Sima SL-10IR Infrared Night Vision Video Light for Digital Camcorders

by Sima

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ANZSQM
• Item model number: SL-10IR
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2008

Product Description

??Enables to film in near absolute darkness ? 9 IR LED s ? Effective range 15?25 ft ? Shoe mount compatible with all Pro Consumer video camcorders ??60?90 minute run time 8?10 hours charge time ??Includes 2 AAA NiMH batteries 3VDC 300mA wall charger ? Slim light weight design ? Safe to touch flicker free

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great IR light, if you know what IR means, July 6, 2009

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Gabriel E. Gomez "Gabe" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sima SL-10IR Infrared Night Vision Video Light for Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

Okay, I have been seeing a few posts out here of people slamming this IR light. Believe it or not, it works very well if your camcorder is setup to record IR illuminated room.

All camcorders record light being emitted from your remote control, that does not mean it is ready for night vision recording.

Here are some dummy proof facts to keep in mind if you don't know much about IR/Night Vision recording.......

1. You camcorder has to have night vision capability. Just turning this thing IR light won't make your camcorder record an IR illuminated room. Sony Handycams have a IR filter (ICF) which when you switch to night shot mode removes this filter (ICF) allowing more light to enter the optics of the camcorder. This in turn allow night vision recording possible.

2. In order to make this work with your current, non-night vision camcorder to work you would need to remove the IR filter. (please don't do this if your not seasoned at this, as it will ruin your camcorder.)

3. I have a Panasonic PV-GS31 which does not have a removable IR filter, and using this light with is useless. Sure it lights up stuff really close up in slow shutter mode, but the image quality is awful. But I knew that.

So, Please don't not blast this light because you have no idea what you are doing. Make life easier on yourself, but a sony handycam with night vision, this light makes the room about 70% brighter.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sima IR Camcorder Light, March 2, 2009

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Michael Joseph - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sima SL-10IR Infrared Night Vision Video Light for Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

Good product, definitely adds better viewability to Sony Handycams in Nightshot mode. Battery life about 45 minutes to one hour. Easy to use, included bracket and charger. The IR LEDs do put off a little red glow, not completely invisible light. Great item for the price! I purchased two of them.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for night shots for Ghost Hunting, February 1, 2009

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Roy Eastwood - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sima SL-10IR Infrared Night Vision Video Light for Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

I have used this product often and it is easy to use, comes with mounts, 10-IR lights it works almost as well as the 20 IR's lights up the room well at night. Easy mounting the instructions are simple I would suggest to buy this it is such a great deal!