• Shoe mount compatible with all Pro & consumer video camcorders
• Patent pending interlocking design
• Effective distance approximately 20-30'
• Slim lightweight design
• safe to touch-does not get hot

Sima's new IR video light enables you to film in near and absolute darkness. 36 infrared LEDs act as an invisible light source that you can't see but your camcorder can. Don't be afraid of the dark. With an effective range of up to 30-Feet, the SL-20IR lights up the night. Uses ultra-efficient LED technology - average life of over 50,000 hours LED - 36 high intensity, IR 850nm Battery Type - 3.7V 730 mA Lithium-ion Run Time - up to 60 minutes Charger - 120V AC input, Output 5V DC, 300mA Dimensions - 2.3 x 2.3 x 1 Weight - 2.5 ounces with batteries

I recieved the item in good time and it was exactly what I needed. I like the fact that it has it's own batteries so you can place it out in the woods away from you and use it with your night vision enabled camcorder.

For a IR array in the $25 to $40 range (depending when its on sale or not). It works well for shooting video in complete darkness with Sony Night Shot capable camcorder or any IR light sensitive camera. It does a very good job up to 5ft or so and barely lights up to 10ft in the bright part of the beam but I was impressed with its brightness in the shorter range. For distance, one will need a stronger and larger IR light array.

The batteries last about 1 hour each use and takes about 2 hours to recharge. The batteries cannot be removed and it will be difficult to remove them if ever needed to replace the rechargeable batteries. It's been working for about 25 full 1 hour runs without a hitch, so I have nothing to complain about so far with the battery.

It comes packaged with a straight bracket. The bracket attaches to the tripod mount on the camera or camcorder and has one accessory shoe.

For a light in the $25 - $30 range, I am satisfied with its compact size, well built housing and it's rechargeable batteries. Some camcorders cannot shoot in complete darkness even with an IR light array, so check that your model does before purchasing.

It says that it works from 10-75 feet. Wrong! It only works for up to 6 feet. So if you are filming in a a jail cell, this will work, other than that, don't waste your money.

Good "light", works great in a dark indoor environment, however more units would be needed for outdoor filming.
I may buy more in the future. Contrary to other complaints, if you first charge according to instructions, and charge right before use, the unit has lasted me for a full hour.

I was very pleased that this product had arrived quickly and able to use it as soon as it was needed.