Polaroid LED Video Light Panel
The Polaroid LED Video Light Panel is a wallet-friendly, 5600K daylight balanced light bar that attaches to any camera with a hot shoe. The pane has 112 LED bulbs which run for up to 8 hours using 5 'AA' batteries. The light also features 3 integrated accessory points for stacking additional light bars for a wall of light. Additionally, an adjustable dimmer and barn doors are at your disposal for getting the light just how you want it.
- 112 color corrected cool running LED's for even, natural lighting
- Flicker free, consistent illumination, ideal for shooting portraits & macro work
- Built in adjustable dimmer + removable barn doors for endless lighting possibilities
- Integrated " accessory shoes" let you build a wall of light by combining multiple units
- Compact enough to take anywhere
- 5600K color temperature
- Up to 8 hours of running time with 5 'AA' batteries
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5" / 83.8 x 83.8 x 38.1mm |
| Weight | 10 oz / 283.5g With batteries |
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by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (7)
- Long lasting (6)
- Attach securely (4)
- Even light source (4)
- Lightweight (4)
Cons
- Flimsy (5)
Best Uses
- Outdoor events / games (6)
- Weddings (5)
- Low light (4)
- Night video (4)
- Professional work (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (5), Film professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Extremely bright light.
Pros: Extremely bright, dimming switch, nice price range, good build quality, and stackable.
Cons: Without a diffuser it is way too bright for both exposure purposes and for the subje...Read complete review
Pros: Extremely bright, dimming switch, nice price range, good build quality, and stackable.
Cons: Without a diffuser it is way too bright for both exposure purposes and for the subject's eyes, issues from dimming to a lower level can cause noticeable dslr video related problems (causes lines to cycle through the screen) however this can be surpassed if you shoot at wider apertures such as 2.8 - 1.4.
With all this said. Some have stated the barn doors are flimsy, but I like the ability to remove them with great ease for a very good reason, I needed some sort of a diffuser since the light is so bright I was given the dome diffuser by Gary Fong from a fellow photographer during a wedding reception and it just happened to squeeze perfectly on the frame and diffused the light perfectly.
I recommend these lights greatly, but recommend getting the dome diffuser or something of that nature, and DEFINITELY recommend pulling the batteries out when you store it, since the on/off switch is really easy to bump and often gets turned on in my bag causing me to waste a lot of battery life.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good, inexpensive light panel
These are flimsy but a great, almost disposable item. They put out decent light and are lightweight and inexpensive. I purchased four and within about a day all the barn doors had come off...Read complete review
These are flimsy but a great, almost disposable item. They put out decent light and are lightweight and inexpensive. I purchased four and within about a day all the barn doors had come off, but they're still handy to tape to walls and other places a heavier light wouldn't handle.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
Got it Friday used it Sat. One was plenty. Got 4 to combine. Did not need it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
The light is NOT bright enough and one of the doors fell off.
I will send it back and buy another brand.
Thank you
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
I use this for shooting video.
That is good for wedding and any other events.
Dimmer gives you a chance to change a light for any distance.
But it should have a filter glass for warmer color.
In this case WB you have to put as a temperutare control.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
- Great value
Cons
- Bulky
- Not Durable
- Overheats
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Video
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
I have a DSLR and thought this would be more useful than a flash. I was partly right. Since I don't own a flash other than the built in one, it is, but unnecessary. There is no denying it is a great LED panel. I say another one in a store that has a controllable temperature (the light colour) but this one does not. It emits the one colour, brilliant white at 5600K, but you can tone down the power. Some batteries will not allow it to go straight to full power, either. The hotshoe can be removed and put on any of the sides, as it does not interact with the camera, however will block you from using the built in flash if you decide to connect it. Video cameras are the only use I can think of for this, unless you can mount it on a tripod. Other than the question of wether or not you need it, it is close to half what I would have paid in-store. Still a great buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
Pros: Extremely bright, dimming switch, nice price range, good build quality, and stackable.
Cons: Without a diffuser it is way too bright for both exposure purposes and for the subject's eyes, issues from dimming to a lower level can cause noticeable dslr video related problems (causes lines to cycle through the screen) however this can be surpassed if you shoot at wider apertures such as 2.8 - 1.4.
With all this said. Some have stated the barn doors are flimsy, but I like the ability to remove them with great ease for a very good reason, I needed some sort of a diffuser since the light is so bright I was given the dome diffuser by Gary Fong from a fellow photographer during a wedding reception and it just happened to squeeze perfectly on the frame and diffused the light perfectly.
I recommend these lights greatly, but recommend getting the dome diffuser or something of that nature, and DEFINITELY recommend pulling the batteries out when you store it, since the on/off switch is really easy to bump and often gets turned on in my bag causing me to waste a lot of battery life.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
This lamp produces flicker waves on my 5D when shooting in NTSC country, on 24 fps. The only shutter speed I can use is 1/60 to avoid it.
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Loses Charge Quickly
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
It's hard to describe my attitude to this lighting. It does it's job, but it has some cons. It shines bright with nice daylight color.
First of all, it uses 5 AA batteries. Not 4, but 5. Usually a charger takes only 4 batteries. It doesn't run up to 8 hours. With full-charged 5 AA batteries it runs not more than 1.5-2 hours in smallest dimmer position (i use Duracell batteries with 2650 mAh capacity).
It's not fully dimmable. Even in smallest amount, the lighting still stays very bright, and you must use the iris of the camera to regulate the light amount.
Dimmer's switch is very long and may broke.
Also there's a atrange sound when the lighting is on. In silent places the sound is being recorded.
I use it with Sony AX2000E, and when the lighting is mounted on hot shoe, you can't close the LCD monitor, So you should purchase a swivel shoe adapter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Heavy with batteries
- Loses Charge Quickly
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
I shoot in low lit rooms all the time.
I needed a light besides a standard flash.
Works well with video or stills.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to attach and detach
- Lightweight
- No wires
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
I partnered this LED light fixture with my Panasonic 700K HD video camera. The light will not disappoint. It provides about a 10-foot spread at 10-feet from the subject, plenty wide enough for HD cameras. Human subjects will complain about its brightness, so turn the dimmer control to lower the brightness; the camera's auto white balance will take care of the color difference and the auto exposure will adjust for the lower light level. This result is high quality HD video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Interface With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
best value buy. excellent
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
Very nice product considering it's price. Adds just the right amount of light for shooting video within a 10 foot range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Night Video
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
This is a good LED light for everyday video shooting. The price is also right. However, because it does not come with any kind of filters, the bright light may cause some "actors/actresses" feel uncomfortable. Dimmer and power switches are protruding out of the light body which may have potential to break.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
Product is well made and its good value for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Even color temperature
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
- Very light weight
Cons
- Only have one
Best Uses
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
The night was pitch dark in San Juan del Sur, a popular resort area in Nicaragua's Pacific side.
The moon was hiding, just to make my job harder. With a little flash light I attached the light panel and flipped its switch on.
Wow!
The beach was instantly lit for about 40-50 feet. I used this the whole night for about 3 hours and it still lit up the entire beach. The party was awash in even light and lots of great pictures proved to me how great little product this really is. I'm going to buy 2 more to light up my evening scenes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Birthdays
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
Just what I needed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
These are flimsy but a great, almost disposable item. They put out decent light and are lightweight and inexpensive. I purchased four and within about a day all the barn doors had come off, but they're still handy to tape to walls and other places a heavier light wouldn't handle.
Pros
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Professional Work
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
This light is great for shooting in cars or out side daytime fill light. no cables and long lasting batteries!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Night Video
- Special Events
- Weddings
Comments about Polaroid LED Video Light Panel:
very bright. more expensive than competitor products. takes up 5 AA batteries instead of 4. Did not come with diffuser.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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