I have a filter and a Sony Handycam but it doesn seem to work, why?
This filming technique requires practice and patience. Don’t give up, many people have got it working very well indeed. Try manually adjusting the exposure down yourself instead of simply letting the camera automatically set it. Try using Sports mode at the same time as NightShot mode – some people have reported more success with this. The natural thing to do is point the cam at targets whose clothing is slightly see-through to the naked eye, like a white cotton T-shirt. But in fact, dark coloured clothing which you cannot see through at all by eye is the best because it reflects far less visible light than white. Remember that infrared light has a longer wavelength than visible light and behaves differently. Filming someone in very bright sunlight can also be less effective. Summer days that are hot, but cloudy are often ideal. Alternatively film someone who is standing in the shade – there will be less visible light but plenty of infrared. Do some testing on clothing you have yoursel
