I need black & white infrared footage in daytime for this dreamy landscape effect, does any Sony camcorder allow this? The Nightshot mode won't do it.
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Hi max_the_photog, no, Sony does not have a camcorder that can shoot infrared footages. Thanks_Mitch
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During the day it will work, but there might be some reflection depending on the angle and amount of light inside. At night the infrared light will reflect back to the camera and give you glare and it will be impossible to see any thing outside. You can tape over the infrared lights and then put a separate infrared light outside if needed.
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David, I have two Flip UltraHD 120 Black Video Cameras. The best quality comes with good lighting. Indoor lighting is not always ideal unless you have a lot of light. From my experience, the absolute best HD Quality Videos come from Outdoor lighting on sunny days. Even then, I've managed to pull of some spectacular night shots, and dark lighting shots (bars, restaurants, parking lots, outdoor). Zooming in will degrade the video quality, somewhat. Try to get close to your objects and avoid zooming if possible.
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You need a filter that passes infrared light and blocks much of the visible light or you will just get normal B&W; shots. I've used a Cokin 007 filter, which is equivalent to an 89B. This is a very dark filter; you get more of an IR effect with filters that block more visible light. This is not a true IR film so the effect won't be as extreme, but you can still get some good shots with light leaves and dark skies.
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I know your post is old compaired to my answer here but if you go to my webshots webpage you'll see some night shots I took with my Sony DSC-H2.http://community.webshots.com/user/Lenny56759
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I don't know how to fix it. I bought one of this and I was very disapointed the way it works at night time because I can't see anything itys totally foggy. I can't return it because I modified the case during the installation, I have to buy a VideoSecu Zoom Built-in SONY Effio CCD 700TVL Infrared Day Night Vision Outdoor...to replace it. this one works better for me in a total darkness. I would return it.
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Yes, I have done so. The IR's at night will not shoot out properly and you will get a reflected picture. During the day, it is hit and miss depending. I have tried this with several different types of glass (dual pane, single pane, etc.) and when I have looked at the quality of the video, it is poor. This method also relies on how far away you set up your camera from the window, and the ambient lighting surrounding the area as well.
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the question/s are probably best served by directing to the manufacture, however I suspect the issue at hand is that these are indeed IR(infrared light) cameras specifically designed to see in the IR spectrum of light. some of these IR cams have visible light filters in place to make visible light corrections, this particular model of IR cam does quite well at night with little or no ambient light situations-but because of the lack of daylight filter correction you will get that magenta skewed coloration this is not a defect!! it is simply the way the camera sees ambient daylight!!! I have 6 of these cameras for security purposes therefore the lack of correct coloration during the daylight hours is not issue for me as this camera is very good at night and has built in microphone which is an added plus. I have done considerable amounts of research on CCTV cams for me this cam represents the best bang for the buck when you consider what you get in the package-most importantly for me the IR cam system works and works well-if you are interested in IR cams with daylight color corrections you will have to no doubt have to spend considerably more and you may not get the 100ft dedicated cable microphone or power supply with said purchase
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I have the same camcorder and haven't gotten any grain in a well lit room. There are a few options you can try to reduce the graininess, especially in low-light conditions. Depending on how well a room is lit, it may well still be considered low light. I don't know if you've tried any of these yet, but here it goes: Try setting the camcorder 'cine mode' at 24p. Another setting which works for me is to set your camcorder to aperture priority (Tv) at 1/30, and your frame rate at 30 fps. Hopefully, one of these settings will work for you.
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when u use a ir illuminator on bell and howell camcorder built in infrared can u see more clearly to get around it the dark
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Hi Nolan, this Sony HDRCX900/B has a Night Shot feature which emits infrared light to take images on a total darkness. -Ely
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I went out last Summer shot some excellent evening footage , and to me it looked excellent WVGA 240fps, and HD720P120FPS. they are not Hd1080P, Everyone sees things through their own perspective. and that I truly cannot answer for you. In my eyes it looks good. remember no sound is offered on slow motion, maybe the gopro you were looking at offers a different view point. check youtube out for those evening shots
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Hi, this Sony Cybershot doesn't have any infrared or night vision for taking images in the dark w.o the flash. -Ely
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This camera has stopped working and is about to be returned. I'am reading up on the process of how to return said item. However, the night viewing is of good quality. The sony 700tvl is also a camera with good quality. 36iR leds are a must.
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The Sony DCR-SR42 handycam shoots very well in low light conditions. I use it in ghost investigations exclusivly in zero light . I do use external Infrared for brighter video but the nightshot it comes with is very good too. Great camera and I will buy another with out hesitation. Awesome camera.
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No, not IR only. You can test the camera shots in IR. You can set it up for motion, which will capture IR or daylight.
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There's a sensitivity level you can play around with. At a sensitive setting, my camera picked up dust flying by it in the middle of the night. I think the AC kicked in and blew some dust and the infrared was able to detect it. As long as it detects motion within the range you pick, it will start recording (you have 2 different ranges you can set).