IR torch with Sony HVR-A1 at DVinfo.net

Rob Evans · June 2nd, 2009, 01:52 PM

Hi,
I know there's a few of you out there using sony cams for the nightshot function. I placed an order for a mini IR flashlight the other day from HK - only £13 shipped. Search on ebay for "IR Infrared Illuminator 28 LED" anyway, it's perfect - built like a maglite and small enough to mount on a cheapie sony mic holder. It's 28 LED's are a massive improvement over the built-in LED, and gives a wide spread that still gives the intensity to focus on objects about 25 feet away.

Pic attached

Hope it helps!

Edward Carlson · June 2nd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Any video samples of it in use? Maybe compare it with the standard IR LEDs? Looks very nice.

Rob Evans · June 2nd, 2009, 02:19 PM

Will try and hook some up when it gets dark ;-)

Rob Evans · June 2nd, 2009, 04:10 PM

Here you go, i've switched it on and off so you can see the difference. Ok, it's no floodlamp, but it's very mobile!!

Dale Guthormsen · June 5th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Rob,

Thanks for sharing that!!!

I have an old D8 that has night function that i could use for the odd thing now instead of leaving it on the shelf as a paper weight!!! Will have to try it!

June 2nd, 2009, 01:52 PM	#1
Rob Evans Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 390	IR torch with Sony HVR-A1 Hi, I know there's a few of you out there using sony cams for the nightshot function. I placed an order for a mini IR flashlight the other day from HK - only £13 shipped. Search on ebay for "IR Infrared Illuminator 28 LED" anyway, it's perfect - built like a maglite and small enough to mount on a cheapie sony mic holder. It's 28 LED's are a massive improvement over the built-in LED, and gives a wide spread that still gives the intensity to focus on objects about 25 feet away. Pic attached Hope it helps! Attached Thumbnails

June 5th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Rob, Thanks for sharing that!!! I have an old D8 that has night function that i could use for the odd thing now instead of leaving it on the shelf as a paper weight!!! Will have to try it! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

June 2nd, 2009, 02:17 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Any video samples of it in use? Maybe compare it with the standard IR LEDs? Looks very nice.

June 2nd, 2009, 02:19 PM	#3
Rob Evans Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 390	Will try and hook some up when it gets dark ;-)