Help with parts for Cree based DIY iPhone video light

Cptnodegard

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I just did a "proof of concept" thrown together video light for my iPhone 3GS: http://andreasodegard.com/2009/08/diy-iphone-3gs-flashvideo-light/

As you can see, I used parts from my cree flashlight, which I've now put back together. What I want to do is to make a permanent such video light, using DIY parts rather than take apart a flashlight. As I'm not that into regulators needed etc, I was hoping someone could help me.

Basically what I was hoping someone could help me find was the cheapest, brightest package of parts from dealextreme.com (don't want to start buying from a new site just for this) that will give me a non-rechargable setup that is as small as possible. I'm guessing it will be a Q5 emitter with some regulator to use a CR2 battery but as I'm not all that sure I though I'd ask.

Any help is appreciated
 
Nice job with the video light. You may want to consider a warm white LED for better color rendition, like a Cree Q2-5A.
 
Good idea, but I would definitely go with either a neutral or warm LED. Maybe you could also try to find some very short optics, and have a less floody light. I would also go with at least two modes, a high for videoing further away, and a low for closer stuff, or a darker environment.
Cool stuff man!
 

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