ITS GREAT......batteries AA last a long time.....

Exposed batteries could be problematic

It somehow drained six AA batteries while sitting unused for three days

When I got this product the battery adapter and the battery was missing

Battery powered and portable

If you use one of the smaller batteries like the Sony NP-F570, the battery is flush with the back of the light so you can lay the light on the floor pointing straight up if you want

It definitely eats up battery life so be sure to use strong batteries.

I usually use rechargeable AA batteries (it takes 6) because I have not bought the compatible camera battery

The rechargeable battery adapters are handy if you buy the correct battery

Drains batteries and mount could be a little

It also has a really flimsy battery cover to it

Do not buy the generic battery for this as it will not hold a charge (one i got with light only would hold little less then 1/2 charge if that) spring for the better battery

Great battery life

Odd battery set-

Adjustable intensity of light and a rechargeable battery

It's terrible, I bought it to take it to weddings but the batteries always move (the grip is not good) and then it doesn't work anymore.

I do like the battery life LED's, the dimmer and the fact it can take battery packs instead of just AA batteries

Neewer CN-AC2 DC 7.5V 2A Switching Power will save you a lot of battery money and stress over the life of your light

I recommend not buying cheap batteries as it effects the performance of the light

Rechargable battery isn't very secure

Just buy the rechargeable battery because regular batteries will die after one use

I’m guessing the rechargeable battery would be best for this device

It uses AA batteries and has great battery life

I had a concern about using my old SONY batteries and to my surprise, both of my SONY np-f750 and np-f330 batteries works with this light

I would recommend a different battery that is not as long

and it's able to be mounted on top of the camera or on a separate tripod/stand, and it has a good battery indicator on it and a great fader

This works great in any situation2 - You can use regular AA batteries or get yourself the battery below with a charger and you have a longer lasting, rechargeable battery for it.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Q9PWQ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_6At this price point there really isn't anything not to like.

I plan on getting some inexpensive rechargeable batteries for these

Bring some extra batteries for long setups and/or shoots, but I like it.

The connections have becone very touch and I usually have to pry something in witht the battery to get the connection to stay.

Pros: Works like it should, adjustable scroll wheel to dim or brighten, battery tester, great for streaming and making your camera pick up details easier

i hope i order the right one.i ordered Battery for Sony NP-F550 NP-

I liked it, until I went to use it again after one time and the batteries were dead.

It does drain the AA batteries really

It came missing the back battery cover as well

They’re extremely bright as well, but what surprised me is the battery power; I bought these many, many months ago, and with casual use, the original batteries I put in are still going strong.

Very bright, sucks the battery fast though

I've used it a lot and it still hasn't killed any of the cheap AA batteries I put in it

its fat* battery indicater is not acurate at all

This is great because if you are on a budget you can use regular AA batteries to until you can afford the rechargeable pack for the light which buy the way is not bad

AA batteries are expensive and are un professional lookinf

great battery just dies kind of quick so make sure you have replacements

great battery just dies kind of quick so make sure you have replacements

Doesn't drain batteries fast

Doesn't drain batteries fast

It also as the capability of taking different batteries such as the Sony FM, Sony FM, Sony FH, Sony F series and Panasonic SD Series instead of only using the standard AA batteries

I use rechargable batteries and they work good, but found I needed to recharge sooner that I thought.

Looked at smaller unit but this uses standard AA recharable batteries and even Sony and other rechargeable batteries, very happy with larger unit and light output is adjustable.

I have used it a few times and it is still as bright as it was with fresh batteries.

Very bright, Long battery life.

Tried good Duracell, then good lithium ion rechargeable batteries, but neither worked any longer than the other

Drains the batteries after 1 hour of use

Very bright light, decent battery life (use rechargeable though, or you'll pay for it again in the long run), fairly heavy, decent construction quality that could be a bit better, but

But after a week it caused my batteries to leak and died the following week.

Great product just need to find some good rechargeable batteries

-Can add that there is an inexpensive Neewer rechargeable battery & charger available on Amazon made for this light

Provides an insane amount of light for the price tag, batteries last long enough for the field, and very durable

Buy good batteries

While rocking the (6x)AA configuration I put fresh batteries in it before packing up and going on a week and a half trip.

It's bright, lasts a good amount of time on fresh batteries, and weighs very little.

Also it can run on (a lot of) AA batteries, as well as Sony batteries, and comes with an adaptor for Panasonic batteries, has a power level indicator

Drains battery like nobody's business however

I was afraid it would drain batteries quickly because it does require 6 AA's, however I have used this light now for 4 separate events and haven't had to replace the batteries yet

I recommend not buying cheap batteries as it effects the performance of the light

I would also recommend getting rechargeable batteries as it does die quite quickly.

It does drain the AA batteries really

I opened the battery pack and the batteries looked like they had eroded

With the filters you can achieve a good amount of lighting looks and the batteries past a surprisingly long time!

Don't keep batteries in it when not in use, or they might drain

Did take quite a few batteries but they never did die on me in the two years I used this product

AA batteries die way to fast.

Good battery life, extremely bright

f550 batteries you can't go wrong for this price.

Getting the rechargeable battery was worth it too but lasts long with aa batteries as well.

if you turn it on and off more than a few times it drains the batteries instantaneously.

No problems so far, should have bought a rechargeable battery for it though, I will eventually.

If the the light didn't leak this would be a 4 star light, but a light that leaks battery acid is considered useless to me.

I was using good quality alkaline batteries both times and confirmed the lamp was off.

but luckily I already had a 48 pack of amazon basic batteries and they work just fine

I felt the battery pack was a bit expensive, considering that was 50% of the cost of the light rig, but I really dislike buying batteries for high-drain electronic devices

Very bright, sucks the battery fast though

I strongly recommend that if you DO purchase this or any similar devices that you also purchase at LEAST one LI-ION battery and charger, don't waste your money on high powered AA batteries, try to be a little greener than that.

My only gripe is that it eats up batteries like a monster

The mount is a little weak for heavy so use some care since the light is bulky and the batteries about double its weight

By buying the Power Supply adapter, no need to buy expensive batteries.

Just make sure to tape the back with electrical tape or duct tape if using batteries so they will not fall out

I do weddings, and this thing was a Godsend compared to those awful battery belts.

For the price it's nice, but after one week the batteries leaked out and corroded the spring

Super bright and battery last long.

Obviously this is a disappointment as purchasing proprietary batteries for the light significantly increases the cost.

Battery dies really quickly, even when using the bigger batteries

In summary, decent quality, light weight, popular battery adapters, decent performance, and a extremely reasonable price = 5 stars.

Amazing battery life and a good light output

Cheap, reliable, runs on AAs or NP-F. Good battery life.

nice one but battery

good battery life and high quality of LED light ,

6 AA batteriesbut I will be purchasing the Sony compatible battery packs

Battery like is not great

Battery drains too fast and the shoe mount needs a little sanding/fitting to fit properly in most shoe mounts

id recommend rechargeable batteries you will need 6 for use as well as 6 for back up the light dies in 3-4 hours of full blast use

Pros:-can be extremely bright- battery lifeCons:- little bulky to carry in a camera bag

Love that the lights are adjustable and like any other battery-operated device, the fresher your batteries, the brighter the lights

, it's dimmable, the color temp is not as cool as you would expect from LED, it's bright with a fairly decent throw, the battery lasts forever

Its the battery issue

easy dimmer adjuster on the side, and rechargeable battery

Battery is not included, but I definitely recommend a rechargeable one

Two 160 LED lights and two batteries with a charger cost a total of $76.

This light at this price is the number one in the market- excellent lighting- you can use AA battery or rechargeable battery- easy to carry- you can put it on a stand or on you camera

The analog power/dimmer switch is reliable, the battery tester appears accurate for what it is.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::UPDATES :: Working fine months later, the unit can have batteries in it while stored & won't drain them.

easy dimmer adjuster on the side, and rechargeable battery

Pros:-can be extremely bright- battery lifeCons:- little bulky to carry in a camera bag

id recommend rechargeable batteries you will need 6 for use as well as 6 for back up the light dies in 3-4 hours of full blast use

I also use it as a work light since it's battery operated and very easy to move around

Didn’t come with batteries, but batteries are cheap and I always have a ton with me.

Usually, batteries can last fairly a long time but still I would recommend getting compatible Sony batteries for professional shooting events

Bright light, just wish it had a better battery cover.

This is a good buy for anyone in the market to buy lighting and I will be using it atop my camera as well as on a tripod to light scenery

It's not a pro light by any means, but it will allow to to shoot well lit video, just as good as with a $400 light, any time you pop it on your camera

Good price, it works as it should!

It brought the warmth of the light up to around 4500-4800 Kelvin while staying just as bright as without the gel

n’t illuminate the whole scene

n’t illuminate the whole scene

Could not believe how bright the lights can e dialed up to.