If you need a light like this, then you're not always in the studio. I was impressed with the durability of this light, even more than with its compactness. The company promised it was tough, so I rapped it on the table and the floor a few times. Not so much as a flicker.

This light should appeal to a lot of videographers who want a simple, dependable tool for a reasonable price. And you can get it in stylish black for an extra 25 bucks.

Power Usage: 3.8W
Power Input: 7.2V to 30V DC
Power Connector: 2.1mm x 5.5mm, center pin positive
Color Temperature: Approx. 5600K
Beam Angle: 40 degrees
Dimmer Range: Approx. 10% to 100%
Weight: 9oz. (13.4oz. with DPS-9000 battery)
Dimensions: 5.6 x 1.65 x 1.9 inches (light only)
Other: Battery sold separately

• Soft light
• Low heat, low power draw
• Uses external battery
• Durable
• Attractive price

• No barn doors
• No carrying case

The VIDLED dayLED-40 is a highly-usable light at an enticing price.

Greg Robinson is the owner of an independent production company.

FJORDLAND Entertainment Ltd.
P.O. Box 400
Paupack, PA 18451
www.vidled.com

$275