LED Video Light

Dodol · 28th November 2006

Hi,

I intend to buy either a Spinet LED video light or Vidled video light. Has anyboby tried this lights? Care to give some comment about using LED video light guys?
Thanks.

Spinet Video Light link:
http://www.globalmediapro.com/video/...ght--2081.html

Vidled link:
http://vidled.com/

mrngbss · 28th November 2006

Hi,

I didn't have what you mentioned. I've tried using white and bright LEDs for video, but there was a bluish colour. After that I didn't try anymore. Personally I still prefer the orange type light.

If the colour temperature of 5500K is correct, and the video doesn't auto adjust the colour temperature, I guess it should be ok. Jjust that the price is steep...

My 2 cents.

safarsamat · 28th November 2006

Have u tried white balance when it was bluish? i thought the LED light looks quite cool. Is it the same one on display now at VideoPro 1st Floor Sim Lim Sq

mrngbss · 28th November 2006

Originally Posted by safarsamat

Have u tried white balance when it was bluish? i thought the LED light looks quite cool. Is it the same one on display now at VideoPro 1st Floor Sim Lim Sq

Does Video have white light balance? I might have missed out something...

Hobbes00 · 28th November 2006

mrngbss, your videocam should have a whitebalance option.

But white balance isnt the best idea...
1.Get a different type of LED bulb.
2.The best way, add a gel "film industry coloured-filter-paper" over it

tommon · 29th November 2006

Sony has a new LED daylight balanced Portable spotlight using the NP batts for power. Just launched today in Singapore.

ywh · 29th November 2006

White balance works fine if your ambient lighting is also daylight. If you are working in tungsten ambient lighting, you have to balance the daylight LEDs by placing a piece of 1/2 to Full CTO (Lee filters) over the led light.

mrngbss · 29th November 2006

Originally Posted by tommon

Sony has a new LED daylight balanced Portable spotlight using the NP batts for power. Just launched today in Singapore.

Any pictures to look at?

TerryInMaryland · 2nd December 2006

Originally Posted by tommon

Sony has a new LED daylight balanced Portable spotlight using the NP batts for power. Just launched today in Singapore.

I saw the Sony LED video light at the HD World expo in NYC yesterday. Wow! Great size, good amount of light output, has built-in barndoors - light concentrator - softening filter. Connects to Sony BP batteries (I'll adapt to car lighter battery for my battery belts). And the Sony guy said it would cost $500.

Again...

It's on my list of accessories to buy as soon as they come out...which is supposed to be soon.

BTW, it was mounted to the new Sony HDV camcorder coming out which had a 20x zoom on it. What a great find!

Terry near Baltimore...

tommon · 2nd December 2006

The new cam is the V1. The pricing in US is about 25% more than the ones in Singapore. The new products are already launch here on 29 Nov.

Dodol · 3rd December 2006

I just built a DIY LED video lights using 9 super bright LED lights bought from Sim Lim Tower. I use a 12 volts rechargable batteries. The output is equivalent to 20-30 watts of Halogen lights. I will be testing the lights this weekend on a wedding and will let you guys know the results.

tommon · 3rd December 2006

Actually a magnifying lens will help increase the strength.

ywh · 3rd December 2006

Yes, but it will also concentrate the beam of light....as in the Dedos.

sundazz · 4th December 2006

Originally Posted by Dodol

I just built a DIY LED video lights using 9 super bright LED lights bought from Sim Lim Tower. I use a 12 volts rechargable batteries. The output is equivalent to 20-30 watts of Halogen lights. I will be testing the lights this weekend on a wedding and will let you guys know the results.

not sure if u have it but just a little suggestion..
try to integrate some soft filter to soften the lites.. personally think harsh lighting not nice.

Dodol · 4th December 2006

I tried using my DIY Led lites yesterday for a Wedding during daytime but I was a bit disappointed because it did not produce the brightnesss that I wanted. I think I have to go back to the drawing board and get more Leds in my current 9 leds.

JaPhotos · 5th December 2006

what kind of led are you using? Wanted to diy my own LED lights before and did some research and found that if you want good results you have to buy the super bright LEDs.

Dodol · 5th December 2006

I'm using those super bright LEDs. For my initial experiment, I use 9 Leds attached to my existing portable video lights housing. The 9 Leds cost me $60, the battery $28 and the charger $28. I will try using more Leds or buying the ultra bright Led that cost a lot more. I saw a Spinet brand Led video light at Video Pro at SLS. The price is around $400 plus. I'm still considering whether to buy the Spinet light or VidLed. So far I haven't see anybody using those lights in Singapore. I hope those who have tried the Led lights can give some comments.

dreamerz · 5th December 2006

Originally Posted by Dodol

I'm using those super bright LEDs. For my initial experiment, I use 9 Leds attached to my existing portable video lights housing. The 9 Leds cost me $60, the battery $28 and the charger $28. I will try using more Leds or buying the ultra bright Led that cost a lot more. I saw a Spinet brand Led video light at Video Pro at SLS. The price is around $400 plus. I'm still considering whether to buy the Spinet light or VidLed. So far I haven't see anybody using those lights in Singapore. I hope those who have tried the Led lights can give some comments.

may i wat LED u gt?

JaPhotos · 6th December 2006

Originally Posted by Dodol

I'm using those super bright LEDs. For my initial experiment, I use 9 Leds attached to my existing portable video lights housing. The 9 Leds cost me $60, the battery $28 and the charger $28. I will try using more Leds or buying the ultra bright Led that cost a lot more. I saw a Spinet brand Led video light at Video Pro at SLS. The price is around $400 plus. I'm still considering whether to buy the Spinet light or VidLed. So far I haven't see anybody using those lights in Singapore. I hope those who have tried the Led lights can give some comments.

hmm...9 is too little. my initial concept already double yours liao. haha...but too bad i didnt get down to doing it myself cos not familar with all those controller etc. that seems to be required for better performance or something.

dreamerz · 6th December 2006

Originally Posted by JaPhotos

hmm...9 is too little. my initial concept already double yours liao. haha...but too bad i didnt get down to doing it myself cos not familar with all those controller etc. that seems to be required for better performance or something.

it will depend on the LED used oso...

28th November 2006	#1
Dodol New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 42	LED Video Light Hi, I intend to buy either a Spinet LED video light or Vidled video light. Has anyboby tried this lights? Care to give some comment about using LED video light guys? Thanks. Spinet Video Light link: http://www.globalmediapro.com/video/...ght--2081.html Vidled link: http://vidled.com/

28th November 2006	#2
mrngbss Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 314	Re: LED Video Light Hi, I didn't have what you mentioned. I've tried using white and bright LEDs for video, but there was a bluish colour. After that I didn't try anymore. Personally I still prefer the orange type light. If the colour temperature of 5500K is correct, and the video doesn't auto adjust the colour temperature, I guess it should be ok. Jjust that the price is steep... My 2 cents.

28th November 2006	#3
safarsamat New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	Re: LED Video Light Have u tried white balance when it was bluish? i thought the LED light looks quite cool. Is it the same one on display now at VideoPro 1st Floor Sim Lim Sq

28th November 2006	#5
Hobbes00 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	Re: LED Video Light mrngbss, your videocam should have a whitebalance option. But white balance isnt the best idea... 1.Get a different type of LED bulb. 2.The best way, add a gel "film industry coloured-filter-paper" over it

29th November 2006	#6
tommon Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently, Singapore but hope Posts: 729	Re: LED Video Light Sony has a new LED daylight balanced Portable spotlight using the NP batts for power. Just launched today in Singapore.

29th November 2006	#7
ywh Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Posts: 224	Re: LED Video Light White balance works fine if your ambient lighting is also daylight. If you are working in tungsten ambient lighting, you have to balance the daylight LEDs by placing a piece of 1/2 to Full CTO (Lee filters) over the led light.

2nd December 2006	#10
tommon Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently, Singapore but hope Posts: 729	Re: LED Video Light The new cam is the V1. The pricing in US is about 25% more than the ones in Singapore. The new products are already launch here on 29 Nov.

3rd December 2006	#11
Dodol New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 42	Re: LED Video Light I just built a DIY LED video lights using 9 super bright LED lights bought from Sim Lim Tower. I use a 12 volts rechargable batteries. The output is equivalent to 20-30 watts of Halogen lights. I will be testing the lights this weekend on a wedding and will let you guys know the results.

3rd December 2006	#12
tommon Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently, Singapore but hope Posts: 729	Re: LED Video Light Actually a magnifying lens will help increase the strength.

3rd December 2006	#13
ywh Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Posts: 224	Re: LED Video Light Yes, but it will also concentrate the beam of light....as in the Dedos.

4th December 2006	#15
Dodol New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 42	Re: LED Video Light I tried using my DIY Led lites yesterday for a Wedding during daytime but I was a bit disappointed because it did not produce the brightnesss that I wanted. I think I have to go back to the drawing board and get more Leds in my current 9 leds.

5th December 2006	#16
JaPhotos Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 197	Re: LED Video Light what kind of led are you using? Wanted to diy my own LED lights before and did some research and found that if you want good results you have to buy the super bright LEDs.

5th December 2006	#17
Dodol New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 42	Re: LED Video Light I'm using those super bright LEDs. For my initial experiment, I use 9 Leds attached to my existing portable video lights housing. The 9 Leds cost me $60, the battery $28 and the charger $28. I will try using more Leds or buying the ultra bright Led that cost a lot more. I saw a Spinet brand Led video light at Video Pro at SLS. The price is around $400 plus. I'm still considering whether to buy the Spinet light or VidLed. So far I haven't see anybody using those lights in Singapore. I hope those who have tried the Led lights can give some comments.