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Light for self takes (13 posts / 1,657 views)
calgaz
Posts: 146
Post #1 13 Nov 2021 20:57
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Looking for a light to use for self takes, Need to be able to mount it to a bank stick
Any suggestions?
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 13 Nov 2021 21:30
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Search on eBay for Andoer camera light small compact light with adjustable dial for brightness and get of the Gardner camera bankstick adaptor screw threads to screw into the bottom of it
Smashing_It Smashing_It
Posts: 1,074
Post #3 13 Nov 2021 22:53
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I know you've asked for suggestions that can be mountable but I would suggest a workman's light, I use a cheap version, a little over £20, called Runacc rotatable folding work light.

Many may find this too bulky or overkill on the light front, but if I'm catching a decent carp in the middle of a dark night I don't want to rely on half hearted lighting and I've now found anything better than this option for the price.

One bit of advice I received on here is when using one to get rid of the shadow behind always face the light downwards if possible. Mine sits nicely on the top of my bivvy whilst I can get on with the self takes and fish care.
Blueboy62
Posts: 105
Post #4 15 Nov 2021 08:34
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Bit more expensive maybe but for me definitely the best option, the ridge monkey light and bankstick adapter
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #5 15 Nov 2021 09:04
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Refrakta mini EDC torch that clips onto the bankstick with my iPhone in a cradle.
raztwc raztwc
Posts: 395
Post #6 15 Nov 2021 14:30
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I use a ridgemonkey bivvy light . Gopro hot shoe adaptor to top of camera and light fixes on really good

U can also fit to a bank stick if preferred
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 15 Nov 2021 17:03
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I use one like this brilliant lol
LINKY POO
AND
ONE OF THESE LINKY POO
mattycarphunter mattycarphunter
Posts: 1,280
Post #8 15 Nov 2021 17:05
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can you set that up on a simple bankstick mate?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #9 15 Nov 2021 17:07
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Have edited it mate
I DONT ? know if they are any good but did see this LINKYPOO
The_Saint The_Saint
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Post #10 15 Nov 2021 17:43
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Those lights are the bizzo, I mount mine on the top of my camera thus don't use the camera flash
Publiclife Publiclife
Posts: 174
Post #11 15 Nov 2021 18:45
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Their must be a technique to these as I brought one (off Amazon though) put it on my camera and it nearly blinded me! Once turned on I can't see my flip screen on the camera. Gave it to the kids in the end to play with.
JimM
Posts: 220
Post #12 15 Nov 2021 19:12
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All the camera lights suggested will have a fitting to take a tripod screw, you just need an adapter to use them with a bank stick

Ebay Link

I've got the cheap Andoer light, very basic with just an on/off switch but works great for what I need

jim_h
Posts: 100
Post #13 15 Nov 2021 22:46
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Similar to what has already been posted, but I have this one with the colour adjustment which is surprisingly handy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B089ZZ8K6T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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