External Flash for Sony Camcorder

I need to get an external flash for my Sony HDR-HC9 camcorder to take stills with a wide angle lens, since the lens blocks the built in flash.
This is the only one I could find:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3 ... ifications
The Sony website and a call to Sony support said that the bulb is only good for 1,500 flashes, which doesn't seem much to me.
A replacement bulb is available for about $20.00.
Anybody with a Sony using this flash?

Or maybe just a suggestion if you prefer a certain one to another

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