low light/night issues? I read a review in which the user criticized this camera for not having basic night vision recording features...anyone know how well the camera does in low light situations?
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The low light performance is probably the best in the consumer camcorder. Check the camcorderinfo website. Comparing low light performace with my old Canon ZR25, I can't be more satisfied.
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During daylight hours, it does so very well. When using the IR lighting, there is a lot of glare. I've tried several ways to eliminate it, but so far no luck. I have read where someone blacked out the lights on the camera and used IT illuminators outside, and that worked. I'll be giving that a try myself.
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Hi Joel, i re-read what other people say about this cam..pls read Vance Marshall's comments too, it sums up what poorly it does. the touch screen is not as responsive. it doesn't function in indoor low lighting..its program robot kept focusing in low light, in fact won't do the job afterall. i didnt return this cuz the hassle of returning + it's only a hundred bux..i tried it in well lit indoor, the resulting photo was grainy. i know what im talking about cuz i also own a D-90..this is only CUTE AND TINY..is all..not for a real photographer..i bought another coolpix before = S3000 cuz of Ashton Kutcher commercial..that sucked too! i gave it away..the only reason i kept buying Nikon is bc the big dslr's are good..aside from D90 i have a d5100.. this sounds ridiculous telling i have cameras..i am just comparing the cool pix to dslrs..hope this helps!
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Yes, this camera performs well in low light settings.. You just need to familiarize yourself with the different settings (fyi - there is a setting for "low light"). I agree with Paul's response -- it does a pretty decent job even with the flash turned off.
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Friend the camera records very well in low light day. At night you have to putting on an extra lamp for darkness. and where artificial light very well ... records It is an excellent camera.
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Hi Night vision is great. I had sensors issues with the first one I lost sound and grid lines after one month.Amazone replaced it no charge .Have this one for 3 months and it's perfect.
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Since this is a very good camera what you might want to do is some research on lighting that you can attach to it for night lighting. There is only so much that can be done at night as should be known. There are some really good lights now being produced such as LED.
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Yes, Sony's Night Shot feature is actually the best thing on the market that I know of, as far as a video camera that's fairly priced for consumers. But, one thing to remember when filming in Night Shot mode is that you will need extra infrared lighting to "brighten" your recording, to record the video at it's best so you can see really good details in your video. Don't just rely on the camera's built-in night vision alone, get extra lighting like you see on TV. I have 2 extra infrared lights going when I film in complete darkness and it looks pretty good just like on TV (Ghost Adventure shows, etc) and I'm satisfied with the quality of Sony's video cameras.
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I have mine set as continuous loop, but when night driving the camera doesn't notice anything on dark highways, then stops recording only to start again when lights brighten the lens. I guess it thinks the vehicle isn't moving. I don't know. Just my observation, in which I don't care for. I would rather have the thing recording on the loop until I turn it off. So far I have not found that button.
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this camera works great during the daytime with full light-condition; night time, specially with low light-condition is not very well. but then you have to keep the price in mind, the whole set camera and monitor for less than $150, what conditions would you be expect?
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I do not understand what you mean by "issues" with backlit scenarios.My experience is that in "smart" camera mode the camera determine wither it needs the flash or no. I suppose that is why they call it "smart" camera. Would really like to discuss this some more though. richardrbt.
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Hello, dear friend, we are sorry that this camera has no night vision. If there is anything else we can do for you. Please tell us freely. It is our great honor to serve you. Best regards, Lemonbest
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yeah there is actually a setting that you can use for low light. i've used it in the dark and you can't even tell that you took it in the dark
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Sona, This camera does that and more. There are many, many features - both auto and manual that will allow you to take night shots and low light scenes. Enjoy.
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Unfortunately I don't know the answer. We have just started using it and haven't had the chance to use it in low light. We do think it's a really cool camera though.
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This camera does not have night vision. I'm a private investigator, and I purchased this camera for work purposes. Its a great camera, lightweight, good battery life, and good zoom. Its has a small light you can turn on while recording at night but its not night vision. The small light helps just a little. But keep in my mind I use this camera as early as 6am while its still dark outside through my tinted windows. Its work great for me.
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it was pretty great, but in dark rooms no there is not much to do in dark,clarity is great but when zooming in or out while recording it may at times became blurry for a sec, battery wise is great it runs good I'm not so sure but maybe anywhere from 2 hrs constant use to 6 hrs if are not using much in the day.