Small / Cheap LED Lights for Video

[DJfern94]

Hi everyone,

 

I am looking for some small LED based lights, preferably battery powered, just to be used to add sufficient lightning indoors for a DSLR.

(UK, Amazon if possible)

Thanks,

 

DJFern94

[ALwin]

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A few of these can be a good start, you can also connect them together.  They accept AA batteries and Sony NP style batteries.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aputure-Amaran-AL-H160-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B00K0CHPY2/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453495105&sr=1-22&keywords=LED+panel

The brightness can be adjusted with a knob on the back, and while they do not have bi-color LED they do come with a diffuser filter and a warm color filter if you want to change the color temperature.

 

Of course depending on your budget, you can get brighter models.

[DJfern94]

A few of these can be a good start, you can also connect them together.  They accept AA batteries and Sony NP style batteries.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aputure-Amaran-AL-H160-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B00K0CHPY2/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1453495105&sr=1-22&keywords=LED+panel

The brightness can be adjusted with a knob on the back, and while they do not have bi-color LED they do come with a diffuser filter and a warm color filter if you want to change the color temperature.

 

Of course depending on your budget, you can get brighter models.

Looks very good!

 

What do you think of this? Would this be worth the extra cash? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aputure-Amaran-AL-H198-3200K-5500K-Flashes/dp/B00PJPPICG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51-0El2icbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=013J30N33C9YGQEAZYMB

[ALwin]

Looks very good!

 

What do you think of this? Would this be worth the extra cash? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aputure-Amaran-AL-H198-3200K-5500K-Flashes/dp/B00PJPPICG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51-0El2icbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=013J30N33C9YGQEAZYMB

 

It looks to be an improved version of the model I linked.  Let me ask a few questions:

• What sort of lighting equipment do you currently have?
• Do you plan to mount the LED panel on your camera?
• What is the distance from the person(s) or subjects that need to be lit to the light source(s)?
• How much area do you need to light up?  (A large wall, just a small area, etc.  Keep in mind that LED panels are considered more as flood lights, not easy to create spot lighting with panels.)

[ALwin]

There are some nicer models out there, slightly bit more expensive but provide brighter illumination and more control over color temperature.  The problem is they don't usually use AA or other general store batteries.  If you were willing to invest in some batteries and a charger for them, like what I have linked below, you can get those better LED panels.

 

Most of these are not genuine Sony branded batteries, they are cheap clones that are good enough to provide power to LED panels like the ones I've linked.  I own a few of them to power my small LED panels and my old Atomos Ninja.  They are rechargeable and I think in the long run will be more cost effective than buying and using AA batteries.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XSony+NP+F.TRS0&_nkw=Sony+NP+F&_sacat=0

 

If you're willing to invest in such a battery system, I would recommend a LED panel like this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Barndoor-Dimmable-Wireless-Panasonic/dp/B015DY80TA/ref=sr_1_31?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1453496154&sr=1-31&keywords=LED+panel

[DJfern94]

 

It looks to be an improved version of the model I linked.  Let me ask a few questions:

• What sort of lighting equipment do you currently have?
• Do you plan to mount the LED panel on your camera?
• What is the distance from the person(s) or subjects that need to be lit to the light source(s)?
• How much area do you need to light up?  (A large wall, just a small area, etc.  Keep in mind that LED panels are considered more as flood lights, not easy to create spot lighting with panels.)

 

 

1. At the moment, nothing past standard room lighting.

2. I am able to either mount it on my camera, or on a separate stand, the main reason I want battery powered is so it is portable.

3. I will be mainly using a 35mm prime lens, so probably around 1-2m away from the subject,

4. Really it will just be used for face shots, at the moment my camera has a lot of noise in low light (Nikon D3200), so it will just be used to light up a small area in my room. 

[ALwin]

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In that case, consider the one you linked as a start.  As I said, it seems to be an improved version of the one I linked and should be good enough for 1-2 meters.  The extra 10GBP should be worth it as the one you linked comes with a carry bag and a better mounting accessory that mine doesn't.

[DJfern94]

In that case, consider the one you linked as a start.  As I said, it seems to be an improved version of the one I linked and should be good enough for 1-2 meters.  The extra 10GBP should be worth it as the one you linked comes with a carry bag and a better mounting accessory that mine doesn't.

 

Thanks for the help!