I am about to purchase the Ikelite housing for the panasonic LX5. For lighting, I was considerint the new 2800 pro video light for still and video photography. I think my shooting will be 50/50 stills and video, with a at least 50% macro shooting and the rest scenic.
I think this light will be bright enough for the camera's internal exposure system to provide good shutter speeds at lower iso (200-400 max). For macro, you can dial down the brightness quite a bit, and I like the 100 degree diffused lighting.
Anyone using video lighting for a similar purpose? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
Other options are two of the small video lights, or one of the small video lights ones and one DS50 strobe.
I am limited to around $900 or so for lighting and I thought this might be the best with its high brightness and wide diffused beam.
Since this is my first UW rig, any suggestions would be appreciated.
I will also cross post this in the Ikelite mfr forum.
Many thanks for any help!
I think this light will be bright enough for the camera's internal exposure system to provide good shutter speeds at lower iso (200-400 max). For macro, you can dial down the brightness quite a bit, and I like the 100 degree diffused lighting.
Anyone using video lighting for a similar purpose? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
Other options are two of the small video lights, or one of the small video lights ones and one DS50 strobe.
I am limited to around $900 or so for lighting and I thought this might be the best with its high brightness and wide diffused beam.
Since this is my first UW rig, any suggestions would be appreciated.
I will also cross post this in the Ikelite mfr forum.
Many thanks for any help!
