Good Afternoon all,
I was wondering what people use to light themselves for night photography?
I have seen that Trakker offer something called a flood light, Link but they want 50 quid for it.
What are people using on here? are there any Amazon specials? Some that could screw into a bank stick would be ideal.
Look forward to your recommendations.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I was wondering what people use to light themselves for night photography?
I have seen that Trakker offer something called a flood light, Link but they want 50 quid for it.
What are people using on here? are there any Amazon specials? Some that could screw into a bank stick would be ideal.
Look forward to your recommendations.
Kind regards,
Daniel
In reply to Post #1
Amazon and Ali Express all do versions of night lights that are good and a fraction of the cost of branded ones. There was an old thread on here with a link to Ali Express and I bought via that and it's lasted well and does a good job
Amazon and Ali Express all do versions of night lights that are good and a fraction of the cost of branded ones. There was an old thread on here with a link to Ali Express and I bought via that and it's lasted well and does a good job
In reply to Post #1
Go on eBay search Ulanzi camera light their are loads of different ones on their at a fraction of the price of the overpriced trakker light yes the Ulanzi are a little bit smaller but they will still do the job required
Go on eBay search Ulanzi camera light their are loads of different ones on their at a fraction of the price of the overpriced trakker light yes the Ulanzi are a little bit smaller but they will still do the job required
In reply to Post #1
Have you got a ridgemonkey light?
I use one of these with the magnetic bankstick holder it comes with on a small storm rod Multi use too, as primary use is in the bivvy.
Have you got a ridgemonkey light?
I use one of these with the magnetic bankstick holder it comes with on a small storm rod Multi use too, as primary use is in the bivvy.
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I actually do! I have one of the older ones which is just white and red. something worth considering thank you
I actually do! I have one of the older ones which is just white and red. something worth considering thank you
rhino tech beams are popular with lots of unbranded versions available on aliexpress.
they're ok to help the camera focus but IMO none of them come close to a remote flash unit.
they're ok to help the camera focus but IMO none of them come close to a remote flash unit.
In reply to Post #1
Get a couple of these LINK, one either side and slightly in front of the camera on banksticks and use the camera flash as well. Great for seeing what you are doing before taking the pics as well.
Those are the same as the Rhino ones BTW.
Get a couple of these LINK, one either side and slightly in front of the camera on banksticks and use the camera flash as well. Great for seeing what you are doing before taking the pics as well.
Those are the same as the Rhino ones BTW.
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Manfrotta side lights....one on each corner of mat about 2ft away pointing inwards.... i use low setting with external flash but u can use medium and no flash.... havent tried others but can vouch for these rechargable too.
Manfrotta side lights....one on each corner of mat about 2ft away pointing inwards.... i use low setting with external flash but u can use medium and no flash.... havent tried others but can vouch for these rechargable too.
I use a pair of these , really bright little rechargeable lights.
Like most, I have two of these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386769658390?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-zhr1fhnqc-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=nXBTcnsMRXq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386769658390?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-zhr1fhnqc-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=nXBTcnsMRXq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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Did you find that you needed an adapter in order for them to screw in bank sticks?
Did you find that you needed an adapter in order for them to screw in bank sticks?
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Ah yes, I use two of these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184299335318?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8OFa_OitS-2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=nXBTcnsMRXq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Ah yes, I use two of these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184299335318?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8OFa_OitS-2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=nXBTcnsMRXq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
To fit those lights (or camera) to banksticks you need 3/8”bsf one end like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353342909627?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=B4lGcQ_kQE6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qpbcb_gZRkW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353342909627?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=B4lGcQ_kQE6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=qpbcb_gZRkW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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The Ulanzi gear is about as good as you can get for the money.
From what i've heard, Rhino gear is just a UK front for these Chinese made products
The Ulanzi gear is about as good as you can get for the money.
From what i've heard, Rhino gear is just a UK front for these Chinese made products
Waste of time those lights imo. An external flash is the way to go.