Camcorders: Shooting night video? Night still pics?

by dcrider1 - 12/13/04 2:22 PM

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Shooting night video? Night still pics?

by dcrider1 - 12/13/04 2:22 PM

I am getting a new digital video camera for Christams and need some advice. I will be looking to do professional looking videos (on dvd and web) for drag racing. I will do alot of video in low light and night conditions. I want to produce very clear video and pictures. I was told that ccd is what i want to pay attention to. Any help is appreciated!

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Be carefull...

by doconnor - 12/18/04 3:27 PM In reply to: Shooting night video? Night still pics? by dcrider1

Be carefull with the mini DV format. I know this is supposed to be good stuff and a better format but I have experienced very grainy video from both my Panasonic as well as my sisters Sony camera with this format. I have experienced much better results with the hi 8 format in low light conditions. I do not know the reasons for this but I did read somewhere that this was common in that format. Not saying that they are all like this but I would definitely do my homework before buying a new camera. Good luck.

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low light sensitivity

by Strekoza - 12/18/04 4:42 PM In reply to: Shooting night video? Night still pics? by dcrider1

For most low light applications a single chip camcorder will do justice, as colour is not as much of an issue rather than getting the image. Hoever the sensitivity is related also to the size of chip used .
Professional cams use 1/3in chips versus 1/4, or 1/6 for consumer types. the larger chip also renders much better colour , provided there is sufficient light (upwards of 100 Lux). Sony XV2000 or XV2100 are examples of capable professional shooting in low light.

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