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Hands-On with the Light L16 Computational Camera

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I had the opportunity to handle and shoot a bit with the new Light L16 camera at an event in New York last week while I was in town for PhotoPlus. The event seemed to be put on for Light L16 pre-order customers and some industry and press members. While there, I was able to walk around with a Light L16 to try it out.

My first impression was that it was a little bigger than I expected. It’s probably not fair but I imagined something close to a large cell phone; however, the L16 is definitely bulkier in length and girth. That said, I still was able to carry it in my back pocket – although that’s probably not something I would recommend if you are shelling out $2,000 for one of these on pre-order.

I’ve watched Light from afar over the past couple of years. I haven’t followed along with every bit of the news and announcements that have happened since it was originally shown as a pre-order campaign. At the time, I thought the camera was going to be the next big thing and would shake the camera industry once again. After using it for an hour or so, I’m less sure of that. [Read more…]

 

Deal: Bolt VM-160 LED Macro Ring Light for $59

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Bolt VM-160 LED Macro Ring Light

B&H has the Bolt VM-160 LED Macro Ring Light for $59 (reg. $109) as its Deal Zone deal for today only.

Bolt VM-160 LED Macro Ring Light Key Features

  • Guide Number: 69′ / 21m at ISO 100
  • Eighteen High-Output LEDs
  • Six Levels of Brightness Adjustment
  • Continuous Light & Flash Modes
  • Left & Right Only Illumination Modes
  • 1.6″ Backlit LCD Display
  • Clear, Frosted, Blue, & Amber Diffusers
  • Eight Adapter Rings from 49-77mm
  • Stand/Tripod Mount Included
  • Runs on 4 AA Batteries

Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.

Giveaway: Manfrotto Lumie Muse LED Light

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Manfrotto Lumie Muse LED Light

This week Photography Bay has teamed up with Manfrotto to giveaway a Manfrotto Lumie Muse LED Light to one lucky reader.

The Manfrotto Lumie Muse LED Light is a compact LED light that will mount on top of your camera’s hot shoe or any other mount with a 1/4-20  tripod thread. It has a higher CRI of 92% and includes three filters for changing the light’s temperature or softening the light. [Read more…]

Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel Announced

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Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel

The Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel lights feature powerful light and offer focusable, dimmable, cool lighting options for video and studio photography work. Available in 5600K daylight and 3200K tungsten color temperatures, the DY-200 and DY-200w LED Fresnel lights feature accurate flicker-free light, low power draw, cool-to-the-touch operation, and remote controlled power and focus. A separate ballast unit and an adjustable yoke mounts on either a floor stand or hangs from a lighting grid for many mounting options. [Read more…]

Smith-Victor Fluorescent Light Bank Overview

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Smith-Victor FLO-220

The Smith-Victor FLO-220 and its sibling models are affordable, fluorescent lights for video use.  The lights come with built-in barn doors and have custom eggcrate louvers available.  The lights are daylight balanced at 5600K, use flicker-free tubes, and are dimmable down to 1/4-power. [Read more…]