IS-L8
User Guide
To prevent any damage to the video light or harm and personal injury, please read the guide before first use and retain for future
reference.
Introduction
The Chameleon IS-L8 can be used as a light source for bot h video camcorders and stills photography and can work with
standard hotshoe cameras (for Sony cameras you may also need an extra hotshoe converter).
Light is generated by 8 LED’s which have an average lifespan of approximately 10,000hrs
Features
• Adjustable brightness
• Powered by lithium ion battery
• Illumination angle of 65°.
• Compatible with three third party batteries: NP-F970 / F750 / F550.
• Universal hotshoe mount
• Battery power indicator
• Diffusion filter
• Colour Temperature reduction filter
Components supplied Specifications
1x Chameleon IS-L8
1x Hand grip
1x Battery
1x Travel charger
1x EU pin plug
Product overview
1. Battery mount pins
2. Battery lock release 12. DC power
3. Power on/off input (6˜17V)
4. Brightness dial
5. Battery power indicator
6. Angle adjustment lock
7. Hotshoe plate and lock
8. Hand grip
9. Diffusion filter
10. Protective lamp covers
11. Colour temperature reduction filter
To fit the battery simply line up the pins in the battery mount (1) and slide the battery gently downwards until it clicks into place.
To remove, press the battery lock release button (2).
To power the light on, slide the blue on/off switch (3) upwards. To turn off, slide the switch back down.
Brightness is controlled by the dial (4).
Battery charge is shown by the battery power indicator (5).
If required, the angle of head can be adjusted (6) and locked into position (use a coin to secure in pla c e).
To use the light on camera it can be mounted via the hotshoe plate (7).
Model
Chameleon IS-L8
Output power
22W
Illumination
1540 Lux
Illumination range
3 – 10m
Voltage
6V – 17V
Colour temperature
5000 / 6000k
Size
120 x 124 x 32107mm
Weight
740g
The optional hand grip (8) also attaches via the hotshoe lock and has a sc rew thread fitted in the bottom, s o the light can be
supported by a tripod or lighting stand.
The diffusion filter (9) softens the light and reduc es glare, which m ay be benefic ial when shooti ng video or photographs i n cl ose
proximity to people.
The two lamp covers (10), protect the filters and bulb panel when the light is not in use.
The orange filter (11) reduces colour temperature, which can be used to match ambient lighting conditions indoors.
(12) DC IN (6˜17V) optional power input (lead not supplied)
Battery charging
The battery can be recharged with the supplied travel charger unit.
13. EU pin plug
Fold out the pins from the back of the travel charger and fit the supplied EU pin plug (13).
This plugs into a standard shaver adapter plug an d it takes about four hours for the battery to reach c apacity with full charge
being indicated by a green light on the travel charger front panel.
You can also recharge the battery on location using the optional extra, in-car charger kit.
SKU: ILCHCAR
Warning: To avoid short circuit, do not operate in damp or wet conditions.
• Do not connect the light with any battery or power source other than original supplied or a third party compatible
battery and always check that the operating voltage matches.
• If the unit emits smoke or an odor is detected, turn the power off and immediately disconnect the battery.
Further use may harm or permanently damage the light.
• Contains no user serviceable parts. Should the light suffer damage in any way, do not attempt repair.
• Always disconnect the battery prior to storage or transportation.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Handle the batteries with care, as improper use may cause the batteries to leak.
• Always turn the power off when replacing the battery
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat
• Do not immerse the battery into water
Operational notes
• When the light is on, do not stare directly at the LED bulbs.
• Do not cover the ventilation grille as this may cause the light to overheat.
• When attached to the hotshoe, do not pick up via the light as this may result in damage to the light and camera.
Cleaning
• Use a soft damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Do not use thinner, gasoline or alcohol which could damage the casing and affect performance.
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