Which type of lights do you favour?

1 · 2009 April 17th, 20:15

Which are the lights you're most interested in acquiring (providing the prices are right, and not as expensive as current offerings).

You can vote for more than just one light.

**Lunchbox** · 2009 April 17th, 20:29

I have Canon VL-10 10W light. It was okay but the bulbs are very expensive. I got one ran out every few months.

I also use the SWIT S-2010 LED light. I absolutely love it. With the dimmer switch. It's very useful. 40W only.

1 · 2009 April 17th, 20:32

Originally Posted by Lunchbox

40W only.

That's a 10 to 12W light.

I only use CONSUMPTION as a reference, not "calculated/converted/lumen-output equivalent.

**Rumpelgeist** · 2009 April 17th, 23:48

What is "Par"? I googled "HMI Par" but found only ads, no explanations of the term.

**Erik Bien** · 2009 April 18th, 00:26

Parabolic Aluminized Reflector.

**bluegrass** · 2009 April 18th, 09:54

Anything LED which spells durability and power conservation. I have one of the micro LED panels which is extremely over priced. I like their light weight, dimmer capablility, & temp filters. I still wish I had one or two more of them but I refuse to put out $300 each for anymore.

**Erik Bien** · 2009 April 18th, 11:01

LOL

I already own most of the tungsten choices on your list (and aspire to own most of the HMIs).

Sheesh, I wonder if there's a name for this disorder I apparently have ...

**bluegrass** · 2009 April 18th, 12:48

It's called "IneeditIwantitIgotahaveitIcanjustifyit" disorder.

**Erik Bien** · 2009 April 18th, 12:59

I was thinking more like ASA 64 syndrome ... "My cheap little HD pocket cam will show you all ... just let me turn on a few (hundred) more (kilo)watts of light!"

**Dana Love** · 2009 April 19th, 21:34

No flos on the list? They're the lights I most like - more affordable than LED today, and cool.

1 · 2009 April 19th, 21:44

Originally Posted by Dana Love

No flos on the list? They're the lights I most like - more affordable than LED today, and cool.

They're not on the list BECAUSE they're cheap as.
They're a dime a dozen, not really worth the time to investigate.

**Bergcrane2** · 2009 May 27th, 15:06

ETC Source Four Ellipsoidal, ETC Source Four PAR. Both with an HPL575V lamp. Both have interchangeable lenses.

**dbattle** · 2009 June 4th, 13:47

The Kelvin Blocks by Elation ,sold through Kino-Flo. I am saving my moneys as they be high.

**IanB** · 2009 June 6th, 15:20

And when Kino's are used in many theatrical releases, I don't see how some CFL's can't be on the list.

I use the exclusively to balance daylight, since I am always shooting during the day time in practical locations, not in studio's or sets.

IB

**fishops** · 2009 June 8th, 17:04

Originally Posted by 1

They're not on the list BECAUSE they're cheap as.
They're a dime a dozen, not really worth the time to investigate.

Are you kidding me? Kinos are crazy expensive, even the off brand versions. I think you might be confused?

**Erik Bien** · 2009 June 18th, 19:33

Originally Posted by fishops

Kinos are crazy expensive, even the off brand versions.

Beyond the big names (ARRI, Mole-Richardson, Kino, etc.), see Cool Lights, Konova, EOS, Lowel, etc.

EDIT: The big change is the ever-increasing availability and output and ever-decreasing cost of high-CRI fluoro tubes, often in both daylight and tungsten balance, to fit a variety of fixtures.

**pendoo1** · 2009 July 7th, 15:27

i am looking for a led or any light that will be suitable for good lighting.
have CanonHV30 .
i am planning to shoot an night sceen outside a liqour store.
any suggesions??

**Lionbrood** · 2009 July 8th, 16:43

If I could bother anyone for advice or an opinion. I was wondering if this would be worth my $$.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pho/1259551428.html

This would be my first lighting kit, I would use to conduct interviews with 1 person. Currently I am using natural light and just domestic lights from around the house... Dont have much experience with lighting so i was hoping for a little feedback. Thanks in advance.

**Erik Bien** · 2009 July 8th, 17:18

Originally Posted by Lionbrood

I was wondering if this would be worth my $$.
This would be my first lighting kit, I would use to conduct interviews with 1 person.

If indeed it's two Mini-Pros in working order, I say go for it: I believe those are open-faced 250-300W with a moving bulb to adjust from spot to flood. Although they're no longer made, in their day Colortran was a highly respected lighting equipment manufacturer (plenty of their ERs are still going strong at the theatre where I work). You can still get replacement parts for many of them through the Leviton/NSI parts department, contact Susan Scott at (503) 404-5500.

**Lionbrood** · 2009 July 9th, 12:40

Great, thanks a lot Erik. i am going to follow through and take a look at these lights.

**Blair Collins** · 2009 July 25th, 03:14

Coollights LED all the way. very nice.

**October Black** · 2010 January 26th, 15:24

LED, all the way.

**Bergcrane2** · 2010 January 26th, 15:28

It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Lot's of lights do different things.

**philipjacobs** · 2010 March 21st, 13:01

I own an HV20 and I'm trying to buy a light to do some weddings. Which of these 2 do you think is better?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...era_Light.html
or
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Camcorder.html
or do you suggest something else?
Thanks!

**CunseededPat** · 2010 August 18th, 11:08

very new to lighting, going to shoot some outdoor shots, in the woods, along with some green screen etc...would this light kit be good enough?

http://www.amazon.com/ePhoto-Continu...1&sr=8-1-fkmr0

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