Sony AC-L100 Portable Handycam AC Adaptor for DCR-DVD 301, DCR-VX2100 & HDR-FX1 Camcorders
From Sony
Provide your Handycam camcorder with continuous power with the AC-L100 portable AC adaptor from Sony. Compact and very lightweight, it stores away easily for travel. Just plug it into a common power outlet and it provides constant power for long video shoots or while transferring footage to a PC.
- Color: Black
- Brand: Sony
- Model: AC-L100
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 1.60" h x 3.90" w x 5.60" l, .80 pounds
Provide your Handycam camcorder with continuous power with the Sony AC-L100 portable handycam AC adaptor. The AC-L100 is compact and extremely lightweight, allowing it to be stored away easily and conveniently for travel. Just plug it into a common power outlet and you'll have constant power for long video shoots or while transferring footage to a PC.
It's a Sony - so you have to pay more
I purchased this AC adaptor for my Sony video camcorder after my original adaptor died. The original adaptor lasted five years with minimal use. It was only plugged in when the battery required charging. We never left it plugged in for more than an occasional overnight charge. I estimate that we charged the camera less than three dozen times since it was new - compare this to your typical laptop adaptor usage.
I conducted an extensive search for a replacement AC adaptor after discovering that most vendors wanted more than $50 for this thing. As an electrical engineer who knows what's inside these things (a DC/DC converter, a few discrete components and perhaps an inexpensive logic device or two - none of these are expensive components) I was shocked to discover such high prices for such a commonplace, modern-day accessory. My first (cynical) thought was that Sony wanted to subsidize the price it charges for video camcorders through the sale of these replacement adaptors - this may very well be the case.
I was very pleased to find that Amazon offered a discount off the typical 'retail' price I found elsewhere - too bad it wasn't closer to $20 though. When I received the unit I was pleased to discover that the size and weight of this replacement AC adaptor was significantly reduced from the original unit.
PROs: Small, light-weight, less costly through Amazon
CONs: Pricey for a prolific device in today's electronic age. (Hope this one lasts longer than the original.)
As promised
Amazon came through and this SONY AC adaptor works exactly as promised. Got it next day and I'm ready to film Thanksgiving weekend. Happy holidays everyone!
when comes Professional no one beats Sony
this charger does exactly what it is meant for charging Batterys or power supply for Sony's Professional line of Video gear from HD Cameras to HD Decks if you own a Sony Video item that uses one of these buy another in case the first one is lost or stolen
