Is there a combined video light and strobe that could fit the 5D Mark II?

Usually underwater video lights are at least 2000 lumens. So the modeling lights on normal strobes are not strong enough.

I have the DIY option, but maybe there is already a good continuous / strobe lighting solution for video and photography.

As of right now there is not. The solution I have started using on my set up, and using for customers is a set of strobes ( I use the S&S YS-110a or YS-250 strobes) on ULCS arms. the clamp used between the two arm segments, I use a triple clamp, and on each arm set I have a Fix LED1000 light set up. That gives me a strobe and a video light on each side. Although the Fix lights are only 1000 lumens, they do work well for macro and close reef or fish shots. Its the most versatile system as of right now.

One other option is not using strobes at all, and using the Xit 404 mounting bracket to mount Sunray 1000 or 2000 LED lights and batteries to an SLR housing. You would then be using the Video lights for both still and video.

There will be a strobe and video light combo launched by a major brand soon. Shouldn't go into too much detail, but I myself am going to hold off on investing in separate video lights to add to my strobes for my 5d mark II.

I would rather save the money and put it in to the new combo lights that are coming out.

oh comon .. if we are going to start rumours .. then lets have some juicey details somewhere .. this is the second thread that has eluded to this product .. the other thread was a bit more of a give away !!

Giles, now why would we want to spoil the fun of the manufacturer's secret project due to be announced soonish. No matter what, there'll be compromises.

How about starting a teaser thread with clues and hints and ..... pictures !

get the manuf involved ..

all this other stuff is like being a kid and saying 'i know something you don't know ...' and it's just no fun .. aren't forums meant to be for spreading rumours of cool new stuff !

NDAs and promises to the manufacturer would come to mind. Remember the 5D2 was the biggest secret many people knew about for months before announcement. I was amazed it never really got out.