Is it possible to simulate Sony's Nightshot with a PD-150? at DVinfo.net

Jim Hendrie · April 15th, 2004, 01:40 AM

Hi,

While experimenting with some IR lights tonight for our third DVD (www.ffkgvideos.com) i used my TRV-17 with fantastic results. By setting it to Nightshot, the whole range was easily visible in COMPLETE darkness. But can anything be done with the PD-150 to make it as sensitive to the IR? We had it wide open, shutter speed reduced, gain maxed...no usable image.

Does the Nightshot feature actually shift or filter its sensitivity? Has anyone had succes with using IR lights and the PD-150?

Thanks,

Jim

Shawn Mielke · April 15th, 2004, 09:17 AM

On-board light?

Mike Rehmus · April 15th, 2004, 10:30 AM

Nightshot is created by removing the IR filter that allmost all camcorders have in front of their CCD(s). CCD sensitivity peaks in the IR end of the spectrum, not the visible portion.

So you cannot get there on the 150 because you cannot remove the IR filter short of disassembling the camera.

Jim Hendrie · April 15th, 2004, 11:32 AM

Thanks Mike, that's what i was afraid of. Well, looks like the TRV-17 is going to be the primary camera for the no-light shots.

April 15th, 2004, 01:40 AM	#1
Jim Hendrie New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 11	Is it possible to simulate Sony's Nightshot with a PD-150? Hi, While experimenting with some IR lights tonight for our third DVD (www.ffkgvideos.com) i used my TRV-17 with fantastic results. By setting it to Nightshot, the whole range was easily visible in COMPLETE darkness. But can anything be done with the PD-150 to make it as sensitive to the IR? We had it wide open, shutter speed reduced, gain maxed...no usable image. Does the Nightshot feature actually shift or filter its sensitivity? Has anyone had succes with using IR lights and the PD-150? Thanks, Jim

April 15th, 2004, 09:17 AM	#2
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	On-board light? __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

April 15th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Nightshot is created by removing the IR filter that allmost all camcorders have in front of their CCD(s). CCD sensitivity peaks in the IR end of the spectrum, not the visible portion. So you cannot get there on the 150 because you cannot remove the IR filter short of disassembling the camera. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

April 15th, 2004, 11:32 AM	#4
Jim Hendrie New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 11	Thanks Mike, that's what i was afraid of. Well, looks like the TRV-17 is going to be the primary camera for the no-light shots.