Hi Ken,
About 1.5 years ago, I was considering different LED light panels like the one you are asking about. (See this thread: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2012-April/311643.html and the next 3 messages that follows via the "Next" link) I finally decided on Neewer CN-160, from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VC8M3K/ It can take a rechargeable Li-ion battery (IIRC, even more than one type), or 6 AA, which can be a backup option (never had to use it yet.) I bought an eForcity NP-F550-compatible (NP-FM500H) battery (2500 mAh or 18.5 Wh): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E7XM68/ or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MW91J6 (I used this listing of the product) The charger is also by eForcity: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045TKC7S/ It is small and can be plugged into a wall outlet or a car 12-V socket. The battery lasts for rather long time, and the panel has a 4- of 5- red LED indicators that show the level of the battery charge. This light panel (made in China) is considerably cheaper than some other panels sold at B&H. As Paul said, the foot that goes into the hot-shoe is not perfect, but it is OK. I like the fact that it is dimable: sometimes I dim it when it produces too much light: especially when either the object is too reflective or when it is not a posed shot, and "straight into the face"). One feature is that it is a rather "focused" light, i.e. the cone is not very wide. It is comparable to the angle of view of somewhere between 35mm and 50mm lens mounted on K-5. I don't know about other LED light panels. I used it for both video and still photography, both for my baby/toddler and for some event shooting (physics festival, social dance performance). Unfortunately, I don't have any of those online to show. I hope this helps. Igor On Oct 24, 2013, at 7:25 PM, <kwaller at peoplepc.com> wrote: > > Paul, do you see a need for dimming. I'm thinking about the Genaray > 5300 because it is dimmable. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" <pnstenquist at > comcast.net> > Subject: Re: LED on camera light > > >> Hi Ken, >> >> I have a Genaray LED light. Mine is similar to the 7100T but has >> variable beam width rather than variable color. I use it mainly for >> video. I shot the in-car video of that Shadow hot rod for the Times >> with it. Works well for that. I have also used it for fill light when >> shooting at dusk. I like everything except the hot shoe mount which >> is kind of flimsy I both the Sony L-Series battery for it. Gives it >> plenty of power for a long time. >> >> Best, >> Paul >>> On Oct 24, 2013, at 5:03 PM, <kwaller at peoplepc.com> wrote: >>> >>> Any comments/experiences with these >>> >>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/GENARAY_LIGHTING/ci/22497/N/4011740623/ap/Y?cm_mmc=EML-_-Promotion_PhotoPlus102413-_-131024-_-Body_Retail_Genaray-On-Camera-LED-Lighting >>> >>> I'm thinking about using it in outdoor macro situations. >>> >>> >>> Kenneth Waller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
