Why I buy this one ?
- 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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What our customer's say!

"Good at close range.", 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.

"Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light (3-Watt) for HDR-HC3", Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light (3-Watt) for HDR-HC3

Worked as described, no problems.

vendor shipped fast.

"Very Good but SMALL!!!", 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.

"I'ts incredible small.. and great!", 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", 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.

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"This solve the "low light" condition problem", 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", 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!", 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.

"Review the HVL-HL1", 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.


"Great light for the money!", 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!