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Sony HVLIRM
Battery IR Light for DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-HC21, 32
42, 26, 36, 46 & 96 Camcorders Description
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Product Description:
From the Manufacturer
Extend the range of Nightshot system from 10 feet to 100 feet with
this IR light, featuring, infrared emission for shooting in total
darkness and adjustable light output. Powered by 2 AA batteries or
InfoLithium L series battery packs.
Product Description
Because accessories aren't only for the professionals, Sony has a
multitude of accessories to make all your digital imaging dreams
come true. From the simple to the sophisticated, kits to cases,
batteries to chargers, lenses to filters, storage to connectivity,
tripods to cables, Sony accessories offer you more convenience,
more fun, and bring out your creative potential. Even the best
artists need a bit of a boost, so let Sony look after the
technology.This infrared emission light for NightShot shooting in
total darkness extends the range of NightShot operations from 10
feet to 100 feet (3m-30m). It features an adjustable light output
and powered by 2 AA batteries or InfoLithium L series battery
packs.
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Product Reviews:
Basically does the job..., January 2, 2006
Reviewer: El Geraldo
Ordered this light for myself for Christmas. I have a Sony DCR-HC30
camcorder, and the built-in IR light source (one LED) is woefully
inadequate for anything that's more than about 3 feet away.
The HVL-IRM light mounts on the (non-hot) shoe on top of my camcorder just
fine, and the screw-clamp on the light locks it in place. It also comes
with a black aluminium mounting bracket to allow the light to be attached
to a camera that has no accessory shoe.
I tried the light with both NiMH and Alkaline batteries (I don't have the
Sony battery pack) and it appears to work equally well with either type.
The unit appears to have a step-up converter inside, to run the 8 LEDs
from such a low voltage. There is a rotary brightness control on the
front, which is quite effective. The locking on/off switch is also cool.
Build quality is nice, like you'd expect from Sony. The light is quite
small and lightweight.
The claim is that it works up to 100 feet. I found that the light has
quite a narrow beam pattern, which is about the same width as having the
zoom on my camcorder at 50%. Shooting at less than this focal length and
you see a distinct, lighted square in the centre of the picture. The 100'
maximum is wishful thinking, unless you're happy with a faintly lighted,
grainy picture. I could barely make out the features on the house behind
mine, ~60' away.
I haven't tested the light extensively yet, but initial tests in the back
yard indicate that it would be best for shooting specific objects or
subjects about 10-30 feet away, rather than a wide-angle scene that's
happening directly in front of the camera; which is what I was hoping for.
(I almost always use my camera with a x0.6 wide angle adapter fitted.)
I will try to update this review when I've used the light some more...
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Battery IR Light for DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, 405, 505,
DCR-HC21, 32 42, 26, 36, 46 & 96 Camcorders
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