Need light suggestion for Canon HF100

Below are all the Canon HF100/HF10/HF11 accessories

I think the connector on top is Canon proprietary, so you won't found much alternatives (please correct me if I'm wrong)
You also need to update your Firmware to the latest version to get the Canon light working.

Google your choice for prices in $


Canon FS-H37U Filter Set €64.82

Canon WD-H 37 II Wide Angle Converter €124.44

Canon TL-H37 Tele Converter €132.26

Canon DM-100 Microphone €179.00

Canon VL-5 Video Light €71.03

Canon BP-827 Ultra High Capacity Battery €105.77

Canon BP-819 High Capacity Battery €80.87

Canon BP-809 Normal Capacity Battery €49.77 xxx

Canon CG-800 Battery Charger €62.23

Canon CA-570 Compact Power Adapter €45.37 xxx

Canon HTC-100 HDMI Cable €44.17

Canon DTC-100 D Terminal Component Video Cable €47.11

Canon CTC-100 Component Video Cable €44.52 xxx

Canon STV-250N Video/Stereo Cable €11.67 xxx

Canon IFC-400PCU USB Cable €16.14 xxx

Canon SS-600 Shoulder Strap €14.64

Canon TBK-800 Small Hand Bag + CG-800 + BP-819 €143.10 (Japan only)

Canon VSC-M1 Small Hip Bag (Japan only)

Canon SC-2000 Soft Case €45.49

Canon DW-100 DVD Burner/Player €175.00

(xxx = shipped with camcorder)

Rgds

Who told you that the Low Light performance on the HF100 is bad. The low Light performance on the HF/Hg models is one of their strong points.
I have a Sony MiniDv Sd camcorder, which at the time of purchase was a good low light performer and I compare my low light videos to those on vimeo.com and even the web-based 720P video on vimeo.com are 10X better than my best low light video on SD WITH a light.
I say make a lot of practice videos and see if you really need a light, you WILL havwe to pay more than usual because of the proprietary hotshoe

to OP...this is partly correct. The hf has good low light performance. But if you want to reduce grain I recommend using the cinemode setting. the colors are a little less vibrant but you wont get as much grain as in other shooting modes.

Now, you can buy an adapter to make your cameras hot shoe compatible with any aftermarket light. Canon does make one which is good because it runs off your cameras power supply. But you will pay a little more for the convenience.

Also try using 30p mode for low light shot instead of 60i, you gain one whole stop and it really makes a difference.

go to circuit city, and get the sunpak combo light kit. $30