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Sony HVL-RLA Ring Light for DSCF707/F717/F828/V3/R1 Digital Cameras | 
| Brand: Sony
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $213.90
You Save: $86.09 (29%)
New (2) from $213.90
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 6.1 x 3.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: HVL-RLA
Model: HVL-RLA
UPC: 027242652040
EAN: 0027242652040
ASIN: B0007OV42C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4.4 watt ring light for macro photography | | • | Allows for more effective lighting of subject during macro shooting | | • | Light adjust position on the camera for a variety of shooting situations | | • | 4 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries | | • | Compatible with Sony DSC-F707, DSC-F717, DSC-F828, and DSC-V3 digital cameras |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The HVL-RLA ring light from Sony allows you to consistently capture impeccably lit macro photography every time. Just attach the light to your compatible Cyber-shot Pro digital camera's accessory shoe and you are able to take well-lit extreme close-ups with a minimum of fuss.The HVL-RLA features adjustable positioning so you can shoot through the ring light or have it offset from the lens. Power is supplied by either 4 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Two adaptor rings and a storage pouch are included.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Ring Lightn review November 1, 2007
J. A. Sparks (Oklahoma City, OK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It works great with my macro lens Sony camera. It solved lighting problems for close up pictures.
 Poor battery life, poor illumination at extreme close-up March 10, 2007
Jammer (Houston, TX USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I frequently take photos of thin wire sections and need to get very close to them to get sufficient detail. The macro lens attachment on my Sony DSC-F707 camera allows me to focus with the subject matter touching the front lens element.
However the light from the LEDs in the HVL-RLA Ring Light starts to drop off noticeably in the center when the subject is closer than about 2" from the front edge of the light, which is about 2-1/2" from the front lens element. At zero clearance from the front edge there is virtually no light being directed at the subject.
For subjects further than 2" from the front edge the illumination was fine, but that didn't meet my particular needs.
If the above issue was the only problem I had I'd just write it off as the light not being intended for my application and leave it at that. Unfortunately the battery life I got was also very poor, and erratic.
The Sony specification for this light is 40 minutes of use with alkaline batteries at full power. With the first set of batteries I got 11 minutes before the lights went out; with the second set I got 34 minutes; with the third set I got 19 minutes. All the batteries were from the same batch.
The wide variation in battery life makes me fairly sure that my light was defective. However I noticed that even for the set that lasted 34 minutes the voltage left on a single battery after use was 1.376V at room temperature (versus 1.596V when new). This suggests that the electronics in the light are not well-designed to make good use of all the energy stored in the batteries. Many electronic devices will run the battery down to much less than 1V before expiring. Using NiMH or Lithium batteries would have given a much better life of course, but I doubt they would have affected the wide variability in performance that I saw.
One other observation was that the batteries that lasted 34 minutes were almost too hot to touch immediately after use, and at that point their voltage was only 1.285V. So, perhaps the battery life would be better if the light was used in short bursts rather than continuously, so the batteries didn't get too hot.
Overall a non-defective sample of this ring light will probably meet most people's needs, particularly with NiMH or lithium batteries rather than alkaline. However it is quite expensive, it isn't suitable for extreme close-up work, and at least for my sample the battery performance was poor.
Sony Light Ring November 3, 2006
Jim Hampton (Mississippi, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This light, especially when coupled with the closeup lens affixed to my Sony F0828, allows for extremely clear, well-illuminated close-up shots. Largely used for forensic purposes, many of my colleagues are impressed with the quality of photographs I'm able to obtain with this setup. I was able to purchase this light through Amazon at considerable savings.
SONY HVL-RLA MACRO RING LIGHT, EXCELLENT+++. October 18, 2006
R. L. ROFFINO (EAST COAST, U.S.A.)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
THIS UNIT PERFECTLY ENHANCES MY SONY DSC-R1 AND SONY DSC-F828 CAMERAS IN THEIR DIFFERENT MACRO MODES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RING LIGHT ALLOWS THE APPROPRIATE SONY 2 ELEMENT CLOSE UP ADAPTERS TO BE USED FOR MAXIMUM VERSATILITY AND QUALITY RESULTS. THE ABILITY TO ROTATE THE RING WHILE LIGHTING ONLY ONE HALF OF THE LEDS PERMITS DEFINING TEXTURES WHICH MAY BE LOST WHILE USUNG FULL 360 DEGREE LIGHTING.
PROPERLY USED, THIS LIGHT RESULTS IN PERFECT IMAGES OF MANY SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS POSTAGE STAMPS, COINS, JEWELRY, AND THE SMALL DETAILS OF THE BEAUTIFUL WONDERS OF NATURE.
I ONLY REGRET NOT BUYING IT SOONER.
This works very good. October 20, 2005
Capt Dials (Bullhead City, AZ)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I take photos of failed gears and other engine parts. Gears fail for a variety of reasons and you need to be able to photograph the break, crack or fatigue area to help explain the failure. This lamp, along with the Sony DSC F828 give perfect photos of these parts at very close--MACRO--views.
I can see that 60LED lights will eat batteries, just have to remember to shut it down between set ups. Highly recomended to anyone doing Marine Survey work.
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