What type of IR illuminator is best for this camera... 850nm or 940nm? Could anyone that has tried both please give feedback? Thanks!
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Depends if you want no glow of red from your illuminator, if you don't care pick (850) for 0 detection in pitch darkness, pick the virtually invisible infrared (950)
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What about low light performance? I took SD900 to Japan for cherry blossom viewing. Flash is definitely a big no no for taking those kinds of pictures at night, so I used Hi-ISO or ISO 3200 all the way. The night cherry blossom pictures turned out to be amazing. Video was fantastic too. I haven't yet read any comment on how SD800 performed in low light situations. Any experience?
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Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare from the glass dome is way to bright to see much of anything.Good luck, Dan Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare... » Read More Hello, I bought a light source that looks exactly like the one pictured here. So, it is probably what you are researching. I have been told that my cameras need 820 to 850 nm, but when I hooked up the ir light, there was no illumination at night. If I turned the light directly to the camera about 8 feet away, the front panel of the light was white, but it didn't illuminate anything when turned away, I mean nothing. What a dissapointment. I don't know what else I can try. The ring of ir lights that are inside the glass dome around my cameras are useless, if I turn on those lights, the glare from the glass dome is way to bright to see much of anything.Good luck, Dan « Show Less
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Hard to say. You must check with camera mfg. The 940nm that I bought was not visible with my cameras.
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The camera light sensitivity is very good and in anything other than complete darkness, the image will be viewable. Be sure to change the camera from color/color to color/BW so you get better night time images. If you want to use an IR illuminator (many can be purchased cheaply) then the camera will be able to see the IR illuminated images. Why did the camera not come with IR illumination? Because it's a PTZ and illuminating isotropically is not practical. It can't be on the camera since the dome would reflect the IR back to the lens and you wouldn't see anything beyond the dome glare. It's not an oversight. If you need IR illumination, just add it in the locations you are interested in viewing. Very simple to do and much more effective than a far-souce IR illuminator.
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Depends on the surrounding light pollution. The Armasight IR 810 will enhance your optics illuminator. However, if you can swing it... Get either one of the Streamlights. I own the Streamlight 88122 TL-2 IR LED Flashlight. It's a blow torch!!! You will not be disappointed. The TL-2's IR LED is 850nm and works better with GEN 1 and GEN 1+ optics. You will see much better with the Streamlight and it's more Milspec. Hope this helps.
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This is a great camera! Excellent picture, sharp, good color rendition and LOW noise @ night. BUT, I have learned that dome camera's cause bad reflective IR emitions at night. I have my IR turned off since I am not relying on it so much @ night. I recommend a bullet cam any day unless you need something more stealthy.
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Yes, the IR led glows red as soon as it is dark. I own several Hikvision cameras and the night view is superb on this camera.
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This camera does very well in low light, but it is not IR. Infra Red cameras can see people in pitch black, so perhaps find a "Foscam" one if you really need it.
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when u use a ir illuminator on bell and howell camcorder built in infrared can u see more clearly to get around it the dark
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I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the lit LED. I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the... » Read More I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the lit LED. « Show Less
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This illuminator works in the 850 nm range which is visible in the near-infared range. They work with cameras that are built to use the 850 nm range (filter). The other range, which emits a less visible purplish glow, is the 920nm. The camera MUST match the illuminator and visa/versa. If you try to use the lesser visible 920nm illuminator with a camera which is designed to work with 850nm they just don't work together and the same goes with a camera that is designed with a 920nm filter and you try to use the 850nm illuminators. You get a little but you'll be disappointed. Make sure your camera and your illuminator wavelength match and you'll be happy. This illuminator works in the 850 nm range which is visible in the near-infared range. They work with cameras that are built to use the 850 nm range (filter). The other range, which emits a less visible purplish glow, is the 920nm. The camera MUST match the illuminator and visa/versa. If you try to use the lesser visible 920nm illuminator with a camera which is designed to work with 850nm they just don't work together and the same goes with a camera that is designed with a 920nm filter and you try to use the 850nm illuminators. You get a little but you'll be disappointed. Make sure your... » Read More This illuminator works in the 850 nm range which is visible in the near-infared range. They work with cameras that are built to use the 850 nm range (filter). The other range, which emits a less visible purplish glow, is the 920nm. The camera MUST match the illuminator and visa/versa. If you try to use the lesser visible 920nm illuminator with a camera which is designed to work with 850nm they just don't work together and the same goes with a camera that is designed with a 920nm filter and you try to use the 850nm illuminators. You get a little but you'll be disappointed. Make sure your camera and your illuminator wavelength match and you'll be happy. « Show Less
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Not sure, I don't have any DLINK CAMERS, However look at the camera in complete darkness and see if the IR'S have a red glow, that indicates 850 nm wavelength, The cm vision ir3 should work. If you do not see any glow, the IR'S are 950 nm which are invisible, may see a very dim blueish glow. Chesk DLINKWORDS.COM to be sure Hope this help's
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I don't believe that is what Canon means by low light. I have a HF R100 and it does not see my IR light at all.
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I don't have the same camera. My camera was purchased for HD night recording only and has to have an infrared light in order to use in the dark. The camera works with it in any setting it has. If your camera has a night vision mode that is what would probably work the best. I wish I could be more help to you.
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No daylight flash, only IR, so you see nothing. The shutter is extremely quiet. I've walked around in front of the activated camera many times and can't hear anything. The biggest issue is hiding it, so humans don't spot it.
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Close to a mirror image for day. By night the IR really is not effective. My brake & backup lights help augment a little for darkness. The IR Blasters that come on the unit just create optical distortion. Good unit for the price I guess, I've seen better ones go for $150 and upwards. Good luck.