Mangrove Video Light help

Hi All,

Need some help,

have been using 2 x 1200 L&M but find they just don't have the grunt and power I am seeking.

currently looking a the LED Mangrove system

Mangrove Videosystem K-VS-10L6

http://www.aditech-uw.com/en/shop/1265-man...-k-vs-10l6.html

does anybody have some feedback re this system or Mangrove LEDs in general

Thanks

Drew

Mangrove Videosystem K-VS-10L6

Hello!

I am a newcomer, so first hi everyone -

I happen to own two mangrove video lights - vc-l46, wich are basically the same setup, but with integrated battery packs -

this works for me fine, since my housing doesn't have a special screw to mount the plate (comes in separately...)

find them a bit bulky to adjust, but got used to it.

it is my first video light system, so I have got no comparison, can only give u the feedback

the lights are quite strong, running time is approximately 45 to 55 minutes - i found out it is greatly reduced if you keep switching them on and off -

i do most my dives in apnea, so it was quite a bummer

apart from that, I find the white balance ok, changes with the lower intensity a bit.

regarding photos - I used it for macro with canon 100mm + 5dmkII - the ISO settings for f8 and 125s is min 800, prefer more.

video works for macro with 50s and f14+ with same ISO

since that high ISO is acceptable for 5d mkII, I don't find it a problem.

the overall craftsmanship of the lights is simple, I had a switch malfunction with one light on three separate dives, now it works fine - haven't found the problem yet. it annoyed me at the time, since I couldn't find a solution.

Would recommend the lights regarding price/output ratio.

best regards

Ivan

oh, and one thing - with video go for settings ISO 640 or 1250

Best regards

oh, and one thing - with video go for settings ISO 640 or 1250

Best regards

thanks Ivan

End up going for the same units as yourself VCL 46, as also wanted to use the lights as a diver carry light to show depth of field on some of the shots, got to say I am very impressed , wont be bothering with the L&M 1200's any more as these units really kick,

Also great prices, just ordered direct from the web site, arrive less than a week later, via DHL

Drew

thanks Ivan

 

End up going for the same units as yourself VCL 46, as also wanted to use the lights as a diver carry light to show depth of field on some of the shots, got to say I am very impressed , wont be bothering with the L&M 1200's any more as these units really kick,

 

Also great prices, just ordered direct from the web site, arrive less than a week later, via DHL

 

Drew

May I know if this video light has soft smooth edge or not? I am really interested in this light, thanks.

May I know if this video light has soft smooth edge or not? I am really interested in this light, thanks.

edges are smooth , with slow transitions, very wide ,

side by side the L&M lights seem to have a more while/blue light where the Mangrove has warmer tones

edges are smooth , with slow transitions, very wide ,

 

side by side the L&M lights seem to have a more while/blue light where the Mangrove has warmer tones

Thanks