Night vision camera?

Question

Does the lights Have to go a round the camera lenses in order for it to work. Will a night vision flashlight work next to the Camera or does it have to be around the lens and A inch away from the lens.

Answer 1

No.

Many Sony camcorders have a feature called "SuperNightShot". The camcorders with this feature have a single infrared emitter below the lens - these camcorders can record visible, monochromatic, video in zero visible light.

The infrared light does not need to go around the lens or even be near the lens. An infrared light anywhere - pointed at the same stuff the camera is pointed at will work.