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2013-02-04T19:00:00
Uses: main source of light, fill light, shadow reduction behind the main subject, hair highlighting -- anything you'd use a flash for, but with continuous light instead of a flash, and with color control to match available light or to effect desired color tone, from quite cool to quite warm. Since the light output is adjustable, a higher maximum output would be good for longer range bounced light scenarios, but it is usable in a wide range of situations as it is. Adjusting the angle for non-head-on lighting is limited to a few pre-defined postions, and is too awkward to change quickly while shooting. A tensioned ball joint, for example, would be a big improvement. This, however, should not stop you from buying this item. Overall: good purchase.
BJB
198 LEDs (each 5.0 mm)
50000 hours
Approximately 18W
Variable 3200 - 5600K
60 degrees
Approximately 2.0A, DC 5.5 - 9.5V
6x AA batteries or Sony-type NP-F550/FM55H/FH60
100 - 0%
Shoe mount
Convection
5.94" x 3.94" x 2.21" (15 x 10 x 5.6 cm)
11.1 oz (315 g) without batteries
Good purchase!
By BJB
Uses: main source of light, fill light, shadow reduction behind the main subject, hair highlighting -- anything you'd use a flash for, but with continuous light instead of a flash, and with color control to match available light or to effect desired color tone, from quite cool to quite warm. Since the light output is adjustable, a higher maximum output would be good for longer range bounced light scenarios, but it is usable in a wide range of situations as it is. Adjusting the angle for non...
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The GiSTEQ Flashmate F-198C LED Video Light is a lightweight, powerful on-camera, continuous LED source that uses special Matrix Lighting technology to light your subject evenly, edge-to-edge without hot spots. With the F-198C you can forget about fumbling for filters since you can set the color balance to 3200K or 5500K or anywhere in between with the simple twist of a knob. Perfect for camcorders or use with your DSLR, the F-198C has a 16:9 aspect ratio design, dims from 100 - 0% and has enough battery options to ensure that you'll never run out of juice.
You can use readily available AA batteries inside the body of the unit without an adapter or switch at will to your Sony-type NP-F50, NP-FM55H or NP-FH60 camcorder batteries. You can even gang up to nine F-198Cs together to form a large panel.