What is a camcorder's "lux" rating?

What is a camcorder's "lux" rating?

Tim Smith (Camcorder Training Specialist) gives expert video advice on: How do I decide which camcorder to buy?; What factors should I consider when comparing one camcorder to another?; What camcorder features are unnecessary? and more...

One of the big buzz words when you're shopping for a camcorder is the term "lux." Lux, really, is just a reflection of how well these camcorders perform in a low light environment. I've got to tell you that almost everybody does well on low light these days. Every manufacturer has camcorders which have the ability to produce pretty much what you can see and in some cases even better than what you can see with your own eye in a low light environment. So, don't get too caught up in the term "lux" It is not as important as it was years and years and years ago, but it still does play into it. If you know that you are into shooting mostly in low light you want to look for camcorders that have the best low light performance. There is a difference, but all of them these days are good when it comes to low light.