Will this take video in darkness if I have an external IR light with it's own power source?
1039205
My wife and I took decent video in a dark hotel in Germany that some consider haunted. It seems to record well if there is any light. It parallels or just exceeds our eye sight.
1804756
The video should be fine. But you may need a power source closer to the camera.
1771195
I would agree with the previous responder. It only works in darkness but does work well
61293
Yes. On top of the camcorder there is a small lid; open it and you will find a hot shoe where you will be able to connect the external light.
1684233
Yes, the IR led glows red as soon as it is dark. I own several Hikvision cameras and the night view is superb on this camera.
655940
When i buyed don/t come external light, if u buy another extra u can use it. But it's very good cam
1344649
Probably not. While bright enough in usual settings, it ptobably does not have the power you will need.
1722364
this camera works in lighted places but in total darkness you will not be able to see anything, but you can try to use it with an Infared light as you know the infared will not emit any visible light but the camera will see it and I think you'll be happy with the results, I hope my humble opinion helps you and Happy hunting.
1760205
Yes it would work. Depending on how long you are planning on staying out I'd bring plenty of spare batteries and a way to charge your IR light. This camera has excellent night vision and with the right IR light you'll be able to see 20-30 in some cases.
477853
Yes, it's called NightShot Plus. It is available on most, if not all, Sony camcorders. Most other manufacturers may have a 1 or 2 lux minimum, (needing some light to work) while the Sony can work in total darkness with its infrared sensor to a distance of 10-12 feet. The older version gave everything a greenish hue, while the newer version supposedly has more accurate color.
42290
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
1754370
No, it does not work as a security cam with the external power on. Once the external power is on, it has two choices. 1) to power the cam, and 2) to the storage (SD card and main drive). The cam only works when the external power is taken off of the camera. It doesn't overwrite with a newer video, it continuously records until the storage is full and that's it.
2208719
Yes it would work but remember that no camera sees in the dark you need to attach a light such as a IR light. You wont actually see the light that it puts off everything will still be dark to the eye but as this camera is modified for that light spectrum it will pick it up. Something to remember the Ir light has a short power lifespan usually no more then a hour/hour and half tops and a 3 to 4 hr recharge time some IR lights are battery powered and last longer though IE a IR Phantom light .
1015663
I think it will video until either memory or battery runs out. I have made 3 - 4 min videos. These were long enough for my purposes.
235133
I don't think it can capture video that far at night, or trip the motion sensor. During the day it can film that far, but I don't think it will at night. This works better at around 12-15 feet in darkness.
619930
I really can't say if it will or not. Saying that, I don't know why it wouldn't since most of the older models are IR controlled. Try it, if it does not work return.
1646872
Yes, it does. I wouldn't say it would work in total darkness, but a little light or street lights would be sufficient to give you a decent picture.