Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light

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  • Mfr# SL-20IR

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The Sima SL-20IR is an infrared video light for camcorders; this light operates from lithium ion rechargeable batteries charged inside the light housing.

Note! This light was designed to work with infrared cameras, it will not illuminate standard lighting situations.

Battery
This light is supplied with rechargeable Li-Ion battery source that charges inside the light housing
LED IR
Thirty six IR LEDs are presented in an array for great infrared light output.
Full Package
The full package contains the light housing with lamp, lithium ion batteries and charger.
Lamp 36 Infrared LEDs
Mount Type Shoe mount
Power Requirements Not Specified by Manufacturer
Run Time 45-60 minutes
Charging Time 3 hours
Charger Supplied 3VDC Charger for Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.5 x 1.5 x 1" (6 x 3.8 x 2.8cm)
Weight 2.2 oz (59 g)

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Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light
 
4.2

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Even light source (13)
  • Attach securely (8)
  • Good power output (6)
  • Comfortable to operate (4)

Cons

  • Uses power quickly (8)

Best Uses

  • Night video (13)
  • Outdoor events / games (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Paranoraml Investigator's Review

I purchased this light for use during investigations. It is attached to a Sony Handycam MiniDV camcorder in Super Nightshot Mode. At a full charge this light has been able to illuminate a room ...Read complete review

I purchased this light for use during investigations. It is attached to a Sony Handycam MiniDV camcorder in Super Nightshot Mode. At a full charge this light has been able to illuminate a room the side of a 3 car garage at 0LUX.

- It doesn't give off a noticeable visible light.
- It's small and very lightweight.
- The 2.5 hr charge time is long but acceptable
- It has lasted 80min after being fully charged

I recommend this light for anyone who is wanting to take video at 0LUX. It works with any camera that has a night shot mode but is recommended (by me) for use only with a Sony. I have a Cannon Optura 30 and it doesn't illuminate anything. My Sony, however, can see large rooms clearly.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Sima SL-20IR

One of these is great at extreme closeups in a dark room. Outdoors, not very good at all. Two or more are an absolute necessity. Before you purchase, make certain your camcorder/camera...Read complete review

One of these is great at extreme closeups in a dark room. Outdoors, not very good at all. Two or more are an absolute necessity. Before you purchase, make certain your camcorder/camera has night vision capabilities. Sony camcorders are the best with this light.

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5.0

Makes a difference

By ffviimillie28

from Bowling Green, KY

About Me Aunt, Tech Savvy

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Even Light Source
  • Powerful

Cons

  • Uses Power Quickly

Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Night Video

Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

This is a great little light. It works fantastic when coupled with a camcorder that has ability to 'see' IR light. It's battery life really isn't that long (anywhere between half an hour to an hour), so I'd suggest getting a couple so you can keep one on charge ready to use when your other one dies. At this price, it really is a steal considering how much other IR lights cost.

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5.0

Great IR illiminator.

By Don

from Central Pennsylvania

About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Even Light Source
  • Powerful

Cons

  • None observed yet

Best Uses

  • Paranormal studies

Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

This ir illuminator is a great addition to our "ghost hunting equipment." I matched it with my B&H s7 camera and it provides outstanding lighting for our infrared shots. Quite dependable and easy to use. Would recommend this light to anyone who needs the IR lighting. Works great to distances of 70 to 80 feet. Perfect for full room illumionation.

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2.0

A working joke

By reor

from Colorado

About Me Tech Savvy

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Night Video

      Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

      A friend had a weird thing happening at her house at night so I used this light along with my camcorder to try and see what was causing the upset. The light worked but only for 43 minutes on 2 different occasions. Not even rthe 45 to 60 minutes the company claims. Then it took about 3 hours to charge.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great product

      By Devistator16

      from Albuquerque, nm

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Even Light Source
      • Long Lasting
      • Powerful

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Night Video
        • Professional Work
        • Special Events

        Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

        I originally bought one for my Sony camcorder with night shot and it made the biggest difference that I bought two more at a GREAT price from B&H!
        Pros- great lighting, easy attachment, multiple lights can be attached to each other and easily, and comes at a great price
        Con- though it has decent battery life the battery depletes even when it's not being used, so charge it before you use it everytime.

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        3.0

        Sima SL-20IR

        By BossTweed01

        from Telford,Tennessee

        About Me Film Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Even Light Source

        Cons

        • Uses Power Quickly

        Best Uses

        • Night Video

        Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

        One of these is great at extreme closeups in a dark room. Outdoors, not very good at all. Two or more are an absolute necessity. Before you purchase, make certain your camcorder/camera has night vision capabilities. Sony camcorders are the best with this light.

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        • No

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        4.0

        Very good infra red light.

        By T^2

        from Idaho

        About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Even Light Source
        • Long Lasting

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Night Video

          Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

          I bought the SL-20IR to try and take infra red pictures with my digital camera and it works. I wish it had a bigger array of lights or more intensity, the light is great within 10-ft. But for everything included the price is great!!

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          4.0

          Good Product

          By Vance - Rum and Revenge

          from Scarsdale, New York

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Even Light Source

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            small, but yet lights up an entire dark room for great nightvision photography and video

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            • No

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            4.0

            these lights are great

            By glennbert

            from natick ma

            About Me Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Even Light Source

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video
            • Special Events

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            these lights are great they are the brightest ir lights i have used in a long time the only problem is there battery lifethey only last 45 min not long anought othere wise they are great

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            • No

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            5.0

            GREAT!

            By Nan

            from Wisconsin

            About Me Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Even Light Source
            • Powerful

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            Great for ghost hunting

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            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            3.0

            "Don't judge a book by its cover

            By boludiny

            from Tuscaloosa AL.

            About Me Aspiring Film Maker

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Even Light Source

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            I use the product for ghost hunting. I like the fact that the light iluminate evenly, but only less 40 to 50 minutes on, not long enough for a full investigation.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Great light for use in total darkness

            By NICK

            from NEW YORK, NY

            About Me Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Even Light Source

            Cons

            • Battery cannot be swapped
            • Mount screw flimsy

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            A small and light IR light that works greats in absolute darkness. Just wished it used AA so you could swap them out in the field.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            light up the nite

            By randy

            from anderson s.c.

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Even Light Source
            • Powerful

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            great for use on my video camera also use it to extend the range of a wireless ir camera i use for paranormal investigations

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Works as Advertised

            By Cheyenne Paranormal Investigations

            from Cheyenne, Wyoming

            About Me Tech Savvy

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Even Light Source

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            We use it for Paranormal investigations. It works as advertised for cleaning up grainy night vision on camcorders. You must have a night vision camcorder for this to work. The IR lasts about 45 minutes with a 2 to 2.5 hour recharge time. If your using it for Ghosthunting you will need at least 2 of these so you can switch them out.

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            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            awesome light!

            By Bonefinger

            from CA.

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Even Light Source
            • Powerful

            Cons

            • Uses Power Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Night Video
            • Professional Work

            Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

            I have a fugi still camera that has been modified to see about 1100NM in the IR range. When i used the sima light with it the illumination in 0 lux is awesome! The light is more of a flood light unlike the sony IR light which is more of a spot light.The only thing that could be better is if it ran off of "AA" becouse the the charge only last an hour.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Pro Performance at Consumer Price

            By Greg Lefevre

            from Cardiff by the Sea, CA

            About Me Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable to Operate
            • Simple Controls
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Special Events
              • Travel

              Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

              Used on night security/surveillance, wildlife video. Very effective up to 60 feet with consumer camcorder, greater distance with pro gear.
              Very inexpensive for the performance given. For open field or forest work get two and stack them (they clip together.) Lith-ion battery installed, includes ac charger. Won't run with charger connected so no ac operation (overnight surveillance).

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              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Paranoraml Investigator's Review

              By Austin Ghost Hunter

              from Austin, TX

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate
              • Durable
              • Great Picture Quality
              • Simple Controls
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • Long Charge Time

              Best Uses

              • Paranormal Investigating

              Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

              I purchased this light for use during investigations. It is attached to a Sony Handycam MiniDV camcorder in Super Nightshot Mode. At a full charge this light has been able to illuminate a room the side of a 3 car garage at 0LUX.

              - It doesn't give off a noticeable visible light.
              - It's small and very lightweight.
              - The 2.5 hr charge time is long but acceptable
              - It has lasted 80min after being fully charged

              I recommend this light for anyone who is wanting to take video at 0LUX. It works with any camera that has a night shot mode but is recommended (by me) for use only with a Sony. I have a Cannon Optura 30 and it doesn't illuminate anything. My Sony, however, can see large rooms clearly.

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Awesome product. B&H is the BEST!

              By ParaTech

              from West Virginia

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate

              Cons

              • NO CONS

              Best Uses

              • Special Events

              Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

              Able to see atleast 25 meters in total darkness using any Sony Camcorder with nightshot. Excellant product. If your a Ghost Hunter or a Paranormal Investigator, this IR light is a must.

              • How long have you owned it:
              • One-to-three months

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              I would buy this product again!

              By David

              from Norfolk, VA

              About Me Getting started

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable to Operate
              • Great Picture Quality

              Cons

              • Poor Battery Life

              Best Uses

              • Movies/Short Films
              • Special Events
              • Sports
              • Travel

              Comments about Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light:

              This IR illuminator is amazing. The nightshot on my camcorder before doesn't even compare. If you don't have a mount on your camcorder then the Sima bracket is a must buy. I plan on buying another IR illuminator to use to change out with, because the battery only lasts about an hour.

              • How long have you owned it:
              • A month or less

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              Sima SL-20IR Infrared On-Camera Light
              • AC Charger
              • Lithium Ion Battery (Built-In)
              • Bracket with Tripod Adapter
              • 90 Day Warranty
               
               
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