Archon D11V video light review

[jaccoermers]

Received the lights last week. Was very interested to see if the flickering occurred with my lights so did a quick test above water.

GoPro Hero 3+
2.7K NTSC 29.97fps

No flickering on my video. (may test later with different fps, but since this is my usual shooting mode..... seems ok)



It doesn't seem to play in here: http://youtu.be/ICsHvdgL6b4

 

[Zer0Zer0]

Does this light has a glove/hand mount for hands free?

 

[jaccoermers]

It comes with extra o-rings and a wrist leash. My intent is to mount them (I got 2) on my tray.

 

[jaccoermers]

It comes with extra o-rings and a wrist leash. My intent is to mount them (I got 2) on my tray.

today the tray arms arrived!!

I set the lights trying to fill the full image width of the gopro.

Surprised by the stiffness of the Loc-Line. Maybe by a bit more at the local aquarium shop to have more movement.

 

[stuartv]

I keep seeing mention of 2 or 3 modes. Bright, Dim, whatever. Being a twist on/off, how do you change it from High to Low or vice versa?

 

[EL Pistoffo]

I keep seeing mention of 2 or 3 modes. Bright, Dim, whatever. Being a twist on/off, how do you change it from High to Low or vice versa?

You twist off then back on quickly to switch modes

---------- Post added January 20th, 2015 at 09:34 PM ----------

today the tray arms arrived!!
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I set the lights trying to fill the full image width of the gopro.

Surprised by the stiffness of the Loc-Line. Maybe by a bit more at the local aquarium shop to have more movement.
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Yes, you should add a few more locline segments to each side. I did and it helps with reach and angles too.

 

[jaccoermers]

Yes, you should add a few more locline segments to each side. I did and it helps with reach and angles too.

ordered extra locline. Will post a picture when i added the pieces.

 

[Pajjpen]

ordered extra locline. Will post a picture when i added the pieces.

Update on the extra loc line parts!

 

[jaccoermers]

Update on the extra loc line parts!

Not the most charming picture, but it works perfect. Normally I have them flexed down a bit more, but plenty of room to play with

 

[Pajjpen]

Not the most charming picture, but it works perfect. Normally I have them flexed down a bit more, but plenty of room to play with
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Nice! Would u reckon the extra loc line parts were needed to angle the lights properly?
oh and on a side note I'm looking into batteries for this light and I read that these batteries are the best for lights; Best 18650 li-ion battery 3400mAh (Panasonic inside) Protected Li-ion Orbtronic
does anyone know if they fit the archon d11v's? As I read they are a bit more wide than regular 18650 batteries.
cheers!