I was told this camera can be set up for infrared photos ONLY...then it will take only that type...is this true...can someone explain please..
1641959
Not sure where you heard that. I use it as a wedding, portrait, walk around camera. With no filters, with uv, and polarisers. It is best used it well lit areas and the flash is amazing.
1641960
You got me on that one. I know what is done to make a camera into a infrared camera, bit I cannot perform the task myself. I would bet that YouTube has lots of videos on the process.
1641961
Yes, you are correct. To convert the camera to in infrared only camera, the camera's CCD censor must be altered by removing one of its filters. Once the camera is altered it cannot be easily returned to its former state.
1641962
Essentially, almost all cameras can be converted to taking Infra-red pictures. This is done by replacing the sensor and internal filters. Some work better than others, and some lenses work well and others are horrid. Your best bet is to contact one of the several companies that do IR conversions and have a dialog. BTW, once you convert a camera to IR you can still take regular pictures, you just have to convert the camera back!
1641963
That is true from what I understand. Once you go infrared, you never go back!!
1641964
This is an older model of the D70. There is no mention of infrared in the manual.
1617226
Yes, I have done so. The IR's at night will not shoot out properly and you will get a reflected picture. During the day, it is hit and miss depending. I have tried this with several different types of glass (dual pane, single pane, etc.) and when I have looked at the quality of the video, it is poor. This method also relies on how far away you set up your camera from the window, and the ambient lighting surrounding the area as well.
1384015
I had a similar issue. I determined tbe power supply i was using was not capable of supplying the amperage the camera requires. As soon as the infrared array turns on, the camera does not have enough power to run. Use a bigger power supply. I used a 12 volt power cord to a laptop I'm a camera works great. I hope this helps.
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when you buy the camera make sure it says ''infrared'' for if it dose it should have a category of pic or video. If it dosebuy it.it will take video clips at night when the motion detector is triggered. If your using it for surveillance add more cammo nettingto the camera to break up image. Use rubber cement to attach extra cammo netting. Drill a hole in the back and attach it to tree with a power tool.it works! tauz
1395461
Not unless you have it worked on, costly, and you will have an IR camera.You can buy IR filters as I did. Works pretty well.
777492
Image quality is great on this camera. If you put the model into YouTube you can see feeds from people that are using itI did return mine however. I needed infrared for night time. If you only need a camera without IR, great choice for the cost
171669
Well this is a full spectrum camera so you would need to block all visible light with a ir filter unless ur in a location that is pitch black, but this camera has a fixed focal length and no optical zoom just digital, so I would not recommend this cam for anything that may be at a distance, maybe the Bell and Howell DNV16HDZ-BKFull 1080p HD 16MP Infrared Night might be better..... it has 10x optical zoom but is a ir cam not full spectrum. Both would need ir filter tho if u want to capture pure ir image only with no visible light. The bell uses 37mm filter this one is a 34mm.
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I am awaiting delivery of this camera. Am a complete novice and would like to learn the answer to this also. Am taking camera to India in Nov. and really need to get the "hang" of it ASAP. Thanks
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There are 2 differant wavelengths used for ir elliminated night vision on cameras (850 nM & 940 nM) the former is the most comon, and results in a slightly visible red glow, the latter is newer, and provides an illumination the is not visible to thehuman eye. Whether a camera works with one, the other, or both has to do with the bypas filter included in the camera. The only way to get an accurate answer is to email your camera,s manufaxturer and ask them if the 950nM wavelenth of this illuminator will work? Sorry, but without the key bit of technical data. Any answer is speculation Jim
380695
The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent the whole thing back. The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent... » Read More The camera only comes with the higher end package. However, don't expect much from this camera. It is supposed to remember a preset position and mine never did, it drifted back to a hardwired home position after a few hours. The image quality during daylight is not good and the infrared view in the dark is almost unusable. There is no integration of the camera into the alarm. That is, picking up movement cannot trigger the alarm. There is also no recording of the video feed built in. I would not suggest this camera or even the entire alarm system. I gave up due to poor reliability and sent the whole thing back. « Show Less
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There's a sensitivity level you can play around with. At a sensitive setting, my camera picked up dust flying by it in the middle of the night. I think the AC kicked in and blew some dust and the infrared was able to detect it. As long as it detects motion within the range you pick, it will start recording (you have 2 different ranges you can set).
1253795
yes, at 105 mm and under the camera does perform excellently for IR, with no visible hot spot I haven't been able to find the references to the hot spot on dpreview.com, can you provide a link to the exact message on the thread? Thanks
1985562
This is simple camera with infrared for night vision. The location of installation is up to you. The question is. Will your receiver be compatible?
2028037
Dale, I own another brand but the infrared cameras do not flash visible light(infrared wavelength 'flash' is outside human eye perception). There is a red glow on the IR LEDs when the camera is triggered. It's not bright, but it is visible if you're looking at it. If you position your cams right, nobody knows http://www.gizmology.net/LEDs.htm will tell you more than you want to know about IR emitters
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As others have already stated, this is not an outdoor rated camera. Having said that, I have 2 outdoors one in Texas and the other in Colorado. They are protected by being mounted under porches. I am VERY surprised at how well they have worked ... even at temperatures below zero. My only real complaint is the colors are not very good. The greens of trees are showing as browns and reds. Blue of skies is good. If pointing thru a windows, you will need to turn off the infrared. If infrared is on, it reflects on the glass making it useless.All in all, for the price, these are great cameras! As others have already stated, this is not an outdoor rated camera. Having said that, I have 2 outdoors one in Texas and the other in Colorado. They are protected by being mounted under porches. I am VERY surprised at how well they have worked ... even at temperatures below zero. My only real complaint is the colors are not very good. The greens of trees are showing as browns and reds. Blue of skies is good. If pointing thru a windows, you will need to turn off the infrared. If infrared is on, it reflects on the glass making it useless.All in all, for the price, these are great... » Read More As others have already stated, this is not an outdoor rated camera. Having said that, I have 2 outdoors one in Texas and the other in Colorado. They are protected by being mounted under porches. I am VERY surprised at how well they have worked ... even at temperatures below zero. My only real complaint is the colors are not very good. The greens of trees are showing as browns and reds. Blue of skies is good. If pointing thru a windows, you will need to turn off the infrared. If infrared is on, it reflects on the glass making it useless.All in all, for the price, these are great cameras! « Show Less
2093319
Hi, It's infrared meaning line of sight so if you can see the camera and point at it in front or back it will work. It will also work from another room not sure of the distant haven't tested that for longest range just as long as you have your line of sight to camera. Hope this helps you. Happy shooting!
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Put your camera where you can change it from single shot to single and remote and as long as facing camera o.k. but too away from camera as far as angle the infrared will not see it and therefore not work. Simple item. Corded remote is a whole different situation Hope that helps. Elliot N. Herzel or e.herzel@yahoo.com.