https://community.sony.fi/t5/camcorders/boosting-sony-handycam-dcr-hc18e-capabilities-in-the-dark-with-an/m-p/3917381#M6424 <P>Can someone please advise if it's possible to use an additional infrared torch to allow my old Sony Handycam DCR-HC18E to see more than just a few feet in the dark?</P><P>I'm asking because I currently have a problem with large rodents in my garden, but can't justify spending hundreds of pounds on a night vision / IR scope for my old springer air rifle.</P><P>I've heard that some people have adapted old camcorders to provide a budget method of overcoming this problem.&nbsp;My thinking is that if the existing infrared diode is weak, providing a more powerful alternative source of IR light will boost its capabilities.</P><P>If anyone has any experience doing this or any feedback, it would be very welcome.</P><P>Many thanks,</P><P>Bob</P> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 15:42:36 GMT SpringerBob 2023-07-08T15:42:36Z https://community.sony.fi/t5/camcorders/boosting-sony-handycam-dcr-hc18e-capabilities-in-the-dark-with-an/m-p/3917381#M6424 <P>Can someone please advise if it's possible to use an additional infrared torch to allow my old Sony Handycam DCR-HC18E to see more than just a few feet in the dark?</P><P>I'm asking because I currently have a problem with large rodents in my garden, but can't justify spending hundreds of pounds on a night vision / IR scope for my old springer air rifle.</P><P>I've heard that some people have adapted old camcorders to provide a budget method of overcoming this problem.&nbsp;My thinking is that if the existing infrared diode is weak, providing a more powerful alternative source of IR light will boost its capabilities.</P><P>If anyone has any experience doing this or any feedback, it would be very welcome.</P><P>Many thanks,</P><P>Bob</P> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 15:42:36 GMT https://community.sony.fi/t5/camcorders/boosting-sony-handycam-dcr-hc18e-capabilities-in-the-dark-with-an/m-p/3917381#M6424 SpringerBob 2023-07-08T15:42:36Z https://community.sony.fi/t5/camcorders/boosting-sony-handycam-dcr-hc18e-capabilities-in-the-dark-with-an/m-p/3918179#M6427 <P>Hi SpringerBob, the camera already have this feature implemented, check page 48 here: <A href="https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/3088/30883371M.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/3088/30883371M.pdf</A></P><P>I don't know about adding a torch, and the manual doesn't mention any compatible ones.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:40:16 GMT https://community.sony.fi/t5/camcorders/boosting-sony-handycam-dcr-hc18e-capabilities-in-the-dark-with-an/m-p/3918179#M6427 HannahEd01 2023-07-19T15:40:16Z