Sony AC-L100 Portable Handycam AC Adaptor for DCR-DVD 301, DCR-VX2100 & HDR-FX1 Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.9 x 1.6 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007OWWOQ
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• Item model number: AC-L100
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Camera & Photo
  • #86 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Batteries & Chargers > Batteries > Camcorder Batteries
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Provide your Handycam camcorder with continuous power with the Sony AC-L100 portable handycam AC adaptor. The AC-L100 is compact and extremely lightweight, allowing it to be stored away easily and conveniently for travel. Just plug it into a common power outlet and you'll have constant power for long video shoots or while transferring footage to a PC.

Product Description

AC Adapter - 100V AC to 240V AC - 11W

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect, but little pricy for me, July 7, 2011

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Rajesh Tadimalla (Hawaii,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony AC-L100 Portable Handycam AC Adaptor for DCR-DVD 301, DCR-VX2100 & HDR-FX1 Camcorders (Electronics)

I used this cable to wokr it on my DVD Cam 201 which I brought it in back 2003. The cable looks expensive to me but works perfect.

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a Sony - so you have to pay more, October 28, 2009

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Biz-EE "FSM fan" (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony AC-L100 Portable Handycam AC Adaptor for DCR-DVD 301, DCR-VX2100 & HDR-FX1 Camcorders (Electronics)

I purchased this AC adaptor for my Sony video camcorder after my original adaptor died. The original adaptor lasted five years with minimal use. It was only plugged in when the battery required charging. We never left it plugged in for more than an occasional overnight charge. I estimate that we charged the camera less than three dozen times since it was new - compare this to your typical laptop adaptor usage.

I conducted an extensive search for a replacement AC adaptor after discovering that most vendors wanted more than $50 for this thing. As an electrical engineer who knows what's inside these things (a DC/DC converter, a few discrete components and perhaps an inexpensive logic device or two - none of these are expensive components) I was shocked to discover such high prices for such a commonplace, modern-day accessory. My first (cynical) thought was that Sony wanted to subsidize the price it charges for video camcorders through the sale of these replacement adaptors - this may very well be the case.

I was very pleased to find that Amazon offered a discount off the typical 'retail' price I found elsewhere - too bad it wasn't closer to $20 though. When I received the unit I was pleased to discover that the size and weight of this replacement AC adaptor was significantly reduced from the original unit.

PROs: Small, light-weight, less costly through Amazon

CONs: Pricey for a prolific device in today's electronic age. (Hope this one lasts longer than the original.)

5.0 out of 5 stars As promised, November 25, 2008

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S. West (Redondo Beach,CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony AC-L100 Portable Handycam AC Adaptor for DCR-DVD 301, DCR-VX2100 & HDR-FX1 Camcorders (Electronics)

Amazon came through and this SONY AC adaptor works exactly as promised. Got it next day and I'm ready to film Thanksgiving weekend. Happy holidays everyone!