Flashpoint Shoe Mountable LED 70 Video Light with 4 Leaf Barndoor.

2014-03-17T21:00:00

I use the Flashpoint VL70L LED Light to shoot macro photos with my DSLR. Works great when I remember to charge it the night before I want to use it. It takes a long time to charge. I haven't used it that much yet, but it does put out more than enough light when fully charged. I have used it mounted on my DSLR, my tripod and hand held. The barn doors help direct the light somewhat and do reduce the light output when closed down.

Jim p.

2013-05-15T21:00:00

Own two, one stopped working so I fixed it. Wires not tinned and were nicked during stripping so they break loose. USB connector not soldered. Typical of cheaply made consumer products. Minor fixes but with a bit more effort and QC this could be a great product. They're handy and bright when they work. The barn doors are a bit of a joke though.

Happy C.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

I bought this to use with my Canon EOS Rebel T4i and it is a perfect addition to my filmmaking equipment. I would reccommend this light to anyone wanting to add extra light to their arsenal. I am very happy with this item. It has a long battery life from what I've seen. I am very happy with this product.

Corey

2012-09-26T21:00:00

Photographing an outside wedding with limited lighting.

Lori B.

2012-09-02T21:00:00

I briefly used this video light to record a birthday party, and I can't make any comment against it because I used it for less than 30 minutes.

CHRISTIAN J.

2012-02-26T19:00:00

Waste of $$$$$$$

KRF68

2012-01-22T19:00:00

Great for when your just starting, start off with this little light and work your way up!

Yesenia M.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

I returned it.

Dave-T

2011-12-04T19:00:00

If you are going to use it, either have a filter to take care of the blue light the lights give off, or fix it in post. The blue light is most noticeable in the beginning. It takes awhile for it to warm up.

AKSF

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I bought this to learn video.

Bill

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I find the shoe mount to be way too dainty and it would probably be wise to buy an inexpensive tripod instead of shoe mounting it on camera. Perfect for light duty and reasonable.

Lover l.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

The product is poorly made. One of the doors fell off and the battery stopped taking a charge after a couple of uses.

RANDY S.

2011-07-06T21:00:00

Used this item as a continuous light on photography engagement shoots. Lacked oomph under dusk conditions, and the cheap arm broke right at the shoe under the weight of the unit. Not recommended.

IAN L.

2010-06-06T21:00:00

I used it on a sweet sixteen party and I liked how it came out.

maylenmariela

2010-05-01T21:00:00

I shoot outdoor sports stills and video, and was looking for an inexpensive, portable light that wouldn't require generators and other heavy equipment to operate in the field, and inexpensive enough that it wouldn't be a great loss if it fell a few (hundred) feet. This light fit the bill, with its lightweight, self-powered design. Unfortunately, the hot-shoe mount is so flimsy as to be completely useless. It doesn't hold the light in place well enough to consistently light my subject in difficult conditions, and the hot-shoe portion actually fell off on a recent shoot. My next step will be building my own mount. A very useful upgrade would be a metal, or at least stronger plastic mount. A good light is worthless if it can't be reliably mounted.

Raven's R.

2010-04-27T21:00:00

Needs a better hotshoe mount I had to super glue mine first day I used it. I ues it on my Canon 5D mark II

Kim

2010-04-12T21:00:00

It seemed that everything was good about this item when first arrived, once I put it onto the camera I realized How weak its supporting system was, it looked like it was going to break in any moment. They should build this item with a stronger supporting system that could add stability to the light

JTVideo

2010-04-10T21:00:00

I bought this to use with my E-P2 digital camera when taking video. The output is quite good for reasonable distances and assists with still photos as well. I like that it came already charged, that it charges from AC or usb (plugs supplied) and that it has a charge level indicator (5 leds). I did not like the rather flimsy design and the poor fit to the hotshoe of my digicam. It may be a better fit on a video camera.

bilzmale

2010-03-20T21:00:00

In our wedding photography, we use video lights for romantic close ups, accents and portraits. An LED light with a self-contained battery is the simplests way to go. At the top of this market sits Lite Panels with their MicroPro. A great light at a steep price. At the bottom of this market sits Sima with thie 9-LED and 30-LED lights that are too small to be useful and not color-correct for ANY lighting situation--indoor or out.So we've been looking for a good, cheap 70-LED solution. This Flashpoint light seems like a great bargain in its class. 5600 degrees K, bright enough to be uueful and noce, soft light. It is a bit larger than I would prefer. And the articulated plastic shoe mount is a joke--I took it apart, discarded the ittle arm, and attached the shoe directly to the light. The barn doors are pretty much useless. This light is too soft for barn doors to be effective. But for [$], this light gives nice light and seems reliable. Tthe built-in battery lasts long enough for our purposes, though the tiny charger provided charges pretty slowly. The charger supports USB charging but we really have no need for that. I would rate this light as the current king of inexpensive video lights. The similar Bescor light is pure, trashy junk, and the equally suimilar DLC light uses a proprietary rechargable battery that has to be detached form the light to charge. The DLC light is otherwise good, but its' battery scheme is a negative. You should try this flashpoint light. It's a good value for the money I think.

Don

2010-01-24T19:00:00

the lighting is good -however the screw adjustments feel to be zeroed out when you try to tighten by hand-very difficult to adjust-- the hot shoe mount is also way to tight- you have to manhandle it to get it on and off-other than that everything is peachy

unca

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Just a little big, but still very nice.

CJ

2010-01-24T19:00:00

I didn't buy this for film. I often do macro photography with a DSLR, sometimes in the late evening or at night. This light lets me autofocus easily so the flash can do the rest. It also does very nicely as a fill light.

David

2009-09-01T21:00:00

I use this product for interviews for sports, events etc.. I never heard of the Flashpoint shoe light. I was looking into purchasing the light panel due to the dimmer it has. Though the flashpoint shoe is a brighter light. would love to see an upgraded version that comes with a dimmer button. Whats great about the light its light weight the light is bright you get alitttle more light than the light panel (Micro) otherwise its a good product for videographers to use for interviews.

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