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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | 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 | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 6.4 inches | | Product Width: | 4.7 inches | | Product Height: | 2.6 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 6.2 inches | | Package Width: | 4.6 inches | | Package Height: | 1.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 51 reviews |
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| | Features | Three-watt video designed exclusively for compatible Handycam camcordersProvides a bright light for shooting in dark places or where there is a strong backlightThe auto function feature turns the light on automatically in dimly lit situationsIncludes an storage pouch to keep the light safe while away from the camcorderCompact, lightweight and easy to store
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 51 customer reviews )
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36 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Wow, what a difference! Feb 17, 2006
By Brian Jones
I purchased this 3 watt light for my Sony DCR-HC96 Mini DV camera. Without the light, the camera's indoor performance is mediocre at best. I have to admit that I didn't expect much when I attached this little light to the camera. But boy, was I wrong - The difference is amazing! While 3 watts may not sound like a lot, it's enough to light your subject from up to 10 feet away with no problems. I am astonished at how much better the video is when using this in low light. Note that the build quality of this light is nothing special, and it does get extremely hot after only a few minutes of use. But you will be rewarded by the big difference it makes on your video. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase.
30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Good accessory Jan 21, 2006
By Mikhail Stoma
"3dMike"
I bought this light for my DCR-DVD92, which doesn't have any lamp integrated. Makes notorious improves for poor lightning shots. But be prepared with another than standard battery, because this light takes half of your battery's power. I also bought NP-FP90 for it (this battery will give you 150 minutes with this light on). Also the storage pouch is useful. Fits both: light and NP-FP90 battery.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Must-have accessory for yr Sony Camcorder Nov 14, 2006
By Gordon D. Adams
A video camera without a light is like a still camera without a flash -- if your Sony camcorder doesn't come with a light built in, you need this!
A couple of notes: This light is much smaller than I'd expected -- it's only about 1" across the front by 1.5" high by 1.5" deep. It doesn't sound like much, but it puts out a remarkable amount of light, enough to illuminate out your subject with an even, warm light, even from nearly 10' away.
The reason I can't give it 5 stars: it puts out a lot of heat, and it will cut your battery life in half (I've got the HDR-SR1). Both of these issues would be readily addressed by Sony providing an LED version of this light, but until they do, I don't think any other accessory could possibly give your videos the bang-for-buck that this one does.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Good little light, would like to see some modifications. Mar 07, 2007
By Steven Bogolea
I'm generally happy with this light. It's small, much smaller than I thought. It puts out a lot of light, but too much in some instances. It would be nice if in "Auto" mode the light would adjust it's brightness to "normalize" a scene to some defined light level or if there were 1/3 manual increments on the light itself. The reason is that the light is blinding when on and looking at the camera within it's 10 foot operating distance. As it is, I've had to resort to using paper at times as a filter.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great light, weak base Apr 08, 2007
By Allan Lundell
I love having this little light in my camera bag, but I've broken 2 of them in the last year, due to the relatively flimsy construction of the light's thin plastic base. On this video light the base is all important, as it where the power originates, and once it's broken, it's broken; time for a new one. The low cost makes it relatively painless to replace, but still.. Oh yes, how did I break it? Once by putting the camera into it's bag with the light still attached, and also by someone brushing against the camera when it was on my shoulder. It's great to have, but be very careful to put it away when you are not using it.
For the future I urge Sony to create an LED version with lower power consumption, variable brightness and a stronger base, but meanwhile, it's a must-have in any camera bag.
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