on camera lighting

[Steve Eisen]

I don’t believe you did not find anything. This question has been asked many many times.

Here are a couple lights to get you started.
Lite Panels Micro Lite
MicroBeam 128

Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
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[Trevor Ward]

Lite Panels Micro. about $250. Great as long as your less than 10 feet from your subject. Runs off 4 double A batteries.

-trevor ward
Red Eye Film Co.
http://www.redeyefilmco.com
orlando, fl

[Jason Jenkins]

I’ve used the Lite Panels Micro several times and it’s better than nothing… but not by much. Low output, (with a spotlight effect) which dims significantly over the hour that your battery will last. You could try this: https://www.flolight.com/catalog/product/view/id/53/s/miclight/
It’s probably just as bad -for only $150!

Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
Video production… with style!

[Trevor Ward]

Well, to be fair, how many “on-camera lighting” setups don’t give you the spotlight effect to some degree. That’s the nature of a small light, in front of your subject. If you can put the light on a stand, off center, then it’s better. Or perhaps give it to your PA/grip to hold. Small budgets means you make sacrifices.

I’ve also used the small Frezzi. They have proprietary batteries and charges. Or at least they are not standard AA types nor are they regular prosumer camera battery friendly. They have a big longer throw than the lite panel. they get hotter too. Or, you could get the lite panel Mini which is bigger and gives way more light, at around $450. Still runs on AA’s.

-trevor ward
Red Eye Film Co.
http://www.redeyefilmco.com
orlando, fl

[Matt Campbell]

Sorry about that. Maybe I was in the wrong forums cause all i was finding was about lighting kits vs. actual on-camera lighting. Thanks for your response. The lite panel one seems to be pretty popular. Appreciate the help.

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[Matt Campbell]

Thanks all for your help. I’m leaning towards lite panel. Unless by the graces from above we get more money for better lights. appreciate it.

OS 10.5.5, Mac Pro 2 x 3 ghz quad-core intel xenon, 9 gb ram, with BM Intensity Pro card

[John Fishback]

Checkout Anton Bauer Ultralights. They’re not lcds, but are excellent on-cam units. You can get some very good deals on eBay. https://www.antonbauer.com/Products/Categories/Ultralights

John

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