Luap wrote:
The stand clamp is screwed on with four screws. It is removable, but it makes more sense to leave it on.
The carry bag has a shoulder strap and handle. It's not designed to be used this way, but one could take the stand clamp off and turn it sideways in the bag and shoulder carry it while powering a light(s). But you have to be careful not to block the heat vents.
That won't be to comfortable for a assistant (VAL) to hold
No way to add a 'D ring' for a strap?
maybe i will be able to DIY something...
VAL's in our studio currently use a soft camera strap with a Lumedyne pack
Luap wrote:
One thing . . . a single VLX™ will produce the cycle rates of two VML™s, so it's a pound lighter and actually costs less.
The big deal is the LiFePO4 battery because it is so much more economical to use and rugged for power shooters than the VML™ (or ION, Profoto B1, Quadra ranger, Batpack or Innovatronics) by a factor of up to ten.
Lithium batteries continue to emerge, so we know things now that we didn't know three years ago. LifePO4's are very safe and not prone to the problems Boeing, Apple, and laptops endured with older style NMC batteries.
VML™ still has its place for powering lower power systems with minimum bulk, weight and convenience, but you will end up replacing batteries every year or two depending on use. BTW, VMLs sell like candy.
I'm planing a big purchase soon, i currently have 2 VML's in my shopping cart...will probably switch them for 1 VLX