Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light
The Litepanels Micro is a compact addition to the Litepanels LED family of lighting. This light will work for on-camera applications with small cameras, offering a small size and an adjustable head.
Note! Power Supply is optional
- Power Source
- The Micro can be powered by either standard or rechargeable AA batteries, or be powered by a 5-12VDC source via an input jack by using the optional AC Power Adapter (which includes an International Plug Set). Part number is MACA, which works with both the LP-Micro and the LP-MicroPro. The LP-Micro and LP-MicroPro cannot be powered via an Anton Bauer 2-Pin D-Tap Power Cable. Please see Anton Bauer's ULHM-LED for this powering option.
- Heat Free LED
- This light uses LED technology which offers heat free operation only drawing 3 watts of power.
- Daylight Balanced
- The Micro is a 5600K daylight balance device with the option of using provided filters to warm the illumination or change to tungsten 3200K balancing.
- Compact
- Measuring less than 4" at its longest dimension, this small light will easily work with small DV and other digital cameras.
- Runtime
- This light runs 1.5 hours on 4 AA batteries (HD Alkaline) and 7-8 hours on E2 lithium batteries.
| Lamp Type | LED Array |
| Mount Type | Ball Head Shoe Mount |
| Brightness |
2' (0.6 m): 560 lux 4' (1.2 m): 280 lux 6' (1.8 m): 70 lux |
| Power Source |
6VDC from 4 AA Batteries 5-12VDC from Optional Source (AC Power Adapter) |
| Power Consumption | 3W |
| Power Connector |
AA Batteries Internal Litepanels Proprietary External |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
3.3 x 1.5 x 3.3" 8.3 x 3.8 x 8.3cm |
| Weight |
4 oz 110g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 185 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Even light source (65)
- Long lasting (60)
- Lightweight (56)
- Good power output (47)
- Attach securely (45)
Cons
- Flimsy (39)
- Flimsy design (16)
- Pricey / poor value (5)
- Uses power quickly (5)
- Pricey (3)
Best Uses
- Outdoor events / games (55)
- Professional work (50)
- Weddings (47)
- Night video (35)
- Shooting indoors (29)
- How long have you owned it:
A month or less
62%
(23 reviews)
One-to-three months
Three-to-six months
More than six months
- Reviewer Profile:
- Film professional (80), Tech savvy (44), Aspiring film maker (26), Experienced (12), Pro videographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Litepanels Micro - Recommended
FIRST LOOK.
Impressive in the box. Lots of LED's greeting you in an attractive housing. Trial batteries are included as are diffuser and 3200k gels. Pop in the batteries and , W...Read complete review
FIRST LOOK.
Impressive in the box. Lots of LED's greeting you in an attractive housing. Trial batteries are included as are diffuser and 3200k gels. Pop in the batteries and , WOW.. its bright!
PROS.
A very easy to use 'eye/nose' light. Easily dimmable with virtually no color shift. Compact design and light weight, and a big plus of using standard AA cells, yet providing the ability to run off of external power [no cable or AC adapter is included]. Easy to mount on cam or light stand. Gel holder swings up out of the light path and is easy to remove. Enough light for 15' or so, depending on your camera and gels, etc.
TRY OUT.
Using a Sony VX-2000 camcorder with scenes about 10' from the subject, its easy to get a 9 dB reduction in gain with the MICRO cranked up full and no gel or diffuser in the older.. 6 dB with the diffuser and similarly with the 3200 gel in place. The light is slightly 'spotted' in shape and the diffuser softens this effect some, but you will have some fall off to deal with if you use wide angle settings.
Using a Sony HDR-1000U camcorder, the MICRO proved essential to getting better shots in poor light settings. HD cams are not really 'low light' devices, and CMOS chips even more so [compared to CCD's]. The MICRO helped reduce gain and black/color noise noticeably.
Using a Canon 40D still camera, the MICRO provides more punch because of the low light ability of the large imager in this type of cam and very high ASA that is available. Several pro's commented on how nice a focus light this could make. It sets up great eye highlights and off cam, hand held or on a stand, an accent light you can just 'dial' in.
Overall impressive to all who handled the MICRO.
CONS.
The mount allows mechanical wiggle and the head to move around, and it might be easy to damage should the light get whacked while moving the cam on a shoot. Some friction washer plates here could prove useful in stopping the wiggle and keeping the MICRO where it was pointed, yet allow easy repositioning of the tilt angle. The ability to swivel the head some could prove useful in some settings.
The gel holder [removable] is too lightweight and gels are quite difficult to insert. Also, unless gaff taped to the holder, they can fall out when the holder is pivoted upright. These are the Achilles' heels for the holder.
There was also some comment about the smaller mounting posts that might break if hit hard. However, the hassle of inserting/falling out is a major point worth some rework to make a more 'robust' holder that is user friendly. I'm sure they will be taking a look at this for future improvements.
Gel storage would be a great plus if a suitable location can be configured, perhaps on the back of the head.
CONCLUSION. [Litepanels® IS addressing the issues in this review].
Lamp unit: Well designed, bright, easily dimmable and NO proprietary batteries required.
Mount: Feels a bit too light for the intended use, should use care when moving about.
Gel holder: Missed the mark here. A redesign such that the gels can't fall out would make a much better experience for a user.
A versatile and useful light from a leading innovator in the lighting field. The MICRO could find a lot of application in your camera kit, whether you are doing video or stills and its power by ordinary batteries can save the day should you get caught with needing to replace them on short notice.
Recommended.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
OK but overpriced
Bought this as an intended upgrade from my Sony HVL-20DW2. It is a larger light and has longer useful battery life (4 hours with 4 fresh AA's vs. 2 hours with Sony NFP960...Read complete review
Bought this as an intended upgrade from my Sony HVL-20DW2. It is a larger light and has longer useful battery life (4 hours with 4 fresh AA's vs. 2 hours with Sony NFP960 in the Sony light). It doesn't get hot like the Sony light. The gel holder is also a great addition, and vital due to the light's daylight color temp and its primary usefulness being indoors. Being dimmable and adjustable for angle also help its case. Cast light is relatively even and soft, albeit with the charateristic barred-shadow look of LED light banks.
Unfortunately, maximum light throw is only comparable to the Sony light's 10W setting, often further hampered by the necessity of gelling the light indoors; with such short throw, the need of the dimming feature become questionable. After three uses, the mount has already begun to degrade and tilt at the slightest provocation, necessitating a fix with grip tape. The tilt adjusting knob is also difficult to manipulate while on most cameras, since it is on the same side as the mic holder. The gel holder interferes with the dimmer switch when raised, or drops down and blocks the top of the light, so it's best to remove completely when not needed.
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Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I've used it a couple of times with good result. The dimmer is great, it's not heavy, and provides enough light for my 5D mkii.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
Throws decent light. Not a lot of distance but the trade off is weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I normally use this litepanel for news and production interviews and it's not only light and easy to use, it also doesn't heat up as some other brands do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Packing
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- Low Light
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I bought this light to compliment my Canon XF100 pro digital camcorder.[...]the light itself was a cheap piece of plastic with flimsy controls. The battery compartment was not designed properly. The AA battery not easy to take out unless you have solid nails to pull them out.This light is not powerful at all and I 'm not sure what situation this one can be at help.Another aspect is a price tag which is extremely high for this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Cheap plastic
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I use this light regularly for HD video and feel that it is a great value- excellent lighting at a reasonable price. I use the higher-end lithium-ion batteries and get nice life before replacing. I do not like the cheap plastic used, however. I store this light in the box that it came in and when lifting it out of its plastic mold, one of the pivot corners for the filter frame (there are 2 corners) broke off. The frame still stays on luckily. Obviously this is a known problem because now the company sells the replacement frame for $22.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
~Adjusts to all scenarios
~Loving the low to high lighting selection
~Great for the nightlife entertainment and for all sorts of video shoots as well!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
Cons
- Runs Hot
- Sometimes it gets hot
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
Using this with my camera stabilizer, this fill light really does the trick. It is small enough, powerful enough (and has easy adjustments) and a good battery life. It is almost indispensable when I go out and film on the street.
Pros
- Bright
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
- Long Beam Throw
- Runs Cooler
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
The Micro LED On-Camera light is portable which lends itself well to documentary style shooting when a full light set up is not an option. This LED produces a cool, balanced light which enhances the visual qualities of the cinematographers frame. Very light weight and quick to set up. The only negative is really attributed to the face my camera has only one shoe. I am not sure where to mount my wireless receiver.
Pros
- Bright
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
very good light.small-good color-handy
Pros
- Bright
- Efficient
- Runs Cooler
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
This is a great little light, it does its purposed job but it does fell cheaper once you grab it in your hands, it helps with the weight because its so lite, I think the 4 batteries you need weight more. Over all a great addition to the camera bag.
Pros
- Bright
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
- Small
Cons
- Difficult To Transport
Best Uses
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
2 of these LED lights provide incredible light. They are so small I can pack them easily along with tons of other equipment in a carry-on when I fly overseas. I do not use them on camera, but on two small Gorillapods. They come with a small set of filters, which is nice, but be warned, there is no carrying case or bag--which is strange and unnerving considering the price of each. Be sure to find some way to pad and carry these, as they are very fragile. But if you can find a safe way to transport them, they are worth the money.
Pros
- Light weight
Cons
- Battery intensive
Best Uses
- Still photos
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
The manufacturer of my camera said that I would not need such a light to illuminate video coverage.
Pros
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
- Runs Cooler
Cons
- Poor built quality
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
It's a great little tool when it comes to interviews.
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
Compact, light weight, and bright. Very happy with the product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I was introduced to this lovey little light at a recent shoot, and it basically saved the quality of the footage. We were shooting people dancing inside a dark ballroom, where you want to be able to see people's faces, but not shower the entire dance floor with light. This little light was perfect. It provides a very even light, and the dimmer and the gels makes it incredibly adjustable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lackluster power
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
so far I've used thevmicro led light to film a night scene on the balcony of a hotel room, it was awesome to be able to swivel the light and bounce the beam off different surfaces to get the right amount of light for my shot. I would most def recommend this product and this site for that matter to anyone with photographic needs :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
- Cheaply made
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
For about $250, I would have expected the Micro LED light to be better made. It's not. It is cheap plastic, waiting to break. Perhaps most frustrating are the sparse instructions. It's a struggle to remove the back battery compartment, and even a call to Litepanels was no help. I finally had to call their third party repair facility for help. The problem is that there are not a lot of choices today for lightweight on-camera LED lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Commercials
- Corporate video
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
- Wedding Video
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
I use this an on on camera light, and also as a hair light, side fill, accent light or anything else I might need. Works very well with the new DSLRs when shooting video and the daylight color looks good (even if it's not 100% 5600k). The included filters work well too. Use the higher end batteries (see the instructions... I'm not here to plug a battery!) and you'll run all day long on one set!
It's light, but not flimsy... and the dimmer knob seems like it will hold up fairly well.
I didn't order the DV camera battery back for it, but that may be my next purchase.
Litepanels should make a small zipper pouch for this thing, though. Who want's their new baby light to get beaten up?
Love this light!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
Turning the light up or down with the sensitive knob is key for getting that desired amount of light. Worth the buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light:
The light is great but the piece that attaches to the camera broke the first time I used it while tightening it down.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $13.99
Color Correction & Light Balancing
- Price: $22.50
Bags & Cases
- Price: $111.97
Stands & Support Equipment
- Price: $24.95
What's in the Box
- Micro Fixture
- Tungsten Filter
- Warming Filter
- Diffusion Filter
- Micro Ball Head Shoe Mount
- 4 Month Warranty
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