Flashpoint CL-1300 LED PanelLight - 5600k Daylight LED Light

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Flashpoint CL-1300 LED PanelLight - 5600k

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Flashpoint 1300 LED 

30% Off: Flashpoint CL-1300 LED PanelLight - 5600k Daylight LED Light Buy now & save $120. Battery Connection: V Mount Included, Fixture Type: Light Panel, Kit Style: Light Unit Only, Power Source: AC/DC

This is a great mobile set up. I use it for food photography, mainly for a book im photographing in the studio, but purchased it and getting used to it, as my next book will be on the road. Easy to maintain wb, quick to set up, and sufficient light for my needs. Doesnt give off to much heat, so doesn’t effect the food

Great for food photography as well

Strong light, but the color changes as the intensity is dimmed. Example: 56k will become 49k as you dim the intensity for daylight. Make sure to color balance the camera when using the light. Using the light for ENG live shots and quick interviews. Also purchased the soft box accessory. Powering the unit via an Anton Bauer adapter plate or d-tap from the camera.

OK FOR THE MONEY

This is a great light. But everytime I buy one...when i get home and open the boxed, I find that I am getting a light that has been returned. Tale tale signs are...the unit is not wrapped in bubble wrap..the filters have scratches on them..AND the powerbricks are not factory wrapped.

Make sure its New...

I keep adding these 12 x 12 CL-1300B LED Panel Lights to my collection because I keep finding new ways to light the set with them.

If Adorama is listening, would love a selection of brackets with variable angles that would allow me to use several together, yet keep them independent to face them in slightly different directions on ONE light stand.

I use these for photography stills and have the versatility to do video sequences also. Color/Temp control is extremely valuable and we have started using these for actor head shots with great results.

Becuase they have very low electricity demands, we use them on location with an inverter pack and get fantastic amounts of controlled light for the energy consumed. Creative lighting in a space without outlets is a huge advantage (inverter not included with these lights).

As my review title says, I'm back for more and as a documentary videographer, I can never have too many lights. I often set them up in an array in order to produce a broad even light source that produces an extraordinary look that just can't be done with anything else.

They are constructed well and we have had some bumps, drops and rough handling incidents with no loss in function or performance. I also strongly advise that you get the barn doors as it's better to have them and not need them and don't try to make up for it with gaffer tape... the more control you have, the better! Barn Doors are solid and stiff enough to hold their position at any point and in any direction.

In the product photo, the unit is shown vertically mounted, that position causes the power cord to get in the way from time to time, I suggest forward mounting them which frees up the tilt movement much more without interacting with the power cord.

Can't beat the price/quality combination with these units and I recommend them without hesitation to pros and hobby image makers.

I have FIVE and am back for more!

I bought several of these, and they're noticeably cheaper than anything else out there but work just as well.

Inexpensive but solid

Just purchased this light so have limited experience with it so far. The light works as advertised and specs.

Works well so far

It's slightly off color as others have mentioed and the slider for brightness is not great, but it's bright, inexpensive and flexible.

Nice bright light for low price.

These lights are a good value, and put out plenty of light for video. The temperature control is easy to use, and they fit perfectly on standard stands.

Easy to set up, easy to adjust

Lights represent an amazing value. Much brighter then other panel lights and significantly cheaper. 

Updated versions have DMX, but now lack the ability to dim in unison with a simple RJ-45 cable. (Have used several of the previous versions).

Great Value...but

Simple, light weight and portable. Barn doors are nice to have.

simple set up

unpacked the light 30 min ago- this is just a first impression of the daylight only unit.  significant output.  have not measured F-stops yet but output is impressive.   instructions not so much as they apply to another very different version.  have heard that the current version (JAN2016) is more reliable than previous versions.   power slider not impressive with limited slide distance and large power jumps from small movements.   slides for filters are nice, and included amber filter is useful.   power adapter and plugs are all adequate.  unit we saw at a trade show this week had a sony NP battery adapter, which we thought was standard.  V-mount is standard so am looking into 3rd party adapters.   will update review as we have time to test.

First Impressions

I have used three of these lights in a studio setting.  They were used in five different setups in two- and three-light combinations.  

They are not too heavy to move around so I was inclined to move them frequently to get the look I wanted as opposed to heavier and more bulky light sources that are less portable.

The sliders for power output are excellent and easy to use.  The power adapter cord length is long and I did not need to use an extension cord at all.  

I found nothing lacking in the quality of the construction, the functionality, nor the quality of light.  Excellent all around.

Terrific light source

The only drawback is that it requires a 1/4 Plus Green gel to color correct it. I cut a sheet and with a little hot glue, attached it in front of the LEDs. The color temperature is then 5600K (was 6300 before). Then, the Amber filter included with it brings it down to 4200K.

Brightness was measured (with 1/4 plus green) at 5060 lux @ 1M and 970 lux at 8 feet. The diffuser brought it down to 667 lux. This is around a full stop brighter than other LED lights I examined but costs a lot less!

Measurements were made with a Sekonic C-500 color meter. And don't forget to order 1/4 plus green gel.