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Canon VL3
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based on 18 reviews
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Category Average
$39.95 - $49.99
from 5 stores
Pros
Cons
- Uses power quickly (3)
- Feels too lightweight (1)
- Flimsy (1)
- Narrow spot light (1)
- Not good for a large room (1)
- Poor battery life (1)
- Runs hot (1)
- Weak light (1)
Best Uses
- Night video (6)
- Shooting indoors (4)
- Professional work (3)
- Special events (3)
- Birthdays (2)
- Home movies (2)
- Indoor (2)
- Travel (2)
- Close range objects (1)
- Filming in a bar (1)
Where to Buy
Canon VL3
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Outstanding 9.7
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Product Reviews
Canon VL3 Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
I leave it on all my cameras
"I have used the VL-3 on all three of my GL-2 cameras for 2-3 years. I never take them off. It is just enough fill light for dim lit areas.The only thing that gave me a problem on two of them, after 2 years of service, my audio on my GL-2 would cut in and out. After sending my cameras in for service with no fix, I stumbled across the problem was the switch on the VL-3 somehow when turned on, would interfere wi..." Read Full Review »
Feb 05, 2007 by Trig
Wimpy Light
"Not a very good on camera light. It is alright but doesn't do much at all (only 3 Watts) and is barely better than my HV30's onboard light. If I ever were to use it, however, I would not (with my current setup) be able to with my Rode VideoMic at the time time as there is only one hotshoe. My advice to you is that if you seriously want an on-camera light, go for a more expensive and powerful model...." Read Full Review »
Jul 07, 2009 by Riley WK.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 18 Reviews
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Canon VL3 Review
I leave it on all my cameras
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Pros
- None
Cons
- Professional Work
Best Uses
"I have used the VL-3 on all three of my GL-2 cameras for 2-3 years. I never take them off. It is just enough fill light for dim lit areas.The only thing that gave me a problem on two of them, after 2 years of service, my audio on my GL-2 would cut in and out. After sending my cameras in for servi …" Read Full Review »
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Canon VL3 Review
Wimpy Light
- Attach Securely
- Long Lasting
Pros
- Flimsy
- Uses Power Quickly
Cons
- Night Video
- Special Events
Best Uses
"Not a very good on camera light. It is alright but doesn't do much at all (only 3 Watts) and is barely better than my HV30's onboard light. If I ever were to use it, however, I would not (with my current setup) be able to with my Rode VideoMic at the time time as there is only one hotshoe. My adv …" Read Full Review »
Canon VL3 Review
Great Camera Mount fill light
- Attach Securely
- Even Light Source
- Long Lasting
Pros
- Not good for a large room
Cons
- Birthdays
- Night Video
- Professional Work
- Special Events
- Weddings
Best Uses
"An excellent camera mounted light. Not to bright to be blinding, but just enough fill with some side lighting to get the perfect shot. Not the light for the Videographer who wants to shoot the entire room or a long distance group shot. But then it's size give that away to begin with. It does what it …" Read Full Review »
Canon VL3 Review
Nice Product for the Price
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Pros
- Feels too lightweight
Cons
- Filming in a Bar
- Shooting Indoors
Best Uses
"Product works just like it's described. Hook it up to the hot shoe, turn on the camera, set the light to 'Auto' or 'On' and give it a go!
I use it on a Canon GL2. It is a very bright, almost harsh light 3-6ft in distance. I found that in very low lit areas, the light does not bring out great detail
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- Tech Savvy
- Videographer
Canon VL3 Review
Works great for the price!
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Lightweight
Pros
- None
Cons
- Shooting Indoors
- Travel
Best Uses
"Light, small-sized light that works perfectly with my Canon GL-2 video camera. It draws power from the camera itself, so there's no need to buy extra batteries. The light is bright enough to light up a person's face in a dim room, which works great for candid interviews and close-up shots, but may n …" Read Full Review »
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Where to Buy
Canon VL3
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Outstanding 9.7
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