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- White LED Ring Light for macro shooting with 700 lux/0.98 ft max. illumination
- Shoot with shadowless lighting using full illumination and high contrast
- Get more depth from stereoscopic lighting with right/left illumination
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What is the Sony HVL-RL1 designed for?
The HVL-RL1 is a white LED ring light optimized for macro and close-up shooting. It delivers shadowless lighting at full illumination and lets you add depth with stereoscopic right/left illumination.
How bright is the HVL-RL1 ring light?
It provides approximately 700 lux at a 0.3 m (about 1 ft) working distance. It uses 66 white LEDs to produce uniform, shadowless light when fully lit.
Does the HVL-RL1 use continuous light or a flash?
The HVL-RL1 is a continuous LED light, not a traditional flash burst, so you can see the lighting as you shoot. This makes it well suited for macro and detailed close-up work where consistent, controllable light is needed.
Can I adjust the brightness on the HVL-RL1?
Yes, the HVL-RL1 features stepless dimmer control from about 10% to 100% output for precise light adjustment. You can also switch between full, left-side, and right-side illumination for shadow control.
What lenses does the HVL-RL1 ring light fit?
The ring unit attaches to lenses with 49 mm or 55 mm filter threads using the supplied adapter rings. The control unit mounts to the camera via the Sony multi-interface hot shoe, and an ADP-AMA shoe adapter is included for older Sony shoes.
How is the HVL-RL1 powered and how long does it run?
The HVL-RL1 is powered by 4x AA batteries (not included). It runs approximately 40 minutes with Sony AA alkaline batteries, or about 110 minutes with Sony AA Ni-MH rechargeables.
How do the full and half-ring modes work on the HVL-RL1?
Full-ring illumination provides shadowless lighting for small subjects, while the right-side or left-side half-ring modes create shadows to enhance a subject's depth and contrast. This gives you flexible control over how your close-up subjects are lit.
What's included with the HVL-RL1 ring light?
The HVL-RL1 includes 49 mm and 55 mm lens adapter rings, an ADP-AMA shoe adapter for compatibility with more camera bodies, and a carry case for transport and protection.
How much does the Sony HVL-RL1 LED ring light cost?
MSRP is listed as $349.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
*FAQ generated on 07/24/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.