NightShot or SuperNightShot mode for zero-visible-light video capture and using its internal (or external) infrared emitter is available in the Sony HDR-CX700 and HDR-CX900 camcorders. The Sony HVR-A1 also has a built-in IR emmiter.
Hi I wanted to buy a new handycam with nightshot / infrared feature. I tried to look for the model Sony XR550e in India but it is not available anywhere. and no other model has nightshot anymore.
The other option that i have is the Sony xr160e but the night shot is still missing. I would like to know if i can use an infrared filter on it and still record in total darkness? How would the quality be?
If this is possible please let me know and also please tell me if there are any other available models with infrared feature.

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