ChrisA
Contributor
I wanted to add an external strobe to a Canon A80. But it's hard to do for under 400 or $500. Has anyone tried using video lights for still photography? The constant on light would allow easier focusing and framming, let you see the shadows before you take the photo, and would be generally helpfull at night. But the big advantage is cost. I can buy a UK "light canon" and the wide angle difuser for under $200 and it will have uses other then photography. They make a mounting system to stick these lights on an arm too.
I guess the question is the amount of light. The 10W HID bulb looks plenty bright I have not tried it yet. Heck even two of these lights at $180 each is cheaper then one strobe
I guess the question is the amount of light. The 10W HID bulb looks plenty bright I have not tried it yet. Heck even two of these lights at $180 each is cheaper then one strobe