Sidekick - A GoPro Companion Light
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Sidekick is the perfect companion light for GoPro cameras. It is the smallest, lightest and most powerful light to mount with a GoPro.
Backers: 1065
Average Pledge Per Backer: $171
Funded: $181,689 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Light & Motion
Backers: 1065
Average Pledge Per Backer: $171
Funded: $181,689 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Light & Motion
$181,689
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 14 @ 10:01 -0500 GMT
363%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank you for your support! 
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Each Kickstarter Sidekick is machined in-house and hand assembled
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the solid block of aluminum before it goes into the CNC machine and here's the Sidekick after the milling is complete! Please tell your friends and family that they still have a chance to get the special edition Sidekicks before the project... (Read More)
GoPro Light
January 30th - via: thechive.com
Sidekick is the perfect companion light for GoPro cameras. It is the smallest, lightest and most powerful light to mount with a GoPro. (Read More)
This just happened - Some of the parts are already getting molded!!!
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Yep. Not 20 minutes ago Matthias Fuerer pulled out the first molded parts for the Sidekick and we put together a quick video to share with our backers. Check it out: (Read More)
Waterproof Testing
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The Sidekick will be rated to a depth of 60 Meters - that is seriously waterproof. Check this video out showing a bit about the testing: (Read More)
Outpouring of Support :)
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have been THRILLED to see the amazing response to the Sidekick GoPro light - with dozens of awesome press hits and a flood of support over Social Media - we've pulled out a few of these to share below. We are so very appreciative of your... (Read More)
Light and Motion launches Sidekick companion light for GoPro on Kickstarter
January 22nd - via: dpreview.com
Light & Motion has introduced a new GoPro companion light called the Sidekick, and it is seeking funding for its production on Kickstarter. The Sidekick is designed to attach directly to the GoPro's existing mount, eliminating the need to tote around an external light, though it retains some flexibility via an optional armature for positioning the light. (Read More)
On Kickstarter | The “Sidekick” is a Powerful Light For Your GoPro
January 20th - via: enduro-mtb.com
Have you ever tried to film with your GoPro at night? Although the low-light capabilities have improved with the latest models, it’s still hard to get good footage in the dark. The “Sidekick”, is a neat little LED Light that fits directly next to the Gopro, wants to solve this problem in an elegant way. The Kickstarter campaign is already a success. (Read More)
Sidekick GoPro Mounted Light
January 16th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
GoPro action camera photographers that sometimes find themselves requiring extra illumination to film certain subject and footage of their exploits, may be interested in a new GoPro mounted light called Sidekick. (Read More)
Light & Motion Sidekick action camera flood light
January 16th - via: cyclelicio.us
Light & Motion has launched a Kickstarter to fund their new “Sidekick” flood light, which is designed to attach to a GoPro action camera mount. They’re already most of the way to their $50,000 goal but they still have a handeful of early bird specials left. I’ve already kicked in my $100 for the Sidekick Silver. (Read More)
Light & Motion Launches Kickstarter Campaign for GoPro Light
January 16th - via: singletracks.com
Light & Motion Launches Kickstarter Campaign for GoPro Light mountain bike article covering news and reviews around the mountain biking world. From singletracks.com, updated daily. (Read More)
Cool products, stuff, gear, and Next level shit from January 16th
January 16th - via: thechive.com
Find some awesome stuff from next level shit, January 16th edition (Read More)
THANK YOU!
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of our supporters! We love hearing your feedback and questions. Please continue to share the Sidekick with your friends :) Check out your requested footage: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00... (Read More)
Sidekick kicks out some light for the GoPro
January 15th - via: gizmag.com
For all the things that it's able to do, the GoPro Hero still isn't much better than other video cameras when it comes to shooting in the dark. That's why Knog introduced its made-for-GoPro Qudos camera light last year. Now, not surprisingly, the Qudos has a competitor – in the form of the Sidekick. (Read More)
Light and Motion Illuminates your GoPro with Sidekick Companion Lights
January 15th - via: bikerumor.com
If you’ve used an action camera in the woods, you probably have experienced the camera struggling with rapid changes in lighting. Often cruising through areas of intense sunlight only to dip back into the dark tunnel of the woods, even as cameras improve a little extra light couldn’t hurt. (Read More)
Light & Motion Announces KickStarter Campaign For New 'Sidekick' Companion Dive Light
January 15th - via: deeperblue.com
Love diving with your GoPro camera? Hate it when you can’t use it during a night or dawn or dusk dive? Well, Light & Motion wants to help you out with that. (Read More)
Light & Motion launches crowdfunding effort
January 13th - via: montereyherald.com
MARINA, CA - A seemingly successful Marina-based company is crowdfunding its latest project on the Kickstarter website. (Read More)
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