Introducing the LED light everyone should have in their arsenal, the Litepanels Micro. Sometimes all you need is a tad bit of light to punch up a scene and this is it. Camera mountable and weighing in at a mere 7 oz. this little guy is ultra light. It should be – it’s body is comprised of solid plastic. Without batteries it weighs in at a mere 4 oz. – and that’s with 48 individual LED’s. Dimensions are 4″ x 3″ x 1.5″ – about the size of two decks of playing cards.

Still too bright?

Sometimes too much light just makes talent say, “That freakin’ thing is bright!” Something you’re sure to hear when pointed closely at full boar. Twist the dial on top of Litepanels Micro to get just the right exposure – all without changing color temperature. That’s right, Litepanels is known for their unique ability to dim without color shift, maintaining color accuracy across the board 1-100%

Want to switch from 5600k daylight to 3200k tungsten? Just snap the included gel frame into place and slide in a Full CTO. You’ll lose two stops using the gel, but you’ll get the color you need.

Angle too high? Built into the shoe mount is a tilt mechanism allowing you to point higher or lower – however, not side to side. Something I wouldn’t mind as some folks do not shoot with the subject dead center – panning the light could prove useful. You see, at 5 feet the pattern is spread, more of a flood so it doesn’t matter, at 3 feet and closer, it appears as more of a spot. Litepanels does offer a ball head as a separate component.

For running and gunning, mounted on top of the camera can give you usable footage where you might have had just dark grainy shadows – think news crews. Most however, will still prefer to get the light off the camera. Handhold the unit or mount it via the 1/4″-20 threads to a tripod or stand.

Though, sometimes you just can’t win and that is where this light shines, it’s primary function is to be an on-camera light. When it’s just you, Litepanels Micro front and center – you’ll be glad to have it – and bummed if you don’t when you need it. What’s the alternative? Nothing on the market has all of these features and is as small and lightweight. Really. Everyone should add this to their arsenal. Seriously, get one!

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Now with available adapter plates for your DV Camera batteries!

No more need to always have AA batteries on hand for your on-camera lighting. Litepanels has created adapter plates for the popular LPMicro! You slide the adapter plate right in where the batteries normally go, and you can power the Litepanels Micro with the DV batteries you already have!

Available in Sony, Panasonic and Canon Adapters.

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Sale Price: $49.00

Litepanels MicroPro

Introducing The New Litepanels MicroPro on-camera light. In addition to increased output, the MicroPro provides a broader source, which gives a more wrapping, HD friendlier quality of light.

The compact black Litepanels MicroPro is ideally suited for mounting on an ENG, DV or DSLR camera. It offers luminous, soft, directional lighting with the same outstanding characteristics that make Litepanels an integral part of television, broadcast news and motion picture productions worldwide.

The MicroPro produces 1.5 hours of continuous output from 6 standard or rechargeable AA batteries (depending on make) or over 5 hours using Lithium Ion AA cells. Power can be supplied optionally through a convenient 5-12V input jack located on the back of the unit.

A daylight (5600°K) source, the MicroPro features an integrated filter holder to provide the ability to attach diffusers and color modifiers. Filters not being used at the time can be conveniently stored on the back of the fixture. The unit comes complete with 3 filters including: Daylight to Tungsten Conversion, ¼ CT0 Warm and White Diffusion.

The Versatile MicroPro includes a ball-head camera adapter, and also offers a threaded receiver providing the ability to mount a MicroPro fixture directly on a light stand or camera arm.

Features:

Heat-free LED technology
Produces bright, soft light
Integrated dial for instant 100% to 0 dimming
Minimal color shift when dimming
All-in-one Camera Light w/no external cables
Absolutely flicker-free 5600°K
Runs 1.5 hours on six AA batteries
Runs 5 hours using Lithium Ion AA batteries
Uses standard or rechargeable batteries
Extremely lightweight and compact

Litepanels Micro Photometrics

Includes:
MicroPro Fixture
Filter Holder
Filter – Daylight to Tungsten Conversion
Filter – ¼ Correction
Filter – White Diffusion
MicroPro Ball-head Shoe Mount (also offers a threaded receiver providing the ability to mount a MicroPro fixture directly on a light stand or camera arm)
1 Year Warranty

Litepanels MicroPro Availability: Now shipping!

Sale Price: $474.95

Sony L Series DV Battery Adapter Plate for Micro Pro
Sale Price: $54.95

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This specialized arm allows simultaneous use of an LCD monitor and a hot shoe mount camera light or shotgun mic. The extension arm base mounts in any hot shoe, and puts another hot shoe in its place. Extension arm is perfect for any camcorder with a Hot Shoe. Hama Adjustable Ball Mount. Extension arm is constructed of lightweight aircraft aluminum and features multiple mounting holes for proper load balancing.

DELV-XLIBR Hot Shoe Mount

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $86.95

Sennheiser MKE400 and Litepanels Micro on a Canon HV20 from Guy Cochran on Vimeo.

Every now and then a reallly cool “widget” comes along that allows us creative types to accomplish the seemingly impossible. The M25 Tripod does just that! This tripod has all the “must be” features you’re looking for in a professional tripod – lightweight, capacity, stable and smooth. However, there’s one little “widget” that we’re sure you didn’t expect – 3″ travel distance of the Camera Mounting Plate! “What’s that do? Just ask creative types.”

3″ Travel Camera Mounting Plate allows for easy camera counterbalance.

See an article in Videomaker Magazine

Specifications:
Maximum Height: 5′ (1520mm)
Minimum Height: 30″ (765mm)
Footprint: 40″ (102mm)
Capacity: 15lbs (7kg)
Weight: 7lbs (3.2kg)

M25 Tripod with Carry Case

Availability: Usually Ships Same/Next Day

Price: $185

AS FEATURED in the DV eStore Theatre! Steady Stick by Tiffen As an inexpensive camera stabilizer the Steady Stick works great in taking the load off. Especially with larger cameras like the Canon XL2. Anyone who has shot with a heavy camera, or even a light camera for an extended period time knows how fatigued you can get no matter how strong you feel from the get go. If you need to be moving around and can’t use a tripod, the Steady Stick makes a great addition to your bag of tricks. I especially like fact that you can raise up and shoot over the crowd. It’s worth it just for that! Swinging up and down allows you to get some crane like shots. I even tried spinning in an office chair and moving from overhead to mid-level for some very cool jib looking shots. The Steady Stick has an adjustable belt with a holster that you insert the rod into. From there you can loosen one knob and raise up. Another brilliant feature is the coupler which allows you to disconnect from the Steady Stick quickly. The only thing I don’t like is there is no tripod screw on the bottom to attach the whole unit onto a tripod, so to go back to your tripod, you’ll have to give yourself time to twist the knob and unscrew the base plate, only about 10 seconds actually. Overall this is a great product – even if you just use it for a shoulder adapter on a smaller camera like a Canon GL2 or as a monopod. However, the biggest benefit is if you’re shooting for long amounts of time or need to get overhead, steady, or creative shots. The unit is very well made of heavy duty aluminum & flexible high-strength engineering plastic. Everything you see attached to the SteadyStick in the video is included (except the camera!) Adjustable Belt (max. 44″), handle, quick release coupler. An excellent value! SteadyStick by Tiffen Availability: Usually ships same/next dayList price $179.95 Our Price: $99.00!

SteadyStick camcorder stabilizer from Guy Cochran on Vimeo.