I found the light to be only useful for close-up work where light is required. It provides little for anything more than a close one on one video recording. And that is what I wanted it for anyway!
At 10W of power don't expect too much from this light. It's light pattern is very narrow (3 ft diameter at about 8 ft distance) in fact it is really just a spot light. The only use I think it...
This is an extremely poor product. It constantly shuts off and states that there is a low battery charge. It is so unreliable that I'm looking for another light for my camcorder. I do not...
a little heavy - and although the adapter bar is nice - it would be even nicer if the camcorder (DCR-SR40) had a 'hot shoe' to use directly with the light...I'm a little turned off that I have to...
Good even light pattern with the useful ability to select one or both lights. I'm surprised how many times I've used this little gem OFF the camera when I need a touch of fill light.
The "Canon Video Light for Advanced Accessory Shoe" is one of my favorite accessories for the Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom. This little light provides just enough fill to...
The light works okay .. a little better than the built in light on my HG10 .. but this item suffers from a serious design flaw. It sits really low, so if you attach an optional lens on the front...
First of all, it's as big as a walnut. I feel badly because I gave it a bad review earlier today. Then as a joke, we put it on my gl2. It was really bright. I'd said before that it wasn't but I...
Many of the other reviews already covered the basics. I will add that I also use a Stofen om-ez diffuser with this light in order to even out the lighting of the subjects (and to make the light a...
I don't know if it is because I have a newer model light or I just don't do cartwheels with my camera but the shoe mount seems great for me and my team. We are using 2 lights on or SONY HVR-V1U...
I recently purchased a Sony #HVL-20DW2 video light. My first time using the light, with a Sony NP-F570 Li-ion battery, only the top bulb will burn. If I attach a higher capacity battery (NP-F730H...
I purchased the video light with the highest battery power pack for this light and the 2nd 20watt light will not turn on. I do not know why this would happen when they try to sell you the sony...
I was a lil skeptical at first because of the low price, but gave it a shot, knowing it had a short battery life. BUT despite the short life of the battery this video light i have to say is what...
The product works good. It brightens up indoor shots enough to take good video; but the battery life is low. For an occasional shot, I don't worry about it, but if you're planning on an extended...
I bought this light for my Canon GL2. This light is an awesome product. It works really well at night and can illuminate a wide area of darkness. When working with people - you want to make sure...
This is an excellent item if it comes with the battery. Most sellers will not include the battery. The one I ordered "did not" come with the battery. It is impossible to find the battery to this...
Obviously there is no dimmer, no diffuser etc.. but you get a great light for little money and it does its single job well. For overcoming the diffuser issue.. just go buy some 100% white nylon...
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...
Purchased for use with a Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder. This very small light adds almost no weight to the camcorder, but actually does provide enough light (3W) to light up dark areas. It is not...
Not much brighter, but an upgrade from the Vixia's HF100's onboard light...
I just bought the Vixia HF100 camcorder and the built-in video light is adequate if in a situation where you MUST shoot in a very low light setting. Unfortunately, the HF100's light is very much on...
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