<p>While I have not tried this.  I imagine the problem would be getting a good enough seal to hold the weight of the light and cable.  Having your (generally pricy) light with a hot, sensitive bulb in it go smashing to the floor because the suction didn't quite hold is generally a risk most people wouldn't want to take.  Simple tripods are easier to setup and are easier to adjust the positioning (you aren't confined to positioning it on a wall for example).</p>

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2013-01-24T14:46:14.257Z
AJ Henderson
<p>Here's an idea that I wonder if anybody has tried...</p>

<p>In order to get better lighting for indoor video camera work, get a few small pendant lamps, each with a suction-cup.  Just stick them onto a nearby wall, plug in to an outlet, and shoot.</p>

<p>Question: where can I find some suction cups with which to do this?</p>

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# suction-cup lamps for video lighting

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-01-24)

Here's an idea that I wonder if anybody has tried...

In order to get better lighting for indoor video camera work, get a few small pendant lamps, each with a suction-cup. Just stick them onto a nearby wall, plug in to an outlet, and shoot.

Question: where can I find some suction cups with which to do this?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2013-01-24. Score: 1

While I have not tried this. I imagine the problem would be getting a good enough seal to hold the weight of the light and cable. Having your (generally pricy) light with a hot, sensitive bulb in it go smashing to the floor because the suction didn't quite hold is generally a risk most people wouldn't want to take. Simple tripods are easier to setup and are easier to adjust the positioning (you aren't confined to positioning it on a wall for example).


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