Canon VL-10Li II Video Light for Canon Camcorders

by Canon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MGPO4O
• Item model number: 1729B001
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

A small, light and powerful video light for indoor and outdoor use. Rated at 10 watts, it accepts a Lithium-Ion battery pack for power and attaches to the camcorder's accessory shoe. Compatible with the Canon GL2, HV10, HV20, XH A1, XH G1, XL2, XL2 Body Kit, ZR800, ZR830, and ZR850.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No battery included, but it isn't hard to find..., August 4, 2007

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Donald Hall (Ypsilanti, Mi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon VL-10Li II Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

This light was made as an accessory to Canon's Pro line of cameras. It uses the same batteries as the XL1, XL2, GL1, Gl2, and a number of other cameras. It is assumed that if you are buying this light that you already have such a camera and have spare batteries, too. (What kind of videographer only has one battery anyway?).

The light also comes with instructions that clearly list the models of batteries that work with it. Buying Canon original batteries/chargers is difficult/expensive, but there are plenty of cheap aftermarket batteries/chargers available for reasonable prices. This is a great video light when you can find it for a decent price.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great video light for the Canon HV30, April 15, 2008

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J. Chou - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon VL-10Li II Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

I stumbled on this camera while shopping for video lights to give the talent more facial detail and less shadow. It's a big light (about 2/3 the size of my Canon HV30) and quite heavy with the battery attached. The halogen light is very bright (and gets very warm!) compared to the other smaller on-camera video lights I researched, and it worked well at about 10 feet from the speaker. A downside is you need to buy a separate battery and charger. I'm using the Digicom BP-945 compatible battery and the recommended charger which I purchased together at Amazon for around $40. It has been money well spent. I am very pleased with this light, after having shopped for many weeks to find one that was bright and worth the money.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, May 25, 2008

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Christopher Estrella (Richmond, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon VL-10Li II Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

It's a bit brighter than I expected it to be, which is a good thing! Works well, seller shipped quickly. My favourite thing about this is that I use 2 Canon GL2's for my wedding shoots, with plenty of batteries, and the VL-10 uses the same batteries so it's very convenient.