Sony HVL HL1 Video Light 3 Watt for DCR PC55, DCR SR80, SR100, SR200, HDR HC3, HC5, HDR UX1 & UX5 Camcorders
Normal Price:$39.99
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Manufacturer: Sony
Model: HVL-HL1
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Sony
Label: Sony
Features for Sony HVL HL1 Video Light 3 Watt for DCR PC55, DCR SR80, SR100, SR200, HDR HC3, HC5, HDR UX1 & UX5 Camcorders:
- 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
- Includes an storage pouch to keep the light safe while away from the camcorder
- Compact, lightweight and easy to store
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Customer Reviews
I'ts incredible small.. and great! 
2008-07-27
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.
Great product Sony HVL-HL1 2008-06-12
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.
very good 
2008-06-10
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.
Sony DCR-DVD403 2008-06-08
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.
Rockin 2008-05-27
I make documentaries and this light was extremely usefull. Now i can just pack by handycam sr11, hd, and go on the road.
Amazing little light. 2008-04-01
mounts directly to compatible Sony camcorders with the Active Accessory Shoe including the DCR-DVD203, DCR-DVD-403, DCR-HC42, DCR-HC90, and HDR-HC1 * light is powered by the camcorder's battery through the accessory shoe * illumination range: approximately 12 lux (at 10 feet) * color temperature: 3,000 degrees K * lighting angle: 15 degrees * weight: 1.1 ounces * storage pouch included *
A Bright Little Light 2008-03-22
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.
This solve the "low light" condition problem 2008-03-20
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.
A small miracle 2008-03-07
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.
It is what it is! 2008-02-12
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.
