Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Black)
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Manufacturer: SimaFormat: CD-ROM
Model: SL-20LX
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Shoe mount compatible with all Pro & consumer video camcorders
- Patent pending interlocking design
- 600 lumens with built-in diffuser
- Slim lightweight design
- Safe to touch-does not get hot
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Black)
Customer Review: Just what I needed
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been excited over these little lights since I got them. After shooting at a party with my Canon HF200, I noticed I really needed a light when shooting in dim rooms or halls with changing lighting conditions. The small light included on the camera is decent in emergencies for closeups, but I needed more.
These Sima lights work great. They take a while to charge, but the light output is much greater than I expected, and they do last a good 45 minutes or so. The HF200 has canon's advanced shoe system, which means you need to either buy canon brand accessories, or shell out for a $30-$50 adapter (which is outrageous considering you could get another light for that much). My solution was to get out the Dremel and a sanding bit, and trim down the sides of the shoe a millimeter on each side, so it would fit the bracket on the camera. Works fine, and I saved 30 dollars.
The metal strip included with the light is useful, and light weight, but it takes some arranging to use it with a camcorder's flip out screen. I just moved it to a 45 degree angle, and stacked my 2 lights so they were right next to the lens. This arrangement may be an issue with some wide angle lenses, but is easy to fiddle with.
The stacking ability for the lights is fantastic. They slide together loosely, but have a screw wheel which tightens them securely. You can effectively build a super bright grid of rechargeable lights for a reasonable price.
Be careful though, as these lights are indeed very bright. Getting too close to the subjects can be a problem if you use more than one. I found I can pop one on a tripod and use it as a directional light, and shoot with the second light on top of the camera. I'm thinking of getting some mini tripods to stick these on. Color temperature is fairly cool and yellow, comparable to a fluorescent light, and not extreme blue like some led flashlights.
Overall, very happy with them, and not displeased that I accidentally ordered 2. As for build quality, they are plastic, which helps keep the weight down. Just keep them in the camera bag when not in use, and you should be fine. My only complaint is that the charger tip doesn't slide all the way in, so I was afraid I might break the connector pushing too hard.
Description of Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (Black)
Ultra bright video light the brightest way to light the picture without the heat. Uses 36 LED's 50 times brighter than standard bulbsCamcorder Accessories
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