Best Night Time Camera?

[Mike Gulley]

Anyone have any advice on a good night time camera?

I ran some storms last night and grab some pics and video footage... When pulling the stuff down this morning, I realized, that my stuff just dont cut it!!!

 

[B Ozanne]

Still or Video? I'm looking for some responses too as I am little curious.

 

[Mike Peregrine]

For video - I have a Sony Digital 8 and a Panasonic mini-dv 3ccd now. The Panasonic is terrific for daytime ... the color is wonderful. But I still like the Sony better for low-light. I also prefer the Sony for its infinity focus setting. But can't beat 3ccd for images ...

For still it doesn't make as much difference ... it's more a matter of the photographer just learning how to use manual settings and what their camera is capable of. (Must have manual capability for shooting night-time stills.) This is not to mention the importance of the lens you use (must have a fast lens in the dark). If you are shooting with film, you also need a fast film. And you always need to tripod.

 

[David Schuttler]

I bought a jvc gr-dv500 this year but for night time I used my 96 canon 8mm which finally came apart so I will be shopping for a new 8mm next month.
Heres a couple samples .

8 yr old canon 8mm transfered to digital

jvc dv in night shot

More video is here to see daytime video also . I don't have them seperated but if it's shakey then it's the dv cam. The 8mm was mounted on the dash