Sony DCR-SR68 has a NightShot Function?

I want this camera
but I need a NightShot function
does it has?

Sony advertised the NighShot function heavily in camcorders that had it, but I haven't seen it advertised in years.  Not even sure if it is as feasible with the CMOS sensors now in use as opposed to the CCD sensors in the NightShot cameras.
I'm fairly certain it was removed due to all of the abuse of the function (use of an IR-sensitive camera in daylight).
If you REALLY need IR sensitivity, you might be able to have a camera modified to remove the "hot mirror" IR blocking filter.  Some companies offer this service for DSLRs, not sure about camcorders.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

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