Bescor KLK-65XT, VS 65 Video Light & MM 7 Battery, 75 Minute Run Time.
From Bescor
This product comes with a 100-watt AC bulb, and a 50-watt DC bulb.
My left shoulder is sagging from that battery pack!
I had used this product before; a friend of a friend who is a shoots wedding videos professionally had let it to me, and as far as light output goes, it's a flamethrower. So when I was ready to buy one for myself, Bescor was the one.
I've used it both on a tripod and in the field. This YouTube video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5LSbMdlkg, is the first one I shot using this light (on a tripod, natch)
Having used the borrowed one in the field (with the light unit's tiny, adjustable barn doors, it's great as a fill-in-the-shadows light, even in daylight), I can tell you from experience: that battery pack is HEAVY! You can get about an hour of shooting time before you'll need to recharge, and that hour is about all your shoulder will be able to stand. (You can buy extra MM7 battery packs if your needs extend beyond 1 hr; they take about 10 hours to fully charge and they should NEVER be allowed to fully discharge). Oh, did I mention I was using the borrowed one on crutches, with a broken foot? Hey, gotta make a buck.
Oh, yes. Replacement bulbs are easy to purchase through most photographic equipment stores and online. For a klutz like me, that's a good thing.
Great Lamp, Terrible Battery Life
I bought this product for my Camcorder for special events. After using it for 20 min. it died. The lamp it's ok for the money. I would recommend going the extra mile and get a bigger battery because you are going to be really disappointed with this product.
