"Aaron Heck" <amheck_TAKE_THIS_OUT@attglobal.net>

wrote in message news:sgSvb.29588$86.580586@twister.tampabay.rr.com...

> What video light is every one using for their minidv cameras? Sony seems to

> have several, ranging from 3W and $39.99 to 20W and $149.99. Obviously,

> more light is better, I'd assume, but I'm looking for the right mixture of

> price to performance. I don't really want to spend $150 on a light, but I'd

> like something decent.

I just bought the 3-watt Sony for those totally-hopeless spots

in receptions (outdoors at night, etc.) and it is just right for this

(though it is not very wide-angle), but it is on the edge of usefulness

with the much less sensitive TRV30. I like the auto-on feature and

the powering through the camcorder, and it is VERY small.

I'm guessing that it would be OK with the TRV22 for close-in

shooting, but would not light very far out. Unfortunately, more

powerful lights are truly annoying to anyone you point them at, so

this one may be a good choice...

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David Ruether

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