What USB-C ports are on the Ice Light 3?Updated 2 months ago
The Ice Light 3 features two USB-C ports: one on the battery grip and one on the LED tube. These two USB-C ports give you flexibility for charging and powering the light:
- Battery grip USB-C: charges the handle battery.
- LED section USB-C: powers the LED head directly from the wall or external battery including the battery grip.
What is the USB-C port on the Ice Light 3 battery grip for?
Battery grip’s USB-C port can be used to charge the battery itself, power the LED tube via a USB-C to C cord, or as AC power when the battery is attached to the LED tube.
Specifically, the battery grip USB-C port allows you to:
- Charge the battery handle itself.
- Run a USB-C to C cable from the battery grip to supply power to the LED tube section to minimize weight when mounting the LED tube up high
- Trickle charge the battery while it is attached to the LED tube and actively in use
What is the USB-C port on the LED section of the Ice Light 3 for?
The USB-C port on the LED tube allows you to power the light separately.
Use this LED section USB-C port to:
- Plug into an AC-only kit’s wall adapter for studio use.
- Connect to an external USB-C battery pack for portable power.
Can I power or charge the Ice Light 3 via USB-C while using it?
Yes, you can trickle-charge the IceLight 3 via USB-C while shooting to extend run time.
To trickle charge during operation:
- Attach the battery handle and lock it in place.
- Run a USB-C cable from a charger or power bank into the grip’s USB-C port.
- The handle will charge slowly while the light remains fully powered.