Please excuse my ignorance on the subject, I've stumbled here through google, and although I've not completed my quest, I sure feel like I've found the right people to ask!
I have a Sanyo C6 hybrid digital camera/camcorder. I plan to occassionally use it to film breakdancing inside night clubs. Unfortuantly, the low light capability of the camera is not fantastic, so I need some sort of additional illumination.
Camera:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/c6.html
I have come across the camerabright:
http://www.camerabright.com/x1-r.htm
In terms of light, I'm sure it would be sufficient - however it attaches to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera which is no good for me as my hands are too big to hold the camera without also covering the area where the device would attach.
I've also looked at various head light arrays designed for hiking. This is ok, but lacks a sensible way to attach to the camera.
Finally I've been considering small LED torches. The advantage here being that I can get them that use aaa/aa batteries that will be easy to source when I go travelling and be cheaper. However, I'm worried about light output and spread. I don't want the beam to be too narrow.
The top of the camera is fairly small, but I was contemplating using a single AA or AAA torch, with a big spread and attaching some velcro to the torch and top of the camera to hold it in place. Any suggestions on models? I've seen:
http://216.71.117.133/arc-aaa.shtml
Which looks good, but I'm not sure of its suitability. It's also a bit more expensive than I expected to pay.
Any suggestions as to model, or alternative solutions?
many thanks,
I have a Sanyo C6 hybrid digital camera/camcorder. I plan to occassionally use it to film breakdancing inside night clubs. Unfortuantly, the low light capability of the camera is not fantastic, so I need some sort of additional illumination.
Camera:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/c6.html
I have come across the camerabright:
http://www.camerabright.com/x1-r.htm
In terms of light, I'm sure it would be sufficient - however it attaches to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera which is no good for me as my hands are too big to hold the camera without also covering the area where the device would attach.
I've also looked at various head light arrays designed for hiking. This is ok, but lacks a sensible way to attach to the camera.
Finally I've been considering small LED torches. The advantage here being that I can get them that use aaa/aa batteries that will be easy to source when I go travelling and be cheaper. However, I'm worried about light output and spread. I don't want the beam to be too narrow.
The top of the camera is fairly small, but I was contemplating using a single AA or AAA torch, with a big spread and attaching some velcro to the torch and top of the camera to hold it in place. Any suggestions on models? I've seen:
http://216.71.117.133/arc-aaa.shtml
Which looks good, but I'm not sure of its suitability. It's also a bit more expensive than I expected to pay.
Any suggestions as to model, or alternative solutions?
many thanks,
