I have a regular Sony/Panasonic camcorder with Niteshot. Can I do X-Ray with it?
Yes, but there are some limitations. Some regular production camcorders go to full open aperture and slow shutter in Niteshot/Niteview mode. Some camcorders limit the minimum aperture size. If you add an IR filter, you may be able to X-Ray if the light is right. You could use an 830nm or 850nm or 1000nm to adjust the light into the camera – the higher the value, the less light. If you are in a bright situation and the 1000nm is still too bright, you will need to add a neutral density filter which we do not sell but is a standard photography item. We suggest first getting a 850nm and 1000nm and testing. The optimum result is with a re-enabled camcorder such as the ones we sell that will adjust to light conditions automatically. However, we also tested the Sony DCR-PC100 DV camcorder and found adding any IR filter allows you to shoot in very bright sunlight without any additional neutral density filters. Depending on your camcorder, just adding the IR filter may work perfectly! You would
