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K.C. Kennedy October 16th, 2007 10:55 PM

HVL-20dw2 light question
 
I just bought this light and only used a few times. I noticed that on a 20W option the highest capacity battery NP-F970 only lasts 90minutes, is that the average or my battery is drained out? Also, is there a higher capacity battery than 970?
Thanks in advance.

Mark Goldberg October 23rd, 2007 03:31 PM

Camera light experience, HVL20 and others
 
I have the HVL20 and power it with one of two NPF960 batteries. They used to be main power for my PD150 camera, but when I went Z1 I got two 970 batts as a bonus.

I can't think of a time I went through a light battery while doing an event. But 90 minutes is realistic.

Considering it is an onboard battery, 90 minutes is pretty good as these lights go.

I have other gripes with the light, but longevity is not one of them.

John M. Graham October 23rd, 2007 06:21 PM

90 min sounds about right. As Mark stated, this wouldn't be one of my gripes either. It's better than nothing, but there definitely better lights out there.

Michael Liebergot October 25th, 2007 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John M. Graham (Post 763568)
90 min sounds about right. As Mark stated, this wouldn't be one of my gripes either. It's better than nothing, but there definitely better lights out there.

I agree, if I was purchasing a light today, I would go LED based.
And if onboard battery power is a requirement (especially long life Sony batts) then the Sony HVL-LBP is a fantastic choice. Great battery run times, stays cool, great spread for widescreen shooting, dimmable, flip down diffuser or beam focuser, no hotspot like HVL-20 light, and runs forever on Sony NP770 battery and longer with NP970.

It's expensive and large, but a great light none the less.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ht_System.html

Dana Salsbury November 6th, 2007 09:03 PM

Yeah, I wish it had a low battery warning. Mine died in the middle of a Father Daughter dance!


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