adamlau
Flashlight Enthusiast
A Polarion PH50 w/ Diffusion Filter is what you are looking for. Go ahead and buy it .
A Polarion PH50 w/ Diffusion Filter is what you are looking for. Go ahead and buy it .
These lights with diffuser lens might be too powerful(and they cost quite a bit).
Something like this, this, or this without a reflector, with a diffuser, or with the right optic should work.
Good point.
Maybe a good modded mag that runs on normal batteries?
I really enjoying the use of flashlights for photography. Have a look...
I've finished the first test shoot,using flashlights as sole illumination for a still-life table top of the new Jabra Stone.
4 lights were used:
- LED Lenser X21 - Main (High - Medium Wide) (4x D-cell Alk)
- Fenix TK40 - Front Accent(Level 3)
- Mac's Custom MAG-D - Rear Accent (Level 3 , medium focus)
- Fenix PD20 - Targeted Accent (Level 1)
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Shoot Duration - 1 Hr.
All the lights held up very well with respect to output and only the X21 'seemed' to diminish towards the end of the shoot.
Comments: The Fenix TK40 was beam modulated with a DIY diffuser and hood
The Fenix PD20 was beam modulated with a paper snoot
The LED Lenser's X21 optics were output beam ameliorated with a Yellow and Salmon colored 'Sharpie' pens directly on the optics. A 2'X2' translicent plexi sheet was used to spread the X21 beam closer to a skylight effect.
CONCLUSIONS
- Multi-level lights are essential in controlling lighting for photography. Only the main can be a 'full High' output.
- Variable angle beams are very useful in controlling beam character in lighting.
- Rechargeable, AC powered are far more economical than primary Alkalines or Lithium cells
NEXT STEPS
- Video clip of the setup to follow at > http://www.vimeo.com/8774036
- Still final result to be featured at > GearNinja.com
- Forum discussion citations will appear as my staff prepares them. CPF, etc...
CREDITS:
Fenix Lights courtesy of fenixgear.com
LED Lenser X21 courtesy of CoastPortland.com
MAC's MAG courtesy of Chris MacClellan