
The Sony nightshot x ray filter will give you x-ray vision capabilities that will allow you to see through clothes, dark windows and sunglasses as well as detecting forged documents.
An infrared pass filter (IPF) utilizes special optics that allows you to see through various objects. These filters can only be used with camcorders that has a nightshot function, such as the Sony nightshot.
A sxir infrared pass filter like this is ideal for law enforcement officers as you can identify suspects and hidden objects without being too intrusive.
There is no need to make any modifications to your sony nightshot and all you have to do is to choose the right size filters and just screw on the sxir filter.
Please note that these filters can be quite revealing and therefore any indecent actions should be avoided. Please respect the privacy of other people.
Different types of sxir filters are available for models before and after 1998.
Learn more about the sony nightshot filter options or the sony nightshot itself.
How to choose the size of your sony nightshot x ray filter:
Have a look around the lens piece of your camcorder. There should be an O with a / over it followed by either 37mm or 30mm.
If it is 37mm then you will need size 37mm sxir filters. If it is 30mm then you will need a size 30mm infrared pass filter.
ADXIR filters
The German made infrared pass filter above is for camcorders purchased after Aug 1998 and fits a 37mm ring. Other filter sizes are also available.
Are you allowed to use a ADXIR filter with your sony nightshot?
In a nutshell, yes, but be careful that you do not give away or sell indecent recordings, especially when using the x ray filter.