Customer Reviews

Sony HVL-HFL1 Combination Video Light & Flash for Camcorders

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I just received the HVL-HFL1 (video light and flash). It is small, light and compact but since I ordered, I realize the HVL-HL1 (video light only) is available and is about $100 less. Since the DVD-403 comes with a flash (albeit small), I am going to return and reorder the HVL-HL1 which is about $40. The video light was the main reason for ordering this for me. If you do want the flash capability, it does look well built and stylish (and did I say small). I guess the small size is a benefit of using the camcorder battery (rather than built in).

Works in well 5 to 20 ft away. There is no ajustablity for close recording. the light shots over the top of subject for video at 5 ft or less. the flash feature is perfect.

Fantastic, works perfect, easy to use, no extra cables or power cords required, easy to connect, lightweight

If you've already purchased your camcorder then you either already know or will find out very soon that it is a nice, versatile camcorder but has significant lighting limitations out of the box. In a perfectly lit room or a bright sunny day there is no need for this light/flash. But unless those are the only situations you plan to record under, YOU NEED THIS LIGHT !! You've just invested a good chunk of money in the camcorder, don't skimp now......you'll be glad you bought this when you see the difference it makes.

Running off of the camera battery is a nice feature and the auto-sensing light (for video) is handy. In just a few seconds you can go from video to picture taking (or vice-versa) and have the necessary light for both.

Oh, yeah....it's very compact, too.

This camcorder light was a must for our home video needs. It drastically reduced the grainy, low light picture quality. We are much happier with our indoor video footage since using this light. The autosensor is helpful, and we really like that it runs off of the camcorder battery and does not require separate batteries.

I FOUND IT TO BE VERY EASY TO USE EXCEPT FOR THE ATTACHING OF IT TO THE CAMERA INSELF, IT TOOK A LITTLE BIT TO FIGURE IT OUT, IT IS SMALL, SO IT IS EASY TO CARRY ALONG. AND IT WORKS VERY WELL.

Perfect feature no additional ac connection. Just mounted and you are ready to go for those dark spot and clear colorful pictures. Enjoy

I had to get this after I bought a wide-angle lens for my SR11. The lens covered the flash on the camcorder. The wide-angle combined with this external flash/light captures amazingly beautiful picture. The light is good for recording subjects within 3ft-6ft, but I rarely use it because it's really bright and annoys the person I'm recording.

I bought this for my Sony HD HDR SR-11 Handycam. We also use it as our camera, so we needed a flash. The video light wasn't as important but I would have to buy it in order to get a flash. Because I bought this online, I was a little worried about the compatability because the HDR SR-11 and 12 series are a bit more "special" with its own size lenses and things, and I was afraid this wouldn't be compatable, but it was! This product works just like intended - the video light works fine but I haven't had a chance to shoot anything in the dark yet. The flash works great too. The camcorder is not necissarily intended for use as a camera so the flash settings are behind a few menus and I think you still need to turn Flash Mode on before the flash works. Otherwise, having it's own settings on the flash itself is great because then I don't have to go through the menus in order to use it. The only qualms I have about it, is that it cuts the battery life to about half its run time. At least the camcorder tells you exactly how much time is left when the flash is on. I would recommend this product though for the amatur!

in really gives my camcorder an extra flash. also when i put on a lens on i always gives me the flash and also if it gets to dark automaticly have extra lighting