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Expand your camcorder’s lighting possibilities with the Sony HVL-HFL1 combination video light and flash. Just attach it to your compatible Handycam camcorder’s accessory shoe to get brilliant light for shooting in dark situations, or a flash for still photography. The HVL-HFL1’s auto function feature automatically turns the video light on whenever the lighting is poor. It is powered by the camcorder, so there is no need for an external battery. A handy storage pouch is included to protect the light whenever it is disconnected from your camcorder. What’s in the Box HVL-HFL1 combination video light and flash, storage pouch
mounts directly to compatible Sony camcorders with the Active Interface Shoe including the DCR-DVD203, DCR-DVD-403, DCR-HC42, and DCR-HC90 * light is powered by the camcorder’s battery through the accessory shoe * video light illumination range: approximately 11 lux (at 10 feet) * recommended flash range: 3 to 16
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I just received the HVL-HFL1 (video light and flash). It is small, light and compact but since I ordered, I realize the HVL-HL1 (video light only) is available and is about $100 less. Since the DVD-403 comes with a flash (albeit small), I am going to return and reorder the HVL-HL1 which is about $40. The video light was the main reason for ordering this for me. If you do want the flash capability, it does look well built and stylish (and did I say small). I guess the small size is a benefit of using the camcorder battery (rather than built in).
Works in well 5 to 20 ft away. There is no ajustablity for close recording. the light shots over the top of subject for video at 5 ft or less. the flash feature is perfect.
Fantastic, works perfect, easy to use, no extra cables or power cords required, easy to connect, lightweight