Sony HVL10NH 10W Battery Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 9.8 inches ; 11.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ECAW66
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HVL10NH
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #43 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Light Meters & Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For improved picture in dark and dimly lit areas, Sony's HVL-10NH High Power Video Light brings all your digital video recordings to life. For enhanced flexibility, the light comes with an accessory shoe adapter and Ni-MH battery drive. You can track residual battery quantity information on the LED at low power, and there is even a protection circuit (loading by voltage) with battery temperature detection to prevent the light from overheating and malfunctioning. The impressive 10 watt video light connects easily to any compatible Handycam camcorder, giving you the flexibility and enhanced recording power needed to capture spectacular-looking video in any environment.

What's in the Box
Video light and accessory shoe adapter.

Product Description

Battery Video Light, 10W, NiMH Battery

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great! WITH ANY BRAND OF RECHARGABLE BATTERIES, January 11, 2007

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M. Payne (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony HVL10NH 10W Battery Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders (Electronics)

G. Sim the only other reviewer must not be able to insert the batteries correctly, because the light works wonderfully with Energizer NiMh 2500mah, Rayovac NiMh 1300mah, and my Sanyo 2000 mah batteries. There is nothing special (no special circuitry) in the Sony AA batteries. Only Sony's camcorder batteries use their INFO circuitry. DO NOT use regular dry cell alkaline batteries as they may burst due to high current draw and over heating.

The light itself is so bright that you cannot look at it straight on. It is like looking into a MAG light flashlight. The only reason I gave this light a 4/5 is that it really needs a better light diffuser. There is a massive hot spot in the center of the light that the lamp provides. I would suggest going to a photography store or hit ebay for a diffuser that will fit over the front (and not melt). I would not waste 40$ on the 3watt lamp and have it drain the main camcorder battery. You will be very happy with this light.

MP

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible light in every way, November 1, 2009

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J. Rand - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony HVL10NH 10W Battery Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders (Electronics)

I have this light for my Sony HDR-HC9 and it is horrible. Let me explain why:

1. Too expensive. As you can see from the other cons below, don't waste almost 100 bucks on this thing.

2. It's HUGE. It literally feels like it doubles the size of the camera when it's on.

3. It WILL NOT hold a battery charge. It blows through non-rechargeable batteries at a record pace, and don't bother trying
rechargeable ones unless you want to use it for 2 minutes. Oh, and don't leave the batteries in it, cause it'll drain them even when it's off.

4. It's a pain in the butt to turn on. There's a safety lock on it that makes it almost impossible to turn on with one hand. It turns off with one hand fine, but you won't have to worry about that b/c it'll run the batteries out before you have to turn it off manually anyway.

5. The battery temp light starts flashing after about 5 minutes, assuming the batteries actually lasted that long.

6. The shape bugs me. It looks like you've got some sort of weapon attached to the top of your camera. Or rather, since it's so huge, it looks like you've got a small conveniently-sized camcorder attached to the bottom of a weapon.

Yes, the one I have might be defective, but I had it replaced once already and it's had all the same problems. I'm going to toss this light into a river.

I also feel like I should apologize to anyone who bought this recently for not posting this sooner since I've had it for 6 months.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sony camcorder light, December 28, 2007

By 

Michael F. Blume "mfblume" (Portage la Prairie, MB CANADA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony HVL10NH 10W Battery Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders (Electronics)

I found the light to be only useful for close-up work where light is required. It provides little for anything more than a close one on one video recording. And that is what I wanted it for anyway!