The description says this has a "continues" function. Do they mean continuous? More specifically, can this be used as a continuous light source?
1012351
The continuous mode is for use as a modeling light only. It is not intended to be used as a primary lighting source, only to set up the model and lighting. When satisfied that you have the light source and direction with the modeling light you would then use the strobe light for your actual shoot.
1012352
It has a fill light that you can use continues, to see before you shoot and then the flash, which is adjustable in intensity, its a very good flash, in my opinion better that one we were using costing a couple of hundred dollars more.
2066356
a strobe will flash when a picture is taken. continuous is like a light bulb you turn on and it stays on. xonti
507709
I have not tried continues for many hours, But I am using it very frequent, I put back into charging once in couple of days, it never was dim. I have other recharging lights Streamlights coast $100 plus, it is a good rechargeable flashlight.
1580576
Yes but the function to leave the last light used "ON" doesn't seem to work. Mine just cycles through the colors. You have to hold the remote real close to the middle of the light for it to work too. Mine will stay on one light if you use the remote but start to cycle again the next time it comes on. Hope this helps you.
457403
I only use mine for about 20 minutes every morning on way home from work, and charge it once a week. So continuously on I do not know, but it is a great light.
2219707
I have never tried it, but I can tell you it lasts a LOOONG time!! Its the handiest light I ever bought!! From using it ,I estimate about 3-5 hrs continuous.
2109941
I'm not too sure what you mean by let it stay lit. With this setup you would probably be better off using a speed light and they ll will go off as you trigger them.
2021030
The light will stay on indefinitely as long as there is movement. It will shut off after 30 seconds of no movement.
697358
nope just constant light, i use mine as a on camera light for doc shooting, and for macro photography when i use live view
2009115
It will run continuous. I still like to stop mine now and then to clean the silver rods and stir the solution. You shouldn't need a limiting diode. It runs the perfect current on batteries or AC to DC converter. the plug that comes with it.
2263327
I don't know about continuous use. We had it in for an hour at a time to pump rain water from empty pool And it worked great.
2044581
Not that I have found. If I use it I cycle it through until the one before I want to use next (or anticipate using next) It is a nice bright light and the focus feature is cool. But you do have to cycle through all the choices each time which is a real bother.
133539
It is continuous. It's a little fussy, though. In a pinch, it could be used for video but it wouldn't be my first choice. I'm a photographer and I love the ring light but I use it for one specific type of shot. It isn't my go-to light. I recently bought a Westcott Spiderlite continuous lighting kit. I'm reasonably happy with the lights. They are pretty high-key which is what I was looking for. They are not cheap but, unfortunately, good lighting isn't.
1006851
I think they have redesigned this light- mine arrived today and I charged it up per instructions before first use and just tried it out. The light is trigger operated now instead of the dial control that is mentioned in earlier reviews. Pull the trigger once and it comes on at the brightest setting (really bright), pull it again and it goes to a lower brightness setting which would be good for up close work. The light stays on until you pull the trigger again, so yes, it will stay on until you turn it off.
30443
I just got this at Christmas, but my understanding is that it works indefinitely. The light is actually powered by the water, so it should work for a long time.
647291
When ambient light is low the unit lights dimly and stays lit dimly giving low illumination. Once activated by motion it becomes much brighter. This would of course conserve stored energy. I did not see anything in the manual that mentioned the ability to set the unit to provide light all night long without motion (keep in mind I'm operating off my memory as I no longer have the manual). I'll post again on the unit after its been in use for > 1 month to let you know what reliability is. It has operated for > 1 week without problems.
2194975
Not sure what they mean by "continuous". There's more than enough tape to hold it in place - there's tape on the entire length of the shade that is supposed to come in contact with your vehicle.