OPTEX VS-110 Video (Movie) Light

Circa Late 1980's to Mid 1990's

A compact halogen video light designed for use with portable video movie cameras.

Use Cases:

• Filmmaking: Its primary role was providing a portable "key" or "fill" light for home movies and early professional video production in low-light settings.

• News Gathering: Compact halogen units like this were common "on-camera" lights for journalists and videographers requiring quick, mobile illumination.

• Indoor Events: These lights were essential for recording indoor celebrations (weddings, birthdays) where natural light was insufficient for early video sensors.

Design Features:

• Halogen Illumination: Unlike modern LED panels, this unit uses a high-intensity halogen bulb to provide powerful, continuous light for video recording.

• Heat Dissipation: The body features deep cooling fins (the ridged exterior) designed to manage the significant heat generated by halogen bulbs during extended use.

• Mounting System: It is equipped with a standard cold shoe mount and a locking thumbwheel, allowing it to be securely attached to the accessory shoe of a camcorder.

• Articulating Bracket: The light is mounted on a tilting arm, which allows the user to adjust the angle of the beam to bounce light or aim it directly at a subject. 

(H-10.5cm x W-6cm x D-12cm)