can this be used as continuous light or is it a flash only light?
1001059
Hello, Yes it can be continous but use caution on the length of time as it gets hot. Thank you.
2017800
This flash is entirely manual so if you're willing to set the power and try a couple times to get the settings right then sure. If you're planning on shooting in controlled settings and can take the time to adjust the power output each time then it is absolutely a treat. If you want something to use in conditions where the light is highly variable then I would look elsewhere and consider a flash with TTL functionality.
303233
Yes you can since the light operates independent of the camera. Also please note that it is a video light not a flash light.
952630
No, the lights all have separate on/off switches but do not work with a trigger. I used the set up for portraits for a church photo directory and used this lighting with no flash and it worked very well by positioning the light boxes.
2277619
No, it can't. You can use it as a lamp at any time, but it will only gradually turn ON, not OFF. Sorry.
234923
only flash, you can buy continue lighting also separately (6500 k) if you need this lighting also, you will have two lightings
11680
You can use it without an attachment on it, so yes, you can use it like a flash light. Don't think it'd be as bright, though.
1236626
Yes you can. All three lights you get in the kit can be used for continuous lighting. They are not super bright, and if you are shooting anything that is moving you will have to use the strobe option.
1539963
It will work as flash as well as continuous light mode. Fairly good for the price!
1340989
It is compatable as a light bulb! OK I did not mean to be flippant. Quite simply this is a continuous light source. It does not interface in any way with your camera. You simply setup the panel, point it in the direction you want it to go, adjust the level of luminance and white balance desired, and then your camera does the rest. I have a pair of these that I have been using for product photography and they have worked very well for me.
690063
It's a flash strobe, but it does have a modeling light for constant light. I don't use the modeling lamp, so can't comment on it. I will say, I love this entire set up, I've got three and am about to order a third.Hope this helps
1620254
There is no flashing mode on this light. It can be used without the cable, it has a push button swith on the back. You can choose between the following, too: light only, laser only, light
1795567
No, it will turn on & off like a regular flash light ( that's how I have it set up). U must use the wire pressure pad for the light cycle to work. Thanks
341398
hi, this set only provides continuous light, each lamp base holds 4 white light bulb. It is more meant for video shooting or macro/commercial photograpgy that takes continuous/constant light. It is not designed to take triggers of any sort to the best of my knowledge, no such recepticles i can find on it what so ever. if you are thinking of taking studio portrait or so, you do need to look for strobe lights with softbox and trigger. Having said that does not mean you cannot use it for regular studio photography if you.have a strong reason to use constant light. Hope that helps.
1511355
If you buy three of them and put them together with duck tape, you will be able to illuminate the whole room. However, it is not really made for the purpose. While it's not super bright, it illuminates linearly so that you can see much larger area when compared to an ordinary flash light.
1651633
it can be used as continuous light, I am using it on a nikon D5100. so it should work on a D40
1586156
The light can NOT be used in a "normal" on/off mode. It has no switch. If the battery is in it will always work as it was designed, i.e., it will come on when there is BOTH motion AND darkness. I use it in an outdoor shower and it provides plenty of light for night-time bathing. It stays on as long as you continue to move and the ambient light is low.