"RU42" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message

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> I am purchasing a Sony TRV22 MiniDV camcorder and I have been looking

> into accessories. I tried to do some 'review' searches and there is

> not much out there commenting on accessories. Maybe you have some

> experience with these items. (Yes, this similar setup is being asked

> several times about different accessories - I felt the proper Subject

> line was better then a shot gun approach.)

>

> Accessory: Sony HVL-IRH2 Infrared Light. This is supposed to enhance

> the IR (Nightshot) capabilities of the TRV22.

>

> Does this item really work?

> Is it noticable the change?

> Any drawbacks?

> Any other non-Sony branded items work as well or better.

>

> The main use for this accessory will be for amusement park (i.e.

> Universal/Disney/etc.) type places that have 'dark rides' and I want

> to be able to get a decent or better image using the Nightshot)

It will produce more IR illumination than the built-in light,

but it is not very even or wide-angle (I use a diffuser on

these to solve these problems, but this reduces the IR

output level considerably...).

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David Ruether

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http://www.David-Ruether-Photography.com