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| |  | Camcorder Accessories | Home » » » Sony HVL-HIRL IR NightShot and Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders | | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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27 of 30 found the following review helpful:
One light, two jobs.Jan 26, 2006
By James Hatsis
"AHR"
This light is great! I keep it mounted on my video camera and I never miss a shot due to low light. The light really improves indoor shots. The IR light is an added bonus for capturing night shots that the built in IR just can't reach.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Good Video Light but very priceyNov 24, 2007
By ePenny Saver
Im using this HVL HIRL video light with a Sony HC7. Nightshots do get enhanced brightness (though not very much brighter that the unaided HC7 nightshot capability). Having said that, I must admit that it illuminates a roughly 3 ft (1m) circle more of the surroundings than with an unaided HC7. The visible range video light is not any brighter than a fairly powerful spot light which one can get in Radio Shack / Auto parts retailers.
So all in all, its a good compact video light but I'd not want to pay anything more than 30-35$ (I shelled out $75+ since I had no clue of how useful it actually is). So my advice, just dont buy unless its below $35.
21 of 28 found the following review helpful:
The Sony HVL-HIRL is awesome!Nov 18, 2007
By C. Taylor
"RN_Guy_1979"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R119UAL7SOBZMN I'm a member of a paranormal investigation group so IR nightshot is a must. What came with my camera (Sony HDR-HC5) was good but not as good as it could be with this attachment. I can already tell a drastic increase in the night shot capabilities. This is definitely recommended by me if you need to do anything in low light such as film paranormal anomolous activity or even just tape drunk uncle Jimmy running around the yard at night.
Here are product links to my setup to help you know what it works well with:
Sony HDR-HC5 4MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders
Sony High Definition Minidv Videocassette (2-Pack)
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great for Ghost HuntersApr 05, 2010
By Nicky
This light was way better than i thought it was going to be. The price for is it reasonable in my opinion. My paranormal team and myself went on an investigation previously and didn't have this light, and the camcorder was pretty useless. But now that we have it, we are definately pleased and satisfied with it. We used the light indoors and it did great. Outdoors with this light is a lot better than the time before without the light. The only thing that sucks about it, but is completely understandable, is that when you turn the light on, your battery life is chopped in half or more so bring an extra battery. I would recommend that before you buy this light, make sure that it is compatible with your camcorder just to be on the safe side.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great ProductMar 14, 2009
By M. Criswell
"Theaterwiz"
I was a little skeptical when I purchased this light, but what a great little product. If you are filming at night this is the product you want. We use this for paranormal investigations regularly and it works great, very good distance.
The only drawback, which is expected is the batteries drain quicker, so have spare batteries when filming.
Very happy with the product.
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