Sony HVL-20DW2 10-Watt/20-Watt Video Light

MPN: HVL20DW2

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Description: Sony's HVL-20DW2 double-decker camcorder light shines either 10 watts or 20 watts of light on the scene to help you capture footage in nearly any condition.

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Akirakun1 from HI

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Apr 2004

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User has 14 Days of experience with this product

This light is highly recommended for any videocame ...

Strengths:

Very bright compared to running time, lightweight, uses L series batteries, locking shoe and switchable output.

Weaknesses:

Expensive replacement bulbs, plastic shoe base and no case.

Posted Nov 18, 2004 - This light is highly recommended for any videocamera with a shoe. I had a Sunpak 30w light but it only had 20 minutes of useable light. I quickly "eBayed" it and purchased the Sony HVL-20DW2. Since it uses an L infolithium series battery it does not run down your internal battery which you use to record. If you have an NPF-960 battery it will last approximately 210 minutes(10w) or 75 minutes(20w). Any NP-F730 battery or larger is required to run it at 20w. Paid: $89.99 Remember the more light you provide the less noise your videocamera will reproduce.

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gowgirl from TX

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Dec 2005

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A necessity addition to your camcorder

Strengths:

Original equipment works best Provides adequate lighting

Weaknesses:

Price Needs a separate power source

Posted Dec 11, 2005 - If you have a Sony HDV-FX1, you'll need an additional light source to fill in the shadows or other dark areas on indoor video shoots. Unlike the lower line of camcorders from Sony, the HDV-FX1 does not have a NightShot mode as it was never intended for such consumer oriented filming. It does capture low lux pictures, but any setting with less than 100 lux lighting provides less-than-optimal conditions. The big concern with this is the price. The descriptions fail to inform you that it requires a separate battery source, meaning that you have to purchase a separate L-series battery for it to operate. The Sony NP-F570 is recommended since it is lightweight. However, if you wish to use both lights (i.e., 20 watts), you will need an NP-F770 or larger for it to operate.

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carolpetitt from TX

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Sep 2006

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User has 5 Days of experience with this product

Sony HL-20DW2 Video Camera Light

Strengths:

Two settings -- 10 watt or 20 watt; Tripod mountable; Compact & lightweight.

Weaknesses:

Requires its own Sony camera battery.

Posted Dec 29, 2006 - A technician at B & H recommended this light for my Sony HVR Z1U camera. The packaging shows that it is originally intended for the Sony Handycam. The HVR Z1U needs a shoe adaptor (which is supposed to be included with the camera) for the light to mount correctly on the camera. This light is great for night time footage and low light situations. It is compact and lightweight. It is also switchable between the 10 watt and 20 watt settings; however, in order to operate in the 20 watt setting, it is necessary to use one of the larger Sony batteries (NP-F730H/750/950). Using a NP-F330/530/550 will only power on the low watt setting. Although the light uses the same battery # that the camera uses, I thought the camera battery would power both the camera and light at the same time. The light, however, requires its own battery. So, it is necessary to have at least 2 charged batteries when you plan to shoot footage while using the light. It is nice that this light can also be mounted on a tripod.

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peugenio

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Sony Light

Strengths:

ease of use

Weaknesses:

None

Posted May 30, 2006 - Light works well with the npf950 or higher batteries. Last a long time. I currently own a vx2000 and hdr fx1 and it takes some nice pictures with it. Nice product

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