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Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC)

  • Price: $262.99
  • B&H # LOID02
  • Mfr# ID-02

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  • 2x Lamps (55W and 100W)
  • 4 Pin XLR Connector
  • #2 High Intensity Reflector and Prismatic Glass
  • Low-link
  • Cam-Link
  • IP Focus-knob Extension
  • ViP Stand-link

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The Lowel id-Light is the world's first focusable and dimmable camera-top light. It provides increased versatility, especially in news and documentary use where lighting conditions may change quickly. Its 20KHz dimmer provides graceful dimming with no electronic interference in the camera.

Affordable lamps
Uses 55 and 100 watt inexpensive, 12/14V automobile halogen lamps
Multi use halogen source
Can be used as a camera top light, stand mounted or as a hand held light
Intense focusing
Fitted with a high intensity #2 Reflector and Prismatic Glass for higher quality flood and spot
Dimming circuit
Dimming circuit is infinitely variable from 100% to 5%
Rating 100 watts maximum
Socket (Lampholder) "i" socket
Lens (Condenser) Not Applicable
Reflector (Mirror) #2 High intensity reflector
Mounting Fits on any standard 5/8" stand or stud
Yoke Not Applicable
Cable 4' with 4 pin XLR connector
Focusing Continuously variable
Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54kg)
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.6 x 5" (11.7 x 9.4 x 17cm)

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LowelID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC)
 
4.5

(based on 55 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (35)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (37)
  • Consistent (32)
  • Lightweight (32)
  • Easy to setup (25)
  • Easy to set up (11)

Cons

  • Short lifespan (4)

Best Uses

  • Photography (39)
  • Weddings (38)
  • Portraits (27)
  • Artificial lighting (25)
  • Low light (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Pro photographer (35), Semi-pro photographer (9), Professional (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (19)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great addition to your lighting kit.

We are wedding photographers and wanted a fast and easy light source for bridal portraits and for adding light when needed for winter weddings when the sun is down at 5pm. I'm also a fan...Read complete review

We are wedding photographers and wanted a fast and easy light source for bridal portraits and for adding light when needed for winter weddings when the sun is down at 5pm. I'm also a fan of the soft old-Hollywood look you can achieve with this kind of lighting.We tested the light out at our last wedding and were pleased with the quick set up and portability of the Lowel. This video light tends to be the choice of photographers because it allows you to adjust the intensity of the light and accepts modifiers. We used the diffusion glass and the barndoors (purchased separately) and were happy with both. The light can be mounted to a tripod, monopod, or a handle-type accessory. I suggest attaching it to something, because it will get hot and a handle/monopod allows for easier handling. While I suppose you could use this light with a tripod, it's really best handheld by an assistant who can move it. Battery life is limited, so this isn't ideal for long shoots, but for quick portrait sessions where you just need some extra light to add drama. This light isn't bright enough to let you shoot at 100 ISO in a dark room, but it will make the difference between a noisy, underexposed photo and a properly exposed one at an acceptable ISO. We typically shoot at ISO 640-800 with this light, for example. If you are new to off camera lighting, you may find this to be an accessible, and less intimidating way to get started, instead of more complicated alternatives like off-camera flashes or monolights. The continuous light source basically means what you see is what you get, so you can experiment and make changes on the fly, and you can meter off the light, rather than tinkering with manual flash exposures. There is obviously no need for complications like wireless triggers, etc., which again makes it a good alternative to someone new to lighting. Just find someone willing to help hold the light and get creative!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

A little heavy, but provides great light

While it becomes a bit heavy, with the battery and flags and gel holder, it provides great light. The dimmer allows you to take advantage of opportunities that a flat light wouldn't, letting ...Read complete review

While it becomes a bit heavy, with the battery and flags and gel holder, it provides great light. The dimmer allows you to take advantage of opportunities that a flat light wouldn't, letting you adjust for just about any situation. I'm very pleased with this light for event work and indoor run and gun.

For the price, it's a great value but if money were no object there are better options. At this price level though, the dimmer is a no brainer and to get the best of the light at events or longer shoots, a larger Bescor battery is recommended.

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4.0

Very nice light

By Kelvin IS

from Hong Kong

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Photography

      Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

      I use the light for photography not video, the color temperature is very good as well as the quality of the light.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Best light for video and stills

      By Catalin

      from Romania

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Artificial Lighting
      • Photography
      • Portraits
      • Weddings

      Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

      I found the ID Light great for video and stills use, it's easy to work with, good control of light beacuase of the barndoors and dimmable switch. Overall a great product !

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      5.0

      Great light for wedding video

      By jsoetandi

      from Perth, AU

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • No carry bag provided

      Best Uses

      • Photography
      • Videography
      • Weddings

      Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

      Used it a few times at weddings for video especially during speech and dances. The light and flares are absolutely amazing for both photo and video. Very nice and gives that dramatic looks you want in your.

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      • No

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      5.0

      love it!

      By renat

      from kazakhstan

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Artificial Lighting
        • Photography
        • Weddings

        Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

        must have!

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        • No

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        5.0

        A Must Have!

        By Elena K

        from Fargo, ND

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Portraits
          • Weddings

          Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

          How we ever did location shoots without it, I'll never know.
          Adds a little "kick" where needed or even as a main light for couples.

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          • No

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          4.0

          Great light

          By Lisa

          from Los Angeles, CA

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Reliable

          Cons

          • Bulky

          Best Uses

            Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

            I use this light for red carpet shoots as well as various web segments around town. I like it because it really doesn't heat up too much and it's nice having the ability to focus it without the added barn doors. I think it's nice and bright, too. I'd buy it again!

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            • No

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            5.0

            Great product

            By Brendon

            from Philadelphia, PA

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Reliable
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • ENG
              • Events
              • Weddings

              Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

              Great product. I use it as an on-camera light at weddings and events. I like how it is dimmable so that I don't have to play with the iris or move my camera forward or backward.

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              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Light

              By Stephanie

              from Lexington, KY

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Photography
                • Portraits
                • Weddings

                Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                It is a little expensive, but it is a great light. It provides a nice amount of light and can be dimmed or spread. I use it for still photography and it has come in especially useful during the reception and night time portraits.

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                • No

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                5.0

                I would buy this product again and again

                By Vlad

                from Cleveland, OH

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent
                • Easy To Set Up
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Weddings

                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                  Werry good light for wedding and event.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Awesome!

                  By blossom66

                  from honolulu, hi

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent
                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Artificial Lighting
                    • Photography
                    • Portraits
                    • Weddings

                    Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                    i use this light as a continual source instead of flash when photographing under low light. I also have the barn doors for it and love the control I get with the dimmer and the doors.THe only draw back for me is the light bulb is difficult to change and that you'll have to drag a heavy! battery pack with you but, that's what assistants are for

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Perfect, just what I needed

                    By nomad

                    from Lake Tahoe, CA

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent
                    • Easy To Set Up
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Artificial Lighting
                      • Photography
                      • Portraits
                      • Weddings

                      Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                      We are professional wedding photographers and we've been toying with the idea of using video lights in conjunction with strobes for a while now. We got this light because of it's dimming abilities and it's fantastic. The right time of evening it puts out a beautiful glow that we've only just begun to explore. A must have. The battery says it only lasts an hour at 100 watts but the way we use it, it's no big deal.

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                      5.0

                      Love! Flood and Spot, not too heavy...

                      By joe jim john

                      from usa

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent
                      • Easy To Set Up
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Artificial Lighting
                        • Photography
                        • Portraits
                        • Weddings

                        Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                        Great ! Looks and feels well built ! Great to be able to go from flood to spot! And the dimmer is great! Great light! I have a frezzi mini fill and it also has a 55 watt bulb in it. The frezzi is smaller and lighter but no flood and spot control.

                        The idlight is also too big to mount on a dlsr rig. I use a light stand to key light. Get the barn doors for more control! Just great!

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                        • No

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                        3.0

                        ...

                        By Andrew

                        from Springfield, MO

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent
                        • Reliable
                        • Well built quality

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Artificial Lighting
                          • Photography
                          • Weddings

                          Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                          I have purchased this light 2 times. [...] the light is amazing. It is the only light like it in the price range. THE PRODUCT IS GREAT[...]

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Good Light - May Need to Use 100w bulb

                          By Mike H

                          from Atlanta, GA

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Set Up

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                              The light is of nice quality. It is a little larger than expected but not of any concern. I used for videography for an outdoor wedding reception (some existing light) and it was decent, but would have been better served with the 100w light vs the 50w. I would purchase again.

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                              5.0

                              I would buy this product again and again

                              By Becstar

                              from NJ

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent
                              • Easy To Set Up
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Artificial Lighting
                                • Photography
                                • Weddings

                                Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                These light are easy to use and can take a beating that we give them wedding after wedding

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                                • No

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                                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Compact, Portable, Powerful

                                By Photo Guy

                                from Toronto, Canada

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Set Up
                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Portraits
                                  • Weddings

                                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                  Great little unit. Easy to setup, carry & use.

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                                  • No

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                                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  4.0

                                  Great warm light source

                                  By Scottie

                                  from Sydney Australia

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent
                                  • Easy Setup
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                  • Beam focus isn't perfect

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Photography
                                  • Portraits

                                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                  Product is used for portrait photography when a warm light source is needed. The adjustable strength and focus/width of the beam is great though the focus is slightly finnicky (i.e. goes from wide to narrow to slightly wider when it should be getting narrower). Definitely recommended esp with the lighter battery pack for mobility and versatility. I had a fault with the charger, which B&H immediately sent out a replacement for!

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                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  good light

                                  By mtoung

                                  from santa clara,ca

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                  can't live without it.

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                                  5.0

                                  Super light weight and bright

                                  By Icons photography

                                  from Mission viejo, CA

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to use
                                  • Light weight
                                  • Warm look

                                  Cons

                                  • Not so much

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Photography
                                  • Portraits
                                  • Weddings

                                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                  I am a photographer and saw the ID light being used by one of the top wedding photographers in the world so I had to try it for myself and I can tell you I am not disappointed.

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                                  4.0

                                  Glad I bought this product

                                  By Alley

                                  from Danville, Va

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent
                                  • Easy Setup
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                  • Gets hot quick

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Artificial Lighting
                                  • Photography
                                  • Portraits
                                  • Weddings

                                  Comments about Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC):

                                  I am still new to the product but satisfied with the results so far.
                                  I am not happy about the cost.

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                                  What's in the Box

                                  Lowel ID-Light 100W Focus Flood Light, 4-Pin XLR (12-30VDC)
                                  • 55 watt lamp
                                  • Spare 100 watt lamp
                                  • 4' 4-Pin XLR connector
                                  • #2 High Intensity Reflector and Prismatic Glass
                                  • Cam-link
                                  • Low-link
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                                  • 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty on fixture
                                   
                                   
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