infrared capabilities of AG-DVC30 in daylight? at DVinfo.net

Rolland Elliott · February 14th, 2004, 08:58 AM

Does anyone know if this new AG-DVC30 camera will allow you to record infrared scenes in broad daylight? Or is crippled like the Sony Camcorders to only record infrared at nighttime? I like the fact that it is recorded in B&W and not that stupid green tint that Sony puts on its infrared footage.

Years ago I took apart a JVC GRDV1 mini DV camcorder and removed the bluish infrared blocking filter. The resulting infrared footage was amazing. Dreamy landscapes with blazing white grass.

I want to use this feature for some wedding work and I'm debating whether to get a cheap mini DV camcorder and modifying it myself or to buy this new AG-DVC30 camcorder.

And one last thing, I don't want to use it to see through a handfull of wet bathing suits, which was a craze when Sony first made the infrared capable camcorders and then the reason why Sony crippled the funciton for daylight recording.

Patricia Kim · February 14th, 2004, 09:02 PM

I believe the brochure says specifically it can't be used for recording "in bright lighting, such as outdoors in daylight". You can download the brochure from the Panasonic site.

Shawn Mielke · February 15th, 2004, 06:45 PM

Also, many of those Sony cams have an in-cam black/white feature that, when switched on along with the infrared function, will give you that look that you're talking about.

Jef Bryant · February 18th, 2004, 12:44 AM

How sad that they've hobbled their new camera because of a few fetishists. I've been waiting for a proper infrared-enabled dv camera for a long time.

Jarred Land · February 18th, 2004, 04:51 PM

in 3 chip cameras the prism actually naturally kills the infared signal, so that is probally why the more pro cameras dont (or cant) use them.

I do have a cheap handicam that has IR light off the front.. love using it at night in total darkness.. image quality sucks but is better than nothing.

February 14th, 2004, 08:58 AM	#1
Rolland Elliott Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC 28273 Posts: 108	infrared capabilities of AG-DVC30 in daylight? Does anyone know if this new AG-DVC30 camera will allow you to record infrared scenes in broad daylight? Or is crippled like the Sony Camcorders to only record infrared at nighttime? I like the fact that it is recorded in B&W and not that stupid green tint that Sony puts on its infrared footage. Years ago I took apart a JVC GRDV1 mini DV camcorder and removed the bluish infrared blocking filter. The resulting infrared footage was amazing. Dreamy landscapes with blazing white grass. I want to use this feature for some wedding work and I'm debating whether to get a cheap mini DV camcorder and modifying it myself or to buy this new AG-DVC30 camcorder. And one last thing, I don't want to use it to see through a handfull of wet bathing suits, which was a craze when Sony first made the infrared capable camcorders and then the reason why Sony crippled the funciton for daylight recording. __________________ Rolland Elliott

February 15th, 2004, 06:45 PM	#3
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Also, many of those Sony cams have an in-cam black/white feature that, when switched on along with the infrared function, will give you that look that you're talking about. __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

February 14th, 2004, 09:02 PM	#2
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	I believe the brochure says specifically it can't be used for recording "in bright lighting, such as outdoors in daylight". You can download the brochure from the Panasonic site.

February 18th, 2004, 12:44 AM	#4
Jef Bryant Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 31	How sad that they've hobbled their new camera because of a few fetishists. I've been waiting for a proper infrared-enabled dv camera for a long time.

February 18th, 2004, 04:51 PM	#5
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	in 3 chip cameras the prism actually naturally kills the infared signal, so that is probally why the more pro cameras dont (or cant) use them. I do have a cheap handicam that has IR light off the front.. love using it at night in total darkness.. image quality sucks but is better than nothing.