Are these lights sufficient for filming as well as photography?
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It is good if your only useing it for small projects they're definetly not as bright as professional film but are still bright
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I hear they are better for video than photography since they are constantly on. I use them for lighting while I paint myself.
647476
I think they'd be fine. They're smaller than my Minolta 10X and have a little smaller FOV, but the light gathering and clarity is excellent.
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I have used these lights for every video project I have worked on since I bought them. To answer your question, yes they would boost your production value quite a bit. The look you get from these is the best you can get for that price. They are useful in almost any project and would be worth adding to any filmmakers bag of tricks. Hope this helped!
635284
No, these lights are strobes, the flash only lasts for a fraction of a second. You would need continuous lighting for video.
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I think if you do a large portion of your sessions in a studio they would work great. I have used it in parks where I could find a plugin and my own house but I needed the freedom of a speedlight. It is a great light for the price. My friend who has Alien Bees was looking at it and was impressed with the quality of it for the price.
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Heck to the no man, invest in some real lighting if you're making films man these are only back ups for fill lol
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No, I would think they'd work great. Just be aware that mine needed to be adjusted slightly before I could get a good picture.
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As long as you have a hotshoe on your camera, yes. Just take into consideration that this is a light suited for video rather than still photography
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If you need a lights buy one there are many available at any price point for $40 up. Or buy and big studio lights and stands. Search for "video light" on Amazon
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yes, I have a link of a video I shot using these lights..https://vimeo.com/100784691, (@ 33 seconds)
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This camera should work just fine for photos in this type of lighting. I would just suggest you use a tripod to ensure the pictures are sharp.
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As long as your lighting the backdrop and you have a little distance between the subject and the backdrop, you should be fine.
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Yes. They are really helpful in low light. They identify how the craft is oriented. And they look great
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I don't use the lights. If you look at real video cameras on and in buildings they do not have flashing LED's, so I would be ok with no flashing lights. Flashing leds is a great indicator that the cameras are not real. Just my 2 cents.
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They are not really bright enough for multiple people in a dark setting (like a wedding reception). When I used these for a photo booth application, I also had to have my speedlight flash on the camera - of course the camera was on a tripod to minimize camera shake. If you are using them in a bright space, they should work well. I have successfully used these for photos of couples where you can get the lights real close without worrying about the lights getting in the shot.
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The mic and light need their own power source. This is not an extension of the hot shoe. Some mics will get power off camera (cheap-o). A mountable LED is a common purchase for use here. The bracket is good to use during interviews or the reality film style if you want that look. For film, light the location and plan your shots a jib, dolly or steady rig. Best used for interviews for docu-work IMHO. That is all I use it for when used.
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No. Until now the producer doesn't offer any attachable light to improve recording. Maybe there's any flashlight or something that you can screw to the tripod attachment.