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ElConquistador · 11-15-2005, 02:44 AM

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 · 11-15-2005, 02:45 AM

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

ElConquistador · 11-15-2005, 02:51 AM

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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.

newbreed · 11-15-2005, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ElConquistador

go put that thing back in your trailer.

It wont fit anywhere inside, we keep it in the shed now.

ElConquistador · 11-15-2005, 02:59 AM

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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.

newbreed · 11-15-2005, 03:02 AM

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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.

nastynun · 11-15-2005, 04:27 AM

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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=

ElConquistador · 11-15-2005, 09:07 AM

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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

imageman · 11-15-2005, 09:13 AM

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 ?

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Originally Posted by ElConquistador

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

HotMovies_Jason2 · 11-15-2005, 09:39 AM

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...

BV · 11-15-2005, 10:43 AM

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...st &sku=91763

Sebastian Sands · 11-15-2005, 11:43 AM

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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ElConquistador Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Coast Posts: 520	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.

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HotMovies_Jason2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	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 MovieDollars 1-800-959-MOVI

11-15-2005, 10:43 AM	#11
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	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...st &sku=91763

11-15-2005, 11:43 AM	#12
Sebastian Sands Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ICQ: 211-417-740 Posts: 5,223	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.