at an online store, even cheaper than ebay
                  http://www.thebuzzelectronics.com/it...930&refid=1000

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                  • HotMovies_Jason2
                    Registered User
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 22

                    #10
                    are you looking for daylight balanced lights or indoor lights? check out http://www.bhphoto.com i get all my vid equipment from them. It may be a bit pricy but it is guaranteed and they ship it very quickly...
                    HotMovies
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                    1-800-959-MOVI

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                    • BV
                      wtf
                      • Sep 2001
                      • 10914

                      #11
                      http://www.frezzi.com/mini-fil1.htm is the one I use, with a dual battery belt. The dimmer switch really comes in handy.

                      Frezzolini MFIC-4X 75-watt Dimmer Mini-Fill On-Camera Light - with 4-pin XLR Connector

                      Mfr# 91203 ? B&H# FRMFIC4X

                      $299 at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...list&sku=91763

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                      • Sebastian Sands
                        Confirmed User
                        • Mar 2005
                        • 5223

                        #12
                        Canon has the VL-10. great light. Can keep it on for hours and is nice and brite. I think they were designed for the XL series but i know people with GL-2's that use them.

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