Posted on 22nd Dec 2010 @ 7:11 PM

One of the most popular items in the DVeStore for all of 2010 has been the 65 watt fluorescent Diva Ring light. Well, Stellar Lighting has listened to the market and created a smaller, battery operated version. Introducing the 40 watt Mini Diva Ring light. We're really impressed with the unit. With our Canon 5D Mark II and 24-70mm F2.8 lens shooting HD video at 1/50th Shutter, ISO 320 F2.8, we're getting great light on a subject 4-5 feet away - way better than your typical on camera light - and with less harsh shadows. The catchlight in the eye is especially spectacular! The bulb is rated at daylight balanced 5500 degrees kelvin and provides for natural looking skin tones - no nasty green tinge. With the 5DM2's Daylight white balance setting, it looks dead on.

Currently the light ships with a lightweight metal bracket to mount to the camera as well as an AC adapter. Perhaps most surprisingly included is an Anton Bauer D-Tap cable for battery use! From what I've been told, I've mounted the unit incorrectly in the picture below, however it works like this with the camera supported by the included bracket. It balances nicely off the tripod for handheld use, we're now just looking for a way to mount the heavy AB brick battery. It's also worth noting that we're also in discussions to have a 7.2V dual DV adapter plate created which will allow two Sony, Canon or JVC batteries to power the unit. The unit requires 14.4V to operate. Proposed pricing looks to be right around $199!

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*UPDATE 01/14/2010

We have the Mini Diva Ring light working with battery power! No, not the $1000 Anton Bauer battery, something much less expensive. Stay tuned!

*UPDATE 01/17/2010

We have received our first batch of inventory - the Mini Diva Ring light is ready to order!