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Q: Can I use the CKL-100/200 with a teleprompter?
No, the LED light ring that comes with the CKL-100/200 requires a direct reflection from the retro-reflective fabric. Most Teleprompters have glass that is located in front of the camera lens for the text reflection. You won’t be able to achieve a proper Chromakey since the glass from the teleprompter will block the reflection from the retro-reflective fabric.
Q: Does the the LD-1 light ring fit onto my camcorder?
The Datavideo CKL-200 is supplied with a 72 mm adaptor for attaching the LD-1 light ring onto a video camera for Chroma Key purpose. This 72 mm is often used at (semi-) professional Canon and Sony Camera’s. At customers’ request a 82 mm version is available as well. 82 mm is often used at (semi-) professional JVC and Panasonic camcorders. In your camera’s manual this 72 or 82 mm is often called “filter diameter”.
Q: But what if my camcorder has a smaller filter diameter than 72 mm?
To find the exact size, please check the manual of your camcorder or check the lens.
Q: Does the DVK-100 support High Def?
The datavideo DVK-100 Live Chroma key box does not support High Def sources, but if you connect the Cvbs out of your HD camera (often available for monitoring purpose) to the DVK-100 and connect a DVD or laptop with Cvbs out as virtual background source, you can immediately see/ monitor if the result will be as you want it to be after you have the done CK in your NLE suite.
Q: How do I find out what size my camera’s lens is?
Look on the front edge or outer edge of your camera’s lens for a number following a symbol that looks like a circle with a line through it. This is your lens’ filter diameter. Please note if you see a pair of numbers followed by “mm” (i.e. 25-75mm), this is NOT the lens’ diameter. See the image to the right for examples.
Q: My camera’s lens diameter is not 58mm, 72mm nor 82mm. Can I still attach the CKL-100 to my camera?
Yes, you will need to purchase a “step-down” or “adapter” ring that will attach either of our included adapters to your camera’s lens. For example, if your camera has a 52mm lens, you could buy a 52mm-to-58mm or 52mm-to-82mm adapter ring, etc. Most photo and video stores carry adapter rings in a wide range of sizes and are very affordable.
Q: What is the largest lens diameter that the CKL will accommodate?
82mm is the largest.