Canon Video Light for Canon Camcorders

by Canon

Product Details

Product Manual [1.23mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 2.6 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005LD4U
• Item model number: 3140A002
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

This compact, yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. It uses the BP-915, BP-930, or BP-945 Lithium Ion battery packs (not included) to power the light. *Separate charger CA-910 for 900 series batteries is required. Models: ZR90, ZR85, ZR80, ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60, ZR50MC, ZR45MC, ZR40, ZR30MC, ZR25MC, ZR20, ZR10, Ultura, Vistura, Optura 300, Optura, OPTURA 20/10, OPTURA 40, OPTURA 30, OPTURA 200MC, OPTURA 100MC, OPTURA Xi, OPTURA 400, OPTURA 500, OPTURA 50, OPTURA 60, ZR400, GL1, GL2, XL2/XL1/XL1S

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality and Way too bright, July 28, 2006

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AmazonLover (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

I have a Canon GL2 and am a professional videographer. I purchased this light due to reviews saying the VL-3 was not bright enough. However, this light is way too bright to not have tilt and swivel capabilities. Your subjects will always squint when this light is pointed at them.

Also, this product does not interact with the advanced hot shoe, it only attaches there. This means there is no advantage of the Canon branded light over a 3rd-party/generic version.

The cost of this light is based on the Canon name alone, because the quality construction is also poor. The battery does not firmly seat into the light so any sudden movement makes a loud clicking sound on your recording.

If your lighting needs can be accomplised with the VL-3, purchase it. It is auto on and off and makes no sound on your recording.

If you need a strong light, buy a 3rd party one with barn doors and tilt and swivel ability.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the extra bulk., June 30, 2008

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Sebastian Frank Nye "speelbergo" (Salt lake City, Ut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

This is much better than the underpowered vl-3, and worth the extra weight. has great range, and i like how it's self-powered.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not really compatable with Elura Camcorder, January 2, 2007

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R. Almond - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Video Light for Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

I initially purchased this product because it was cross listed as an accessory on the page for the Elura camcorder. However, it uses an entirely different battery system which costs an additional $150.00 (see accessories on this page for more info) for battery and charger. Consequently, I'm returning it as not really suitable for the application.