how well does the nightshot work? - total darkness?
83864
have not used in total darkness, has worked well in evening hours that is after sundown but have not tried in a dark room or dark of the night
83865
Mr Fog.Going through the menu list of the DCS-SR, I'm not seeing that the "nightshot" is a feature that the Camera has in the shooting set category.So I think you're asking making movie,or taking picture in total darkness.The Camera has his own led video light,but it does not cover a large area in total darkness, so i bought a Sony battery Video light to connect on the camera,specialy for DCR-SR68.If you have the book which came with the camera when you bought it, you will find all the accessories for the DCR-SR68.hope i've been helpful Regards
83866
Mr Fog. Going through the menu list of the DCS-SR, I'm not seeing that the "nightshot" is a feature that the Camera has in the shooting set category. So I think you're asking making movie,or taking picture in total darkness. The Camera has his own led video light,but it does not cover a large area in total darkness, so i bought a Sony battery Video light to connect on the camera,specialy for DCR-SR68. If you have the book which came with the camera when you bought it, you will find all the accessories for the DCR-SR68. hope i've been helpful Regards
19802
I found it to be very good in low light, I used it all the time while shooting in the dark low light environment of the northern California redwood forests. The shots came out very good, but I always shot in Raw, might have something to do with it.
62685
No, it works in darkness when there is motion, even limited motion; you'll love it!
220776
What is "less than optimal light"? Is it indoor lighting? Is it outdoor street lighting? Haven't had a chance to shoot in the night with the weather outside. Indoor, it seems be fine.
1766631
Yes it works without the illumination. The reticle is just black and they shine a green or red light on them. I mainly use the scope without the illumination
1182717
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. My concern was that in bright daylight I would not be able to pick up the front sight once painted. I have a tritium insert so I have no problem under dark conditions or even at night.
705310
The aimpoint is built to accept a night scope. I believe the the adjustable dot intensity is the reason it's compatible. I'm assuming that you would really need to dial down the power to see through a night scope. Never tried it though.
1756930
it was pretty great, but in dark rooms no there is not much to do in dark,clarity is great but when zooming in or out while recording it may at times became blurry for a sec, battery wise is great it runs good I'm not so sure but maybe anywhere from 2 hrs constant use to 6 hrs if are not using much in the day.
920528
yes it does have night shot and it does a superb job! I would recommend getting the Sony accessory light that has both white light and the infrared light as well. It uses two double A batteries and it puts out in an enormous amount of light. Couple that with the CX nine hundred and it's amazing! I use mine for ghost hunting and it lights up the room like daylight, but it's infrared
260679
It has good range, easily out to 100 yds or more. On Gen 1 night optics you won't find good ones with high powers so you're limited to the range by the fact that low power doesn't increase view target sizes much. Otherwise, you can't beat this one, I love it for the price.
838696
I wouldn't say freehand shots are pointless, depending on the light conditions. Indoor, poorly lit shots might require bracing oneself rather well or a flash, but daylight-twilight shooting always turns out well. It has a f2.8 max aperture, so the calculations are pretty easy to do. here is a link to some handheld pictures in cloudy conditions. This is not my website, http://diglloyd.com/blog/2013/20130321_1-SigmaDP3M-examples.htmlI can endorse the following commentator's answer also, since he is a discerning Sigma vet, perhaps at times a bit too discerning. :)
1671890
Obviously, green is going to be good for dark, but are you going to be able to see your target through the ACOG in the dark? I got the Amber. I plan on shooting during the day. If you think you will be shooting at night, you may want to invest in a laser. I love this scope and have zeroed it and the accuracy is still holding.
621868
I know you can at dust dark it makes things a little brighter. Not sure about full darkness.
111838
If you aren't using the NiteShot mode, it is very poor in low light. Extremely grainy and nigh unviewable. NightShot works brilliantly, though.
321725
Viable light depends on the darkness you are in and the reflection off ofor your target. For a shotgun range ( 0-40 yards ) it is very good
94005
The Sony DCR-SR42 handycam shoots very well in low light conditions. I use it in ghost investigations exclusivly in zero light . I do use external Infrared for brighter video but the nightshot it comes with is very good too. Great camera and I will buy another with out hesitation. Awesome camera.
2104488
I have never done it in the dark of night, but there is no light but there is a spark of sorts when the bug files into it or you swat it.