Video light is more of like a "constant" light source... BTW, have you point your PnS at the normal household lamps? That explains why it is not exactly "constant"... But do take note that they may not be as powerful as a real flash light.
Ok... is that why most of the video lights runs on DC?
I'm thinking of getting a cheap one with external battery pack. Intend to use it for indoor shoot. Is 10W or 20W sufficient?
I am refering to this type of video light.. with a hot shoe mount.
I don't think it will be good or any use at all as the primary illumination, unless you want if to create effects.
Typically continuous lighting used for photography is in the range of 500W to 1000W and those are not really that bright compared to flashes or strobes.
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why use camcorder video lights ? You can use portable lamps or lighting available at IKEA.
This is call "using the wrong combination of equipment"... The video light will not give you a pleasant looking lighting. Also, it is a waste of battery.So a camcorder sensor is more sensitive than a camera sensor?
I mean since the lights can be used with a camcorder why is not good enough for some photography?
PnS and prosumers, I can't really help it. But at least at the DSLR level, the flash unit will have an addition AF-illuminator which helps the camera to AF faster. As for using a slave flash, once you used it long enough, with experience, you do not need to trial and error that much. Btw, others can trigger your slave flash too...For indoor shooting using a continuous lighting can help in auto focusing of a P&S or prosumer camera... and should be better than a slave flash right? It will add a certain amount of lights on the subject, so the photographer can quickly metered, use the correct setting and snap right away.. compare to trial and error when using a slave flash..
This is call "using the wrong combination of equipment"... The video light will not give you a pleasant looking lighting. Also, it is a waste of battery.
PnS and prosumers, I can't really help it. But at least at the DSLR level, the flash unit will have an addition AF-illuminator which helps the camera to AF faster. As for using a slave flash, once you used it long enough, with experience, you do not need to trial and error that much. Btw, others can trigger your slave flash too...