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Works with DCR-HC42, DCR-HC90, DCR-PC55, DVD102/202/402 Three-watt video designed exclusively for compatible Handycam camcorders Provides a bright light for shooting in dark places or where there is a strong backlight The auto function feature turns the light on automatically in dimly lit situations more info
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Railguy612
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Its ok up close but if I had to do it over again I would buy a more powerful light. When you get up close you sometimes blind your subjects.
Pleased…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Products as described. Provided shipping tracking. I screwed up the shipping address. Seller was very accomodating in correcting this. Excellent service!! Thank you!!”
This solve the “low light” condition problem
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have the Sony DCR-SR200 camcorder. This little light dramatically improves the low lighting problem most camcorders, even the high end, are having.
I rather pay $39.99 MSRP for the light than paying $300+ more to have a “better” camcorder for low light condition.
The only thing I don’t like about this light is that it uses half of the battery power recording time and it tends to get very hot when using a long period of time. But it has the “auto” switch which turns on automatically when it senses that there’s a need for more light.
It has the “OFF, ON, and AUTO” switch which is nice.
Also, when this light is ON and you’re recording at someone’s face, it is very bright and maybe a disappointment for the individual being recorded.
Just makes him/her feel like a star when you’re recording to his/her face.
Other than that, I’m very satisfied with this light’s performance.
Make sure this camcorder light is compatible with your camcorder because the mount is smaller than the standard camcorder shoe.
very good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
i’m looking for this video light for some time, and when i found it in amazon i really glad. then when it came it’s exacly like what i want very good in deed. and also the delivery is very fast. thank you amazon.
I’ts incredible small.. and great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Whe the HVL-HL1 arrived, I couldn’t believe the size. I had to make shure that it really was the light a bought. I will post a customer image. I think it’s important the people can see the real size, just in case. I love the size, and the light is great. I use it with a Sony HDR-CX7 (a very small memory stick HD camcorder), and it really improves the low light recordings.
I’m very pleased with the results, the size and the price. It’s a solid five stars!. You just have to deal with the battery of your camcorder. I didn’t have this problem because I overkilled the issue months ago when I bought by mistake the NP-NH100. Thank god I never returned this monster of power!. With the 3 watt HVL-HL1, the NP-NH100 will give me all the power I need.
It is what it is!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This light is good only if you are recording in the dark. Please note that you will need the NPH100 battery because the light uses half of whatever life is in the battery your using.For example… If you are using a NPH70 which is only a little over an hour when using this light, you will have about 35 minutes of a full battery of a NPH70, so the better the batttery, the more since it makes to use this light.
Very Good but SMALL!!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got it today for my Sony HDR-HC9, it works amazing and gives good light. BUT IT IS VERY SMALL I no it looks big but it is probability no bigger then a thumb. Besides that, I love it.
Amazing little light.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was a little dubious when I saw this light in terms of its effectiveness. My fears were unfounded. The light is small and easily carried, light weight and effective. Recommend.
Rockin
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I make documentaries and this light was extremely usefull. Now i can just pack by handycam sr11, hd, and go on the road.
A small miracle
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had read very good reviews but I had to see it to believe it. It’s a small light but it really makes a difference. I am using it with a Sony HDR-UX5. When I bought this HD camcorder I was disappointed that all the benefit of HD was somehow lost when recording indoors. Now, with this small miracle, I feel I obtain HD also indoors.
Great light for the money!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great light for the money. It produces great extra light for dark shooting. It, by no means, produces professional lighting but it works well to illuminate your subject. Certainly worth getting!
Great product Sony HVL-HL1
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is great product for shooting video at low light and close images. For wider range, we would need to more powerful watt to cover light and get a clear sharp image. I gave it five as it worked out of the box and it served my purpose.
Good light
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this light because sony camcorder did not come with light. Works well for indoor filming at a close range upto ~8 ft. Light is small enough to carry along yet provides a good amount of light. Locking mechanism make it handy so light won’t fall off. Light is powered by camcorder so no need to have additional batteries. Fairly low power consumption, but you will see a decrease in battery life as expected.
Just what I needed
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is just what I needed, the right price and no problem with the order.
Thanks Ray
Useful, small and compact – used in my Sony DCR -SR200
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very useful for clear videos when there is not enough light-small and compact – used in my Sony DCR -SR-200
Good Deal For Its Class and Price!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was very surprised when I received this item. I felt what it possible could do for around 30.00 – 40.00 range…. Well, it is very small but bright and captures things about 2 to 3 feet away very well. It does give the effect that it is an external light, the darker the area, the more so…..But I belive most of these external light have this same effect. If shooting in the dark up to 3 feet away, it makes the difference between that of a bad shot, and a halfway to very good shot. What I mainly am going to use it for is extra lighting in a poorly lit area. Works great for this. And at that price………
The unit snaps on to the camera very easily and tightens down. Very easy to use. You can also rotate the aim of the light, side to side and all the way around to the right. The light is very sleek and small. It is a little larger than a disposable square and rotating flash cube for an old instamatic camera. Looks good on top of the camcorder.
Only thing I don’t like is the amount of juice it sucks from my HD video camera. So I bought a 10 hour extra battery for my unit. That should take care of the problem. Wish they would have included a built in charge, but then the unit would be bigger and perhaps bulky ugly. Oh, and it come with a little jewel bag pouch to store light in.
I am very happy with this item and would recommend it for the price!!!!
nice flash
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Its a nice little flash and provides clarity to the video footage in the dark
Get a new light everytime instead of the bulb
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Yet again Sony has outsmarted itself, the replacement bulb costs more than the light. It lasts I believe for like 300 – 500 hours, and the bulb needs replacement. On the plus side its compact enough to remain with the camcorder but gets hot enough not to use it for prolonged periods of time.
Review the HVL-HL1
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Functionally, the light works as described in the official description. I’m using it on the SONY HDR-SR7, which is a remarkable camera, although produces grainy video in low light in HD. I bought the light to boost the light in low light settings.
Usually, my subjects do not being filmed, and they especially do not like it when there is a bright light shining in their eyes. Never the less, I bought it.
I compare the light and it’s effectiveness to a similar light I purchased for my predecessor camera, the JVC GR-DV3000U. That camera is low lux, like the SONY. The JVC attachable light functions as well as the SONY light, as far as turning on and off and having an adequate auto-on feature, but the JVC light is brighter over a wider viewing area. The SONY light is only OK, lighting the target in a tighter bulls eye, dead center in front of the camera. For hi-def, a brighter light would be preferable to me. I’m keeping the SONY light, and I’ll live with the results; I pray it will alleviate some graininess.
Sony DCR-DVD403
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This light works great with the Sony DCR-DVD403! It is pretty bright for anything close-up, but it does add light to areas that are dark.
Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light (3-Watt) for HDR-HC3
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light (3-Watt) for HDR-HC3
Worked as described, no problems.
vendor shipped fast.
A Bright Little Light
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My camcorder had poor recording quality in low light indoors. After reading other reviews I decided to purchase. The light does improve the recording quality. I’m very happy with the results. However, the subjects may object to the bright light.. but its well worth it.
Good at close range.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is exactly what I expected. It throws useful light up to 5 or 6 feet. It’s not a very wide beam but puts plenty of light on things right in front of it. It seems to cut the battery life in half. Well made and good for the money.
nice little light
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a nice little light. It is smaller than it looks in the pics but it packs a punch. You’re not gonna light up a whole room or a dark forest but works will on people a few feet away. It is what it is…not the biggest or baddest, but for simple jobs it will more than do the trick.
Good item for close up shots
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great for close up photos, very light and easily attachable on my Hdr Sr11, recommend for close settings… don’t snap picture too close to subject… flashes bright.