Does it light up when recording videos?
820756
Yes. Although it is attached to the hotshoe of the camera it is controlled by the on/off switch. So if you want it on you will switch it on. It also has switch to chose lighting on the left side, right side or both. For long video you would probably want to use the household plug in or have spare batteries handy.
820757
You have control of when it's on or off. There is a switch on it for on/off and there is also a switch to only light up the L or R side of the ring. It's in no way synced to your camera.
820758
The light has no interaction with your camera. It simply turns on and off with a switch. So, yes. Note that for still shots, it also lights up, but does not "flash".
184056
Yes, it has flash for photos and a constant light for night videos, but you have to tell it to use the light when you turn it on. It's a quick and easy setting.
209366
I finally took a video and yes, it takes nice video. I do not know an exact light reading but the videos indoors with little light are poor quality. It needs a well lit room or sunshine for a good video.
116709
yes this camera DOES NOT record ...provides great video.... no night (dark) video - must have some light to produce a picture==== hope this helps you
2151197
No it doesn't produce any light or any noise. I've had mine for over 5 years and it's never missed a beat. I installed a motion detector with a flood light so at night if someone walks into the area the flood light turns on and so does this recorder.
1769347
It does, but it is not very good at all... this camcorder lacks this great feature that's in better Sony camcorders. So if you're looking to record video in complete darkness, get a newer model and don't forget to purchase extra infared lighting to enhance the camcorders night vision abilities.
1347146
The light only flashes when you press the button. To start or stop recording.
1508503
Yes the camera has a built in flash that pops up if the picture will be to dark
826684
Yes, it does when the camera is turned on and in record mode. Works very well.
141427
Yes it lights up, and it's visible in the dark, but not obtrusive. I haven't noticed flashing lights on it aside from when the device was in pairing mode
389457
There is a small LED on the top of the box. It lights green when you first turn it on, then shuts off (to confirm it is activated). Thereafter, it stays off while recording. It lights amber when you press the button to cease recording.
1924254
No it does not. I use it for hitching up to my fifth wheel trailer....having it mounted on an in bed tool box, so my large work lights light up the truck bed. Great camera in the daylight or with auxiliary lighting.
316394
Yes it does have a backlit screen, and the record indication light is a red bar style light located right above the screen.
71749
Yes it lights up. Does not make a noise and it is already equipped with batteries I believe.
733187
No I don't think it did. It's not as bright as I would have liked but it does help light my videos
158039
No, when it arrives and you plug it into the charging unit it can have a red light. You have the option in set ups of turning the light off all together. The light has different colors. Red, orange, green. When it is recording it has a green light flashing of and on. If it is alternately flashing green and orange it is recording and charging. Red light on solid means charging or no SD card.
218649
I have only used both of my cameras on video mode.On video mode,the LEDs glow red of course for the duration of the length of the video.I have not seen these cams preform at night on single picture mode so this may not be a good answer for you......................