Sony DCR-SR40 IR + Visible Functionality
Model: XNiteSonySR40
Discontinued. This model has been
replaced by the HDR-SR11
We have a fully functional, brand-new 0-Lux Infrared (IR)
capable Sony Camcorder DCR-DR40 that has been modied to see IR and Visible light
simultaneously in normal mode. By placing an IR filter on the
camera, you can use the camera to see infrared images with all normal camera
functionality unlike the NiteShot mode where the aperture is fully wide and
shutter speed is 1/30 of a second. This camera permits you to shoot in
broad daylight with full shutter and aperture control. This modified
camera is completely normal as a regular Handycam but and can also film at up to
1200nm even in daylight. You can use this as your regular camcorder and
also as your infrared camcorder.
Externally, there are no visual changes. Internally, we have modified
the optics so that the camera can see from 330nm to 1200nm versus a stock camera
which can see from about 380nm to 750nm
Click Here For Actual Pictures Taken With
our Camcorder and Normal Camcorder
Click Here For A Comparison Of Our
Different Filters
All currently manufactured Sony camcorders will shoot a washed-out picture
in daylight situations when in
Niteshot mode without an IR filter! For a brief period a few years
ago, some Sony handycams/handicams could shoot in daylight when in 0-Lux
Niteshot mode. Then, some users discovered the ability to see through some
fabrics in certain situations (The infamous X-Ray effect). When Sony found
out, they changed the camcorders so that when you are in Niteshot mode, the
aperture is forced to full open and slow shutter speed. The result is that
if you try shooting in daylight situations when in Niteshot mode, your picture
will be completely washed-out and overexposed. Further, even if you use
neutral density filters to compensate, the depth of field is very shallow
meaning that your focus will only be correct in a narrow range. Also,
the slow shutter speed will blur moving objects.
Don't be mislead by others selling normal camcorders with the Niteshot
feature. Unless the camcorder has been re-enabled, the you may not be able
to shoot outdoors in Niteshot mode will be with the addition of neutral density
filters depending on the light and your particular model camera. Make sure when somebody tells you the camcorder is "modified" that you understand if it was modified to shoot Niteshot during the day or modified by Sony NOT to shoot during the day!
This camera has been modified so that in normal mode, the camera see both
infrared and visible light simultaneously. This means:
1: If you want to only see the infrared spectrum, you need to use an
infrared pass / visible light blocking filter such as our XNite IR filters.
2: For normal photography, you will need to use an XNiteCC1 color
correct filter which blocks Infrared light and passes visible light. If
you don't use an XNiteCC1 filter, the camera will see both IR and visible light
simultaneously which will result in strangely colored pictures especially
outdoors.
3: In NiteShot mode, the camera operates like a stock camcorder.
The IR illuminating IR LED's turn on, exposure and aperture control is limited
and the picture is tinted green. You generally will only use the factory
NiteShot mode when taking pictures at night where when you want the IR
illuminating LED's to turn on. Otherwise, the normal mode is better for IR
photography including low light photography where you don't want or can't use
the IR illuminators.
The 30mm filters for this camera are available
Here.
Would you like us to convert your camera? We can
convert your camera for $325 + return S&H ($20 insured UPS ground domestic
USA). Camera should be shipped well packed, insured, with lens cover
and battery for testing. Turnaround is typically 1 or 2 days depending
on how busy we are.
Our Performance Guarantee If you are not
satisfied with your IR enabled camera, we will put it back to stock at no
additional charge other than return shipping
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